Should I remove my trailer hitch before selling my TriGlide

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11-05-2018, 12:46 PM

TriGeezer

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Should I remove my trailer hitch before selling my TriGlide

I’ve decided to downsize my fleet, and sell my beloved 2012 TriGlide. I’m doing some preparation work, and am debating if I should remove my trailer hitch before listing it for sale. I only used it for a luggage platform, and to fly PGR flags.. i don’t have a wiring hookup for it either, But, I am concerned that potential buyers might be turned off thinking I pulled a 1,000 pound trailer with “Big Red”.

So...should I remove it, or keep it On!

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11-05-2018, 02:29 PM

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I would take it off. I know if I was going to buy a used one that would be a deal killer.

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11-05-2018, 02:34 PM

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You'll get more for the hitch taking it off and selling the kit by itself than letting it go with the bike.

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11-05-2018, 03:07 PM

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I agree with TBob, I think a buyer would be turned off with the potential use the hitch had, despite your actual use.

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11-05-2018, 03:24 PM

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I would take it off and selling privately.

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11-05-2018, 06:52 PM

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Thanks everyone. I’ll be taking it off.

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03-12-2019, 10:34 AM

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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?

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