The best single bike trailer money can buy! Plus, an update on my DIY garage update...
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- You bought an expensive motorcycle, don't cheap out on the trailer with something meant for lawn equipment. This is the no-ramp trailer I recommend. Tell Sonny Motorman from Ride Like a Pro sent ya!
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Motorman's DIY project and how it's coming along.
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Thank you for the great video. There was a lot of thought put into this trailer for both safety and keeping things easy. Love your bikes !
Putting the soft loop straps (Harley sells them as as well as many others) around the fork downtubes above the fender brackets will lock the front wheel in place and allows the suspension to work normally without potentially dangerous slackening of the tie downs.
I didn’t even see the trailer. I was mesmerized by your beautiful bike.
Well Jerry I can't agree with you that that is the best bike trailer, it's not enclosed. I bought a 5x8 v-nose enclosed trailer about 10 or so years ago for $1,800 with 4 D-ring tie downs. I got a cheap removable chock for about $35 and it's worked great all of that time. I traveled all over the country with that rig for about 2 years and it never let me down. I could put it in hotel parking lots and no one knew what was in it. The best thing for me was that it doubles as a mouse proof garage. The last feature is important if you live in the country. Keep the good stuff coming.
I came here to say this. Mine is 6x10. It has held my Ultra Classic and 2 dirt bikes at the same time. Everything you said, plus you can haul furniture etc. out of the weather.
Are you selling it
You just sold me on your reply thank you ! .
I like that unlike some of the other similar designs you don’t have to disconnect from the tow vehicle to raise and lower it
I will never get over how the milwaukee 8 sounds like a sewing machine. Cool trailers
I could certainly use it from time to time. My wife had a stroke so we don't do long distance rides anymore. She is only good for about 3 hours of riding. Then we have to stop for some time. I canceled wing ding this year because I couldn't go with her. And that would of been my first time at wing ding. But wifes comfort is more important to me. So I will try to get one so I can just pull my bike down there. We'll maybe next year. Great job on video
The guy that built that should get an award. That has to be the safest way to trailer a bike by yourself. You a Browns fan Jerry??
Trailer looks great, as does the garage.
Hey Jerry, I like your Ride Like a Pro videos. Well done brother! I will say, the ProZ trailer is a great design, pretty 'industrial strength' and well-built. I built a Harbor Freight (1750 lb capacity) foldable trailer for my 2006 BMW K1200GT. I just wish UA-cam allows uploads of photos in the comment section so I could show everyone.
Cost around $550 for the trailer, and about another $500 for the 4'x8' cut-in-half 3/4" plywood and non-slip paint , spare tire and mount, HD extending trailer jack, 6 E-track tie-down anchors and hooks, 6 ft x 30 in foldable aluminum ramp (1200 lb capacity), replacement bolts, upgraded (bigger) casters, and extra parts to make mine. Came out great.
Jeez... I really want one of these trailers.
Those soft straps are a big helper! Thx for that!
Trailer is very cool & useful... Digging it !
Good reviews Motorman, thanks for the info…will take a look at both. Y’all be well….
Jerry nice trailer and the floor looks great. Be Safe🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I have seen this type of trailer for years. they look like the easiest to load! BUT I am a firm believer in motorcycle tie downs should be atached below the shock absorber area. Bike should be able to float on the suspension while on trailer just as on the road. I had a Harley tied in a Condor wheel holder and tied above the shocks. While going down the highway hit a very large uneven area and bounced one tie down off the bike. The Condor saved the bike from laying down. They also say that loading the suspension is bad for the shocks
I had the same issue of bouncing. Always figured the higher it was tied, the more leverage the straps had. I had 2 bikes in a enclosed trailer lose the straps. Been trailering for bikes for over 40 years and this was the 2nd mishap for me. 2 solutions. Use duct to keep straps from falling off. Works, but very cheesy idea... We tied from a "unsuspended" point on the bike. Axels, brake calipers ect. They dont move with suspension and they never budged in over 3000 miles. Also, do you people feel that all the tie straps should pull in the same direction(forward into chock), or 4 straps pulling in different directions? I would like to hear the debate. I feel all 4 pulling forward are working together instead of against each other. I used a similar trailer when I worked for Dealer 20 years ago and they are THE best and only gotten better with time and technology.
