Afternoon all. Cards on the bar next to the brunch. Help yourself to
the flavor of your choice today.

Been admiring the trailer posts across the street for the past few
days and am interested in one myself. I am always thinking first of:
How can I keep some asshole from stealing that sucker.

I'd been kicking myself for giving away a lock for the last boat
trailer I owned.

Received the new issue of BoatUS magazine today and found a blurb in
the 'hottips' section (Pg. 28) on a new tongue lock which is a far
superior design than any I've seen before.

Passed along for your consideration

http://www.trailergator.com/expages/howitworks.asp

This link is to the smaller of three models offered and looks ideal
for a scoot trailer.

Ride safe,

Dean '06FLHR

On Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:24:39 -0400, Earl Wolfe <ewolfe@neo.rr.com>
wrote:

>Afternoon all. Cards on the bar next to the brunch. Help yourself to
>the flavor of your choice today.
>
>Been admiring the trailer posts across the street for the past few
>days and am interested in one myself. I am always thinking first of:
>How can I keep some asshole from stealing that sucker.
>
>I'd been kicking myself for giving away a lock for the last boat
>trailer I owned.
>
>Received the new issue of BoatUS magazine today and found a blurb in
>the 'hottips' section (Pg. 28) on a new tongue lock which is a far
>superior design than any I've seen before.
>
>Passed along for your consideration
>
>http://www.trailergator.com/expages/howitworks.asp
>
>This link is to the smaller of three models offered and looks ideal
>for a scoot trailer.

Not if ya have a Uni-Go trailer. Then again, I never worry about it
being stolen. It's either in a motel room or I'm campin' within'
killin' range. You can check 'em out here: www.uni-go.com/

Snarl

"Earl Wolfe" <ewolfe@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
news:blheg4lencgrd6amra6qj7lk6glp4uldq1@4ax.com...
> Afternoon all. Cards on the bar next to the brunch. Help yourself to
> the flavor of your choice today.
>
> Been admiring the trailer posts across the street for the past few
> days and am interested in one myself. I am always thinking first of:
> How can I keep some asshole from stealing that sucker.
>
> I'd been kicking myself for giving away a lock for the last boat
> trailer I owned.
>
> Received the new issue of BoatUS magazine today and found a blurb in
> the 'hottips' section (Pg. 28) on a new tongue lock which is a far
> superior design than any I've seen before.
>
> Passed along for your consideration
>
> http://www.trailergator.com/expages/howitworks.asp
>
> This link is to the smaller of three models offered and looks ideal
> for a scoot trailer.
>
> Ride safe,
>
> Dean '06FLHR

I only pull trailers with the Wing. When I'm in a motel the trailer
stays hooked to the bike, which has an alarm system with shock
and microwave perimeter sensor and pages me in the room.
If I;m camping the camper is opened up to be 6 X 12 feet and
it's not going anywhere. Plus it's all insured, life is to short
to sweat the small shit. YMMV
SKooter

Earl Wolfe wrote:
>
> Afternoon all. Cards on the bar next to the brunch. Help yourself to
> the flavor of your choice today.
>
> Been admiring the trailer posts across the street for the past few
> days and am interested in one myself. I am always thinking first of:
> How can I keep some asshole from stealing that sucker.
>
> I'd been kicking myself for giving away a lock for the last boat
> trailer I owned.
>
> Received the new issue of BoatUS magazine today and found a blurb in
> the 'hottips' section (Pg. 28) on a new tongue lock which is a far
> superior design than any I've seen before.
>
> Passed along for your consideration
>
> http://www.trailergator.com/expages/howitworks.asp
>
> This link is to the smaller of three models offered and looks ideal
> for a scoot trailer.
>
> Ride safe,
>
> Dean '06FLHR



Got me thinkin' too. Wonder why people ride motorcycles and then drag
trailers with them. I bought a bike to get away from shit not to take it
all with me.


nobody #1

snarl@trippin.com wrote:


>
>>Afternoon all. Cards on the bar next to the brunch. Help yourself to
>>the flavor of your choice today.
>>
>>Been admiring the trailer posts across the street for the past few
>>days and am interested in one myself. I am always thinking first of:
>>How can I keep some asshole from stealing that sucker.
>>
>>I'd been kicking myself for giving away a lock for the last boat
>>trailer I owned.
>>
>>Received the new issue of BoatUS magazine today and found a blurb in
>>the 'hottips' section (Pg. 28) on a new tongue lock which is a far
>>superior design than any I've seen before.
>>
>>Passed along for your consideration
>>
>>http://www.trailergator.com/expages/howitworks.asp
>>
>>This link is to the smaller of three models offered and looks ideal
>>for a scoot trailer.
>
>Not if ya have a Uni-Go trailer. Then again, I never worry about it
>being stolen. It's either in a motel room or I'm campin' within'
>killin' range. You can check 'em out here: www.uni-go.com/
>
>Snarl

That's a snappy rig, but a bit pricy for my taste. Wouldn't turn it
down if I found one in my Christmas sock though.

