How to Tow Your Motorcycle Trailer

There are a number of reasons why you might want to transport your motorcycle directly from place to place rather than just riding it. What’s most important is that you and your bike reach your destination safely. Towing a motorcycle trailer adds an extra layer of complexity to your driving. If you want to get better at towing your motorcycle trailer, this guide from the experts at TSI Trailers has the tips you need.

Focus on Stopping

The extra weight of a motorcycle trailer makes even the most basic aspects of driving slightly more difficult. Namely, the extra mass makes it harder to stop. That’s why it's so important that you pay attention to stopping distance while you’re hauling a trailer. If your trailer has its own set of breaks, obviously that will make things slightly easier. Just be sure to properly maintain your trailer’s brakes. 

Tow Vehicle

The main thing to consider when it comes to the tow vehicle you use to tow your motorcycle trailer is the gross vehicle weight rating or GSVR. Attempting to exceed your tow vehicle’s weight limits isn’t just dangerous and unsafe, it’s also illegal. 

Secure Your Motorcycle

The last thing you want is for your motorcycle to fall off the trailer mid-towing. It’s usually best to balance the motorcycle in the middle so that it doesn’t favor either side of its tires. Use ratchet straps, ropes, and tie-downs to make sure that your bike doesn’t shift mid-ride. 

Go Slowly

By simply going 10-15 MPH slower than you normally would, you can make towing your motorcycle trailer so much easier. Not only does going slower give you more time to react if you need to stop, it also makes things easier to control. Obviously, other motorists may get impatient with you if you go slower. Be sure to stick to the right side of the road so that they can pass you if they want to, especially on the highway. It’s also important that you signal lane changes well in advance and be aware of other motorists at all times. 

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