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2 bikes on u-haul trailer

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    2 bikes on u-haul trailer

    I'm loading a 749 and ex250 on a u-haul open trailer. What size trailer should I get?
    a) 5x8
    b) 5x9
    c) 6x12

    Whould the bikes both face forward on the trailer?

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    Re: 2 bikes on u-haul trailer

    A, and yes

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    Re: 2 bikes on u-haul trailer

    Thanks Bill, and congrats on the race weekend!

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    Re: 2 bikes on u-haul trailer

    What kind of bikes? I rented the regular 4x9 motorcycle trailer and my 636, and my buddies GSXR fit side by side with no problem.

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    Re: 2 bikes on u-haul trailer

    I am looking at doing the same thing...where are the tiedown points on the uhaul? do you have to criss cross the front straps through the wheels?

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    Re: 2 bikes on u-haul trailer

    Quote Originally Posted by AVI8_636 View Post
    What kind of bikes? I rented the regular 4x9 motorcycle trailer and my 636, and my buddies GSXR fit side by side with no problem.
    I'm all set. The U-Haul open trailers have sides, you need their 5' wide trailer for two bikes.

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    I am looking at doing the same thing...where are the tiedown points on the uhaul? do you have to criss cross the front straps through the wheels?
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    They have tie down loops in each corner, I don't use them, the side rails are stronger. I run the straps from the tripple clamp to the rails, tight enough to compress the front forks.

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    Re: 2 bikes on u-haul trailer

    Quote Originally Posted by Marc R View Post
    I'm all set. The U-Haul open trailers have sides, you need their 5' wide trailer for two bikes.
    Doesn't need to be the 5x9 in order to fit 2 bikes. Like I said, last BOMO day my buddy and I threw both our bikes on their dedicated 4x8 bike trailer. Fit no problem side by side, and at only $15/day.

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    Re: 2 bikes on u-haul trailer

    What do you do with the tie down the would have to the center?


    Quote Originally Posted by AVI8_636 View Post
    Doesn't need to be the 5x9 in order to fit 2 bikes. Like I said, last BOMO day my buddy and I threw both our bikes on their dedicated 4x8 bike trailer. Fit no problem side by side, and at only $15/day.

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    Re: 2 bikes on u-haul trailer

    Quote Originally Posted by Jewcati View Post
    What do you do with the tie down the would have to the center?

    We used 1 strap to go through each tire in the rear to hold the bikes from moving forward, and we ran criss-crossing straps up front. One strap on each bike that kept them from falling inward, and then one strap shared between the two bikes that kept them from falling outward. Kind of hard to explain without showing a visual.

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