Dean

"SKooter Bum" wrote:


>> Afternoon all. Cards on the bar next to the brunch. Help yourself to
>> the flavor of your choice today.
>>
>> Been admiring the trailer posts across the street for the past few
>> days and am interested in one myself. I am always thinking first of:
>> How can I keep some asshole from stealing that sucker.
>>
>> I'd been kicking myself for giving away a lock for the last boat
>> trailer I owned.
>>
>> Received the new issue of BoatUS magazine today and found a blurb in
>> the 'hottips' section (Pg. 28) on a new tongue lock which is a far
>> superior design than any I've seen before.
>>
>> Passed along for your consideration
>>
>> http://www.trailergator.com/expages/howitworks.asp
>>
>> This link is to the smaller of three models offered and looks ideal
>> for a scoot trailer.
>>
>> Ride safe,
>>
>> Dean '06FLHR
>
>I only pull trailers with the Wing. When I'm in a motel the trailer
>stays hooked to the bike, which has an alarm system with shock
>and microwave perimeter sensor and pages me in the room.
>If I;m camping the camper is opened up to be 6 X 12 feet and
>it's not going anywhere. Plus it's all insured, life is to short
>to sweat the small shit. YMMV
>SKooter

Fraid I don't know what the "Wing" is?

Dean

"nobody #1" <rnddmauck@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:490790B9.5AED8E5A@comcast.net...
>
>
> Earl Wolfe wrote:
>>
>> Afternoon all. Cards on the bar next to the brunch. Help yourself
>> to
>> the flavor of your choice today.
>>
>> Been admiring the trailer posts across the street for the past few
>> days and am interested in one myself. I am always thinking first
>> of:
>> How can I keep some asshole from stealing that sucker.
>>
>> I'd been kicking myself for giving away a lock for the last boat
>> trailer I owned.
>>
>> Received the new issue of BoatUS magazine today and found a blurb
>> in
>> the 'hottips' section (Pg. 28) on a new tongue lock which is a far
>> superior design than any I've seen before.
>>
>> Passed along for your consideration
>>
>> http://www.trailergator.com/expages/howitworks.asp
>>
>> This link is to the smaller of three models offered and looks ideal
>> for a scoot trailer.
>>
>> Ride safe,
>>
>> Dean '06FLHR
>
>
>
> Got me thinkin' too. Wonder why people ride motorcycles and then
> drag
> trailers with them. I bought a bike to get away from shit not to
> take it
> all with me.
>
>
> nobody #1
Those of us with limited funds and advancing age find it less
expensive
to camp. When you're approaching 70 in a few years a tent and a
sleeping bag just don't cut it. Last long trip was 3,800 miles in two
weeks, total expenses for gas, ice, beer, food I cooked in camp,
camping fees, etc. was $868.00 which I could not have done by
staying in motels and eating in restaurants.
YMMV
SKooter

"Earl Wolfe" <ewolfe@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
news:9t5fg4d5koj9nusvek48cuhlu2ieqrolj5@4ax.com...
> "SKooter Bum" wrote:
>
>
>>> Afternoon all. Cards on the bar next to the brunch. Help yourself
>>> to
>>> the flavor of your choice today.
>>>
>>> Been admiring the trailer posts across the street for the past few
>>> days and am interested in one myself. I am always thinking first
>>> of:
>>> How can I keep some asshole from stealing that sucker.
>>>
>>> I'd been kicking myself for giving away a lock for the last boat
>>> trailer I owned.
>>>
>>> Received the new issue of BoatUS magazine today and found a blurb
>>> in
>>> the 'hottips' section (Pg. 28) on a new tongue lock which is a far
>>> superior design than any I've seen before.
>>>
>>> Passed along for your consideration
>>>
>>> http://www.trailergator.com/expages/howitworks.asp
>>>
>>> This link is to the smaller of three models offered and looks
>>> ideal
>>> for a scoot trailer.
>>>
>>> Ride safe,
>>>
>>> Dean '06FLHR
>>
>>I only pull trailers with the Wing. When I'm in a motel the trailer
>>stays hooked to the bike, which has an alarm system with shock
>>and microwave perimeter sensor and pages me in the room.
>>If I;m camping the camper is opened up to be 6 X 12 feet and
>>it's not going anywhere. Plus it's all insured, life is to short
>>to sweat the small shit. YMMV
>>SKooter
>
> Fraid I don't know what the "Wing" is?
>
> Dean
>
Wing = 2002 Honda GL-1800 Gold Wing.
http://picasaweb.google.com/skooter42 for pictures
in the "Midnight Lady" album if you care to be enlightened.
SKooter

