Re: Aluma TK1 Trike trailer
I didn't see anyone responded to your thread. I won't have a Honda Trike but I can tell you the TK-1 is a great trailer. I carry my Harley TG on it. I run a strap through the front wheel with the front wheel in a chalk. Attack the strap to the front tie-downs. The rear of the bike is strapped left to right and right to left from the rear axel. Very simple.
Re: Aluma TK1 Trike trailer
We use an aluma trailer for hauling our Stallion behind a Ford Expedition EL 4x4 . Love it. Front wheel strapped to front rail tie down, rear axel cross tied to tie down rings. rides beautiful.ThumbUp
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Question on your TK1 trailer...
Hi Bob, I also have a Roadsmith Golwing Trike and about to purchase Aluma TK1. Thanks for the great guidance on the setup. I have a question, where did you purchase a black Roadsmith tire cover, really like it and did you add electronic brakes? Thanks!!! [ATTACH=CONFIG]35192[/ATTACH]
[QUOTE=Solidbob;286149]TK1 here, we use fully retractable tie downs that I picked up at Northern Tool, just do a Google Search for Retractable Tie Downs there are many to choose from..... I tye wrap a nylon rope around the wheel chock and that keeps it from moving. Then I use 2 nylon handle bar straps around the crash bar and then the tie down from the strap to the forward cleat tye down.... same on the other side. Now to the back and same principal except I put two handle bar straps that I tye together thru your mag wheel then same as the front... here's some photos.... my Roadsmith fits fine.... great trailer.... you'll love it. I also added my spare to the front of the Alum. Storage Box.... then made a black Roadsmith tire cover. Then waterproofed the Storage Box with some adhesive weatherstripping and a piece of 2x8 in the bottom so if some water does make it in it will run out.[/QUOTE]
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First 1500+ mile round trip to the Smokey Mountains...love my Aluma TK1
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Alternative Tie-Down Method
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I use soft loop tie-down straps and retractable ratcheting tie-downs upfront on each side from the engine guards to the front recessed tie rings
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Michael, I would not suggest using any tie-downs on the front engine guards or the saddlebag guards. These guards are limited by the [U]"shear"[/U] limits of the attachment bolts.
I sheared off one of the guards while transporting on a long trip. As an alternative, I have had great success with placing a couple of soft ties around the lower triple tree. Then I attach a couple of ratchet straps making sure the straps will not rub the tupperware while in transit.
I spoke with Traxxion about the slight constant compression on the front shocks during transport. They indicated that there is no problem with this set up. As an added precaution, I stuff a small rolled up towel between the fork brace and lower triple in case of rough roads to keep the front end from totally compressing.
I have been using this method for years now without snapping off another engine or saddlebag guard.ThumbUp