Deal or no deal

04kaw1500 · 08-28-2009, 04:58 PM

I have a chance to buy a cargo trailer for my bike . Now my ? is whats a good deal It needs new paint on the body and frame has some surface rust and the tires look good .The carpet is in good condition . It has a torsion axle the lights look good I don't know if they work or not . Over all it's in good shape .He is asking $500.00

radco · 08-28-2009, 05:31 PM

The brand would be a BIG help.. BUT IMO with the work it needs it sounds a bit high.....again Im not much into trailers yet!
ALSO if you get the brand you can google it, PLUS ask here who has that brand for first hand info,,,,,,Rich

jonsamson · 08-29-2009, 01:45 AM

Would this be a cargo trailer to pull behind your bike, or a trailer to put your bike inside of to pull behind a car? For a bike trailer your bike pulls seems hig, but if it is a trailer you put your bike into, sounds like a great deal.

**glwilson** · 08-29-2009, 11:40 AM

More details needed.

If it is a trailer to pull with your bike... that is WAY too much. Look for threads on here for how you can get a new trailer for no more work than this trailer requires.

If it is a trailer to haul your bike... that is a different scenario. I would need more details on it. (I would mention that torsion suspension needs to be inspected especially if it uses rubber torsion springs. Rubber will degrade over time with or without any use.) Typically a hauling trailer selling for $500 needs a lot of work and there are definitely "things" to inspect before buying -- if for no other reason, to have an idea what you'll need to fix or replace.

Like we said... give details.

04kaw1500 · 08-29-2009, 05:59 PM

The trailer will be towed behind a motorcycle .Ya'll have good points I to think the price is high. the brand I don't know. Thanks for the info.

**glwilson** · 08-29-2009, 06:04 PM

In that case, $500 is to much in my opinion -- unless it there is something else we don't know.

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04kaw1500 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 155	Deal or no deal I have a chance to buy a cargo trailer for my bike . Now my ? is whats a good deal It needs new paint on the body and frame has some surface rust and the tires look good .The carpet is in good condition . It has a torsion axle the lights look good I don't know if they work or not . Over all it's in good shape .He is asking $500.00 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-28-2009, 05:31 PM	#2
radco Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dedham Maine Posts: 4,199	Deal or no deal The brand would be a BIG help.. BUT IMO with the work it needs it sounds a bit high.....again Im not much into trailers yet! ALSO if you get the brand you can google it, PLUS ask here who has that brand for first hand info,,,,,,Rich __________________
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08-29-2009, 01:45 AM	#3
jonsamson Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 209	Deal or no deal Would this be a cargo trailer to pull behind your bike, or a trailer to put your bike inside of to pull behind a car? For a bike trailer your bike pulls seems hig, but if it is a trailer you put your bike into, sounds like a great deal.
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08-29-2009, 11:40 AM	#4
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Deal or no deal More details needed. If it is a trailer to pull with your bike... that is WAY too much. Look for threads on here for how you can get a new trailer for no more work than this trailer requires. If it is a trailer to haul your bike... that is a different scenario. I would need more details on it. (I would mention that torsion suspension needs to be inspected especially if it uses rubber torsion springs. Rubber will degrade over time with or without any use.) Typically a hauling trailer selling for $500 needs a lot of work and there are definitely "things" to inspect before buying -- if for no other reason, to have an idea what you'll need to fix or replace. Like we said... give details. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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08-29-2009, 05:59 PM	#5
04kaw1500 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 155	Deal or no deal The trailer will be towed behind a motorcycle .Ya'll have good points I to think the price is high. the brand I don't know. Thanks for the info. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-29-2009, 06:04 PM	#6
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Deal or no deal In that case, $500 is to much in my opinion -- unless it there is something else we don't know. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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