Trailering the R1200RS

[Grumpy Goat]

Start with your definition of occasional tow and determine if that can't be met with the $15/day UHaul MC trailer or the 4x6 cargo (enclosed) trailer.  What about the bed of your pick-up?

Luckily, for me, the Uhaul MC trailer has always met my needs.

Up to now my wife has never accompanied me on any motorcycle event, either as a pillion or in the truck. With a trailer she could possibly accompany me as she is not really a rider (and is not that interested in motorcycling, truth be known). The other use might be to drag the bike to the dealer if it is crippled and needed work, which has not yet happened. So, for me, until now "occasional" has been never and that could bloom to maybe 2 times a year tops. I agree not enough to justify spending more than a couple hundred bucks for rare use.

As for U-haul - yes they do have U-Haul motorcycle trailers for $15 / day which would serve the purpose. If I consider a $200 / 6 day rental each time (assuming only motorcycle events and no repair transportation), that would be 20 trips, or 10 years worth of rentals vs one Kendon trailer.

Guess I know what my answer is ...