From the looks of it, this man drove his car and bike to some commercial parking lot, unloaded and disassembled everything, and then reassembled the trailer and reloaded the bike in order to make this review. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if this review was filmed mid-roadtrip. That right there is commitment, but also a testament to how easy this trailer is to manage. A+ content.

The company should be PAYING YOU for referrals from this excellent video, you did a great job (I'm probably going to order one). :)

Agree with Robert Tate: this is a very nicely done, clear and concise presentation without unnecessary bull and/or wasteful 'filler'. The sound level is a bit problematic, but it's a small matter balanced against the overall authority and illustrative nature of the video. Wish more KZread presentations were this good. It would have been helpful to cite a few of the basic trailer specs (such as GVWR, etc.) so that the trailer's rated capacities are known. Otherwise, very slick and timely.

Smart, Informative, To the point, No bull-shit, understandable, clear...... Great Video. Thank you.

@melonking1

7 жыл бұрын

+Robert Tate You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it!

@Agustin-jo8mv

7 жыл бұрын

Robert Tate I agree. This is a high quality video. Amazing job Brett Thank you!

Clear and precise, thanks for the great video!

Seriously wanting one after your video. Thanks

Your instructional video was incredibly thorough and informative. Looks like a GREAT product too. Thank you so much. PS: I have a "Trailer in a Bag." It has served me well, but there are aspects of the Motolug that I like better.

Thanks for a detailed video man. Very helpful

you left your boomerang. Great trailer.

Thanks for the demonstration. I may need something like this in the future.

I use the little Harbor Freight trailer with a wood plank. I can disconnect the trailer with the wr250 on the trailer and move it around with ease. The plywood deck I put on it holds my extra gas cans. This one looks so refined that even you're grandmother could use it.

Awesome ! TY I only have one bike! Similar to yours and see this as a more compact option as oppose to a bigger trailer (and needing to put it somewhere when it’s not being used ) that seem to be what normally available!

Great job, dude, on what appears to be exactly the trailer I'm looking for. Thanks very much, well done.

very informate, no bs. thank you

Simple and informative. Great video thx. This video must’ve gotten plenty buyers. It got me. Im gonna google this Particular one to buy

Damn thats so cool. I had to get rid of my truck and now i only own a car. Ive been needing something like this.

Great reviewer!

I think this is a pretty neat trailer. Could be stored on a shelf when you're not using it. Don't forget to add a safety chain to be DOT compliant. It's the first thing that Patrol officers look at your trailer to make sure it's hooked up properly. Also, if I buy this trailer, I will add plugs at the rear tail lights so that I can load the bike before I install the assemblies. That way I don't have to step over them.

Great vid! Thanks!

Motolug would recommend the 10" wheels if you tow ball height exceeds 16.5" from the ground to the centre of the ball. If you have 8" wheels on a higher tow ball, when you come to tilt the trailer towards the ground you may find that there is a large gap between the floor and the rear of the trailer (same if you have the 10" on a low tow ball). The benefit of the 10" wheel is that over the same distance travelled there will be less rotation reducing wear and tear on both tyres and bearings when compared to the 8" (but this is minimal).

Awesome video, very straight forward! The only the a little sketchy is the bike load. I guess you just have to be careful. 2nd or 3rd gear would be good probably. Love Utah, great place to ride. Thanks again for this very informative vid and the extras you threw in.

@3101home

3 жыл бұрын

As far as loading with such a low approach angle I would have just pushed the bike, (probably very easy finding a slight downhill to load and unload it making it even easier than a perfect flat surface) I think would reduce any accidental clutch engagement and accident.

very well done... thank you...

Considering one of these. I believe this is the version with the slightly bigger wheels. For a normal car the smaller wheels are recommanded so that the back touches the ground when loading and is sits more straight aswell.

That’s pretty nifty 👍👍 maybe install the left side light assembly after loading the bike👌🏼

Perfect.. just what I'm looking for..

@the__black__box

2 жыл бұрын

same here

I like to put my LHS lights on last, saves trying to step over it when loading.

Good video,, Obviously you drove the bike onto the trailer, over the raised wheel chock to locate bike into wheel holder. I imagine getting a big bike off not too easy getting over the raised wheel chock.

Great job, very instructive. One thing: I would like to have seen how the front wheel is released by the front wheel clamp when unloading the bike.

great, the only thing i think it needs is a bit of suspension as it can be very rigid. thanks

Nice trailer! You might won't to leave the light assy off the kick stand side of the bike while your loading it though. It would be easier than stepping over it and wouldn't have to worry about getting tangled up in it if anything went wrong while loading the bike.

good job on the video

Nice thank you

cbr500r ; one of my favorite bikes

Well done.

