hitch carriers...

[OreoGaborio]

Anyone ever use one of those hitch carriers for a street bike?

My truck's rated for 600lbs tongue weight.
I have air bags chillin in the rear springs to help keep the ass from sagging.
My race bike's about 350lbs.
And this is rated for 400 (though it says Towing capacity 500lbs in the description).
http://www.harborfreight.com/400-lb-...ier-99721.html


Wanna pull the trigger so I have a lightweight transport option for when I don't wanna pull Big Red, but I'd like to hear some opinions from those who have actually used rigs like these before.

[JohnnyV]

Wirelessly posted (Blackberry Bold 9930)

My dad has one. We've had a 673, CBR and gsxr on it no problem. Hasn't been used in 3 yrs and he's trying to clean out the house, let me see what he wants for it.

[OreoGaborio]

Thanks Jonny! That would be bitchin
Wanna put it to use on Monday so lemme know.

[tsorfas]

Don't you kinda need the trailer with all your gear, tools and general accommodation?

[OreoGaborio]

Not when I'm going somewhere with the dirty bike, going on a day trip, packing light, picking up/dropping a bike off somewhere or don't feel like burning 10-11mpg's.

Don't ever doubt me, Sav. There's a method to my madness.

At only 100ish bucks it's worth having for the convenience of a light travel option.

[tsorfas]

Don't ever doubt me, Sav. There's a method to my madness.

At only 100ish bucks it's worth having for the convenience of a light travel option.

See I keep forgetting that the world actually has logic and makes educated decisions.
All points made lol

[Doc]

Trouble transported the Endurance Hawk with one of those.

[JohnnyV]

Wirelessly posted (Blackberry Bold 9930)

Fyi my dad's is the heavy steel carrier, not the lighter aluminum one. Not sure if that affects your decision. Ill get back to you with a $$$ figure in a bit

[breakdirt916]

how cheap ya wanna go?

I bought this for dirtbike hauling...~$80 shipped

http://www.t-motorsports.com/500-lb-...dirtbike-ramp/



made of steel, but its chinese quality. shitty ramp, but worked fine to haul a CR125, and another member posted no fatalities hauling a 300lb aprilia...going to use it with my 280lb DR200se



although I don't know about using it with a streetbike

[Trouble]

Yup. I use a Boss one on a regular basis on my Tundra. Usually for dirty rides (KX250f or WR400) but I've put a Hawk on it no problem. I'd be bringing the SV to NY on it on the 14th if I wasn't carpooling.

[OreoGaborio]

Yup. I use a Boss one on a regular basis on my Tundra. Usually for dirty rides (KX250f or WR400) but I've put a Hawk on it no problem. I'd be bringing the SV to NY on it on the 14th if I wasn't carpooling.

Yeah, that's one of my intended uses. Pick up bike from PK on Monday and NYST on Tues (unless someone wants to carpool)

[JohnnyV]

Wirelessly posted (Blackberry Bold 9930)

Pete, talked to my dad. He wants $100 for it so I'm not sure it would be worth it considering the one you're looking at is $115.

The one he has is full steel construction, with the solid channel. I'm not sure its by this manufacturer but it is identical in design/build to this:
http://www.discountramps.com/hd-motorcycle-carrier.htm

Let me know if you want to check it out.

[breakdirt916]

Pete I'd get that ^^

that design (as the versahaul) is better for streetbikes than the HF one

[OreoGaborio]

Johnny, where's your dad & when is he available?

It's a toss up between the two but if your dad's is in good shape and it's conveniente enough for me to pick it up in the next couple of days then I'll go that route.

[JohnnyV]

Wirelessly posted (Blackberry Bold 9930)

He's in Westboro. Ill try to swing my today and take a couple pics, and he will be around all day Friday.

[OreoGaborio]

Was gonna try & swing by yesterday after work, but not with that traffic!


He's not around on Monday morning by any chance, is he? Or tomorrow morning?

[Rambunctous]

Make one thats Super duty. Then you can add a trailor light kit too. Just watch out for exceding the tongue capacity.

[OreoGaborio]

Oh, thanks. I'll get right on that. Cuz, you know, I got all the shit to do that with me right here.

Lemme just drop my pants, bend over & pull steel and a welder outta my ass.

[Kurlon]

Oh, thanks. I'll get right on that. Cuz, you know, I got all the shit right here to do that. Lemme just drop my pants, bend over & pull steel & a welder outta my ass.

You really should, dropping that extra tonnage will be worth at least 2 seconds a lap.

[Legally Jackie]

Oh, thanks. I'll get right on that. Cuz, you know, I got all the shit right here to do that. Lemme just drop my pants, bend over & pull steel & a welder outta my ass.

I can't get over how SASSY you are on these forums. I hope I'm around to watch when somebody walks up to you one of these days and bitch slaps you

[OreoGaborio]

[SVRACER01]

I can't get over how SASSY you are on these forums. I hope I'm around to watch when somebody walks up to you one of these days and bitch slaps you

or pees on your truck.

[OreoGaborio]

HAAAAA! Asshole.

[SVRACER01]

I'd be bringing the SV to NY on it on the 14th if I wasn't carpooling.

whats going on on the 14th? theres nothing on the calendar

[jasnmar]

whats going on on the 14th? theres nothing on the calendar

The TTD crew is "testing" that day at NYST.