Trailer length for DR650 transport

Discussion in 'Australian Motorcycles' started by Peter, Sep 11, 2011.

  1. Peter

    Peter Guest

    I am wanting to get a tailer that I can also use to transport the DR650.
    I am looking at a 6x4 though concerned this will not be long enough to
    carry the DR650.
    The DR650 has an "overall" length: 2 385 mm (93.9 in) (or my math is 7.8
    feet)
    <http://www.suzukicycles.org/DR-series/DR650.shtml>

    Could I get away with a 6x4 trailer or would I need something longer?
    If so, what length?
     
    Peter, Sep 11, 2011
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  2. Peter

    F Murtz Guest

    7x4 is a pretty standard trailer and then you are covered.
     
    F Murtz, Sep 11, 2011
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  3. Peter

    atec77 Guest

    The rig should fit on the diagonal
     
    atec77, Sep 11, 2011
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  4. Peter

    Boidman Guest

    measure from the outside point of rear and front tyres to get your best idea...

    The S10 wouldnt fit in my 7x5 with the tailgate on in a straight line, corner
    to corner would btu thats not how my trailer is setup.
     
    Boidman, Sep 11, 2011
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  5. Depends on where you live Peter,
    If you live in Victoria, you don't have to register a 6x4 trailer
    I have put an FLH on a 6x4 trailer diagonally with the front down.
     
    George W Frost, Sep 11, 2011
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  6. Peter

    Nev.. Guest

    I wouldn't limit your choice to a rego-exempt sized trailer unless it
    suits your purposes. Annual rego is less that the cost of a slab of
    Aldi beer. (I use Aldi beer as the example just so you can't rationalise
    that the beer is a better option than the registration). But seriously,
    if you have a car and a bike, the trailer rego will only add about 3%
    to your annual registration costs.

    Nev..
     
    Nev.., Sep 11, 2011
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  7. Peter

    Peter Guest

    It sounds bad when you put it like that Nev as I am paying for 4 stickers
    at the moment.
    I got a 6x4 and the DR650 just squeezes in and I can get one half of the
    door shut.

    Perfect!
     
    Peter, Sep 30, 2011
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