I have a 2003 Yamaha Vstar 650. Would it safely haul this? Also, has anyone added a hitch to the rear of their travel trailer and hooked this up?
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If the weight of your bike is less than 600, it'll haul it. I put it on the back of my motorhome to haul my scooter. You should check with your RV manufacturer to find out the weight rating of your frame, and since it's a trailer, you need to make sure it doesn't negatively effect your tongue weight and compensate for the added rearward weight.
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the hauler weighs 90 lbs. plus the bike? depends on what you are hauling with. for smaller 250 and 450 no problem. larger bikes move around more from the weight. Also if you are traveling further might add some excitement. how are your rear shocks? i decided against using one with my Tiger 800 - 500 lb weight and instead got ramps to push the bike into the bed of my f150
1355009
I've used it for my 1995 Yamaha Virago 750 and it worked fine. I haven't added the hitch to the back of my travel trailer yet. I'm planning on doing that this summer.
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I put this on my 30 ft. RV. My bike is a Honda Rebel. Weighs about 350 lbs. It works like a charm .
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No problem at all as the hardware is attached to the frame rails and hangs below the frame rails. My trailer weighs about 6,000 loaded and I compress the bushing to 2.6 inches and that is perfect for my set-up. Once you get yours dialed in you will love it. Very easy to hook up, no sway control to disconnect when backing in and it is silent as well. I bought a ratchet wrench to adjust the nuts and it works very well. Enjoy!!
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It will be fine, not unstable. The only thing I did not feel safe doing was going fast on down slopes due to the increased length versus a regular bike trailer. Else it is awesome! Keep your tools handy for the first couple of times you go riding, you will find yourself having to make some adjustments
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No, this is made only for bikes. You will need a trailer for safe hauling. Good luck.
1030022
I would think so. The 2 things required are: adequate clearance at the back when loaded; and some beefy pickup truck-type frame rails to attach to. A good welding shop/muffler shop should have no trouble with it. This is a very heavy rack, and it extends quite a ways beyond your receiver hitch. There's also a lot of torque on it when loading/unloading a heavy bike. I had a muffler shop weld on the 2 secondary receivers, and I added an AirLift kit to level the 1/2 ton 2012 Ford PU I use mine on. I have no trouble carrying a 2012 Concours 14 and pulling my pop-up camper.
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That riser isn't manufactured right to fit the hitch haul. The hitch haul is only good for about one summer don't expect it to last a life time. The hitch haul neck is bent from highway bounce, I always tie additional straps to my truck in case the hitch breaks. I'd rather drag my bike than to see it get run over by a semi- truck.
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You shouldn't have any problems using that hitch as long as it is even. We had that hitch and had it removed because it was not even so the bike rack was tilted. Other than that it would have worked fine. If you're still not sure you can call the company to get details. They have a guy that can give you answers. It's an awesome hitch, works we'll and looks great
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Depends on what your towing with!! Run whatcha brung and hope ya brung enough. The rails will put up with it!!
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Hi Lisa, there is a black hitch on the end of the bar which you remove and bolt to the rear axle of your bike. Then you just connect the tow bar when you want to use the trailer.
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Good question. I can only give you first hand experience; don't do it! I had two bikes on this rack behind my trailer. I lost one bike and the basket of the other. Apparently, there is a lot more movement behind a towed vehicle for this design.
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No, you will not be able to tow as well as haul your sport bike. They have models that do, but they are much more expensive. I think around $1,500.Keep in mind that a class 3 hitches max tongue weight is usually 500 or 600 pounds. The hitch weighs 90 pounds, and my Katana 750 weighs close to 500 pounds. That's pretty much the maximum.The ones that can haul and tow are made for diesel pushers which have a class 4 or 5 hitch which have higher tongue weight maximums, allowing for the bikes weight and the tongue weight of your trailer. Those ones can cost up to $3,500, plus the cost of upgrading your hitch if necessary.Hope this helps,Felix
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I didn't think Yamaha made a grizzly 700 then. But if it's close to a 660, then no, it would hang over the side and be awfully heavy.
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The trailer comes with a hitch. I got a second one because I have two bicycles.
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what do you mean? if you fill the receiver end with the rack, how are you pulling a trailer without welding another receiver on the rack. Which would demand some modifications and beefing up. So my answer is No. Out of the box, not a chance. but after I was done with tweaking it.. yup.
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That should be fine. I use it with a 1973 Suzuki TC100 (205 lbs) and that works pretty well. I don't think I would put anything heavier than 300 lbs on it though. I found putting bungies on both sides from the truck's bed, around the outside of the bike, to the bottom of the bike rack kept it from rocking back and forth. It does what it's supposed to do if you don't overload it.
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Not easily. You could use a cable and loop it around the frame of the bike and the trailer hitch, maybe?
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We have an Allen 4 bike deluxe and use a Curt hitch cargo carrier in the bottom receiver. Made the trip from Mo. to Maine and points in between with no problems. The Allen bike rack has the ability to fold down so you can access the rear of your vehicle if needed. Love it.