Motorcycle Carrier
Anyone use one of these? What brands are best? Any issues? My bikes tend to be in the 450lb to 600lb range. One had bags so I need to make sure it will fit.
Forum Discussion
FIRE UP wrote:msmith1199 wrote:Dachristianman wrote:
Why not just purchase a small trailer? Seems to me that would be less stress on the coach, easier to load/unload, and probably just as cheap. With that little weight, I imagine that you wouldn't even know it was back there. Also, if you bought a larger trailer, you have instant extra storage.
Just my $.02 and worth about 1/2 that.
Tom
If there is no desire to also have a toad then a small trailer is probably a fraction the cost of one of the motorcycle lift systems out there for the big bikes.
Well Sir, first off, he's showing no desire for a trailer either. Second, he's already stated a lift is out. So, that leaves a "carrier" of some sort that is stout enough to do the job. And third, yes, you can find cheaper small M/C trailers that will haul a single bike for a reasonable price vs the cost of a NEW lift. A brand new Hydralift hovers north of $4500.00 and that does not include shipping and installation.
I bought my Hydralift used, for $1800 and, picked it up myself and, installed it myself. It all depends on how versatile and, resourseful one can be in a situation like this.
But, if he's (the OP) resourceful enough, he should be able to find:
1. A good welder that can help him out with a nicely made rack for his bike and his coach or,
2. A factory made one that, is not being used anymore by someone and, is for sale on C/L or, ebay etc.
But sir, he originally said he wanted to carry a bike weighing up to 600 pounds! A Harley FLSTF weighs in at about 700 pounds so I thought he was talking about a big bike. I don't think I've ever seen a drive on ramp type carrier that could hold 600 pounds, but I haven't looked at them all. And based on the weights he posted, I wasn't the only one that assumed he was looking for a lift system.
