Has anyone ever tried one of these behind your TT.http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-2-Receiver-Trailer-Hitch-Carrier-Pull-Behind-Hauler-Tow-Towing-Rack-/360648335523?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53f850e0a3&vxp=mtrJust looking for a way to take wifes bike along on extended camping trips. My bike goes in the bed of my truck but it would be hard to get hers in there as well. Her bike weighs less than 400 lbs.All input welcome.

No, don't know anything about that type of towing device.I had looked into towing my VT1100C Honda Shadow but the owner's manual said it can't be towed with the rear wheel down. I assume that is due to the drive shaft and transmission lubrication, but I don't really know the reason why. Have you considered a bike rack type that fits into the receiver? From what I understand, they cost around $100 or so and can haul up to 400 lbs.

Fishinghat wrote:Have you considered a bike rack type that fits into the receiver? From what I understand, they cost around $100 or so and can haul up to 400 lbs.Yes, but I saw this and got to thinking that it would drastically reduce the weight on the bumper / hitch.

most times the TT is not scaled to put anything of any weight on the rear bumper. They are just tube carriers for the sewer hook ups and not very sturdy. You would need to connect something like this to the frame members which will be heavier than current metals. Also you could run into trouble as it could be construed to be tripple tow! I think you would be better off to try and fabricfate a cross carrier to fit into the tow receiver and then have a trailer hitch added to it. Look at one of those hydralic ones that goes on an rv for an example. Another thinkf is that the TT frames are not designed for the additional load.

Do NOT use that on your VTX (just in case you ever get that wild hair to try it). The VTX does need the engine running to lube the output bearing and seal for the driveshaft. I've got an 1800T... I'm not sure on the Ninja, but an easy way to avoid any issues would be to remove the chain. Being a Ninja 250 and your situation, I would try it (I would prefer an actual trailer though). Just don't backup!

boogie_4wheel wrote:Do NOT use that on your VTX (just in case you ever get that wild hair to try it). The VTX does need the engine running to lube the output bearing and seal for the driveshaft. I've got an 1800T... I'm not sure on the Ninja, but an easy way to avoid any issues would be to remove the chain. Being a Ninja 250 and your situation, I would try it (I would prefer an actual trailer though). Just don't backup!LOL.... I would never consider that with the VTX. Not real sure about the ninja either. Just wondering if anyone had ever tried one.

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stoney0264

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May 02, 2013

Towing a motorcycle

Has anyone ever tried one of these behind your TT.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-2-Receiver-Trailer-Hitch-Carrier-Pull-Behind-Hauler-Tow-Towing-Rack-/360648335523?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53f850e0a3&vxp=mtr

Just looking for a way to take wifes bike along on extended camping trips. My bike goes in the bed of my truck but it would be hard to get hers in there as well. Her bike weighs less than 400 lbs.

All input welcome.

Fishinghat
Explorer II
May 03, 2013
No, don't know anything about that type of towing device.

I had looked into towing my VT1100C Honda Shadow but the owner's manual said it can't be towed with the rear wheel down. I assume that is due to the drive shaft and transmission lubrication, but I don't really know the reason why.

Have you considered a bike rack type that fits into the receiver? From what I understand, they cost around $100 or so and can haul up to 400 lbs.

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