Hitch mounted motorcycle carrier

rwl6935 · 04-09-2017, 12:10 PM

Bought this hitch mounted carrier off Amazon. $79 shipped via Amazon Prime.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Merlin · 04-09-2017, 12:57 PM

I have one of those and they are a very good bike carrier.

rwl6935 · 04-09-2017, 05:08 PM

Just put it together yesterday, so I haven't used it yet. The sucker is heavy duty that's for sure.

timcosby · 04-10-2017, 12:52 PM

ive often wondered and there has to be a good reason why hid the tag number?
as you drive down the street everyone sees it.

timcosby · 04-10-2017, 12:54 PM

ramp will be easier to get to if you flip it so that its on the rear.

BlackBike · 04-10-2017, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by timcosby

ive often wondered and there has to be a good reason why hid the tag number?
as you drive down the street everyone sees it.

i've seen where you have mentioned this before. my idea is that among the throngs of traffic you are shielded in anonymity by sheer numbers. also within the anonymous "cages" of the automobile.

here, there is a record left open for all to see and document. criminals tend to take great lengths at researching the "set up" of an individual which is greatly complicated by having a moving target that is an automobile. we all are "at risk" here having a presence on line to a certain extent (especially in the post constitutional era we live in). i believe to each his own on the amount of privacy they wish to maintain.

tim..keep the conversation going thanks..

rwl6935 · 04-10-2017, 06:45 PM

I don't know if there is such a thing as being too careful. I guess I assume that the more of my info that's out there equals more of a chance I run of my identity being stolen. In fact, just last week, someone, and I have a good idea where it happened, racked up $7,000 worth of charges on my cc.

I know what you're saying though... everyone sees your plate when you drive down the street, but do they know my name? Unless they have a way to run plates, they don't.

BlackBike · 04-11-2017, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by rwl6935

I don't know if there is such a thing as being too careful. I guess I assume that the more of my info that's out there equals more of a chance I run of my identity being stolen. In fact, just last week, someone, and I have a good idea where it happened, racked up $7,000 worth of charges on my cc.

I know what you're saying though... everyone sees your plate when you drive down the street, but do they know my name? Unless they have a way to run plates, they don't.

hey! i recognize that black dodge ram !

rwl6935 · 04-12-2017, 10:33 PM

Haha! You stalking me?

Musictrek · 04-23-2017, 09:11 AM

I have the harbor freight one. It works well. Just so many straps to tie down. When I go camping it frees up the truck bed for everything else.

jdiggyd · 04-23-2017, 04:00 PM

Does anyone have a picture of their bike strapped down on this particular model? I'm curious as to where you choose your tie down points on the carrier itself.

timcosby · 04-23-2017, 04:49 PM

the bar hog was almost too long for it but the hawk fits just right.

rwl6935 · 04-26-2017, 12:51 AM

Good idea leaving a few bolts out on the left side so the tire goes into the pocket.

david3921 · 04-26-2017, 09:14 AM

I'm curious about the way this is designed. What is the plate for that has the wing nuts? What is the purpose for the square tubing to extend out so far? Is there a place to install eye bolts?

rwl6935 · 04-26-2017, 02:21 PM

The plate with the wing nuts holding it down is the ramp which attaches to the end of the unit to enable you to roll the bike up onto the unit.

The hitch tube extends out that far to accommodate for the width of the handle bars, otherwise the bars would be hitting the tailgate.

You'd have to drill holes for eye bolts yourself.

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rwl6935 Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 203	Hitch mounted motorcycle carrier Bought this hitch mounted carrier off Amazon. $79 shipped via Amazon Prime. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 [IMG][/IMG]
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Merlin Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,107	I have one of those and they are a very good bike carrier. __________________ Bashan Blaze Mods: Alloy Rim's, Muffler, Mukuni VM26 Carb, Foam Filter, Tachometer, Volt Meter,LED Headlight, LED Blinkers
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timcosby Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: robertsdale alabama usa Posts: 1,007	ive often wondered and there has to be a good reason why hid the tag number? as you drive down the street everyone sees it. __________________ 1991 harley heritage softail classic 2016 hawk kaw h1 400 tripple 13' long chopper in progress 2009 johnny pag bar hog 2004 hd electra glide ultra classic shriner edition 1997 harley davidson 1200 sportster 1972 harley davidson amf sx250
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04-10-2017, 12:54 PM	#5
timcosby Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: robertsdale alabama usa Posts: 1,007	ramp will be easier to get to if you flip it so that its on the rear. __________________ 1991 harley heritage softail classic 2016 hawk kaw h1 400 tripple 13' long chopper in progress 2009 johnny pag bar hog 2004 hd electra glide ultra classic shriner edition 1997 harley davidson 1200 sportster 1972 harley davidson amf sx250
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04-10-2017, 06:45 PM	#7
rwl6935 Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 203	I don't know if there is such a thing as being too careful. I guess I assume that the more of my info that's out there equals more of a chance I run of my identity being stolen. In fact, just last week, someone, and I have a good idea where it happened, racked up $7,000 worth of charges on my cc. I know what you're saying though... everyone sees your plate when you drive down the street, but do they know my name? Unless they have a way to run plates, they don't. Last edited by rwl6935; 04-10-2017 at 07:49 PM.
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04-09-2017, 05:08 PM	#3
rwl6935 Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 203	Just put it together yesterday, so I haven't used it yet. The sucker is heavy duty that's for sure.
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04-12-2017, 10:33 PM	#9
rwl6935 Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 203	Haha! You stalking me?
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04-23-2017, 09:11 AM	#10
Musictrek Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Arizona Posts: 463	I have the harbor freight one. It works well. Just so many straps to tie down. When I go camping it frees up the truck bed for everything else.
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jdiggyd Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 19	Does anyone have a picture of their bike strapped down on this particular model? I'm curious as to where you choose your tie down points on the carrier itself. __________________ -Diggy- 2010 Sachs Madass 125 2015 CSC Cyclone RX-3 2016 CSC TT 250
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04-26-2017, 12:51 AM	#13
rwl6935 Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 203	Good idea leaving a few bolts out on the left side so the tire goes into the pocket.
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04-26-2017, 09:14 AM	#14
david3921 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,028	I'm curious about the way this is designed. What is the plate for that has the wing nuts? What is the purpose for the square tubing to extend out so far? Is there a place to install eye bolts? __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Versys 1984 Honda Magna V65 2016 Rhino 250 2016 Tao Tao 125D
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04-26-2017, 02:21 PM	#15
rwl6935 Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 203	The plate with the wing nuts holding it down is the ramp which attaches to the end of the unit to enable you to roll the bike up onto the unit. The hitch tube extends out that far to accommodate for the width of the handle bars, otherwise the bars would be hitting the tailgate. You'd have to drill holes for eye bolts yourself.
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