I'm planning to leave cold Illinois for Arizona for future winters. Really looking forward to riding year round! We plan to drive our tow capable Ford Explorer which would be our primary Arizona vehicle. (No, my wife won't drive the whole way so I can ride.) Originally I had anticipated renting a trailer to haul the S10 down and back. While I have used UHaul frequently, and they are affordable for "in Town" rentals, one way rentals are significantly more expensive. Decent trailers are pretty pricey to buy, and I have limited storage space in Illinois and Arizona. Likewise, buying a separate Arizona bike is not cost effective.
I know the S10 is not to be towed in neutral with the rear wheel on the ground, due to likely drive train lubrication issues. It did occur to me that if the cushion hub could be removed and replaced with an appropriate spacer the rear wheel would be free spinning without any stress on the drive train. A front wheel hitch mount could be easily fabricated, and auxiliary lights wired up.
Final option would be a ride and fly, but again the time and costs would be detrimental. I would appreciate any thoughts or suggestions.
I know the S10 is not to be towed in neutral with the rear wheel on the ground, due to likely drive train lubrication issues. It did occur to me that if the cushion hub could be removed and replaced with an appropriate spacer the rear wheel would be free spinning without any stress on the drive train. A front wheel hitch mount could be easily fabricated, and auxiliary lights wired up.
Final option would be a ride and fly, but again the time and costs would be detrimental. I would appreciate any thoughts or suggestions.