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#2 of 6 For what it's worth... by pf_flyer HOST Sep 28, 2007 (9:52 am)
A little digging at ebay and I found a Metro trailer hitch unit for models fro 1989-94 that's rated for 1000# gross trailer weight and 100# tongue weight.   I'm not having any luck finding a towing capacity for the Metro just yet. Hard to know if it's wise to tow or not. Replies to this message: redsonja1 (Sep 28, 2007 10:38 am) redsonja1 (Sep 29, 2007 7:40 am) aheatseeker (Mar 23, 2008 10:14 pm)
#3 of 6 Re: For what it's worth... [pf_flyer] by redsonja1 Sep 28, 2007 (10:38 am)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Sep 28, 2007 9:52 am) Thanks for your effort Bob. I checked with UHaul and they have a small trailer and will install a frame hitch. That combo w/ the Ducati MultiStrada 1000DS (about 550 lbs) is well within the rated tongue weight and the max cargo weight (950lb).   I'm going to chance it. But will search for a much lighter one or three RAIL motorcycle trailer locally. Probably unlikely as I have to have it before 7pm EDT.   Red Sonja Replies to this message: redsonja1 (Sep 29, 2007 7:40 am) aheatseeker (Mar 23, 2008 10:14 pm)
#4 of 6 Re: For what it's worth... [More Info] by redsonja1 Sep 29, 2007 (7:40 am)
Replying to: redsonja1 (Sep 28, 2007 10:38 am) My Geo is a 1994 (170K) w/ manual transmission, 1.0 L engine, hatchback. I have had NO problems with the engine nor clutch and transmission. I take good care of it. Last I checked (recently) compression, it was exactly 140 across all three cylinders!! I know this is low but that was warmed up but without oil added. The engine still seems strong, and gets great gas mileage (close to 50mpg).   U-Haul just put a frame hitch on, but their "motorcycle" trailer is WAY to heavy. It was designed to hold a motorcycle w/ the "D" rings for tie down but is also a full HD trailer. I really need to find a 3 or 1 rail (MUCH lighter), specific motorcycle trailer to borrow or rent privately.   Red Sonja Replies to this message: aheatseeker (Mar 23, 2008 10:14 pm)
#5 of 6 Re: HELP ASAP !!! [redsonja1] by bigsmellyman Dec 22, 2007 (6:48 am)
Replying to: redsonja1 (Sep 28, 2007 9:28 am) I used to pull a trailer with an 89 suzuki swift. In a strong headwind it didn't have enough power to get into 5th gear. Also be very carefull when stopping quickly. I fried my front rotors having to make a quick stop from highway speed.
#6 of 6 Re: For what it's worth... [redsonja1] by aheatseeker Mar 23, 2008 (10:14 pm)
Replying to: redsonja1 (Sep 29, 2007 7:40 am) hey red,     i wouldnt chance it. i had a 1995 3 cyl stick metro before and you only have about 70 hp and is not that powerful. i felt it slower with just one passenger besides me. you want to take care of your car and not chance it since your getting about 50 mpg. at 50-55mph. once the engine fries, will cost about 2500-3000 to take out and rebuild it unless you do it yourself. i lost mine to a backyard mechanic who never worked on a geo before and he messed up 1st cylinder while fixing the water pump. ive been in morning ever since. i drive a 1998 chevy metro now, 4cyl and auto, not as great gas mileage but better than most other cars.     alan

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