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PostPosted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 1:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks learned a lot from this thread. Mine is only an electric bike but it is heavy and bulky. Got some ideas from here and like the ramp. Idea
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PostPosted: Mon May 24, 2010 5:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I have a Joe Hauler, works great with the Zuma, the cam lock hitch design is very clever.

joehauler.com

To the OP i have a 97 EVC as well, i took my Zuma to Laguna Seca for the American LeMans Series, fun to have the scooter to trip around on.
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PostPosted: Thu May 12, 2011 11:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I carry my 86 CT 110 on a Harbor Freight hitch carrier. Works great, though a little floaty in the front...it is perfect for hanging out at the campground when you need to go get some wood...or beer Laughing or you know more...beer

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PostPosted: Tue May 24, 2011 5:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

A friend uses this and it works great!

http://www.prolineracks.com/ultimate-mx-hauler-motorcycle-hitch-carrier.html
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PostPosted: Tue May 24, 2011 7:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Those are some nice racks you guys have. I saw Burley motorsports has a heavy duty trailer hitch designed with the motorcycle people in mind has anyone seen this? http://burleysmotorsports.com/index.php?main_page=...tspjh61eo7
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PostPosted: Wed May 25, 2011 12:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Ben, Where did you get your trailer hitch? I want to do the same thing. Thanks
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PostPosted: Wed May 25, 2011 12:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'd do this, but my scooter is worth more than my vanagon! Wink

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PostPosted: Wed May 25, 2011 8:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Syncronator wrote:
Those are some nice racks you guys have. I saw Burley motorsports has a heavy duty trailer hitch designed with the motorcycle people in mind has anyone seen this? http://burleysmotorsports.com/index.php?main_page=...tspjh61eo7

Two detailed threads on his regular duty hitch... to give you an idea.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=458405&highlight=burley+hitch

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=439045&highlight=burley+hitch

I have loaded my regular duty one to 350 lbs and it begins to show a wee bit of flex.. around 250-300lbs or so.
But its not going anywhere. Welds are bomb proof.. and the 6 bolt attachment to Vanagon subframe won't fail until the whole van tears apart.

Burley's heavy duty hitch was built while I was installing the regular duty version (one of his first for the f/g bumprs).

He uses heavier guage tubing, and reinforces. If you have particular questions about the hitch, email Burley directly.

I may upgrade to the heavy duty version in the future.

Second to the hitch..your biggest challenge in carrying bigger bikes off the rear is your rear suspension. The stock springs are too soft for it. Lots has been written on the subject. Do a search... and feel free to PM me on mine. I've made minor mods to rear suspension to facilitate tongue weights to 300ish lbs. And I occasionally go to 350lbs around town.
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 7:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

b00t wrote:
I carry my 86 CT 110 on a Harbor Freight hitch carrier. Works great, though a little floaty in the front...it is perfect for hanging out at the campground when you need to go get some wood...or beer Laughing or you know more...beer

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What kind of hitch do you have?
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 11:37 am    Post subject: trailer hitch Reply with quote

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WE built a custom bumper class 3 hitch, so it can take the weight of a motorbike. My Puch made by the people who made the Syncro.
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Then got the motorcycle carrier off of Ebay $100.00 works great! Holds up to 600 lbs. At least that is what the manufacture says. My Syncro with heavy springs takes it just fine . Very Happy
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 10:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

A little late for this thread, but for a single motorcycle, I use a Moto Jack-Rack with a hydraulic bottle jack built in for lifting with parallel arms. They are out of business but another guy is making almost the very same thing called "The Ultimate MX-Hauler"

The bike rests on it's skid plate with hooks through the foot pegs. Also has a Gas Can holder.

Doubles as a great Cycle Work Platform Lift

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I didn't see it anywhere in the thread but most of these carriers drastically reduce the visibility of your taillights!!! Great way to get rear ended at night, etc.

Simple enough to add lights to the rack and plug them into the trailer plug, but most people don't do it. Wink
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Xtremjeepn wrote:
I didn't see it anywhere in the thread but most of these carriers drastically reduce the visibility of your taillights!!! Great way to get rear ended at night, etc.

Simple enough to add lights to the rack and plug them into the trailer plug, but most people don't do it. Wink


Or add a third brake light at the least.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

geo_tonz wrote:
Xtremjeepn wrote:
I didn't see it anywhere in the thread but most of these carriers drastically reduce the visibility of your taillights!!! Great way to get rear ended at night, etc.

Simple enough to add lights to the rack and plug them into the trailer plug, but most people don't do it. Wink


Or add a third brake light at the least.


Turn signals too.

I have a hitch platform and I added trailer lights to it since my load would sometimes block my rear lights....
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