I was wondering if this 4'x8' foldable utility trailer would ok for my 2 dirt bikes. I have a RM100 with a claimed wieght of 150lbs and a KXF-250 that weighs probably closer to 220lbs. I can get it at Menards for $222. The link is for Northern tools but you get the idea. Trailer Link

It will work...but you will wish it had bigger wheels/tires.

I always wondered about the 12 inch wheels and 65 + MPH. Seems likes bearings might become an issue within short order. Anybody have any experience?

on the 12's, just put some Buddy Bearing dust caps on them and keep them well greased. The 15's will pull better, but I ran my 12's for about 6 or 7 thousand miles at 75MPH or better, and never had a problem. Just put a few squirts of grease in it ever 5 hauls or so.

I just built a homemade one. Took a 3x8 with 4.?-8 tires & widened it to 4 1/2x8 with 5.?-8 tires (rated 590lbs ea). Added leaf springs from a Suzuki Sameri. It's rated 2000lbs gross, will carry 1500 easy. I carry my son and mine ttr's 125 & 225. It doesn't even squat! No problems going 90mph! I know the kit/Northern tools trailer you are talking about. Personally I wouldn't trust it to carry 2 bikes...1..if you reinforceit. I used 3" steel channel beams. It cost me half of what Lowes wanted for a new 5x8. I'm looking to buy an enclosed one now. I just needed something "for now" to get to legal riding areas.

Brought an RC51, KX250 and a KE100 all the way back from Huntsville, Alabama (To Ventura) at "Not Very Legal" speeds on the 1000# fold-up that they sell at "Harbor Freight" with the 12" wheels.

I'll bet it's the same one. Good set-up and the "Bearing Buddies" are a good idea, also.

Best of Luck,

Manny

Thank You all. I'm hoping the trailer has the 12" tires but if not maybe I can find some on EBAY or something. I really need something right now and I like the fact that it folds up. The bearing buddies are a great idea that I didn't even think of. Once again thanks for your help. Later Paul.

Watch for trailer flex.
The trailer flexes and the tie downs go slack.
One will come off the attachment point to the trailer and the bike falls over or off the trailer. It happened to me and many of my friends.

Either get tiedowns that clip onto the eyebolt or duct tape around them.

Good advice, again thanks.

Assembled the trailer from menards and was surprised with its construction. It came with acutal wheel hubs. Still had 8inch tire but it had greaseable hubs with generic bearing buddys installed. Came with a 2leaf, leaf spring set up. Wasn't expecting that. It does flex a bit more than i'd like but i'm hoping a 3/4 inch sheet of ply wood will help some and am going to have all of my tie downs utilizing some sort of locking device. Just to be safe. Love the compactness of the trailer when it is folded up. Overall without having pulled anything in it yet I say its OK! Later Paul.

Instead of using tiedowns, use {per side of bike} 2 carabiners, a length of chain, 1 tiedown extension strap.

Start by attaching 1 carabiner to the bottom tie down point, loop the extender around the handlebars, attach a carabiner, and use a tiedown to tension so that the suspension compresses about 1 inch. Measue the length of the tiedown. Buy chain a bit longer {to accomodate different bikes}.

Pay close attention to the load rating of the carabiner, i use 700lb rated.

You will never lose a bike as long as the chains dont rust through, or your extension strap fails. Extension straps are $5 a pair 'round here.

Learned from {almost bitter!} experience!!! Tie downs loosen when wet!!

Robert