Earl Wolfe wrote:
>> Afternoon all. Cards on the bar next to the brunch. Help yourself to
>> the flavor of your choice today.
>>
>> Been admiring the trailer posts across the street for the past few
>> days and am interested in one myself. I am always thinking first of:
>> How can I keep some asshole from stealing that sucker.
>>
>> I'd been kicking myself for giving away a lock for the last boat
>> trailer I owned.
>>
>> Received the new issue of BoatUS magazine today and found a blurb in
>> the 'hottips' section (Pg. 28) on a new tongue lock which is a far
>> superior design than any I've seen before.
>>
>> Passed along for your consideration
>>
>> http://www.trailergator.com/expages/howitworks.asp
>>
>> This link is to the smaller of three models offered and looks ideal
>> for a scoot trailer.
>>
>> Ride safe,
>>
>> Dean '06FLHR
>
I leave mine hooked up to the bike and my trailer lock doesn't
expose the shaft. When I am disconnected I'm like the others I run
with, lock it so someone can not place the hitch on their ball and
tie it down so it won't come off. I guess I live in a area where its
not that big of a issue. And if it did, I'd just call my insurance
company and start over.
--



Carl
99 FLSTF
I started out with nothing and
I just about have that paid for

Remove one 9 to reply

SKooter Bum wrote:
> "nobody #1" <rnddmauck@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:490790B9.5AED8E5A@comcast.net...
>>
>>
snip

> Got me thinkin' too. Wonder why people ride motorcycles and then
> drag
> trailers with them. I bought a bike to get away from shit not to
> take it
> all with me.
>>
>> nobody #1

> Those of us with limited funds and advancing age find it less
> expensive
> to camp. When you're approaching 70 in a few years a tent and a
> sleeping bag just don't cut it. Last long trip was 3,800 miles in two
> weeks, total expenses for gas, ice, beer, food I cooked in camp,
> camping fees, etc. was $868.00 which I could not have done by
> staying in motels and eating in restaurants.
> YMMV
> SKooter

I do like my big air mattress, getting off of the ground is a bitch anymore.
I like to be able to set up and at least be closer to being up right, big
tent and fluffy pillows nice too. If I'm going to be out I may as well do it
comfortably. I see so many people, friends, doing it like I used to, small
tent with no air mattress then get up cranky as shit. Then have to listen to
them bitch how poorly they slept and how sore as hell they feel, yep, I'm
getting old. That's when I'm glad I have my trailer even more!
--



Carl
99 FLSTF
I started out with nothing and
I just about have that paid for

Remove one 9 to reply

SKooter Bum wrote:
>
> "nobody #1" <rnddmauck@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:490790B9.5AED8E5A@comcast.net...
> >
> >
> > Earl Wolfe wrote:
> >>
> >> Afternoon all. Cards on the bar next to the brunch. Help yourself
> >> to
> >> the flavor of your choice today.
> >>
> >> Been admiring the trailer posts across the street for the past few
> >> days and am interested in one myself. I am always thinking first
> >> of:
> >> How can I keep some asshole from stealing that sucker.
> >>
> >> I'd been kicking myself for giving away a lock for the last boat
> >> trailer I owned.
> >>
> >> Received the new issue of BoatUS magazine today and found a blurb
> >> in
> >> the 'hottips' section (Pg. 28) on a new tongue lock which is a far
> >> superior design than any I've seen before.
> >>
> >> Passed along for your consideration
> >>
> >> http://www.trailergator.com/expages/howitworks.asp
> >>
> >> This link is to the smaller of three models offered and looks ideal
> >> for a scoot trailer.
> >>
> >> Ride safe,
> >>
> >> Dean '06FLHR
> >
> >
> >
> > Got me thinkin' too. Wonder why people ride motorcycles and then
> > drag
> > trailers with them. I bought a bike to get away from shit not to
> > take it
> > all with me.
> >
> >
> > nobody #1
> Those of us with limited funds and advancing age find it less
> expensive
> to camp. When you're approaching 70 in a few years a tent and a
> sleeping bag just don't cut it. Last long trip was 3,800 miles in two
> weeks, total expenses for gas, ice, beer, food I cooked in camp,
> camping fees, etc. was $868.00 which I could not have done by
> staying in motels and eating in restaurants.
> YMMV
> SKooter


Yeah I get that. I don't care to camp, don't think I'd care much for
pullin' a trailer, probably won't get old enough to worry about
approaching 70 either. You put it in a different light for me though,
one I didn't think about much 'cause I got a fairly narrow view of the
world.



