Towing(Motorcycle Trailer)

Socool4real · Nov 20, 2011

stopover said:
Didn't you get an Owners Manual with the car. I have a P38 (not a Sport). On mine I must press the Inhibit switch on the air suspension to maintain Standard Height when towing.
I presently have a customer car in (P38) which was towing a car trailer with the owners new BMW Estate on it in the UK. He had never towed before and balanced the BMW on the trailer with no forward weight on the jockey wheel (oops) and didn't know about the sir suspension lowering to motorway mode (4 inches lower) after exceeding 50 mph. Result they got to 50 the suspension lowered and he immediately lost control of the whole rig. Went over the armco into a ditch, they got out OK but everything was a right-off. I have the wreck of the p38 which handled the accident well structually (nice to know). We have salvaged the engine (only 30k) and g.box, trans etc. So read that Owners Manual. It should mention what to do when towing. And if not sure take along someone who is experienced. If you have a motorcycle then a good tip is to definately visit the Isle of Man. For the TT or MGP or anytime as its motorcycling heaven. And no speed limits on out of town roads. Good 4x4 club here too.

Cool thanks! I'm familiar with towing i'm just trying to figure out what all I need to set it up as far as what hitch and wiring harness, i'm staying away from dealership $$ because I can do it myself i'm just not sure what exactly I need to order.

Socool4real · Nov 20, 2011

Fur Trapper said:
Probably camp Lagune North Carolina big Marnie base amphibious warfare I think.

Mine and your term of "Yank" must have different meanings tough guy, what state are you from? Actually it's spelled LeJeune named after the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps if you are interested in history and what keeps you alive and yes we have everything on this base.

Socool4real · Nov 20, 2011

Lets save the name calling and immaturity to ourselves. All I asked is a simple question if you don't know the answer then keep your comments to yourselves and to answer some of your questions "NC" is an abbreviation for North Carolina and yes I am currently stationed on Camp LeJeune for the rest I would much rather play immature and entertain the name calling in person rather than acting like a tough guy on the internet.

Sean · Nov 20, 2011

have you got a LR FT ?

Pikey · Nov 20, 2011

Socool4real said:
it's spelled LeJeune named after the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps if you are interested in history and what keeps you alive

In your fooking dreams ya moron.

and yes we have everything on this base.

Including fooking idiots by the look of it.

2.0_hippo · Nov 20, 2011

if you have enough money to buy and brand new sport surely you can take it to the dealers and say "fit me a towbar" ... no ?? why bother doing it yourself ? to save the pennies ? lmao !

landowner · Nov 20, 2011

Obviously not LZ material, you're in over your depth already

:welcome2: BTW

landowner · Nov 20, 2011

Forgot to mention.......they eat marines in the west country:hysterically_laughi

Socool4real · Nov 20, 2011

landowner said:
Forgot to mention.......they eat marines in the west country:hysterically_laughi

I've been to "west country"....wasn't impressed you better come with more than that. Speaking of "brand new range rovers" after going to Iraq a few times yes I do have enough money to buy one brand new and actually it was for my wife lol what does your wife/husband drive?

DM68 · Nov 20, 2011

Just cut out the middleman and ride the bike

c099895 · Nov 20, 2011

Ah, the big question now is ... What bike ya ride ??
I have switched from Honda to Triumph, ST Sprint 1050 ....

3.5 efi · Nov 20, 2011

Socool4real said:
I've been to "west country"....wasn't impressed you better come with more than that. Speaking of "brand new range rovers" after going to Iraq a few times yes I do have enough money to buy one brand new and actually it was for my wife lol what does your wife/husband drive?

a bus

DM68 · Nov 20, 2011

c099895 said:
Ah, the big question now is ... What bike ya ride ??
I have switched from Honda to Triumph, ST Sprint 1050 ....

I too have the above, better than the jap and german crap and more reliable

c099895 · Nov 20, 2011

The sound of the exhaust on the overun... Fantastic

SADDLESORE · Nov 21, 2011

Aaaah a bootneck ! US bootneck granted ... but still a bootneck ... says it all really , cos only a bootneck would buy a motorcycle and then trail it instead of ride it LOL

goonarmy · Nov 21, 2011

saddlesore said:
aaaah a bootneck ! Us bootneck granted ... But still a bootneck ... Says it all really , cos only a bootneck would buy a motorcycle and then trail it instead of ride it lol :d:d

:d:d:d

wammers · Nov 21, 2011

SADDLESORE said:
Aaaah a bootneck ! US bootneck granted ... but still a bootneck ... says it all really , cos only a bootneck would buy a motorcycle and then trail it instead of ride it LOL

Bootneck is a Royal Marine, US marines are called Leathernecks. Why is everybody giving the guy an hard time. You would not take the **** to his face. Unless you like hospital food that is.

landowner · Nov 21, 2011

wammers said:
Bootneck is a Royal Marine, US marines are called Leathernecks. Why is everybody giving the guy an hard time. You would not take the **** to his face. Unless you like hospital food that is.

Its him that threw down the gauntlet in his second post ffs

Why so angry and why all the boastim about how much cash etc.

wammers · Nov 21, 2011

landowner said:
Its him that threw down the gauntlet in his second post ffs

Why so angry and why all the boastim about how much cash etc.

Yeah i suppose you're right missed that bit. But the poster i answered needs to know the difference between a US marine and a Real Marine. RM.

SADDLESORE · Nov 22, 2011

Ah yes the Royal Marine .... he has the strength of a cart horse
the speed of a racehorse......

and the brains of a rocking horse.

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