Towing / Transport: Discussion of Trailers, Wheel Chocks, Tie-Downs, Ramps, etc for Transporting Motorcycles.
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01-16-2004, 10:14 PM
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| Motorcycle Hitch Carrier Any thoughts on this? Kinda scares me. Hitch Carrier |
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01-16-2004, 11:22 PM
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#2 | | Resigned to pursue other interests.
Join Date: 05-01-2001 Location: Raleigh, NC
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| Re: Motorcycle Hitch Carrier They make one that will hold two dirt bikes.  I was thinking about it. My XX would be too heavy for it anyway... |
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01-16-2004, 11:45 PM
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Join Date: 07-07-2002 Location: US
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| Re: Motorcycle Hitch Carrier Isn't that why you have a bed?? |
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01-18-2004, 12:42 PM
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| Re: Motorcycle Hitch Carrier It looks like a great idea. But I'm not sure about having all that weight sticking out like that, with just a few tie downs holding it.
Better off (more secure) getting a small trailer.  |
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01-28-2004, 4:01 PM
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| Re: Motorcycle Hitch Carrier Quote: |
Originally Posted by GhostRider It looks like a great idea. But I'm not sure about having all that weight sticking out like that, with just a few tie downs holding it.
Better off (more secure) getting a small trailer.  |
The only thing to consider is that you cant (or arent supposed to) go freeway speeds with a trailer...
M. |
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01-28-2004, 4:10 PM
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Join Date: 11-08-2001 Location: Houston, TX
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| Re: Motorcycle Hitch Carrier Which member here was it that built his own hitch carrier, mounted to the back of his Tahoe? That thing was built like a brick shithouse. |
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01-28-2004, 4:11 PM
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Join Date: 11-08-2001 Location: Houston, TX
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| Re: Motorcycle Hitch Carrier Quote: |
Originally Posted by maRRtin The only thing to consider is that you cant (or arent supposed to) go freeway speeds with a trailer...
M. | Don't pay attention to those U-Haul stickers.  |
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01-28-2004, 4:13 PM
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Join Date: 11-08-2001 Location: Houston, TX
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| Re: Motorcycle Hitch Carrier Quote: |
Originally Posted by ConqSoft My XX would be too heavy for it anyway... | The RC51 as well. |
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01-28-2004, 8:39 PM
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| Re: Motorcycle Hitch Carrier Quote: |
Originally Posted by maRRtin The only thing to consider is that you cant (or arent supposed to) go freeway speeds with a trailer... | Oh yeah?  |
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03-09-2004, 8:37 PM
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| Re: Motorcycle Hitch Carrier Versa-Haul makes a Sport model that has a 600lbs capacity.
I am thinking about it. It runs about $460 with everything (motorcycleramps.com). |
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03-12-2004, 1:43 PM
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Join Date: 05-24-2003 Location: Round Rock/Austin, TX
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| Re: Motorcycle Hitch Carrier I have a 98 Ford Explorer and the versa haul to carry my CR500. Works great except the Explorer's ground clearance isn't quite high enough to clear some short/steep drops or rises and the extension tube will drag. If your vehicle has good ground clearance for the hitch height, I highly recommend the unit. No registration, plates, etc..... I can include some pics with the bike loaded if there is interest. |
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