Guest jerky1280 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Has anyone seen or heard of a design to tow a trailer with a VFR? I do a lot of trips on my bike, and a small trailer would be sweet. I currently have a wingrack setup, and while it's pretty sturdy, I can't image putting a hitch on it, not to mention what any tongue weight that far back would do to the handling. Uni-GO's web site lists a hitch for a VFR800, so I imagine it's possible. They have a trailer hitch listed for a freakin SV650 for god's sake! http://www.uni-go-trailers.com/hitches.htm Another hitch listed: http://www.dauntlessmotors.com/hitch-pages/hondahitches.htm I really should just get an ST1100, but I love my VFR! It's really a do-everything bike, and right now I can't afford a second bike. So I really can't afford a trailer either, but I can dream, right? For anyone who tells me to get a goldwing, drop me $15k and I'll do it in a heartbeat. I did a search, and came up with pages and pages about trailering motorcycles, but not towing with a VFR. Haven't figured out how to search specifically for towing with a VFR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FotoMoto Posted January 9, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted January 9, 2008 A Canadian who worked at the Crossroads of Time at Deals Gap used a uni-go daily ON THE DRAGON, so yeah, I think it will work! :pissed: This is him (right with glasses) helping out some of us fellow Viffers on a ride back in 2003. Umm, disregard that guy in the middle..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marid2apterbilt Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 A Canadian who worked at the Crossroads of Time at Deals Gap used a uni-go daily ON THE DRAGON, so yeah, I think it will work! :blink: This is him (right with glasses) helping out some of us fellow Viffers on a ride back in 2003. Umm, disregard that guy in the middle..... who the old gray haired guy, salt n pepper beard n black mustache (strange) that is standing there like he is important?? :pissed: Why?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FotoMoto Posted January 9, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted January 9, 2008 who the old gray haired guy, salt n pepper beard n black mustache (strange) that is standing there like he is important?? :pissed: Why?? Waitresses all across this great big land live in fear of this character. If you ever see him, just turn and walk away as quick as you can. You've been warned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer IntAceptor Posted January 9, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted January 9, 2008 AAwwww he is just trying to hold up his pants. I guess in his case that is pretty important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 that is standing there like he is important?? :pissed: Why?? You guys are so lame, I am sporting the Original VFRD T-shirt with pride. It's first showing on the Dragon!!!!!!! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 So to try and get back on topic... The previous link I posted was the only place I saw a VFR750 hitch listed. I'm going to give them a call during business hours, but $475 seems pricey for a hitch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 So to try and get back on topic... The previous link I posted was the only place I saw a VFR750 hitch listed. I'm going to give them a call during business hours, but $475 seems pricey for a hitch! Sorry, :pissed: I know little about trailers on VFR's other then the one mentioned on Fransisco's VFR (Unigo) , he ran to Canada & back many times with it. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 $475 seems pricey for a hitch! Maybe they were talking about mail order Filipino brides? :blink: Just don't rent any UHaul trailers. :pissed: Edit. mail order Filipino brides I just google searched for that.It's way beyond what I thought. LMAO. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wera803 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 The previous link I posted was the only place I saw a VFR750 hitch listed. I'm going to give them a call during business hours, but $475 seems pricey for a hitch! Sounds pricy to me as well, but then again so does a $2200 Uni-go trailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer NorthernVFRDave Posted January 9, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted January 9, 2008 Saw one this weekend at the Toronto bike show, had it behind a Bussa, $1100 canadian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 install some OEM side bags and a decent size top box and you will have as much room as most small trailers. I am installing my top box on one of these, puts it in a better position than the Honda mount, more cetralized and looks better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I contacted the manufacturer from the previous web site... their hitch was much less expensive, but after $150 shipping from Australia, it came out to... $480. So the quote seems pretty accurate. install some OEM side bags and a decent size top box and you will have as much room as most small trailers.I am installing my top box on one of these, puts it in a better position than the Honda mount, more cetralized and looks better. I have A full Givi 3-bag setup. I'd LOVE to have the rear case located over the rear seat, but making the mount for a 4th gen is much harder than the 6th gen. I dig that case mount you've got. What'd you use to make the VFR logo? It seems really detailed for a standard CNC machine. Water jets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum CEO HispanicSlammer Posted January 9, 2008 Forum CEO Share Posted January 9, 2008 A uni-go and wingrack? You planning on living on the vfr? I have the big 50liter givi top bag, the keyless sidebags and cant imagine needing more storage? Most the time I end up packing stuff for my riding buddies. There was a guy on a Blackbird at the ST.N meet in Custer a few years back, he had a Unigo trailer, the wheel was really small - it seemed like a small deal for all the bulk it added, he had side bags too and rode there two up. It looked ok as far as trailers go, and it performs well. I guess if your two up its OK? Me I would just rather get my girl her own bike, or a Wing for Two up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 A uni-go and wingrack? You planning on living on the vfr? I have the big 50liter givi top bag, the keyless sidebags and cant imagine needing more storage? Most the time I end up packing stuff for my riding buddies. There was a guy on a Blackbird at the ST.N meet in Custer a few years back, he had a Unigo trailer, the wheel was really small - it seemed like a small deal for all the bulk it added, he had side bags too and rode there two up. It looked ok as far as trailers go, and it performs well.I guess if your two up its OK? Me I would just rather get my girl her own bike, or a Wing for Two up. I'm just thinking towards a trailer because some day I'd like to be able to take my dog with me, and I don't think there's a decent sized seat that I'll be able to fit on the back seat of the VFR between me and the givi trunk. I think a trailer would be much more comfortable for the pooch. I'd rather a wing for two up as well! Unfortunately that's not really an option for me. And well, I don't have someone to ride two up with right now anyway. But I'd still prefer a wing anyhow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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