nobody #1
it's called glaucoma and
it's a motherfucker

"Earl Wolfe" <ewolfe@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
news:blheg4lencgrd6amra6qj7lk6glp4uldq1@4ax.com...
> Afternoon all. Cards on the bar next to the brunch. Help yourself to
> the flavor of your choice today.
>
> Been admiring the trailer posts across the street for the past few
> days and am interested in one myself. I am always thinking first of:
> How can I keep some asshole from stealing that sucker.
>
> I'd been kicking myself for giving away a lock for the last boat
> trailer I owned.
>
> Received the new issue of BoatUS magazine today and found a blurb in
> the 'hottips' section (Pg. 28) on a new tongue lock which is a far
> superior design than any I've seen before.
>
> Passed along for your consideration
>
> http://www.trailergator.com/expages/howitworks.asp
>
> This link is to the smaller of three models offered and looks ideal
> for a scoot trailer.
>
> Ride safe,
>
> Dean '06FLHR


Interesting, thanks. At home my bike trailer stores in the shop, and if I
have to leave it at a camp site or such, I usually padlock one of the safety
chains around a picnic table or light pole.
Of course, if I had one of those tent trailers, this would be just the thing
to assure that my home away from home stayed where I put it.
Might be able to use it on my big trailer when we do the craft shows though.
See a lot of various kind of locks on the other vendor's trailers.

--
Old Crow
'82 FLTC 'Pearl'
'87 FLTC 'Fugly'
'61 F-100
BS#133, SENS, TOMKAT, SLOB#13, MAMBM

"nobody #1" <rnddmauck@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:490790B9.5AED8E5A@comcast.net...
>
>
> Earl Wolfe wrote:
>>
>> Afternoon all. Cards on the bar next to the brunch. Help yourself to
>> the flavor of your choice today.
>>
>> Been admiring the trailer posts across the street for the past few
>> days and am interested in one myself. I am always thinking first of:
>> How can I keep some asshole from stealing that sucker.
>>
>> I'd been kicking myself for giving away a lock for the last boat
>> trailer I owned.
>>
>> Received the new issue of BoatUS magazine today and found a blurb in
>> the 'hottips' section (Pg. 28) on a new tongue lock which is a far
>> superior design than any I've seen before.
>>
>> Passed along for your consideration
>>
>> http://www.trailergator.com/expages/howitworks.asp
>>
>> This link is to the smaller of three models offered and looks ideal
>> for a scoot trailer.
>>
>> Ride safe,
>>
>> Dean '06FLHR
>
>
>
> Got me thinkin' too. Wonder why people ride motorcycles and then drag
> trailers with them. I bought a bike to get away from shit not to take it
> all with me.
>
>
> nobody #1


Not married, are you?

--
Old Crow
'82 FLTC 'Pearl'
'87 FLTC 'Fugly'
'61 F-100
BS#133, SENS, TOMKAT, SLOB#13, MAMBM

On Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:53:48 -0500, "Old Crow"
<walliscrow@hotmail.com> wrote:

>"nobody #1" <rnddmauck@comcast.net> wrote in message
>news:490790B9.5AED8E5A@comcast.net...
>>
>>
>> Earl Wolfe wrote:
>>>
>>> Afternoon all. Cards on the bar next to the brunch. Help yourself to
>>> the flavor of your choice today.
>>>
>>> Been admiring the trailer posts across the street for the past few
>>> days and am interested in one myself. I am always thinking first of:
>>> How can I keep some asshole from stealing that sucker.
>>>
>>> I'd been kicking myself for giving away a lock for the last boat
>>> trailer I owned.
>>>
>>> Received the new issue of BoatUS magazine today and found a blurb in
>>> the 'hottips' section (Pg. 28) on a new tongue lock which is a far
>>> superior design than any I've seen before.
>>>
>>> Passed along for your consideration
>>>
>>> http://www.trailergator.com/expages/howitworks.asp
>>>
>>> This link is to the smaller of three models offered and looks ideal
>>> for a scoot trailer.
>>
>> Got me thinkin' too. Wonder why people ride motorcycles and then drag
>> trailers with them. I bought a bike to get away from shit not to take it
>> all with me.
>
>Not married, are you?

Heh, that was my first thought too. I think he is, but she prolly
doesn't ride.

Snarl

On Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:22:49 -0400, nobody #1 <rnddmauck@comcast.net>
wrote:

>Earl Wolfe wrote:
>>
>> Afternoon all. Cards on the bar next to the brunch. Help yourself to
>> the flavor of your choice today.
>>
>> Been admiring the trailer posts across the street for the past few
>> days and am interested in one myself. I am always thinking first of:
>> How can I keep some asshole from stealing that sucker.
>>
>> I'd been kicking myself for giving away a lock for the last boat
>> trailer I owned.
>>
>> Received the new issue of BoatUS magazine today and found a blurb in
>> the 'hottips' section (Pg. 28) on a new tongue lock which is a far
>> superior design than any I've seen before.
>>
>> Passed along for your consideration
>>
>> http://www.trailergator.com/expages/howitworks.asp
>>
>> This link is to the smaller of three models offered and looks ideal
>> for a scoot trailer.
>>
>> Ride safe,
>>
>> Dean '06FLHR
>
> Got me thinkin' too. Wonder why people ride motorcycles and then drag
>trailers with them. I bought a bike to get away from shit not to take it
>all with me.