Good video presentation . No bullshit

very nice

I think you should put a referral link in the video notes and collect commission. Great vid.

No safety chains?

why not using crane lifting straps (cargo slings ,round slings) ,these hooks damage,s painting and metal on the bike

I like this idea because I can take it apart and put it in the suv while i'm out riding my bike in the wood . You can also use it to load up your bike and take it to the garage with you to get your truck worked on for a few days and put the trailer in the back of the truck out of the way and not get stolen from the shop .

Nice video - But I would not trust one tie down per side - do another from the handlebar to the trailer each side just in case.

Nice review. Did you buy it directly from UK? Is it still holding strong?

I have one of these. I do not need the additional ramp extender you made. Offer the bike up to the ramp and the trailer will dip sufficiently to run the bike up. They are a excellently engineered and fabricated trailer. They do 3 different weight carrying capacity's AND a 2 bike conversion kit. MOTOLUG UK

I would dissamble brake/turn signals before loading a heavier MC. Then reassemble lights. It appears awkward to step over those light stems when loading. Just sayin', not bad.

@electromagneticpulse2886

5 жыл бұрын

Yep. In fact, Motolug themselves suggest this and since its held by two pins its very easy to do.

@WSleeuwits

3 жыл бұрын

Me too......

8:44 to 8:48...right..so how do you keep the bike UPRIGHT without either an extra pair of hands to hold it while you secured it down with straps or since there is no side bar plate in which to lower the kickstand onto?

Hi again Bret its been a few years, I hope all is good with you and your family. I'm writing you to ask a question about your video. Your creation of this video is what helped me make a decision to purchase the Motolug trailer. I too was looking for a trailer that was assembled with only one person, no tools, and can be loaded and unloaded by a single person. Also, because it breaks down, it made storage, in a bedroom closet possible. Because of downsizing and job loss, I may have to pack up and move, I'm now looking to sell my bike, trailer and others items I've purchased. Out of all the videos I've seen, your's was the most informative and it helped me purchase an, awesome trailer I've really only used it twice, to attend a motorcycle rally in PA It held up really well with my larger 1991 Yamaha V-MAX1200. My bike weighs about 636 lbs wet, and the trailer worked flawlessly. Having to wait for DMV to finalize everything, being that it was purchased overseas, it was a bit nerve-racking getting so close to the date of the Rally, but it worked out fine.. At least,, anyone purchasing it now, won't have too deal with the shipping and other stuff we had too :-) . I was wondering, if it would be OK to ad your video link as an add-on. to any ad that I might post for the sale of my bike and trailer. There wouldn't be any action needed on your part, and after the sale, (whenever that happens) I would look to send you a little monetary thank you, just for leaving that video up and running. I don't know if your sill have my email address, If not, you can reply to this post and we can work out a communication method, for the transfer of funds. Thanks again for all your help.. Take care bud.

@melonking1

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can link to the video for your advertising. Good luck!

@VideoBoat

2 жыл бұрын

@@melonking1 Awesome.. You will be stated as the driving force as to why I made the derision to purchase that trailer. I'll send you the link once i'm ready to list the items.. Thanks again.. Take care.

I am likely going to purchase this trailer if it can arrive in 5 weeks or less. How long was the shipping?

Old video but this is perfect for me to transport my little ninja 400 with my car.

great video review. one suggestion though. purchase some soft straps to put on your bike so the metal hooks wont scratch up the paint.

@WSleeuwits

3 жыл бұрын

Right ......

11:11 hey come back, you have left some stuff behind Nice video BTW

Just ordered my 50mm Ball and riser. That little .8 difference between the 2" ball and the 50mm ball, is enough to stop the whole thing from locking down.

@melonking1

7 жыл бұрын

Wow. You should have no problem then with the 50mm ball. Should fit like milk n' cookies.

@VideoBoat

7 жыл бұрын

Now I'm just concentrating on proving that I had all needed documents submitted for registration. The second you mention that it came from overseas, the MVC turns you around, thinking that you don't have the needed paperwork and duties paid. So the next time I go down there, I have to find someone to actually listen to me.. I tried to explain that I physically have the trailer at home, meaning that I already had the needed paperwork done, and paid needed taxes and customs already. (Since they would not release the trailer without that being done).

@melonking1

7 жыл бұрын

+VideoBoat2008 what state are you in?

