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Trailer Question

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Anyone happen to know how long the rail would need to be to haul a full sized GS ?

Trailer on Craigslist with 73.5" rails .. is that too small ?
 
Hi,

The overall length of my 850 is 87.8 inches. The wheelbase is 59.1 inches.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
What's at the front of the rail? :-k

If there is a 45 degree angle, and that 73.5 inches is measured from the bottom of the angle,
it would be right tight to carry the 1100E that happens to be in pieces in the middle of my garage.:dancing:
(Yes, that's your bike. :clap: )

If there is a 90 degree angle, you will need about 78 inches to fit it comfortably.

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looks like a 45 angle on the leading edge ..

thanks folks

Steve said:
What's at the front of the rail? :-k

If there is a 45 degree angle, and that 73.5 inches is measured from the bottom of the angle,
it would be right tight to carry the 1100E that happens to be in pieces in the middle of my garage.:dancing:
(Yes, that's your bike. :clap: )

If there is a 90 degree angle, you will need about 78 inches to fit it comfortably.

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my stock length 79 is 64 inches from tire at ground front to where the rear tire touches the ground.


73 should be plenty I'd hope. I re read about the angle of the front beam so a test fit may be necessary... strap it tightly so it stays forward and equal side to side. rear wheel HAS to be secured to the bottom beam or it will bounce off of the channel to the side.
 
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