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Glitch
| | Posted on Friday, January 21, 2005 - 11:54 am: | 
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Duct tape |
Gowindward
| | Posted on Friday, January 21, 2005 - 12:01 pm: |
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What class of hitch is on the SUV? What what the weight rating of the purchased rack? |
Light_keeper
| | Posted on Friday, January 21, 2005 - 12:29 pm: |
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I called the trailer in a bag people for a price. I was quoted $950.00 direct from them.
Sandy |
Cataract2
| | Posted on Friday, January 21, 2005 - 02:22 pm: |
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I'll stick with the old fashioned way too Court. |
Mutt2jeff
| | Posted on Friday, January 21, 2005 - 03:25 pm: |
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Question is, will the bike have under $950 in damage after it falls off the back at 70 mph? LOL |
Gschuette
| | Posted on Friday, January 21, 2005 - 05:24 pm: |
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That is a scary looking thing. I would not do that if I had your bike. Ride it or get a trailer. |
Slaughter
| | Posted on Friday, January 21, 2005 - 05:56 pm: |
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We have a guy who carries his FREAKING MV AGUSTA like that on his BMW SUV!
We got a good single-bike trailer pretty cheap - but I still see a surprising number of this type bike carrier - and I haven't heard any horror stories.
Used light trailers seem to be available for $300-ish - we got ours with the bike (on Ebay, too) |
Xlcrguy
| | Posted on Friday, January 21, 2005 - 06:30 pm: |
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Man, do I feel embarrassed. My buddy got his trailer in a bag when they first came out several years ago, and paid around 400. I made the poor assumption that they were the same (or possibly less now). My bad. Retail is around a grand. Nice to have and easy to stow, but not "fairly inexpensive" by any means as my earlier post declared. Sorry! Good discussion, tho. BTW, I picked up a very nice, slightly used 2000lb trailer last summer for only $650. |
Wardog3187
| | Posted on Friday, January 21, 2005 - 07:13 pm: |
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IMHO Jaredkuper, I would invest in a good cycle trailer or build one to your specs.
The pick-up truck is another good idea unless you have a shell on the back (like mine) and had to break my Firebolt down and unbolt the shell and lift is up a few inches to get it in.
No fun to say the least. |
Mutt2jeff
| | Posted on Friday, January 21, 2005 - 08:49 pm: |
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IMHO Jaredkuper, I would invest in a good cycle trailer or build one to your specs.
The pick-up truck is another good idea unless you have a shell on the back (like mine) and had to break my Firebolt down and unbolt the shell and lift is up a few inches to get it in.
No fun to say the least.
But your bike stays nice and dry! |
Wardog3187
| | Posted on Friday, January 21, 2005 - 08:54 pm: |
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That be true.  |
Jaredkuper
| | Posted on Friday, January 21, 2005 - 10:17 pm: |
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Well, I got it here all in one piece. 5 hours @ 70mph, and no problems. The weight thing is really not an issue, I don't think. Handling was fine too, didn't even know it was there. I even got better fuel mileage than normal, probably because I was real easy on the accelerator. The only thing I was ever concerned about was torsion on the hitch, and I think the combination of straps going from the handlebars and seat frame to the roof rack, as well as the two straps going from the extreme corners to the hatch frame, worked just fine. I had a few rough spots on the highway and it worked ok. I'd just as soon avoid them though.
As far as vehicle specs go...
The hitch is a Jeep option either class III or IV, not sure which. The sticker on it says max tongue weight of 700lbs.
I have no idea what the weight limit for the luggage rack is, but it's also a factory option (2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo).
All in all, this worked just fine. Make sure you have a hefty hitch, plenty of straps (including extras just in case), and smooth roads. If I hauled it real often, or had a need for a trailer for anything else; then I'd get a trailer, but since I don't have a spot for one, or a need for one this works ok. If I have some spare time someday I'd copy Wyked's diagram and I would trust TWO bikes on that, no problem. Heck, I'd build a HOUSE on it! That is definitely one fool proof way to get out of buying a trailer.
Only problem now is, how do I get this thing off? All my buds are out of town, and I'm not sure where to find a loading dock, like I got it up there on. Maybe I'll just lay it over... Or maybe not.
(Message edited by jaredkuper on January 21, 2005) |
Mutt2jeff
| | Posted on Friday, January 21, 2005 - 11:33 pm: |
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A ramp? |
Mr_grumpy
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 08:49 am: |
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Hand full of revs & drop the clutch?  |
Blake
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 02:10 pm: |
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1. I bet you can drive around a bit and find a compatible arrangement that will allow you to unload.
2. Find some blocks and a plank. Use blocks supporting the exit end of carrier and the end of the plank that you will use as a ramp.
3. Locate something to throw a rope over that is also accessible by your SUV. A simple telephone pole could be made to work. Use a rope to hoist the bike up or short of hoisting jet the suspending ropes tensioned while a couple guys lift up on rear of SUV. Then have the guys stand on the back bumper. Bike should then be up off the carrier. Pull the car ahead. Lower the bike down.
Alternative to same method... use car jack to lift up rear of SUV instead of guys.
4. A couple really big strong guys.
5. More than a couple not so strong guys.
6. Disconnect hitch engagement, squirt WD-40 liberally into/around receiver/hitch, tie-off carrier to some strudy anchorage. Tension up anchorage rope/chain. Rev engine of SUV and drop it into gear. Kinda like the old pulling the table-cloth from under the place settings trick.
IMPORTANT!!!... Be certain to document the ordeal with photographs and/or video! ![: ]](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/clipart/proud.gif)
More important... Take any of my suggestions entirely at your own risk!  |
Jaredkuper
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 06:24 pm: |
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Simple, I drove into a ditch next to a driveway and just drove it off. No prob. |
Tank_bueller
| | Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 09:43 pm: |
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Second for the ditch!
C'mon, It's a Jeep......Do what you gotta' do
tank |
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