Pulling a trailer with a Valkyrie?
TWT:
My brother and I both pull a trailer and we've got the same bike. Now, if he's got the trailer and I don't, he uses about a dollar more to fill up when our tanks done, but our trailers are very aerodynamic too
desanshe:
Hi Mitch:
I have pulled a "Combi Camp" tent trailer for 4 years now and no problems. The trailer weight is 300-400 lbs but has a tendance to try move the back end of your bike around a bit in a corner. I found that it corners so much better under quite a bit of power. A little slower off the line and try use your tranny when braking as much as possible.
I found that I shift a whole lot more. I really try keep the RPM @ 3000
Other than that, it's a blast
Cattman:
Mileage will drop 4-8 mpg depending on throttle use and headwinds. ;) 2-up on my IS pulling a Neosho 14 cf. Can't tell its there most of the time.
CajunRider:
I've pulled a Uni-Go trailer a few times. Mileage drops by about 1 mpg on the slab. In town it can take a little more, but not much.
Most of the time I pull it, I keep checking my mirrors to make sure it's still back there!! :)
I will note that the Uni-Go is a good bit more narrow than most trailers. It sits right behind the bike so almost no wind gets to it. It adds almost no drag.
fudgie:
Ours is a home made from Smokin Joe. I got mid 20's pulling trailer out to Sturgis. 2 up with loaded bags. Filled the tank about every 100 miles. We cruised around 80 mph and had alot of Dakota winds. What really sux is the resv. Nocked me down to 8 miles. :( Not a good feeling to run out infront of a station full of bikes. Carry a small resv can of gas, if theres room. Due to milage issue we are not taking it this year. Just packing lighter. Will use it in the area for some other rallies tho.
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