Towing another bike with my Road King?

[00Wildcat]

So I have an '08 103" Road King that runs like a tractor, power is not a concern. I live in Missouri and bought a Kawasaki ZRX1200 in Rhode Island 1400 miles of interstate. The wife and have been jonesin for a road trip on the bike and I have a trailer hitch already. My concerns are over heating, braking, and crosswinds in that order. trailer and bike 650-700 lbs, her and I and gear 500 lbs. So anyone have any good or bad experience towing like this? I am 0% concerned about any warranty.

[bigTom]

It seems to me that Mac (here on this site) has some practice towing bike on bike. You might PM him, (could be MotoMac) I just happen to know he's on the road.

[00Wildcat]

she rides already and that is my first choice but the seat has been changed to kind of some flat track style job (doesn't look comfy) and her legs aren't very long, stopping and starting could pose problems for her.

[Mevman]

Your 103" will have the power but I doubt you will get a good feeling pulling 700# and 2 up to boot. Braking will be an issue. I pull a tent trailer at over 500# with my 88" Ultra and don't have a warm fuzzy without the electric brakes.
The high profile of the trailer and bike would concern me also for winds etc.
If it was me I wouldn't attempt that combo.

[motomac]

I pulled a DRZ 400 behind my Gold Wing. I think packing double with gear and pullling the Kawi will be a bit much. I would think the KRX alone would be a much bigger load than my little dual sport.

[greybeard]

it can and has been done but if you are not used to pulliing with a bike you should do some practice rides 1st with a weighted trailer to get the feel and braking differance as it will be greatly changed do not look for any fuel milage either If it were me I'd avoid the interstates as much as possible to stay away from the side wind blasts from passing vehicles but if you can balance the weight so that your tongue wt is not too high it will work

[Jeff in Ferndale WA]

My Roll a Home with all the gear is about 550# and I can feel it when braking with my Goldwing.
I don't know how the Harley brakes compare the the Goldwing,but I think i would be concerned with the weight of the bike and trailer you are towing.
I also have found that crosswinds affect the Roll a Home quite a bit,and that is a lot lower profile than a bike on a trailer.I'm pretty sure a stiff crosswind would be a concern for you.

[tkhattabaugh]

I would be very concerned about fishtailing....Do what I did when I bought a bike 1,000 miles away-purchase a one way ticket, fly there and ride it home.

[Ironheadziggy76]

00Wildcat, did you get your bike home yet?

[Tx White Knight]

I pulled a DRZ 400 behind my Gold Wing. I think packing double with gear and pullling the Kawi will be a bit much. I would think the KRX alone would be a much bigger load than my little dual sport.


motomac, do you have pictures of your set up to haul your DRZ with?

I have though about using my K1200GT to pull my F650GS Dakar ;)

[bigTom]

Steve: Mac is on the road, with typical road connections. It may be a few days before he gets to you. I know it was a lightweight (duh) single rail set up, I remember when he sold it.

[Tx White Knight]

Thanks bigTom, i was going to sell my HF anb sears cargo carrier but now with the Dakar makes me wonder about towing it with the GT. that would just about cover any of my ridding wants
:)

[bigTom]

I hear you. I have a toy hauler to take two MCs, but pulling one with the other.....That might work really well.:)

[SidecarMike]

Here is a solution from a good friend of mine.

[JohnDelivers]

I bought my bike from a guy in Dallas. I considered flying down and riding home, but time was a concern. So....it cost me about $800 to have it shipped to NJ.

I have zero experience towing a bike with a bike.

[WestFlDon]

I think, you will find that pulling the Bike on Trailer not to be too much of a problem.(using great caution)/.BUT stopping the rig is a challenge.

I have a friend with a sidehack rail, and that works well with a brake on the hack wheel.

Don

[bigTom]

Mike
Is that a 'Guzzi that is the mule?? That's pretty darn cool!

[ImRubicon]

Like a tractor LOL Sorry but my Brother in laws tractor has a top speed of 20 MPH and only 30 HP but real low gearing :D It would pull anything but not real fast ...and old style brakes of almost a pad against the wheel

Myself I would worry about the braking and the tail wagging the dog . Could you do it , yes , should you ??? is another question.
Choice would be my truck or fly out ride back

[SidecarMike]

Mike
Is that a 'Guzzi that is the mule?? That's pretty darn cool!

Yes, he rides an 850T.