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Interesting, and I like the ground line reference to putting feet down. Would be more useful IMO if it included some guidelines on what good ergos are for various riding types; sport riding, LD touring, crising, hi performance riding/racing, etc. maybe it;s too subjective to be possible,

The way I see it, all else remaining the same, increasing offset will decrease trail and decreasing offset will increase trail

I have no direct experience with one, but I'd be concerned with any trailer that has small diameter wheels and no springs/suspension, particularly if your interstate travels will bring you to areas with poorly maintained roads. High speeds + potholes + small tires = tire failures. Over the weekend I drove down I-75 from Detroit to Knoxville, and saw no less than 4 small boat trailers on the side of the road with sidewall blowouts after stretches of bad pavement, all had 8" wheels, typical on inexpensively built trailers. I suspect trailer in a bag has these also, you may investigate if they have a larger tire option.

I started out with nearly the exact same trailer, unfortunately I don't have any before and after pics. Here's what I did: Weld 2 triangles of rectangular tubing to square up the bed, then cut tdown he length of the tongue. Added a bed of treated lumber, an HF wheel chock, and recessed tie down loops into the bed that fold flush when using the trailer for other purposes. It is light, 4x8 bed, strong, and tows like a dream.

Don't feel bad. When I frst got my bike, I was showing it to my neighbor and telling him what a great deal I got on ebay. when it was time to go, II was totally embarassed when the engine would die everytime I put it in gear. :biggrin: After about 6 attempts I realized the sidestand had to be up before putting the trans into first.

I know I would. BR- If I were you I'd go buy a lottery ticket. :mellow:

Also, doesn't appear to have any tie down points on each side of the rails. Nobody in their right mind would actually haul a bike with it resting on the kickstand as pictured. You would need to add some outriggers near the front aarrow, shortnd back wheels to secure tie downs to. Doable, but can be tricky with two bikes on a narrow, short trailer like this.

So I figured out a way to shoehorn this event into my schedule, so I just signed up for my first TMAC! :fing02: This will be a quick trip for me, trailering down from Michigan on Friday, ride Saturday and then on to Pennsylvania on Sunday morning. I understand the Franklin Motel is booked up, anyone want a roommate for Fri and Sat nights? Or know another placfe to stay nearby? I look forward to meeting everyone!

Straight out of the bottle or diluted?

Back to OP question: 2 more things to consider: 1. The mojo blocks are a slippery plastic (delrin?) and it is difficult or impossible to clamp the HF clamps down tight enough to prevent the wheel from turning in the blocks. Some sort of anti-rotation device is needed, like a stick between the spokes, etc. 2. One of the most important things to make mounting easier is good lube. Watch the mo-mar videos and pay attention to what they use and where they put it. Some say soap and water works, but not in my experience. Whatever that paste stuff no-mar has looks to be the ticket. Anyone know what it is? Autozone or Napa sell some sort of tire lube I think.

I use a couple of these to squeeze the tire in to the well and keep it from walking. Also use a couple Motion Pro tire levers, no bar, with the HF set up. That'll work fine!

Gotcha. The mojolever destructions say "On rare occasions when mounting a tire, the portion of mounted bead that is far from the Mojolever will unmount itself as fast as you move the Mojolever so that you end up “chasing” it around the rim. Keeping one hand on this area while moving the Mojolever (with the other hand) is generally sufficient to prevent this; if not, a small block of wood inserted between the mounted bead and the rim lip usually works." If it was that easy, then why did they invent the yellow thing? The bead will walk, and holding it with one hand isn't as easy as they make it sound. Some sort of clamping device will be needed.

What kind of mount/demount bar are you using?

Awesome, thanks all. I'm going with the Road Attacks.

I have a choice between these 2 Conti models. Since I work for the company the price is not an issue and feel the need to support the home team, but have no experince with either one. I'm a fairly conservative rider (no knee dragging for these old bones!)and live in Michigan, land of straight roads and get into the twisties only a few times per year during road trips to North Carolina or Deals Gap, etc., and will try to get to Tmac this May. Also, I rarely ride 2 up and never on long trips. I currently have Metzlers on and the biggest problem is squaring them off, due to the lack of twisties in suburban Detroit. My gut tells me the Road Attacks are better for me, any experience you have with them is welcome.