Question for those who pull a trailer....

[Myf6b]

If you pull a older bushtec you may want to check and replace helm joint mine broke 3 years ago and totaled my bike and trailer I was lucky walked away from it don’t know how many miles were on it but still had original tires on trailer, bushtec had never heard of that happening

[druggr]

If you pull a older bushtec you may want to check and replace helm joint mine broke 3 years ago and totaled my bike and trailer I was lucky walked away from it don’t know how many miles were on it but still had original tires on trailer, bushtec had never heard of that happening

Interesting ... are you referring to the helm joint at the hitch ???

[TandemGeek]

Interesting ... are you revering to the helm joint at the hitch ???

Data point.

Heim joint

[Myf6b]

That’s the one

[druggr]

That’s the one

Thanks for the info. I too bought a used BushTech and noticed that the end of my hitch, at the helm joint, is slightly bent. Like the prior owner thought the kick stand was down, but it wasn't, and allowed the tung to hit the ground hard. My intention is to replace it, but will now make it more of a priority. Such subtle damage might have a hairline crack associated to it.

Wow ... once again see a picture regarding what I am talking about would be a nice feature.

[lgjhn]

I'm like Travelor....I carry a cheap scissors jack.
I went to a junk yard and grabbed one out of an old Dodge Avenger.
Small, lightweight and does the job, if needed.
I also have a Goldwing trike and it works good with it too.

[yellow rex]

I just carry a tire plug kit, the trailer is self sufficient with a built in compressor, battery and air hose that reaches to the front of the bike
if needed.

[Dirtstiff's F6B]

I just carry a tire plug kit, the trailer is self sufficient with a built in compressor, battery and air hose that reaches to the front of the bike
if needed.

That's an idea.
I hadn't thought about carrying a small compressor in the trailer.