@VideoBoat

7 жыл бұрын

Same place you moved from.. Actually, not that far from your starting point.. :-)

@VideoBoat

7 жыл бұрын

Dood. I had to send more forms to Trenton today. Still trying to get this thing registered. What a PITA.

I was just imagining the whole thing going up in flames as he drove off. Lol...jk, actually looks like a great setup. Not sure what part of the bike you’d strap to tho if you don’t have passenger pegs. Probably only option would be a canyon chaser on the bars.

man looks awesome but out of my budget maybe in the future

very well made and informative video but idk if I want to be loading my 825 lbs. Harley on that trailer, its nice if you're 6 foot tall and the bike weighs 400 lbs. but what about for people like me that are only 5'3" and the bike is over 800 lbs.?

excellent video, but for the first part an hardly hear. GOOD JOB SIR.

Was it difficult to get a registration and license plate for it?

Maybe leave the left side tail light assy till last for ease of loading the bike....

what average speed did you maintain on your 2500 mile trip?

Nice but I keep noticing with all of these videos endorsing trailers ,they are all loading sport bikes. My bikes weigh 650 lbs dry weight

@melonking1

5 жыл бұрын

You should be fine. The load limit for the trailer is upwards of 770 lbs

How does it handle on a rough road and high wind

What’s the maximum weight capacity? I have 3 motorcycles and a scooter. One of my bikes is a full dresser and weighs close to 960 lbs. would this handle a bike that size? My two other bikes are 515 lbs and 480 lbs. my scooter is 410 lbs.

@Brett Hoffmann, have you ever experienced any swerve due to higher center of gravity? Also, have you used the trailer on uneven roads with pot holes etc ?

@melonking1

2 жыл бұрын

No, I’ve never had any swerving issues. I used it once on an uneven road where the highway was being replaced and one lane was higher than the other. Everything worked fine.

I think if you got the 8-inch wheels instead of the 10-inch ones, you would not have a gap from ramp to ground when you lower the trailer. See the FAQ on MotoLug's website.

I've tried contacting the company to ship over to USA, they won't respond. Anyplace I can get it in the USA ?

Did you purchase another 4 way connector with wiring harness, or did you crimp/solder? I really want this trailer but I’m stuck on the wiring aspect for the US

@melonking1

2 жыл бұрын

I took the entire electrical system that came with the trailer off and replaced it with a complete system bought in the US.

have you ever replaced the trailer tires are they hard to find here in the states? Thanks

That's a great idea. How would I load a Harley Davidson Road King?

@moniej.8306

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, nice idea but was thinking how I was going to load my Harley. Its 600 lbs . I'm small and its heavy as hell😥

11:10 "Dude, come back! You forgot your drink bottle!" ;)

you highly mecromend i check it out?

Hi! Very nice trailer! It’s showing different modifications ( HE, SE, ,,,, which is yours?

@melonking1

2 жыл бұрын

SE

Hey Brett, I noticed that you did not use that black plastic license plate bracket that came with the light kit.. Now that I have my plate, I think that black plastic might be a little flimsy, blowing when the wind hits it..

@WSleeuwits

3 жыл бұрын

I changed with a aluminium plate.

Hi, can you tell me what brand name straps are those that you are using? Thanks!

@melonking1

7 жыл бұрын

+Naot tsaab I believe they are Husky brand.

Brett, Where did you get the 7 pin round to 4 pin adapter? I just assembled mine and see that I need an adapter. Thanks.

@melonking1

6 жыл бұрын

I wasn’t able to find the adapter you’re referring to. I ended up removing the lighting system that came with the trailer, purchased a standard trailer light kit from Walmart for around $20, and then installed it.

@billmclaughlin5375

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Where can I get this trailer? Been looking for a bike trailer . Much appreciated

What is the maximum weight for this trailer?

This seems ideal. What's the longest wheelbase that this could accommodate? I have a Harley that I would like to take with me on a trip.

@melonking1

5 жыл бұрын

I think it’s 1650mm.

@pulsartech2945

5 жыл бұрын

That's a little under 5 feet 5 inches btw

Brett, if this trailer is still for sale, I'm in NJ and can come get it.

@melonking1

2 жыл бұрын

I sold it a few months back all the way on the west coast.

Where did you buy this trailer?? I can't seem to find it in the USA?? GREAT to the point video by the way...

@andreassoeralaya9318

3 жыл бұрын

Must order from motolug.com/

Curious if he had any high speed issues (bouncing, unstable) with bike on trailer?