@@jonmulack4226 I use ratchet straps with the locking hooks. Harley sells a very nice set. I use the Condor to hold the bike. I put one ratchet strap around the front upright post and wheel. This holds the bike very securely in the Condor. another strap goes forward at the same point. The rear of the bike gets a strap on either side of the bike going to the sides to keep it from bouncing and also from walking sideways. Again all attachments are below the shocks.
I watched Jerry's vid, and bought a Double Trailer from Zpro. I love it and the folks a Zpro was awesome.
That's a cool looking trailer, but for 3k I can get a nice enclosed and keep everything dry and hidden. Certain people this would work for though. Thanks for the good review!
I bought a single. Has a spare tire and 14 inch tires. Also a rock guard. Trailer Jack that helps. Used it to trailer my triumph trophy se to Taos. It is fantastic. Love it. Just used tie downs around front bottom of my shocks. Two straps in back. Easy peasy. Trailer pulls so easy. One note Is spare tire was a little too far forward, pushed on my RAV4 bumper. It popped right back out. Moved spare tire mount father back.
It’s totally worth it
Thanks, trailer is awsome, I bet it's great for disabled folks that ride.
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Hi Jerry! Great review on the ZPro trailer. I purchased one in May. They are awesome, and it gets lovin' everywhere I go with it because of the great design and strong steel construction. If you have a nice bike, and care about it, and need to transport it occasionally, or all the time.... a ZPro trailer is worth every penny!
Really liked the garage floor.
I choose to not use crash bars for tie down. The front bar is held by a single 5/16 bolt in the center. Trailering tie downs installed under the passing lamp bolts work best.
I agree with not using the crash bar for tie downs. I was towing a road glide with straps around the crash bar. Somewhere on I-95 the welded tab that bolts to the frame separated from the crash bar. Bolt was still in place.
Jerry, thanks for the tip on the garage flooring tiles. I checked out the website and ordered up some samples so I can decide what pattern I like best. Your viewers might like to know that the company will provide you 3 sample tiles at no charge. You simply pay the shipping. Thanks for the suggestion Jerry. Love your channel.
Glad to help
Jerry, one thing Important here, the hooks on your straps have to be equipped with locking segments, or Duct-Tape them.explanations, As I was coming to Florida one winter, I had my FLH TIED UP IN MY CARGO fifth-whell, and down on the road, where , due to road unevenness, the suspension on the Bike bottomed out numerous times, and me unaware, the first nightstop at hotel I went to check things up in the trailer, to my dismay , I found two strap hooks undone, and the bike had knocked against the outer wall of the trailer, that is when I found out I had to Duct-tape all fouur hooks.just my two cents. Cheers.
Sweet trailer set up. Thank you for all of your knowledge and extras boss
You bet
Great bike trailer 👍 The black and orange tiles look really cool 😎🔥
Great timing just been looking for trailer 😎
Same!
For a large bike this trailer is ideal to get the job done ✔ 👍
nice! I'm impressed with the floor mats!
Awesome trailer here. The tiles in Harley Orange & Black are the best. 😎👍🇨🇦
The floor looks good and sounds simple to do on a Saturday.
Correct!
My Baxley trailer is a tilt down and comes with a rock guard, chrome wheels and spare tire mount. I like it.
jerry the floor looks great man i would go ahead and finish it makes every thing look so nice later man
Nice job on floor, like that trailer ,good job 🤟
Thanks! 👍
I’m not a trailer guy, but if I were to get one, it would be be this one. Great info and garage flooring looks great as well.
Wow, I'm really impressed at this trailer, if I was in a market for one, I'd be pulling my credit card out right now 😄
Thanks for the tip on the garage flooring. I ordered some today!
Glad I could help!
Nice well thought out trailer.
THATS NICE, NEED THE DOUBLE ONE
Looks great way better priced than the MOCO product
Very inspirational, for next time I'm in the mood for building a trailer!
