Thread: hauling 2 bikes
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Old 03-10-2018, 10:14 AM   #38
Larryjb
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Originally Posted by ShrimpBurrito View Post
I’m not sure th factory has issued any weight rating for the rear bumper, but the consensus here has been that anything exceeding the weight of a bicycle or two (ie 100 lbs combined weight of rack, hitch, and bikes) is not recommended. A 300-lb motorbike, especially when the moment arm of the rack will increase that number — most definitely not.

Dave
I assume this is a spec for mounting a receiver on the rear bumper itself. It appears that Craig mounted his receiver directly to the TM frame. I assume that would significantly increase the weight rating.
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