@melonking1

3 жыл бұрын

Not one bit. Had it up to 90 in Wyoming racing Buffalo

Where or what website was the motorcycle trailer purchased? Would that be strong enough for my big v-twin cruiser, it weighs about 900lbs.

@melonking1

Жыл бұрын

I purchased directly from motolug. I think the capacity for the trailer in the video is 800 lbs…motolug might have bigger trailers to fit your bike. I’d reach out to them.

Thanks for the excellent video!!! I have a medium size car like you and a red bike, like you 🤪. Where you bought it?

@melonking1

4 жыл бұрын

Punisher I bought it from Motolug

@punisher6001

4 жыл бұрын

Brett Hoffmann Thanks. I will get it!

@midnightsunturbo

4 жыл бұрын

@@melonking1 How is the trailer holding up? How many miles have you put on the trailer so far?

@andreassoeralaya9318

3 жыл бұрын

@@midnightsunturbo After watching this video I bought the Motolug TE. I have used it to pull two motorcycles from Texas to Florida several times hauling Ninja 1000 and Ninja 650.

@midnightsunturbo

3 жыл бұрын

@@andreassoeralaya9318 Thanks fir your insight. I had Kendon trailers before. They are heavy duty and ride really well due to torsion suspension. But I would like something that can be disassembled and carry in the car/truck.

you still have to register it? thought it was small enough to avoid

@melonking1

7 жыл бұрын

+MrSweeper In NJ at the time, yes. I had to register it to get plates.

Did you buy this direct from motolug or a reseller? Did you have to pay VAT or any import duties?

@melonking1

8 жыл бұрын

I just bought direct from Motolug. No, I didn't pay any VAT or import duties.

How did you handle switching the lighting system for the United States? What was your process?

@melonking1

8 жыл бұрын

Basically I took off the original light fixtures, installed the new ones (had to drill a couple holes for the bolts and to get wiring through the lighting plates), and then used the cabling which came with the trailer to make all the electrical connections between the lights and the 4-flat connection to my car. Simple electrical work with some wire nuts and electrical tape.

Is this Trailer need to be register

I see your NJ plate... how difficult was it to get titled-registered?

@melonking1

6 жыл бұрын

+Maier Yancov It was a challenge, to say the least. A lot of planning involved and extra work. I was able to get a "non-titled" trailer and still have a registration.

hi great site

hi host of this video, please pick up shock straps for your moto. you will love them .i sure did.

Good day, The website offers a 10" wheel kit as upgrade, is this recommended or the stock wheels will do just fine? What's the 10" wheel kit for?

@melonking1

3 жыл бұрын

You’d probably be good with either one, unless you’re doing a lot of cross country hauling. The 10” would probably be more suited for that.

@Bryansky8

3 жыл бұрын

@@melonking1 tnx. Have a good one

Very thorough video and review---thank you! Did you order this directly from their website or through a dealer?

@melonking1

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I ordered direct with them.

@bikedawg

Жыл бұрын

@@melonking1 Thanks Brett! I will be ordering from them too. Can you show a video on how to unload your bike please?

@melonking1

Жыл бұрын

@@bikedawg I just rolled it off backwards, I sold both the bike and the trailer :)

Hi, were to buy and how much it will be? Thanks

Why not use a drop axle ?

what are those little cast seat supports rated at ?

@melonking1

5 жыл бұрын

Don’t know. Probably not much since they’re plastic

How would this trailer be for a birdman 650 scooter? Please comment back and let me know thank you for this video.

Envia para o Brasil? Ou o projeto para ser fabricado aqui ?

@mcevanofficial9634

3 жыл бұрын

Eu moro aqui onde ele montou em New Jersey ,mas você precisa ir no site pra colocar seu cadastro e o cadastro e daqui dos Estados Unidos 🇺🇸,eu acho que não amigo

How do you like this trailer after using it a while and did you have it shipped from UK?

@melonking1

4 жыл бұрын

John Snyder it’s a great trailer and yes I did have it shipped from the U.K. I’d like to sell it now

@johnsnyder3204

4 жыл бұрын

@@melonking1 I might be interested. What's the best way to reach you?

Put a tool box on the trailer for camping when needed.

Hi do you still have this trailer? How can I buy this?

Will it be able to work with my Honda VTX 1300c being it’s bigger than yours???

@melonking1

Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure. It depends on how heavy your bike is. I don’t remember the max weight the trailer could take but you can find that out from motolug

That's a nice looking trailer. How much did it cost?

@melonking1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bevan. It was about $1300 when all was said and done