I'm hearing stories that the 2 factory T40 screws in the rear crossmember, near the mufflers, need to be removed to install the hitch and can be a real bear to get out.
Anyone care to comment on this?
Those two bolts that you are referring to take a T40 safety Torx socket, It's the Torx with a hole in the middle of the tip.
I've been thinking about mounting a trailer hitch on my Tri-Glide for use as a means of carrying a cargo box like those used on ATV's.
Is a trailer hitch compatible with a read bumper?
Yes I just sold a Rivco hitch and have one of their hitch rack. I put a USA hitch on my 16 tri because it is completely hidden except for the drawbar which comes off with two bolts.