Motorcycle on 5ver.

4x4ord wrote:
Anybody tried carrying an 800 lb motorcycle on the back of their 5ver? How did it work? I am wanting to build a hydraulic lift for mine

dCarry a Harely, if it falls off you haven't really lost that much.

AFChief_and_Pilot wrote:
There is another possible solution ... google "swivelwheel" ... it's a carrier that does it differently than direct lifts or trailers.

https://www.cruiserlift.com/swivelwheel

Like an IdahoTote, is considered a trailer in some states, probably most AFATG.

There is another possible solution ... google "swivelwheel" ... it's a carrier that does it differently than direct lifts or trailers.

https://www.cruiserlift.com/swivelwheel

tinner12002 wrote:
Just get a Idaho-tote, attaches to rear of RV and because of caster wheels on it, swings with the rv. Has a solid 3 point attachment.

And may not necessarily be legal in all states/provinces, since it may be viewed as an add-on trailer.

Just get a Idaho-tote, attaches to rear of RV and because of caster wheels on it, swings with the rv. Has a solid 3 point attachment.

packnrat wrote:

4x4ord wrote:

rjxj wrote:
800 lb plus the mechanism to lift it? You need one of those caster wheel totes and good reinforcement or double tow a trailer for the bike.

If only BC would allow double towing.

with a proper dl with endosements. a tow rig rated for it. ( brake-weight) and within weight and length laws you would be 100% legal.
a class "C" or "B" no go. need a non commercial class A do do this.
legal in all 50 states, canada. even mexico.
pending over all size and weight there are restrections.
--bad bridges/roads. clearances, etc.--

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In Canada a class 1 DL is the commercial heavy truck licence. I have that. I can haul a 120,000 lb set of super b trailers through BC but I'm pretty much certain I would be shut down pulling a little motorcycle trailer behind my 5th wheel.....laws don't always make sense.

4x4ord wrote:

rjxj wrote:
800 lb plus the mechanism to lift it? You need one of those caster wheel totes and good reinforcement or double tow a trailer for the bike.

If only BC would allow double towing.

with a proper dl with endosements. a tow rig rated for it. ( brake-weight) and within weight and length laws you would be 100% legal.
a class "C" or "B" no go. need a non commercial class A do do this.
legal in all 50 states, canada. even mexico.
pending over all size and weight there are restrections.
--bad bridges/roads. clearances, etc.--

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Looks GREAT! Please keep posting your progress. 1/8" wall is more than enough in tubing. What Miller are you running?

fj12ryder wrote:
I hope that metal isn't as thin as it looks. Maybe just the perspective, but that looks pretty flimsy.

It does look kinda thin doesn't it. I had ordered 3/16 wall tubing to be more than safe but when 1/8 came I decided safe and a little lighter was even better than over doing it. I'm feel pretty confident in the strength of the steel..... when I get it done I'll have to lift the bike and then get a couple 200 lb acrobats to bounce on the end of the carrier and make sure it's solid. The horizontal piece of 2x4 rectangular tube is over sized for sure.....it is .25" wall.

I hope that metal isn't as thin as it looks. Maybe just the perspective, but that looks pretty flimsy.