Well, if I hooked my Uni-Go onto yer bike you wouldn't even know it's
there 'til ya tried to back up. You'd get better gas mileage... no
shit, I get a 5 mpg increase consistently with it. If you were onna
three week road trip that covers 5k plus miles, you'd sleep better
every night ya camped due to havin' a bigger tent, bigger air
mattress, more pillows, etc.

You wouldn't have to find a laundromat as often since ya'd have more
clothes. You'd save a bunch O' dinero on eating expenses since ya'd
have a cook stove and fresh groceries instead of restaurant food...
not to mention room for yer favorite libations n' ice.
Packing/unpacking would be considerably easier since ya don't have to
fight fer every square inch.

If you got wet n' cold, you'd always have some dry clothes to put on.
If ya decide to stay inna motel/hotel it'll fit through th' door and
even in elevators... ask Jinks. Plus everywhere you go you'll have
some new friends because every mutherfucker out there wants to ask th'
same stupid fuckin' questions about it. Too bad I missed out on th'
PNW distributorship, could sell a brazilion of 'em without even tryin.

Snarl... but that's not all ya get, there's more

On Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:51:43 -0400, Earl Wolfe <ewolfe@neo.rr.com>
wrote:

> snarl@trippin.com wrote:
>>
>>>Afternoon all. Cards on the bar next to the brunch. Help yourself to
>>>the flavor of your choice today.
>>>
>>>Been admiring the trailer posts across the street for the past few
>>>days and am interested in one myself. I am always thinking first of:
>>>How can I keep some asshole from stealing that sucker.
>>>
>>>I'd been kicking myself for giving away a lock for the last boat
>>>trailer I owned.
>>>
>>>Received the new issue of BoatUS magazine today and found a blurb in
>>>the 'hottips' section (Pg. 28) on a new tongue lock which is a far
>>>superior design than any I've seen before.
>>>
>>>Passed along for your consideration
>>>
>>>http://www.trailergator.com/expages/howitworks.asp
>>>
>>>This link is to the smaller of three models offered and looks ideal
>>>for a scoot trailer.
>>
>>Not if ya have a Uni-Go trailer. Then again, I never worry about it
>>being stolen. It's either in a motel room or I'm campin' within'
>>killin' range. You can check 'em out here: www.uni-go.com/
>
>That's a snappy rig, but a bit pricy for my taste. Wouldn't turn it
>down if I found one in my Christmas sock though.

Well Dean, take this fer what it's worth, but word I heard is that if
ya really want one, buy a used one built in New Zealand if possible.
That info is on th' manufacturers ID plate onna front.

Th' company was sold to a US based outfit and there's been a few
quality control issues after th' transition. Could very well be they
have th' bugs worked out now tho.

That said, these do hold their value extremely well. Finding a used
one requires mondo patience.

Snarl

"Earl Wolfe" <ewolfe@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
news:blheg4lencgrd6amra6qj7lk6glp4uldq1@4ax.com...
> Afternoon all. Cards on the bar next to the brunch. Help yourself to
> the flavor of your choice today.
>
> Been admiring the trailer posts across the street for the past few
> days and am interested in one myself. I am always thinking first of:
> How can I keep some asshole from stealing that sucker.
>
> I'd been kicking myself for giving away a lock for the last boat
> trailer I owned.
>
> Received the new issue of BoatUS magazine today and found a blurb in
> the 'hottips' section (Pg. 28) on a new tongue lock which is a far
> superior design than any I've seen before.
>
> Passed along for your consideration
>
> http://www.trailergator.com/expages/howitworks.asp
>
> This link is to the smaller of three models offered and looks ideal
> for a scoot trailer.
>
> Ride safe,
>
> Dean '06FLHR

The folks at Master Locks have another style at :

http://masterlock.com/cgi-bin/produc...A&template=app

In a 'post-barn-door' deal, we now have one of these on the trailer that
replaced one that went south over the Labor Day weekend.

