Can you tow an empty child's bike with this, or is it too unstable when unoccupied?
1102273
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
259558
I lift a 35 lb. catrike bike with mine. A mountain bike at maybe half the weight should not be a problem. Make sure they do not stand under the bike when pulling the cord. I consider it safe. I do keep an eye on the locking mechanism as I pull the cord. It is a great item and I would think the kids should be able to handle it.
225858
No, there is not enough weight even when it's loaded to cause any of those problems. I don't tow it anywhere other than pulling it in my lawn.
404103
Just the top receiver has a limited weight. Cannot be used for towing, just a bike rack or similar items.
475304
Unless the bike is ultra heavy it's no problem hanging it this way. The weight is actually distributed between the front wheel and to a lesser degree rear wheel from a "vector" stand pt.
481101
ABSOLUTELY NO. It plainly states it is not to be used for towing anything and it has a weight limit of 500 lbs. for bikes ect.
1387124
No. It is only about a foot from the ground and the kiddos feet are on the ground, or the shouldnt be on it. If the little one isnt able to manage a strong upright seated position and control their balance fairly well I wouldn't use it. There are carseats on pulleys for littler ones that require more positional support.
36349
Yes, though the bike is very lightweight, it can easily handle 350 lbs. The way the seat is attached is a little flimsy, so it's possible it could eventually come off, but it's probably a fairly easy repair to make.
1245883
I anchored the rack to the floor in a shed. The bikes stay up but I had to alternate front wheel, back wheel to fill all the slots. Very sturdy device
983690
no, it would just be out of reach. It is not the most stable and I can see a little kid pulling it over trying to unhook their jacket.
2073157
Well. It's too heavy for that. It's I think But I recommend. need a tow hitch bike rack.
1782112
no it'll be too unstable. The lift is powerfull, but the footprint is not large enough. While working on my Kawasaki KZ650 (about 450lbs) I put the bike on the center stand to lift the rear wheel and put this under the front of the engine. The Vulcan is pretty large so I'd recommend two.
1054345
Not something the bike was intended for. My son fell and tossed it around for a few days before he got the hang of it, then he went no where without it. A basket, could be attached with a little creativity, but anything larger than a small bag would have simply gotten in the way.
658177
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.
926351
The connection is by a coiled spring which can easily rotate in the case the bike falls.It happened to me a few times that my kids set in the trailer while I wasn't holding the bike, and due to their movements in the trailer the bike fell. The trailer didn't move at all, and the only damage was to the bike's handle bar.
744163
I would say, Yes. You just can't tow anything using the top receiver, but a bike or 2 shouldn't be any problem at all.
818146
This is only for short term transport. I would only use it if its to and from wherever your taking the bikes. The rack is easy to assemble. To take down and to put up.