Trailering questions

[Jeff C]

How do you tie these things down on an open trailer?

Ratchet straps to keep it up I would guess, but how do you tie the ski down from moving around? I would guess you could screw a few attachment points to the center of the trailer (Two place) and then run a few ratchet straps to the ouside of the trailer


I am thinking I could get my own trailer outfitted to accomodate the Hawk, but how about when you take someone elses trailer?


Thoughts?

 

[BlazinBya]

the skis stradles a 2x6 perfectly,its enough to keep the ski from twisting to the side.I like to attach two straps from the steering post down and forward and two straps from behind the sidepanels to the rear...so far so good with no issues.

When loading into someone elses trailer I do the same except I like to use the tiedown bar holddown bolt and tie the ski to that so it doesnt spin off to the side and relax the strapping,otherwise its the same procedure...


EDIT---hey Jeff...did you finally get a chance to ride one?Buying one now?

 

[Jeff C]

Blazin:

I am getting very close to pulling the trigger on one..........

I might just buy a new one! I think I would get the 800x159" for mountain riding......

Probably not the best option for around here in Minnesota, but I want to focus the purchase on what would be best for mountain riding........

I just need to sell a piece of land, and then it is game on..........

Having said that though, my land is not moving at all with this real estate market......


If the land does not sell, I might try to get a 600 and then put a 159" track on that and regear it. I like the idea of having ATAAC and not having to screw around with jetting, just throw it on the trailer and go! That is one reason why the 600 might not be the best choice for me...........

I am a biscuit shy of 250 lbs, so I need my floatation!.......... and power

 

[Jeff C]

Blazin:

Have you seen any video clips of the 800x159" in action in the mountains?

I cannot seem to find any clips?

 

[Jeff C]

the skis stradles a 2x6 perfectly,its enough to keep the ski from twisting to the side.I like to attach two straps from the steering post down and forward and two straps from behind the sidepanels to the rear...so far so good with no issues.

When loading into someone elses trailer I do the same except I like to use the tiedown bar holddown bolt and tie the ski to that so it doesnt spin off to the side and relax the strapping,otherwise its the same procedure...


EDIT---hey Jeff...did you finally get a chance to ride one?Buying one now?

Someone should make a Hawk Rack type of thing for trailers. YOu ride your Hawk up onto the trailer, and it snaps into place and supports the Hawk in several locations so you do not need any tie downs......Maybe something that clicks to the front shocks with some sort of sleeve that opens up and then you close the sleeve around the shocks and are protected with thick rubber. It would work on all Hawks cause the angle of the shocks are the same on all models.

HAve this rack made so you can bolt the rack to the trailer and take it off with some sort of quick disconnect devices so you can throw another sled on there real easy in its place. Sort of like how alot of pickup bed 5th wheel couplers attach to the pick-up bed......A couple of pins and the rack is out!

As soon as I get a Hawk, I am going to develop this idea further........

Can't be a money maker, but would be very handy especially on 1,200 mile trips from Minnesota to Idaho

 

[snowhawkaddict]

I'd

just rather have more Hawks for now, worry about parading them around on a trailer for all the Twoski's later.

 

[Jeff C]

just rather have more Hawks for now, worry about parading them around on a trailer for all the Twoski's later.

Hawk:

Quit being a douche

 

[Beeline]

Hey Jeff - My friend is 250 and rides a 500 like the karate kid . Don't second guess the 500's power . 4 foot of pow , no prob .On a twisty trail or road ,the 500 can out run a experienced rider on a xp or any other sled for that matter .

 

[TKswild1]

??

I'm thinking of useing the footpeg's as a tie down... I'm going to flip my trailer and put some flat stock steel, same on the top and have to 2-3' section's of ready rod coming up from the steel and go throught the footpeg , clamp down. For saftey add 2 ratchet strapes from the bars. If you dont like that Get some real big washer's and weld the right size bolt need'ed for the SKI tie down bar, insert and strap down.. Most trailer's have two tie down areas' per ski Sled. Insert the Eye bolt (made from the washer) and just use the other NUT HOLE. lol. If you have another sled on. I use the extra strap length to keep the ski straight. Also I have a person making some custom cover's this summer. The cover will connect at the ski pivot, cover the shock's and the bike over the seat down the the footpeg's... I going to have it made to fit all hawk's, but the little guy's "120" "60" It will not cover the track. stop's at the seat. Universal. When we get it done I will post a pic of what it looks like and put on a affordable price. Made to order.

 

[buffaloHAWK]

cover

get them babies up so we can see...count me in. depending on what you think is affordable....

 

[TKswild1]

Well

The price of the clip's and the hook's and the canvas it's self, and her time in doing it. The first one is mine of course, but from there we will have a pattern already made so it's just a matter of cut and sew. We will make it cheap so she make's a little for her time and the material's. Were going to market these if it turn's out nice. We just need to come up with a name. Later Tom

 

[TCSKIBIKE]

Hawk:

Quit being a douche

I second that... This dude wants to buy a hawk and you are hazing him, trailering can be a large factor in someones purchase decision..

With that said, I have an eyelet in the center of my trailer put the ski on that and its fine. Buy yourself 4 moose tie downs( forget the ratchets, pain in the ***) hang 2 over the handlebar and two in the holes on the frame under the seat and crank them down just like you were mounting up a dirt bike. Make sure to compress the suspension some. Even with out the Eyelet that Snow tracker kit digs in to the wood deck almost to much. The 2 X6 Idea would be simple. Trailering is easy.

 

[adrenalinejky]

I plan on hauling mine in the back of a pickup truck. I figured it would be about the same process as loading a moto bike. The problem I see is getting it out. Any one ever try and put Reverse on one of these? Any one haul there's in the back of a truck? With the gas prices these days I was thinking of cutting the back off a escort wagon. LOL Problem is, I'm not that big of a Hick.

 

[sledr2]

tie em down

I throw em in the back when I can, saves pulling a trailer.
I use a forklift to put them in backwards and drive'm out when I get there. Drive them in when done, forklift them back out when I'm back from riding.

Boy, reverse sure would be nice.

 

[Jeff C]

I plan on hauling mine in the back of a pickup truck. I figured it would be about the same process as loading a moto bike. The problem I see is getting it out. Any one ever try and put Reverse on one of these? Any one haul there's in the back of a truck? With the gas prices these days I was thinking of cutting the back off a escort wagon. LOL Problem is, I'm not that big of a Hick.

Come on, chop that escort up!!

It would be a great project hauler that you can be proud of!!

 

[buffaloHAWK]

why cut it? just drive it up on there and hook some tie downs to the mirrors of the car. so simple...drive on,drive off! true story....this kid in my town used to drive an exp and hauled his dirt bike on the roof just like a bicycle!!!!

 

[snowhawkaddict]

In the truck

Just roll the track back with both hands from behind down your two by ten wood ramp.

Has worked for over six years for me, lots of carbide grooves to prove it, bed liner in the bed is like wax.

 

[Goodspeed]

Here's a Pic of my new Hawk I picked up last weekend (10-5-08) up in Okanagon, WA.
Tony really wanted me to post it........

I hate driving Pick-ups......

gman out