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indian036 wrote: Garyk100 wrote:Thanks Bill and Rick
Tyers somewhere I read that maybe Rick had a preferred size tyre.
Lubricate all moving parts!?!?? Lanoline, wd40, grease, the only moving part is the hitch that does 360s. Maybe there's more
Suspension, hope Rick imparts some wisdom on me
Not being familiar with bike trailer couplings, but speaking generically again.
Since you don't mention grease nipples I presume it doesn't have them. If possible, dismantle the hitch shaft that rotates, clean and reassemble with your marine grease. Unless there is a good reason otherwise, I use marine grease for everything for its resistance to road water and grime. I find it doesn't go hard as readily as others. Not necessarily suitable for braked hubs, depending.
Preferred tyre size is
- The same as you have so you don't have to replace wheels. Subject to to size being common enough to be able to find replacements while on tour if necessary
- If there is a choice of profile/aspect ratio, I'd go higher rather than lower for smoother ride for your trailer contents. Reverse that if you plan to ride like you're in a Moto GP with the trailer on.
Bill
My trailer uses 10" wheels.
Looked at a price for new tyres, they are 15 years old and cracked. Wheels need painting too.
Best price was to go and buy 2 new wheels complete with the tyres on them.
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