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Bill Laslett
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« on: May 04, 2009, 08:31:24 PM »

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sandy
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« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2009, 09:35:06 PM »

Where ya going with that? Looks like one for the long haul. Here's mine.
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Slyk Willy
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« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2009, 03:22:24 AM »

Don''t have a picture of mine closed up, but here it is open.
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Bill Laslett
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U.S.Navy 65-71

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« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2009, 04:59:59 AM »

Taken on the return trip from Daytona Bike Week in 03 back to Michigan. Rest stop in Georgia.

 
This was at Americade in 03.
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Bob E.
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« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2009, 05:20:16 AM »




That thing looks huge!!  What does it weigh?  How does it tow?  And don't use the cliche, "You don't even know it's back there."  Grin I've towed a Kompac Kamp utility trailer and, even moderately loaded, I can tell it's back there especially at slower speeds and on curvey roads.  Maybe not so much on the Interstates...well at least until I get gas, then the real presence is felt.  Smiley But I can usually tell it's back there.
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Bill Laslett
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U.S.Navy 65-71

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« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2009, 03:32:32 PM »

It is about 250 lbs, box is ABS and is 49"x 78", total length is about 11 feet, wheels are 13", 28 cubic feet of cargo space including the basement....the basement can hold most of what you need and makes it easier to put up for one night stops...sets up in less then 10 min. ...can sleep 4....pulls real easy and you do have to remember its there ( wider then the bike )  stops real good as well.......electric brakes....don't over adjust brake control.... did once....only once ! you can get a close look at the bugs on the windshield real fast............pulled it on interstates and back roads with no problems....looks and is big....like the valk it handles easier then it looks....but you do have to tell ( ask ) the ladies not to overload....( but there is so much room ) noooooooooooo
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Scanner
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« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2009, 03:42:16 PM »

Very cool rig.  I know towing one would go a long ways towards easing the trials of touring, but it just looks so darn ...scary.  Doesn't towing add on a whole lot of oops potential?  Jackknifing, handling, braking and such?  You guys make it look easy but I know it isn't...is it?
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Bill Laslett
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« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2009, 04:02:54 PM »

Started pulling a trailer a year after I got the 99 I/S ( 9/1999 ) first was a modified Harbor Frieght, Then two years later was on to the Aspen Ambassador from Trailmaster.[img]http://vrcc.photostash.com/vrcc_7504/IM000080.JPG[img]
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Bill Laslett
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« Reply #8 on: May 05, 2009, 04:07:31 PM »

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Mike in AR
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« Reply #9 on: May 05, 2009, 06:08:39 PM »

Come on Bill, You and I know that telling the ladies noooooo, almost never succeeds. Grin You have to be firm, and try not to whimper too much as you load it to the max. 2funny I can say this to you, 'cause as you know, I'am an expert at it.LOL
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