You can get edge pieces that snap in to go around the edges for a cleaner look and will make it easier to drive the bikes onto it. I would use black edging so you won’t see tire scuffs etc.
True, I have installed dance floors with the tiles. You are right about the edging. Finishes the floor & looks great.
Amazing review, thank you Jerry
Ran across this vid while researching motorcycle trailers. Nice vid 👍.
However, crazy expensive for what it is, imho.
I’m going with an enclosed trailer and going to use the Pit Bull restraint system. No straps!
And, $ wise, still less.🎉
Do appreciate ur vids, knowledge, and willingness to share that knowledge on the u tube!
What kind of enclosed trailer would you recommend? Are there any that lower themselves to the ground like this one? What is the pitbull system? Thank you very much...
love to see if you could tow the empty trailer with a bike. Often I have to drop cars off by myself, be good if I could tow my bike (goldwing) to the destination, drop the car off and tow the trailer home with the bike!
Harley makes tie down eyes that mount on the bike they work real well and look good . The problem with that trailer for me is going from
Ny to Florida in winter . I don’t know any way to cover the bike . If you hit bad roads you could arrive with a dirty road salt and icy mess
Jerry making me spend money...sheesh! Lol, looks great brother.
Thanks 👍
I bought one the cheapest they have at 3,000 they arent cheap but OMG what quality it will last a lifetime so they are actually very cheap
Great trailer, could do with one of those. 🤓 Ride safely 🤓
Thank You!
Awesome demonstration!
👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
bad ass trailer , never seen something like that ... pricey for sure
Hey wait.... Was that a 🦆 duck walk? Lol 😆
Come on Jerry, (the only time it's permissable to duck walk) that's funny. 🤠
Quack!
Excellent!
This is great, always appreciate the Ride Like a Pro Videos. I am looking to buy an enclosed trailer, in New England we have more bad weather than good. Also, I'd like to use it as a garage for the bike. Keep 'em coming (I'm a better-than-average rider thanks to Ride Like a Pro)
Thanks for the tips Jerry.
You bet
Nice trailer!!
I witness a Harley that was in the shop because the tie downs were attached to the crash bars.The center bolt got pulled out and the top triangler center of the frame came with it.Buddy Stubbs in Phoenix needed to order a new frame.
"Don't use tie downs on the crash bars"
A little off topic but… I was walking home from work today and saw a motor officer slow down to make a U-turn. I stopped to watch the masterful execution. And then he made a big awkward wobbly left turn into a circular driveway across the street, rode around the circle, and back out onto the street to turn around. $h!t, I do better on my big ol’ Indian Chief Vintage. Everything I’ve known has been a lie. 😂 (to his credit, he didn’t drag his feet)
There are still agency's that don't send their people to motor school.
I’d prefer an enclosed trailer, hides what I’m hauling and out of site out of mind. Hauling with trailer like this when traveling cross country and over night at a hotel could invite unwanted attention
I agree... totally unprotected. For probably about the same price, a cargo trailer would be a better bet. You can haul even more stuff and with some folding beds would make a down and dirty RV too!
@@sscbkr48 I agree. I'm a track day rider with a small flat bed. An in closed is better.
Agreed.
Agree, but with this type of trailer I can can pull a bike with my Fusion vs. the truck. 26 mpg vs. 14.
@@jonmulack4226 I hear ya. I pulled mine for years with a 5 speed Yaris. Now i have a Rav4. HUGE upgrade LOL.
Great!
Another good vid motorman.
Glad you enjoyed it
Nice tutorial!
Nice... So cool...
I like the look of that retro but I wished they put more pearl in the white and I mean alot of pearl to it makes it blue when you walk around it. Whole lot of blue over the white and that bike be legit.
Hi Jerry … nice video … I’m buying one of theee trailers … I owned a New Revival … bought a new 2022 RGS .. it’s a 131 bike now and a fuel Moto build … I’ll have to get myself a great pair of bike covers ….
That’s slick as owl shit.
KTM Colors FTW!!!