Also check the titanium shielded shackle locks at :

http://masterlock.com/cgi-bin/produc...5&template=app

(watch word wrap on both urls)

--
Tom in Bristol
FXB in days of yore




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Old Crow wrote:
>
> "nobody #1" <rnddmauck@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:490790B9.5AED8E5A@comcast.net...
> >
> >
> > Earl Wolfe wrote:
> >>
> >> Afternoon all. Cards on the bar next to the brunch. Help yourself to
> >> the flavor of your choice today.
> >>
> >> Been admiring the trailer posts across the street for the past few
> >> days and am interested in one myself. I am always thinking first of:
> >> How can I keep some asshole from stealing that sucker.
> >>
> >> I'd been kicking myself for giving away a lock for the last boat
> >> trailer I owned.
> >>
> >> Received the new issue of BoatUS magazine today and found a blurb in
> >> the 'hottips' section (Pg. 28) on a new tongue lock which is a far
> >> superior design than any I've seen before.
> >>
> >> Passed along for your consideration
> >>
> >> http://www.trailergator.com/expages/howitworks.asp
> >>
> >> This link is to the smaller of three models offered and looks ideal
> >> for a scoot trailer.
> >>
> >> Ride safe,
> >>
> >> Dean '06FLHR
> >
> >
> >
> > Got me thinkin' too. Wonder why people ride motorcycles and then drag
> > trailers with them. I bought a bike to get away from shit not to take it
> > all with me.
> >
> >
> > nobody #1
>
> Not married, are you?
>
>

I got at least one thing right in my life, 31 years in and countin'



nobody #1

snarl@trippin.com wrote:
>
> On Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:53:48 -0500, "Old Crow"
> <walliscrow@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >"nobody #1" <rnddmauck@comcast.net> wrote in message
> >news:490790B9.5AED8E5A@comcast.net...
> >>
> >>
> >> Earl Wolfe wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Afternoon all. Cards on the bar next to the brunch. Help yourself to
> >>> the flavor of your choice today.
> >>>
> >>> Been admiring the trailer posts across the street for the past few
> >>> days and am interested in one myself. I am always thinking first of:
> >>> How can I keep some asshole from stealing that sucker.
> >>>
> >>> I'd been kicking myself for giving away a lock for the last boat
> >>> trailer I owned.
> >>>
> >>> Received the new issue of BoatUS magazine today and found a blurb in
> >>> the 'hottips' section (Pg. 28) on a new tongue lock which is a far
> >>> superior design than any I've seen before.
> >>>
> >>> Passed along for your consideration
> >>>
> >>> http://www.trailergator.com/expages/howitworks.asp
> >>>
> >>> This link is to the smaller of three models offered and looks ideal
> >>> for a scoot trailer.
> >>
> >> Got me thinkin' too. Wonder why people ride motorcycles and then drag
> >> trailers with them. I bought a bike to get away from shit not to take it
> >> all with me.
> >
> >Not married, are you?
>
> Heh, that was my first thought too. I think he is, but she prolly
> doesn't ride.
>
> Snarl


That's why I've been buyin' baggers. She rides with me. I like.


nobody #1

"nobody #1" <rnddmauck@comcast.net> wrote in message
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>
>
> Old Crow wrote:
>>
>> "nobody #1" <rnddmauck@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> news:490790B9.5AED8E5A@comcast.net...
>> >
>> >
>> > Earl Wolfe wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Afternoon all. Cards on the bar next to the brunch. Help yourself to
>> >> the flavor of your choice today.
>> >>
>> >> Been admiring the trailer posts across the street for the past few
>> >> days and am interested in one myself. I am always thinking first of:
>> >> How can I keep some asshole from stealing that sucker.
>> >>
>> >> I'd been kicking myself for giving away a lock for the last boat
>> >> trailer I owned.
>> >>
>> >> Received the new issue of BoatUS magazine today and found a blurb in
>> >> the 'hottips' section (Pg. 28) on a new tongue lock which is a far
>> >> superior design than any I've seen before.
>> >>
>> >> Passed along for your consideration
>> >>
>> >> http://www.trailergator.com/expages/howitworks.asp
>> >>
>> >> This link is to the smaller of three models offered and looks ideal
>> >> for a scoot trailer.
>> >>
>> >> Ride safe,
>> >>
>> >> Dean '06FLHR
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Got me thinkin' too. Wonder why people ride motorcycles and then drag
>> > trailers with them. I bought a bike to get away from shit not to take
>> > it
>> > all with me.
>> >
>> >
>> > nobody #1
>>
>> Not married, are you?
>>
>>
>
> I got at least one thing right in my life, 31 years in and countin'
>
>
>
> nobody #1


Heh, got me beat by a year. Good for you.

--
Old Crow
'82 FLTC 'Pearl'
'87 FLTC 'Fugly'
'61 F-100
BS#133, SENS, TOMKAT, SLOB#13, MAMBM

nobody #1 <rnddmauck@comcast.net> wrote in
news:49090862.DC983DF@comcast.net:

>> Not married, are you?
>>
>>
>
> I got at least one thing right in my life, 31 years in and countin'
>

Same here.
77 was a good year for landing them and keeping them.

--
Bob Mann

Cap'n, ah need moor pow'r.

