Motorcycle, Bikes and Generator

With all of those extensions which changes your leverage, I'm not sure if you are ok or not. Creative though! You could have also considered a front hitch.

Yah, I was thinking of how to hook up a TW200 dirt bike on the back, apx 300lbs and didn't feel the back hitch alone would do the job. While it will do the job technically, I felt it needed some other securing/bracing device.

The thought of going over bumps off road potholes etc would stress the hitch out. Figure with a 24" stinger I used to tow a simple open 6x12 trailer with a buggy on it.

I don't like the front hitch option as I'll probably end up smashing it somehow...

So wondering too, thanks for the post.

Oh, I just noticed the box on the front in the shadow, so I guess you did consider a front hitch. :)

I just hook up the 7x14 Vnose and put the bike(s) inside.
I can take the KTM EXC690R, or the BMW R1200GS, or the KDX200 or all 3 :).
plus I have lockable storage for things from Adult Beveridge to fuel cans, generator, I even can carry 28 extra gallons of water in front of V nose

Nice looking setup you have.

When you hit a dip on the highway, it real whips the extension. Just like cracking a whip. I lost two bicycles like that. There was a difference in height when they changed from asphalt roadway to the cement bridge. Fortunately, no one was hurt.

Wayne

I also typically have more toys than I can hang off the receiver. I currently have a choice of using my cargo basket for two bikes or a scooter, a short flat bed trailer for two bikes and two scooters or an enclosed trailer for much more. I find I use the enclosed trailer more than any of the other options even if if it is not full due to the local wet weather plus the additional security through obscurity.

I am planning to hang more things off my SuperTruss and have put a bug into Torklift's ear of my desire for greater dead weight capacities in their extensions. I'm hoping they come up with a solution in the next couple of months, otherwise I will need to design something or reassess my future plans.

Reddog1 wrote:
When you hit a dip on the highway, it real whips the extension. Just like cracking a whip. I lost two bicycles like that. There was a difference in height when they changed from asphalt roadway to the cement bridge. Fortunately, no one was hurt.

Wayne

Yah, that's exactly my concern...
looked at possible support lines to the camper, but not excited about that either...

Don't want to tow a trailer just for a bike..
If I get a Trailer, it'll have a "Buggy" in it along with the bike...

Till then, still trying to figure it all out..
fun..

Could you run a tire rail across the tongue of your current trailer to carry both the bike and buggy? Another thought would be to add a rear receiver to your trailer for a motorcycle carrier - You would need to pack the trailer tongue heavy to counter the bike hanging off the back...

Reddog1 wrote:
When you hit a dip on the highway, it real whips the extension. Just like cracking a whip. I lost two bicycles like that. There was a difference in height when they changed from asphalt roadway to the cement bridge. Fortunately, no one was hurt.

Wayne

Wayne

That is a concern. In addition to secure straps I think I'll tether the bikes to the main hitch. Worse case if they fall off....I'll drag them to a stop. My rear video is on all the time so I can monitor the bikes.

Thanks for the heads up. Lessons learned I guess.



Mike

Bedlam wrote:
I also typically have more toys than I can hang off the receiver. I currently have a choice of using my cargo basket for two bikes or a scooter, a short flat bed trailer for two bikes and two scooters or an enclosed trailer for much more. I find I use the enclosed trailer more than any of the other options even if if it is not full due to the local wet weather plus the additional security through obscurity.

I am planning to hang more things off my SuperTruss and have put a bug into Torklift's ear of my desire for greater dead weight capacities in their extensions. I'm hoping they come up with a solution in the next couple of months, otherwise I will need to design something or reassess my future plans.

I've been thinking about a chain/turnbuckle from the bumper ball mount area to the end of the superhitch. I could weld a bracket on. This could help minimize downward vertical forces. I don't think I need it for what I'm currently hauling but we are always pushing the boundaries.