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Librarian · 03-26-2009, 11:56 AM

Saw "www.discountramps.com" and read it as "discount tramps". Thought to myself "how low can we go?"

Gas Man · 03-27-2009, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TIGGER

Yea,so there! Hey,Chris you probably remember when those things first came out and everybody was "NO FUCKING WAY!!!"(including myself!). Well,they've been out for some time now and I have to say that I've never heard of one "twisting',falling apart or anything like that and I'm certain that if even ONE did it would be all over the forums like a wildfire!

BTW for the tube to twist in the receiver it would have to take the pin with it,I sure don't see that happening! If you're REALLY worried,I guess you could drill a 3/8-1/2 hole vertically through both the tube and the receiver and bolt it with a hardened/stainless bolt and a nylock nut.

I agree. I was saying the same thing. But like you said... pls with the added 2 extra stabalizing points. I think they're probably ok.

I wouldnt drill anything extra in, then you may comprimise the reciever and tube.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shmike

Exactly.

Those recievers and pins are trusted to haul 10,000 pounds and you guys are worried about a 400lb bike twisting it like a pretzel.

Good buy, Quick. Have a great trip!

And this is exactly why else.

Mr Lefty · 03-27-2009, 09:19 AM

Quick have you looked into UHAUL?! the 5x8 I rented from Anchorage to Biloxi was $580 or so... that's a fully enclosed trailer... or you could try finding an open trailer and putting your bike in the bed of the truck (as it won't catch the rocks kicked up by your truck)

Quick281 · 03-27-2009, 10:20 PM

Well I just got back from a overnight haul to Southern Illinois and back. Dropped off my Mustang (which I ended up not parting out) and then brought back a Mitsubishi which I have to clean out in the am and try to sell at Carmax for my mom.

Loved the f250 and how it towed. 5000 lbs was a joke and I managed just over 14 mpg while towing which is about 1 or 2 mpg higher then anything else I have ever towed with. Either way, I trust my hitch now.

I missed the package delivery for today so I will pick it up Monday morning and then install the system followed by going to pick my bike up. I found out the bike wasn't totaled so now I take it with me to Alaska and will need to get two repair quotes once I get up there.

I was worried about stuff kicking up and hitting my bike but I am going to put my bike cover over it and then secure it down to that it won't parachute up or anything.

I have several days of driving ahead so I should be able to get it all figured out with time. Hope to leave Tuesday am for Waco, Texas.

Mr Lefty · 03-27-2009, 10:27 PM

you coming through my way at all?

VatorMan · 03-27-2009, 10:27 PM

I've used one of those. Helpful hints: Strap down the tires. That will keep the bike from bouncing out of the channel. Strap the handlebars to the bumper. Most of the time the bike tends to lean outward-away from the truck. Watch out for any major bumps in the road. You don't want to put any undue stress on the bike.

t-homo · 03-27-2009, 10:29 PM

My dad pulls a 8' by 16' trailer every day through the spring, summer, and fall that typically has 400 gallons of lawn chemicals in it at the beginning of the day and right after lunch. He's also hauled the full trailer 3 hours to Kansas City, or a 30 foot long gooseneck with 5 hot tubs on it. He absolutely loves the thing.

t-homo · 03-27-2009, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebbs15

you coming through my way at all?

True, what way are you headed up?

ericr · 03-28-2009, 12:07 PM

Like others said, you don't have to worry about twisting the reciever tube, but it can put a lot of torsional load on the weld where the rail is attached to the tube. I'm just saying since you'll have some rough roads... I'm the cautious sort

If you cover the bike, make sure the cover is secured tight everywhere, if any part of it flaps, it'll beat the hell out of whatever it's flapping against and it'll remove paint etc.

Mr Lefty · 03-28-2009, 01:04 PM

Yeah.. Its not the tube I'd be worried about... But the welds

03-26-2009, 11:56 AM	#21
Librarian Helmets Optional Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Massajuices Moto: '85 K100 and a DL650AK9 Posts: 155	Saw "www.discountramps.com" and read it as "discount tramps". Thought to myself "how low can we go?" __________________ One man's theology is another man's belly laugh. -- Robert A. Heinlein What's the point of wearing your favorite rocketship underpants if nobody ever asks to see 'em? -- Calvin (Calvin & Hobbes)

03-27-2009, 10:20 PM	#24
Quick281 Victim of Blazer Rapage Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Talkeetna, AK Moto: 06 GSXR 600 Posts: 1,707	Well I just got back from a overnight haul to Southern Illinois and back. Dropped off my Mustang (which I ended up not parting out) and then brought back a Mitsubishi which I have to clean out in the am and try to sell at Carmax for my mom. Loved the f250 and how it towed. 5000 lbs was a joke and I managed just over 14 mpg while towing which is about 1 or 2 mpg higher then anything else I have ever towed with. Either way, I trust my hitch now. I missed the package delivery for today so I will pick it up Monday morning and then install the system followed by going to pick my bike up. I found out the bike wasn't totaled so now I take it with me to Alaska and will need to get two repair quotes once I get up there. I was worried about stuff kicking up and hitting my bike but I am going to put my bike cover over it and then secure it down to that it won't parachute up or anything. I have several days of driving ahead so I should be able to get it all figured out with time. Hope to leave Tuesday am for Waco, Texas. __________________ -Alex- Resident TWFix Noob. My 06 GSXR 600 <-- Its Clickable Fools.

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03-27-2009, 09:19 AM	#23
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	Quick have you looked into UHAUL?! the 5x8 I rented from Anchorage to Biloxi was $580 or so... that's a fully enclosed trailer... or you could try finding an open trailer and putting your bike in the bed of the truck (as it won't catch the rocks kicked up by your truck)

03-27-2009, 10:27 PM	#25
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	you coming through my way at all?

03-27-2009, 10:27 PM	#26
VatorMan Wrap Yo Ass in Fiberglass Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: Feet Posts: 1,605	I've used one of those. Helpful hints: Strap down the tires. That will keep the bike from bouncing out of the channel. Strap the handlebars to the bumper. Most of the time the bike tends to lean outward-away from the truck. Watch out for any major bumps in the road. You don't want to put any undue stress on the bike.

03-27-2009, 10:29 PM	#27
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	My dad pulls a 8' by 16' trailer every day through the spring, summer, and fall that typically has 400 gallons of lawn chemicals in it at the beginning of the day and right after lunch. He's also hauled the full trailer 3 hours to Kansas City, or a 30 foot long gooseneck with 5 hot tubs on it. He absolutely loves the thing.

03-28-2009, 01:04 PM	#30
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	Yeah.. Its not the tube I'd be worried about... But the welds