, "SKooter Bum" wrote:

snip

>>>I only pull trailers with the Wing. When I'm in a motel the trailer
>>>stays hooked to the bike, which has an alarm system with shock
>>>and microwave perimeter sensor and pages me in the room.
>>>If I;m camping the camper is opened up to be 6 X 12 feet and
>>>it's not going anywhere. Plus it's all insured, life is to short
>>>to sweat the small shit. YMMV
>>>SKooter
>>
>> Fraid I don't know what the "Wing" is?
>>
>> Dean
>>
>Wing = 2002 Honda GL-1800 Gold Wing.
>http://picasaweb.google.com/skooter42 for pictures


Aah So. A nice bike, but I'm an obstinate Harley fan. I might
consider trailing my Hog long distance behind a Wing though. ;-))

Dean
>in the "Midnight Lady" album if you care to be enlightened.
>SKooter
>

"Old Crow" wrote:

>"nobody #1" <rnddmauck@comcast.net> wrote in message
>news:490790B9.5AED8E5A@comcast.net...
snip
>>
>> Got me thinkin' too. Wonder why people ride motorcycles and then drag
>> trailers with them. I bought a bike to get away from shit not to take it
>> all with me.
>>
>>
>> nobody #1
>
>
>Not married, are you?

--
Old Crow
'82 FLTC 'Pearl'
'87 FLTC 'Fugly'
'61 F-100
BS#133, SENS, TOMKAT, SLOB#13, MAMBM

Zing! Amazing how that can change your perspective ain't it?

Unfortunately, my gal won't ride. Fortunately, I don't need to make
room for foo foo juice or mascara.

Dean

, snarl@trippin.com wrote:

snip


>>>
>>>Not if ya have a Uni-Go trailer. Then again, I never worry about it
>>>being stolen. It's either in a motel room or I'm campin' within'
>>>killin' range. You can check 'em out here: www.uni-go.com/
>>
>>That's a snappy rig, but a bit pricy for my taste. Wouldn't turn it
>>down if I found one in my Christmas sock though.
>
>Well Dean, take this fer what it's worth, but word I heard is that if
>ya really want one, buy a used one built in New Zealand if possible.
>That info is on th' manufacturers ID plate onna front.
>
>Th' company was sold to a US based outfit and there's been a few
>quality control issues after th' transition. Could very well be they
>have th' bugs worked out now tho.
>
>That said, these do hold their value extremely well. Finding a used
>one requires mondo patience.
>
>Snarl

Next time I'm down around Cinci I'll take a side trip to their factory
and check it out. Like I said, a bit over what I'm thinking of at the
moment, but it looks like a high quality item.

I've got a buyer for my leather tour pak so my next move is a new King
tour pak before spring. That's about a 30% increase in storage space.

If I were to run across a used Uni-go, priced right, I may just have
to jump on it though.

Dean

On Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:47:31 -0400, Earl Wolfe <ewolfe@neo.rr.com>
wrote:

>, snarl@trippin.com wrote:
>
>snip

>>Well Dean, take this fer what it's worth, but word I heard is that if
>>ya really want one, buy a used one built in New Zealand if possible.
>>That info is on th' manufacturers ID plate onna front.
>>
>>Th' company was sold to a US based outfit and there's been a few
>>quality control issues after th' transition. Could very well be they
>>have th' bugs worked out now tho.
>>
>>That said, these do hold their value extremely well. Finding a used
>>one requires mondo patience.
>
>Next time I'm down around Cinci I'll take a side trip to their factory
>and check it out. Like I said, a bit over what I'm thinking of at the
>moment, but it looks like a high quality item.

Please let us know what ya think after ya take th' tour... I'd be
interested anyway.

>I've got a buyer for my leather tour pak so my next move is a new King
>tour pak before spring. That's about a 30% increase in storage space.

Yup, but more weight up high ain't my cuppa Coors. Don't remember
what a tour pak is rated for, but everyone exceeds whatever weight
limit it is. I likes most of th' weight down as low as possible,
YMMV.

>If I were to run across a used Uni-go, priced right, I may just have
>to jump on it though.

I'll guarantee ya this, if ya don't like it, you'll get yer money back
out of it. Got mine from Dave N 'cause he was pullin' it with th'
wrong bike... a sloptail. Gotta have a bagger. Never met anyone with
th' right bike who'd sell theirs. And proper tire pressure is a must,
that and not overloadin' it.

Snarl

On Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:06:58 -0400, nobody #1 <rnddmauck@comcast.net>
wrote:

<schnipp>

>> Heh, that was my first thought too. I think he is, but she prolly
>> doesn't ride.
>>
>> Snarl
>
> That's why I've been buyin' baggers. She rides with me. I like.

Same here, it's always more fun than when she doesn't for whatever
reason. Mostly that reason is a four letter word, *kids*. Won't be
much longer and that reason will be gone... then we can ride out there
and buy ya a Grape Nehi (or whatever ya prefer).

