bikerjohn Posted February 23, 2012 Share #1 Posted February 23, 2012 I found a 1968 Apache falcon guy wants 1500 fo it. I planon offering no more than 1000 It weighs 600 lbs and is 7'5" long and 5'2"wide and 471/2 inchs tall. Good for pulling behind the venture or too heavy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted February 23, 2012 Share #2 Posted February 23, 2012 Good for pulling behind the venture or too heavy? Too heavy. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted February 23, 2012 Share #3 Posted February 23, 2012 I'd consider that on the heavy side for behind a motocycle. Especialy weighing that much empty. Most mc trailers weight in between 150lbs to about 200lbs give or take a few. Price don't seem bad especialy if you can get it at your offering point. Ask the seller if you could take it for a tow demo behind the bike. You'll get a very good idea then if this is for you or not. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerjohn Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share #4 Posted February 23, 2012 Thanks for the responses I kinda thought that also owner said his friend towed it behind a bike once. You guys rock as always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Haywood Posted February 23, 2012 Share #5 Posted February 23, 2012 way too much trailer to pull behing a motorcycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynodon Posted February 23, 2012 Share #6 Posted February 23, 2012 agree, too much weight. You can get any number of decent lightly used trailers for $1000 that are appropriate for a bike, also, many new ones sell for less than that. Was that a camper? If a camper, then my comments about price above aren't quite right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBJ Posted February 23, 2012 Share #7 Posted February 23, 2012 Considering that the Venture itself weight 800lbs. the trailer would be almost doubling the weight even before its filled then with you and a passenger you could be pulling or trying to move 1700 lbs down the road. If nothing else the wear on the clutch will be enormous and Gawd help you if it gets squirelly on you. I''d say forget it Find yourself a good used utility trailer and a car top carrier and build one yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warriorhoneybee Posted February 24, 2012 Share #8 Posted February 24, 2012 i tried to post early this morning and a transformer blew and wipe me out. i've never pulled a trailer with my second gen and would not think a trailer that heavy would be a good idea with the brakes the way they are on the second gens.of course i know someone will say they upgraded their front brakes to the super duper v-max 4-piston monster stoping system. go ahead!! make my day!!! and i'll call myself ignorant before you do. ha, take that.:stirthepot::rotfl::ORANGE: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted February 24, 2012 Share #9 Posted February 24, 2012 (edited) pulling a trailer is no problem, just get up graded pads, and be ready to change them out often ( Hens My Call Sign ) this is the Matrix I e-mailed you about. weighs in at 197 empty, It will hold 550 lbs of stuff, and its been to the max weigh limit a few times Edited February 24, 2012 by Brake Pad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warriorhoneybee Posted February 24, 2012 Share #10 Posted February 24, 2012 nice trailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted February 24, 2012 Share #11 Posted February 24, 2012 http://www.matrixmfg.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warriorhoneybee Posted February 24, 2012 Share #12 Posted February 24, 2012 thanks for the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now