For those with the Torklift hitch 48” extension, do you think the setup can safely transport a 520 lb bike on a 100 lb bike rack safely? It won’t be taken offroad but it will have to be strong enough to handle the occasional bumps in the road and typical driving scenarios. The factory said yes as it is under the tounge weight capacity but I would like to get some owners feedback. Bike is $20k+ so it isnt something that I wouldnt want to fail on a trip or would I be better off just towing a small trailer? Thanks

You want to carry a 520 pound bike on a 100 pound bike rack? No, you can not safely carry that. Doesn't matter if you have a 48" extension or not.

Let me rephrase my original question. This bike rack is rated for over 600 lbs, those who own this torklift hitch with 48" extension, do you think this hitch is built solid enough to independently support roughly 600 lbs thousand of miles? Per the website: Hitch Capacity With 48" Extension Without Weight Distribution 600 Lbs Tongue Weight 6,000 Lbs Pull Weight

I would call Torklift and discuss your idea with them. I’m thinking of ideas for bike transport too. As much of a nuisance a trailer can be I’m leaning towards a reasonably sized enclosed trailer:- good protection for bikes- single axle maybe - rougher ride but with a wheel under the jack an average bear could maybe turn it around in a camp spot so the garage door faces the road instead of the bush.- room for extra junk to be dragged along.- can haul home that project bike you found :)

well I just went out and looked at my 48" supertruss. It is "rated" for 600# of weight carrying load. You are talking 620#. you make the call. I would probably do it with no gas in the motorcycles tank

The carrier is going to stick out past the 4' extension another couple feet for the bike to clear behind. That's the nature of a receiver hitch bike carrier. So you should consider that the bike proper is quite a bit more than just 4' out from the hitch.There will be considerable wobble with that much extension no matter how tight you make things. A trailer has it's own suspension but a 600' load now at least 5' and probably more, past the receiver will be moving with the motion of the truck. One other solution is to put a front receiver on the truck and carry it there. I did that with a 500 pound bike;

question for those with Torklift hitch 48" set up

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Buzzcut1
Nomad II
May 06, 2018
well I just went out and looked at my 48" supertruss. It is "rated" for 600# of weight carrying load. You are talking 620#. you make the call. I would probably do it with no gas in the motorcycles tank
noteven
Explorer III
May 06, 2018
I would call Torklift and discuss your idea with them. I’m thinking of ideas for bike transport too. As much of a nuisance a trailer can be I’m leaning towards a reasonably sized enclosed trailer:
- good protection for bikes
- single axle maybe - rougher ride but with a wheel under the jack an average bear could maybe turn it around in a camp spot so the garage door faces the road instead of the bush.
- room for extra junk to be dragged along.
- can haul home that project bike you found :)
cartmancartman
Explorer
May 06, 2018
Let me rephrase my original question. This bike rack is rated for over 600 lbs, those who own this torklift hitch with 48" extension, do you think this hitch is built solid enough to independently support roughly 600 lbs thousand of miles?

Per the website: Hitch Capacity With 48" Extension Without Weight Distribution 600 Lbs Tongue Weight 6,000 Lbs Pull Weight
Ski_Pro_3
Explorer
May 06, 2018
You want to carry a 520 pound bike on a 100 pound bike rack? No, you can not safely carry that. Doesn't matter if you have a 48" extension or not.

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