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Paul S:
Seeking information on the best towing, (of a trailer) set up for the ST1300.
Thanks, Paul S

Williamson:

--- Quote from: Paul S on February 15, 2022, 04:23:09 PM ---Seeking information on the best towing, (of a trailer) set up for the ST1300.

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Start with a suitable tow hitch.  This will be somewhat dependent on what you want to tow, an Ali-lite (65kg from memory, can I hear Russ' laptop keys rattling?) or Elite (around 100kg heavier).  Aussie Classic hitches are the most common and are okay (I have one now), but they don't hold a candle to the US made Unigo hitch. 

Then the trailer, swivel hitch or not, brakes or not, 8", 10" or 12" wheels - swivel, brake & 12" for mine.  Style, size, storage volume, lights, esky space are just a few other elements to consider.

And that's just scratched the surface, others will chip in with more advice, me too later.

In the meantime, here's one the whet the appetite.


 

Dragonstaff:
And another.

Poly-block swivel hitch, 8" wheels, SA built Shadow @ 85kg. Independent suspension using a couple of coil-over motorcycle shocks.

If you have Facebook, there is information and a lot of used trailers here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AusMTO (Thanks Williamson).

Williamson:

--- Quote from: Dragonstaff on February 15, 2022, 07:30:29 PM ---And another.
Poly-block swivel hitch, 8" wheels, SA built Shadow @ 85kg. Independent suspension using a couple of coil-over motorcycle shocks.

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Yes, poly-block hitch, had one on Trailer #3, better than 50mm tow ball (IMHO).

But not a fan of 8" tyre wheels, 12" better (IMHO), wider range of tyres, including tubeless available, better ride, larger brakes, look better.

ruSTynutz:

--- Quote from: Williamson on February 15, 2022, 06:24:11 PM ---> an Ali-lite (65kg from memory, can I hear Russ' laptop keys rattling?) or Elite (around 100kg heavier).  Aussie Classic hitches are the most common and are okay (I have one now), but they don't hold a candle to the US made Unigo hitch.
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According to the plate on the drawbar, it's actually 60KG, Michael! :grin

My ST has a Classic Towbar...

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