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Bushtec Trailer Drop Test Comparison VIDEO

Here we demonstrate the famous Bushtec Drop Test, where we show a Bushtec Trailer, using our 360-degree swivel Heim Joint Hitch system, doing both the Drop Test, plus showing how rotation of the Trailer does not affect the bike. For comparison, we show another trailer, with very different results…

2008 Victory Vision + 1984 Bushtec Trailer Video

Awesome video, just found this on YouTube… We like it as it really demonstrates the benefits of the 360-Degree Swivel Heim Joint Hitch System. In the video, the camera is mounted on the Bushtec, aiming forward toward the bike. As the bike leans – sometimes heavily – into turns and curves, you can see that [...]

The Heim Joint – A Unique Characteristic of Bushtec Trailers

There are three things unique to all Bushtec Motorcycle Trailers. The first we’ll cover today is our Heim Joint and rod end machine pin Coupler system. This unique motorcycle hitch to trailer connection eliminates side to side motion, as well as fore and aft movement, right at the connection. What does mean for your bike [...]

Tech Corner #2 – Heim Joint

Bushtec uses a unique coupler design to attach the trailer to the motorcycle.  The piece on the front of the trailer chassis neck or tongue that Bushtec uses as part of its coupler design is called a “heim joint” or rod end.  The heim joint features a captured bearing with a hole to accommodate attachment [...]