Another Equipment Question

Discussion in 'Clothing & Gadgets' started by Fork Lock, Feb 12, 2026 at 5:17 PM.

  1. Fork Lock

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    #1 Fork Lock, Feb 12, 2026 at 5:17 PM
    Last edited: Feb 12, 2026 at 10:05 PM
    In the event that I might need get my Speedmaster to the shop if it was disabled, I have an 8x10 trailer. I installed the base for a removable wheel chock. I've only needed to use it once to get the bike to the dealer over in Philadelphia. Almost a 40-mile trip. I needed to trailer it because I had to leave it overnight for the first service. It's been trouble-free in the six years I've owned it (I know, I shouldn't have said that! Knock on wood!). Now that the warranty has expired I could, If I needed to, use a local kid for service who is good with Triumphs. He is only about eight miles away. The problem is that I keep my little jon boat on the trailer. I have 2x4 support beams holding the boat up off the bed. So, if I need to use the trailer for the Triumph, I have to pull the boat off, remove the 2x4 supports, install the wheel chock on its base, roll the bike on, strap it down and hitch the trailer to my Explorer. Not a huge deal, but still a bit of a pain. It takes about 35 - 40 minutes.

    I've been looking at alternative means of transporting a disabled bike.

    Has anyone had any experience with the tow apparatus pictured below? I've looked at several videos and there are various types. They range widely in price. The one pictured seemed to work OK and looked pretty easy to use. It's rated to hold 800lbs. It got mostly good reviews. The only drawback I could think of is if you had a flat rear tire, although I've seen models where one can tow the bike facing forward or backward.

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  2. Eldon

    Eldon Crème de la Crème

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    That's an American thing @Fork Lock never seen in the UK so I don't you're going to get any response on the device from this side of the pond.
     
  3. Pegscraper

    Pegscraper Elite Member

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    I’ve not seen one either. The only tow bar mounted motorcycle racks I’ve seen carry the whole bike transversely mounted actress the back of the vehicle but are aimed at comparatively light off road bikes such as Trails etc.
     
  4. Fork Lock

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    I'll hang in to see if one of the locals (Americans) pipes up.
     
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