Port-A-Chopper

Joined
Mar 25, 2010
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318
Age
81
Location
MA
Bike
09 ST1300A
I'm looking for your opinions of the Port-A-Chopper - collapsable trailer that is usually advertised in all the motorcycle rags.

Is it a decent enough quality to haul my ST across the country MA to AZ ? It looks a little flimsy.

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Joined
Jul 24, 2011
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71
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Hereford, AZ
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2020 Moto guzzi V85T
My wife and I picked up a used Kendon 2 bike trailer last fall and this last week we went to Texas with 2 bikes on the trailer pulling it with a 2016 Mazda CX5. Other than having a hit on gas mileage it pulled great without any issues. I am guessing a total weight bikes and trailer about 1750 pounds.

I fold this trailer up and hide it in my garage.
 

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Pensacola, FL. USA
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I wouldn't haul a bike cross country on 8" tires without 4 spares. I'd find a 40 year old home built with 14" tires before I would trust 8" tires (again).

My opinion and not worth much.
 
Joined
Apr 9, 2011
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Canton, GA
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2006 ST1300
I borrowed a trailer from a local ST owner ( thanks, David!!), and used it to haul my ST 900 miles to Ohio. It was a VERY cheap Harbor Freight 4X8 trailer, WITH a wheel chock from HF on it. It worked like a charm. Total cost about 350$. Here is a link for the trailer:

http://www.harborfreight.com/1720-lb-capacity-48-in-x-96-in-super-duty-folding-trailer-62647.html

The owner had placed the chock so that the weight of the bike was very centered- I could pick up the tongue of the trailer With the bike attached and move it about. It pulled like a dream- hard to tell it was back there. I did get an extra wheel with tire for safety.

Note, this trailer folds in half to store, but you have to use two pieces of plywood to make that possible.
 
Joined
Feb 19, 2012
Messages
83
Location
Patchogue, NY
Bike
ST1300 - Black
Here is my port-a-chopper, with some modifications.

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- Has optional 12" Tires
- Has optional fenders
- Extended tail light higher up.
- Added running boards
- Added Lock-n-Load wheel chuck

Even with what I added, it all stores in the corner of the garage. I can assembly the trailer in 30 to 45 min.
 
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