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    Hitch mount bike carriers

    Anyone use one of these / recommend a brand? Only going to be used transporting a dirt bike ~10 miles (a little bit of highway). Anything heavier or farther and Ill use the trailer.

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    Re: Hitch mount bike carriers

    I've used like four different ones. For a light dirtbike, they all seem fine. I think the one I have now might be from Harbor Freight?

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    Re: Hitch mount bike carriers

    I have the harbor freight one, use it for getting the dirt bike 3 miles away on local roads. The only reason I wouldn't use it more or want it as my only way for transit is that it blocks view of the license plate and all rear lights. I could see certain cops going crazy about it

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    Re: Hitch mount bike carriers

    Yeah I have a harbor freight one. Should be just fine with a dirtbike on it. Used it a few times w/ my SV but it's not really easy to use with 17" rims.

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    Re: Hitch mount bike carriers

    I have JoeHauler brand hitch carrier, hauled a liter bike across the country on a Grand Cherokee. Strong, tough and a little pricey.

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    Re: Hitch mount bike carriers

    Anyone know what brand/type Linn uses? I saw him rather comfortably haul a 675 Daytona down an Interstate using his. That would seem to handle nearly anything.

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    Re: Hitch mount bike carriers

    Send John a PM and ask him......screen name is Trouble

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    Re: Hitch mount bike carriers

    I use a beefed up cyclegear one to haul my gsxr to the track. Its a shitty piece as is but with mods it works OK. I wouldn't buy it again even for a dirt bike. It just isn't well made.
    I use a harbor freight tow light kit for my signals and zip tie the plate to the bike for long distance runs. No troubles yet.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tls25rs View Post
    Send John a PM and ask him......screen name is Trouble
    Soooooooooooo many clicks!

    I'll just forget to ask him next time I see him. Figured someone maybe knew off-hand and it would be an interesting add to this discussion. I'm not a buyer until 2016.

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    Re: Hitch mount bike carriers

    For anyone interested - I still have a JoeHauler sitting in my garage collecting dust. Make an offer via pm if interested.

    This one -
    Deluxe Cam-Loc Heavy Duty
    #JH05



    Designed for heavier, more valuable motorcycles.
    Larger diameter cross brace tubing.
    Wider rear tire width for bikes with up to 10" wide rear tires
    Wider hold down bars for more stability and four tie down
    locations.
    Cam-Loc eliminates hitch slop.
    Fits any Class III 2" receiver type hitch.
    Holds street and dirt bikes up to 600 lbs.
    Has position for mounting ramp, 7' ramp is included.
    Lights and mounts are available upon request.
    Powder coated black.
    3 year warranty.
    Weighs 80 lbs plus ramp.

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    Re: Hitch mount bike carriers

    i have one from JustHitchIt.com, nice price, built well, works great. bought it in 2006 and still recommend it.

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    I take it my offer was too low???

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    Re: Hitch mount bike carriers

    Mine is a Boss. The Triumph is about as heavy of a bike as I'd put on it. It's awesome for dirt bikes though.

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    Re: Hitch mount bike carriers

    I have a cheapy off the internet

    Works fine but you NEED ratchet straps. I crank the wheels down to the rail, I had dumped it a couple of times untill I did this

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    Whats the dolla bill amt you gonna throw

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    Re: Hitch mount bike carriers

    How are these not exceeding the recommend tongue weight with a street bike on it?

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    Quote Originally Posted by caloots View Post
    How are these not exceeding the recommend tongue weight with a street bike on it?
    A lot of trucks have a 5-600lb tongue weight limit.

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    Re: Hitch mount bike carriers

    Quote Originally Posted by OreoGaborio View Post
    A lot of trucks have a 5-600lb tongue weight limit.
    That, and it's not as dangerous when you don't have a trailer on you ass!

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    Re: Hitch mount bike carriers

    Quote Originally Posted by OreoGaborio View Post
    A lot of trucks have a 5-600lb tongue weight limit.
    This, hitch and full size sport bike works great on my Silverado - was good (not great) on a Jeep Grand Cherokee. fyi

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    Re: Hitch mount bike carriers

    I've seen them on Shit like a rogue . Small suv

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    Re: Hitch mount bike carriers

    And I've seen a guy tow a 6x12 enclosed trailer with a VW.

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    Heh. Was it doin whoolies?

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    Re: Hitch mount bike carriers

    Quote Originally Posted by nhbubba View Post
    And I've seen a guy tow a 6x12 enclosed trailer with a VW.
    Did the manufacturer tell you it could do it, even though all the other makes couldn't?

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    Re: Hitch mount bike carriers

    Quote Originally Posted by nhbubba View Post
    And I've seen a guy tow a 6x12 enclosed trailer with a VW.
    There's a hipster in my town that tows an enclosed 6x12 with tandems using his TDI Golf. I see him on occasion at our transfer station. "It's a diesel so it has no problem towing" is what I overheard him say to one of the station attendants.

    Truth be told, I'm jealous because I'm using an Nissan Armada to tow a 4x8 Harbor Freight trailer.

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    Re: Hitch mount bike carriers

    I use this hitch rack: Amazon.com: Hitch Mounted Sport Bike & Motorcycle Carrier with a 600 lb. Capacity and 72" Loading Ramp: Rage Powersports: Automotive which I bought second hand for little money. Would easily handle a dirt bike...in fact I've had all sorts of bikes on it from 400-500lbs on it. Used it on my diesel liberty and now my grand cherokee. nice not having a trailer sometimes.

    Oh, and I added a 48" pickup truck LED light bar for like $15 off Amazon for additional lighting. already had the 4 pin wiring attached and everything.

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