Stixx

Hello, I was wondering if anyone knew of any type of trailer hitch that fits a superhawk?

drew_c14

uuummm....

no

comedo

Planning a prank?

dakmatik

I was actually looking into this myself. Fabricating something yourself is gonna be the way to go if you have the resources.

superbling

www.goldwing.com ?

OK seriously, try a web search for uni-go trailers.

Stixx

no pranks. The guys I ride with are all on cruizers and we usually make 4 0r 5 rallies a year that end up being from the weekend to a week in duration. and it would be very nice to be able to get tent, sleeping bag and rest of crap to and from them without having to ask a buddy to pack it for me. I can fab bout anything but can't come up with any ideas for how to go about it. any ideas would be a great help.

radbikers

Your challenge is going to be fabricating the trailer hitch mount, as it should connect directly to the main bike frame for greatest strength and least impact on the bike, as well as the best stability (not subframe if possible or, heaven forbid, swingarm). I've pulled 3 different trailers with 2 different Gold Wings in the past, so have a little experience with this.

Your best bet is to go talk to the guys on the Gold Wing board. Nobody knows more about trailering than they do. The board is http://www.gl1800riders.com

You can also get hold of the Bushtec guys at bushtec.com They are the best trailer makers in the business. If I was going to pull a trailer again, I wouldn't pull anything else. John Preston is the owner. Ask for his son, Andy. He knows just about everything when it comes to trailers...

Good Luck.

Stixx

Thank you, That will help some. I'll look at it from that direction.

radbikers

Lighter is better, especially when pulling with a light bike. The SH has gobs of low end torque and HP, so pulling it is not the issue. Your problem comes with STOPPING it, as you've got a lot of extra weight pushing the bike. Problem can be intensified if you have to brake while turning. Also, remember the extra width you have to contend with. If you decide to pull, go with a professionally built trailer, not a homemade job (or those buy-it-at-Sears kit trailers...shudder). You will want something with a good suspension system and a trailer that will track straight behind the SH, regardless of road surface. Your best bet is probably to get some ideas from the GW guys and/or Bushtec, then go with something like a Uni-Go trailer, which is very lightweight (besides, you can unhitch it and roll it into the hotel room or tent with you...very cool). PM me if you want to chat more on the topic. I've pulled trailers across country and everywhere else in my past life!