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stellarpod

It's hungry in here...
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Planning a trip to S. Dakota/Wyoming at the end of August. My brother and his wife who live in Memphis, will be trailering their two trikes. I've been trying to decide how my wife and I are going to get the ST up there. Riding that distance is simply not an option for my wife. I looked at several different trailer options and decided on a RAD Industries Diamond Back. That is, until I looked at the price... :eek:4: About $2200 delivered to OKC.

Craigslist to the rescue! Found a used one here in Oklahoma City for less than half that price.





(That's my son)



Pretty cool deal.

  • Trailer only weighs 350 lbs.
  • Nice, bright-finished Aluminum diamond tread
  • Chrome 13" wheels
  • Shock-assisted easy Tilt bed
  • Torsion Flex Axle
  • 1200 lb. capacity
  • Deck's only 12.5" high
  • Wheel chock

We loaded the ST up this evening. My first attempt at riding up the incline into the wheel chock was nerve-racking. But, once I did it a few times it was a piece of cake. Plenty of tie-down points (and more could be added if necessary). About the only thing missing is a spare, which I'll add before we head out. It pulls effortlessly

Only real downside I've seen so far is that, when empty you simply cannot see the trailer at all - it's just too low. This means backing it while unloaded is virtually impossible (at least for me).

I'll post again once I've put some miles on her.

Steve
 
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Luckieeee!!!

can't tell you how long I have been looking for a similar trailer for a similar price. Let us know how it works out
 

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As far as trailers go, that's a pretty cool looking one..
 
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stellarpod

stellarpod

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That is a slick looking trailer.

Pick up one of those long dune buggy/bicycle flags that you could mount on the trailer when it's empty so you can see it backing up.

http://www.gettysburgflag.com/Bicycle_Flags.php
Good idea, Mark. One on each of the back corners might be even better.

I've got a 16-ft. tandem trailer that we haul ATV's with. After wrestling that monster, this thing positively floats. :)

Steve
 

FOG

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More power to you!

Call me a trailer queen I don't care. I even trailer 120 miles to ride in PA, because I LOVE to ride, but HATE to travel on a bike.

On straight road I get comatose in about an hour, and feel my attention and reactions are reduced, and on a bike, I don't like that feeling.

Put me on twisties and I will ride 10 hours with 110% attention and love every minute of it!
 

scootac

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Call me a trailer queen I don't care. I even trailer 120 miles to ride in PA, because I LOVE to ride, but HATE to travel on a bike.
FOG---
If you ever need to place to stow your trailer, let me know.
Got space for you right in the middle of,,, well you know the roads here!:D
 
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stellarpod

stellarpod

It's hungry in here...
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We'll be in WY and SD early Sept!
Me on a blue 1300 and my wife on her black 1100,:hat3::hat3: if you see us:)
Have a good trip!

Excellent! We haven't really hammered out the details yet. Right now it's looking more like Cody than S. Dakota. But, when I get a plan firmed up I'll drop you a note.

Steve
 
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