Which reminds me regarding yer original query about why pull a
trailer. I've noticed that damn near everyone I've met onna road with
one has been a long way from home. Serious long distance riders who
spend a *lot* of time travelin'. If ya ever retire and do some of
that, you'll unnerstand mo better.

Snarl

Earl Wolfe wrote:
> , "SKooter Bum" wrote:
>
> snip
>
>>>> I only pull trailers with the Wing. When I'm in a motel the trailer
>>>> stays hooked to the bike, which has an alarm system with shock
>>>> and microwave perimeter sensor and pages me in the room.
>>>> If I;m camping the camper is opened up to be 6 X 12 feet and
>>>> it's not going anywhere. Plus it's all insured, life is to short
>>>> to sweat the small shit. YMMV
>>>> SKooter
>>> Fraid I don't know what the "Wing" is?
>>>
>>> Dean
>>>
>> Wing = 2002 Honda GL-1800 Gold Wing.
>> http://picasaweb.google.com/skooter42 for pictures
>
>
> Aah So. A nice bike, but I'm an obstinate Harley fan. I might
> consider trailing my Hog long distance behind a Wing though. ;-))
>
> Dean
>> in the "Midnight Lady" album if you care to be enlightened.
>> SKooter
>>
>

Ha! I was considering building a 100" Sportster to fuck around on and
tow it to runs with a Wing.

That ought to cause a meltdown or two in the BigTwinsOnly crowd!

"SKooter Bum" wrote:

snip
>>
>> Fraid I don't know what the "Wing" is?
>>
>> Dean
>>
>Wing = 2002 Honda GL-1800 Gold Wing.
>http://picasaweb.google.com/skooter42 for pictures
>in the "Midnight Lady" album if you care to be enlightened.
>SKooter
>


Nice bike, lots of photos. I've ridden some those desert roads myself.

This may be the cactus you didn't recognize. If so, a particularly
nasty item to deal with.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teddy-bear_Cholla

Thanks for the free road trips.

Dean

On Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:09:06 GMT, Ryder Rick <rickb794@gmail.com>
wrote:

>Earl Wolfe wrote:
>> , "SKooter Bum" wrote:
>>
>> snip
>>
>>>>> I only pull trailers with the Wing. When I'm in a motel the trailer
>>>>> stays hooked to the bike, which has an alarm system with shock
>>>>> and microwave perimeter sensor and pages me in the room.
>>>>> If I;m camping the camper is opened up to be 6 X 12 feet and
>>>>> it's not going anywhere. Plus it's all insured, life is to short
>>>>> to sweat the small shit. YMMV
>>>>> SKooter
>>>> Fraid I don't know what the "Wing" is?
>>>>
>>>> Dean
>>>>
>>> Wing = 2002 Honda GL-1800 Gold Wing.
>>> http://picasaweb.google.com/skooter42 for pictures
>>
>>
>> Aah So. A nice bike, but I'm an obstinate Harley fan. I might
>> consider trailing my Hog long distance behind a Wing though. ;-))
>>
>> Dean
>>> in the "Midnight Lady" album if you care to be enlightened.
>>> SKooter
>
>Ha! I was considering building a 100" Sportster to fuck around on and
>tow it to runs with a Wing.
>
>That ought to cause a meltdown or two in the BigTwinsOnly crowd!

Brer Stick had a BMW (somethin' er other) with a stereo. Had a tape
of a Harley starting, idling, followed by a few throttle blips.
Pissed off both th' H-D and Beemer guys, heh, heh.

Snarl... cracked me th' fuck up

"Earl Wolfe" <ewolfe@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
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>, "SKooter Bum" wrote:
>
> snip
>
>>>>I only pull trailers with the Wing. When I'm in a motel the
>>>>trailer
>>>>stays hooked to the bike, which has an alarm system with shock
>>>>and microwave perimeter sensor and pages me in the room.
>>>>If I;m camping the camper is opened up to be 6 X 12 feet and
>>>>it's not going anywhere. Plus it's all insured, life is to short
>>>>to sweat the small shit. YMMV
>>>>SKooter
>>>
>>> Fraid I don't know what the "Wing" is?
>>>
>>> Dean
>>>
>>Wing = 2002 Honda GL-1800 Gold Wing.
>>http://picasaweb.google.com/skooter42 for pictures
>
>
> Aah So. A nice bike, but I'm an obstinate Harley fan. I might
> consider trailing my Hog long distance behind a Wing though. ;-))
>

Well, I'm also a Harley owner/rider but I'm not a HD fanatic.
In my mind a motorcycle is a "tool" and specific models are
better for specific tasks. I love my FLHRI but I wouldn't
consider it a long distance touring bike or that it has enough
HP to pull a 550-lb trailer. Sure as hell is fun to ride for a
few hundred miles at a time though. I let the bike fit the
kind of riding I'm doing at the moment.
YMMV
SKooter