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Old 10-18-2021, 06:02 PM   #1
AngliaUSA
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Default Adding a Motorcycle Hitch Carrier

I wanted to be able to carry my trail motorcycle to the campgrounds on a rear hitch carrier.
So here is what I did and it is working just fine.
Pictures are the best description. But to summarize I welded and bolted some 2" x 2" box steel to the ends of the sub frame of the TM2719 which extend at the rear and hold the rear bumper. Then welded and bolted the rear hitch supports to those at either end.
The main hitch carrier is a simple 'bolt to the bumper' set up .... but it is additionally supported by the 2 new welded support arms which are removable.
The hitch carrier is a standard double ramp system that slides into place. It weighs about 60lbs and can support up to a 600lbs motorcycle.
The motorcycle is a 200cc Suzuki VanVan and weighs apron 280 lbs. So I figure that when the bike is on the back I have added approx 350lbs to the rear of my Trail Manor. I haven't noticed any rear wobble or fishtailing when towing at 60mph with the additional weight, so so far so good.
Only issue I have found is the motorcycle blocking the rear tail lights when it is loaded, so I'll need to add some magnetic mount additional towing lights when towing to keep everything visible and legal. Anyway thought I'd share.
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