Thanks this is exactly what am looking for
Only problem I see is that you attached your front straps to your crash bar, I use to do that until the the forward pressure that the straps put on the crash bar broke the top mount and the bar came down on the front fender of my FLHX and put a dent in the fender the shape of the bar, I was out of state when this happened I had to pull the fender off and beat the dent out enough so the tire was not rubbing, when I got home a month later I was able to repair the dent and repaint the fender. Now days if trailer my Harley I attach the straps to the front down tubes
Have you ever had a problem hooking them to your crash bars. I've been riding motorcycles since 1965 and I thought I was doing it right by strapping it down using my handlebars. Somebody pointed out that really strapping it down by your fork legs is much better idea. That's the way I do mine now. There's no play when you hit a bumper your straps don't bounce loose. I'm thinking maybe you ought to think of that. Good video nice trailer though. I have a video on my Channel about tying my motorcycle into my trailer.
JUst called trailer guys: price on the Elite series has gone up juuuuuusssssstttttttt a little bit lol. Still going to get one though. Current lead time is 2 weeks. Thanks for the video: never would have found a non ramp load M/C trailer without it.
Hope you enjoy it!
Good stuff Motorman
Nice
I have a Goldwing and looking at the manual, none of the four crash bars should be used to hold down the bike. They protect the heads and the panniers. I’ve always wondered how people do this. frame tie maybe.
There are 100's of ways to tie down a motorcycle. Use whatever method you like.
Attach right above front fender bolts suspension isn't pressured then
On metric bikes I have went around the front brake caliper/fork leg. Fenders were plastic. I used a old bicycle inner tube threaded through the strap to protect surfaces from chaffing
Great video Thank you Sr. God Bless..
Very welcome
pretty cool
If you ride a Harley you need a good bike trailer
Love the trailer and the idea but try pushing the bagger up there
nice shop
Sweet!
When I look at your floors with the bikes it there I'm not thinking orange and black but Orange and Blue (GO GATORS!) Ok sorry, back to your regular scheduled programming. LOL
Wow! I wish I could crank that fast…😂
It's all technique....
Ride like a pro and you haul your bike everywhere
Save your front forks and use Tank Straps!
I’ve heard that the bike needs to be in transport mode ?? Awesome trailer as well Jerry
If you don't put it in transport mode, the lights will keep flashing until your battery dies.
I only wish it had the front guard… diamond plate wedge on the front of the trailer to block debris/ etc/ etc
You can purchase the stone guard right on their website. www.zprotrailers.com
Looks superb! So easy and looks really well built. What is the weight of the trailer unladened?
I think it's about 600 pounds. I can easily move it around the yard.
Loved this video..I would appreciate it if you could let you audience know where any of these could be found used as well as new. I am looking for one as we speak. Thank you in advance.
Give zprotrailers.com an email or a call. As for used, try a google search.
Nice trailer, but how you mount the straps ... not sure, man ... I know not my businesswhat you do, but I'd mount at the fork fender mount if you like your front suspension .. just sayin'.
We shouldn't need trailers, we should always ride and never break down 😎
Don't make the garage too nice. Remember utility, not too pretty.is someone jealous? 😆
Please please tell me what the best 2 bike trailer is.
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I prefer enclosed.
Hopefully they'll make one that'll carry two Ultra Classics side-by-side. Then I'd be in.
They already do, www.zprotrailers.com
Hey Jerry
Could you talk more about police handle bars. Trying to outfit my 02 RK . Maybe a part # and how and where to buy them.
Thanks
Sure. H.D. police bars are from H.D. police Road Kings and H.D. can supply the part number and the bars.
great job jerry i thumbed it! but i , got2jealous and tired of u riding and testing new bikes lately.... (which i do like u do that now, and not just crazy gravity defying uturns) in ur retirement life...but like this product, tell me this, can you not wrap the forks or wheel w/spokes when transporting? i have even seen guys wrap the handlebars to the trailer? thanks
Do you ever use a block or something to go between the wheel and underside of the finder to when you hit bumps the shocks don't compress and make the tie downs lose enough to maybe come lose ?
Why wouldn't you go around the crash bar and the frame, with soft strap, where they connect? Seems it would lock the strap into place.
Was seriously considering buying this trailer but the MSRP has gone up to $4350. Thats in enclosed trailer territory.