Anyone try this for transporting?
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That deal on the back of the truck sure would put a lot of weight behind the axle. Wouldn't seem safe to me. Do you have to leave your toolbox in? I like the setup with heavy plywood. But, if it hangs over the tailgate wouldn't you have to reinforce it when loading and unloading? Also, you might want to consider backing up the cables holding your tailgate (I over-do most everything!).
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If you read the original post you will see that we are not talking about towing a trailer or carring the bike in bed.
From the back of my toolbox to the VERY END of my tailgate is 80".
From the front of the front tire to the center of the rear wheel is exactly 80". Its not big enough. The center of the rear wheel would be half on the gate and half off.
Also, I emailed the company, that I put the link on in my original post, about my concern with overloading the max dead tongue weight of my truck. He told me he has the same exact truck as me and has hauled numerous Softails with no issues at all.
Im not sure what to do.
From the back of my toolbox to the VERY END of my tailgate is 80".
From the front of the front tire to the center of the rear wheel is exactly 80". Its not big enough. The center of the rear wheel would be half on the gate and half off.
Also, I emailed the company, that I put the link on in my original post, about my concern with overloading the max dead tongue weight of my truck. He told me he has the same exact truck as me and has hauled numerous Softails with no issues at all.
Im not sure what to do.
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I'd want a class IV hitch for that. Standard class III (normal dealer installed hitches) isn't going to cut it.
Look here:
http://hitches4less.com/trailer-hitch-classes.html
Look here:
http://hitches4less.com/trailer-hitch-classes.html
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I think they pretty much had to go with the IV the last couple years because of the "towing capacity wars". Hell my 07 is rated for 10,000# towing capacity! I've heard now that they won't raise it anymore.
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http://www.hitchcarriers.com/prodinf...em=13&mitem=15
Motorcycle Tote. I thought I invetned this but nope, it's already available.
Motorcycle Tote. I thought I invetned this but nope, it's already available.
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I have no problem dropping a grand on the lift. I want conveniance and to be safe and no trailerIm having trouble visioning what you guys are talking about with the holes in the bed. I dont want to have to climb under the truck and have been tring to figure how I can mount something without doing that. Heres what I was thinking. Getting a fairly thick piece of diamond plate about 4' wide and long enough to hang off the end of the tailgate about a foot or so, and also be long enough to sit inside the bed some. I was going to have my welder buddy weld something like this
http://www.etrailer.com/pc-CCHE~C235.htm
You could "frame" out the plate in metal or leave it. Bolt the plate onto the piece that comes up and runs out from the tailgate. Now, this is my dilema, I think the other end of the plate should somehow be bolted or pinned inside the bed. Reason I say this is because when you put the loading ramps on to load the bike all the weight will be on the rear end of the plate. I think it will be pulling up real hard on the bed side and should be pinned or bolted down. Or, do you think it will be ok just bolted onto the new welded brace?
http://www.etrailer.com/pc-CCHE~C235.htm
You could "frame" out the plate in metal or leave it. Bolt the plate onto the piece that comes up and runs out from the tailgate. Now, this is my dilema, I think the other end of the plate should somehow be bolted or pinned inside the bed. Reason I say this is because when you put the loading ramps on to load the bike all the weight will be on the rear end of the plate. I think it will be pulling up real hard on the bed side and should be pinned or bolted down. Or, do you think it will be ok just bolted onto the new welded brace?
The channel iron/aluminum, will extend out the back of the box. THICK walled, will carry the weight of the scoot, no problem. (Well, within human reason) You could add the extender for peace of mind, if you chose.
The holes in the box, are for the bolts to hold the channel in place. The blind nuts or the JB welded flange nuts, are so you can bolt it in from the top side, and not have to crawl under the box to hold the nuts or tighten them. I would for sure, be putting the forward most bolt, thru a frame or box member. BUT the extender you are looking at, would take the excess weight off that front bolt. (Think teeter totter)
Also, with the channel, you can either purchase or build a Condor(tm) or such similar device to fit right with it.
I hear you on the trailer is a hassle thing. But I do shows, parades, etc, and many times have to head out alone, so I have to be able to load and unload all by myself.
Not sure about your area, but I know, I could take that original pic you have, walk into one of 3 or 4 welding shops 'round here, and have them build one, for my rig, on my rig, that would hold the scoot, no problem. AND cost about the same or actually less. I would be reluctant to trust just one receiver hitch to haul that kinda weight. I'd want BOTH ends to be mounted and supported, not just in the middle.
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