Does this look safe?

[Big-X]

I 'm not sure I would feel comfortable hauling the X on a hitch, opinions?

[VTXArmyChief]

The Pic is all distorted, can't make it out at all :hmm2:

[NC Hammer]

The Pic is all distorted, can't make it out at all :hmm2:

That's a Harley on that hitch.

We don't trailer VTXs. We ride them! :choppersm

If I owned a Harley, I don't think I would use this type of hitch. I would rather put the bike in the truck or in an enclosed trailer.

[VTXArmyChief]

:nono: My bike would not go on a hitch like that. On trailer or in the bed of the truck. Or I would just ride it, prefered method from point A to point B :choppersm

[Wyandotte Kid]

I 'm not sure I would feel comfortable hauling the X on a hitch, opinions?
It would scare me to death.

[yuleeXrider (lewis)]

I agree with most. theres no way I would
put mine on hitch like that!! :nope:

[VTXcitable Boy]

I don't know. Not enough information on his rig. I'm just guessing, but I bet a dime on a dollar that rig was made for a smaller bike. That's a lot of weight on that tungue. He better watch out for pot holes :D JMO. Also I wonder how far the front end sticks out in traffic?

[Big-X]

I had to put my bike on a trailer and take it to the shop for a flat tire, I could not keep my eye off the mirror. I cannot imagine putting my bike on that thing.

[VTXcitable Boy]

As G.I. Joe says, Knowin is half the battle. The guy is probably within the limits on weight. I'm curious as to the length of the Harly. Could be a bitch in a tight area. Oh yeah, nice upgrade to the site. I see you've got some folks off the OTHER SITE. I always root for the underdog. Go for it. Greg......

[Mer]

That does not look safe to me!! YIKES!!! I can't tell how it's tied down, but it just doesn't seem very stable OR strong enough especially for a bike that weights that much.

[HondasRule]

Not only that, but it only has one point of attachment as far as I can tell from the pic. Imagine the torque on that! A disaster begging to happen.

[Maniac66]

:icon_cens NO!! I can only imagine what could go wrong. Like the guy behind you not paying attention to traffic and then BAM!!!!!! there goes your bike. Nope! can't do that!!

[Outlaw1800]

It's a Harley, no big loss if it falls off! The tounge weight rating of the hitch is probably 2000 lb. I'd be concerned about the rotation of the hitch. If stabilized to the bumper or frame at the ends, it would probably work OK. I use a tilt trailer myself.

[Uncle Mike]

I think I would be a vervous wreck by the time I got to where I was going with that rig. Every time you hit a bump or hear a noise, I'd fear that the whole rig & bike was about to go crashing to the ground.

[PPERRONE]

You won't see my VTX on a rig like that! It seems like the hitch would twist in the receiver even though it is square. Lots of trailer hitches can handle the "tounge weight" up and down, but torque would be the problem here!

[mfmaloney]

#1 question: What is the hitch's rating? That bike runs about 800# or more! I agree with NC Hammer; If it ain't broke - Ride it!

[BlurpleX]

Probably hauling it home from being broke down on the road again.

[DAR]

Really not a bad idea for someone who is space limited and has no place to put a trailer; but it needs a little work. The tounge is way too small for the weight and torque. It probably needs a rail in the back to help hold the bike "just in case" and to prevent back up dammage. Not a bad train of thought though. Just needs a bigger and better version.

[Captain X]

Wow, that's a lot of weight on a receiver hitch!

[flattracker]

Not on a bet,
It looks like all that is supported by the single point hitch, how the heck could you feel comfortable with the the side stress, twist and shear forces. I have seen large coolers on those things twist and bend , well not acutally see it happen but see the guy trying to fix it in a parking lot. Maybe just maybe if addition braces or straps were used to keep things from bouncing and trying to tilt , but even then not with my ride. But I have been wrong before, I guess I would have to see it up close and know the materials, wall thickness and so on to make an informed guess. Neat picture though, it sure puts alot of weight far behind the axle though.

[tejasvtx]

Don't think I would go there, too much at risk.

[BULLDOG1]

nope,Let themtest it on Harleys for a while

[Gene]

Would not chance it! Only time any of my Hondas in 30yrs have been on a trailer was my mx bikes going to a race.

[sa1lng]

We have a motorhome and see a bunch of people with those and big cruisers. The smaller lifts weight limit is 800 lbs, and I think there is a larger unit that is rated at 1000 lbs. That trailer hitch should be good to 1000 lb limit also. All of which are well within the weight of an average VTX.

With that said, I don't think I would want to do it just because of the dirt, etc that accumulates back there.

Brian

[dracul]

This hitch is lame and a poor idea. I would never entrust my 30+K bike to such a flimsy contraption. No way.

[Kee Curlee (Irish)]

This guy puts a whole New meaning to the word (MeatBall)... Brother Kee

[toasted_3111979]

Not in this life time.

[nailadee]

That set up does remind me of a hauling system I saw in Galveston at the rally. But this one had a way of getting the front wheel off the ground, and the rear wheel rolled as the the bike was being towed.

The man who invented it had his bike there, I forget now what it was, but it wasn't a small one. He said he's used it alot and had no issues with it. It was selling for around $400 I think. I'd much rather use something like that than whats pictured above!!

[whiskeyrockr]

i wouldn't do it no matter what type bike i owned. ride, trlr, or leave it at home if this is the only option. looks like a bicycle rack...lol

[DaddyDon]

I wouldnt.......weight of bike and lift combined on the hitch I wouldnt trust it.Plus got to be one bouncy ride in the cab of that truck!

[ncvtx1300c]

Looks like the beginning of a sad story....

[eman]

Yeah, that looks pretty scary to me.

[KurtVTX]

Hmm, if you have a pickup big enough to carry that weight on the hitch, you could probably just put the bike in the box! Even a short-box pickup has 6.5 feet, put the tailgate down for two more. That will give you plenty of room for the bike. Otherwise, get a trailer. BTW, most trailer hitches are rated between 600 and 1000 punds of drawbar weight. They are designed to pull, not hold weight. I'll be darned if I would max one out with my bike.

[Tulsa]

C'mon guys, it's just a harley owner, hitchin' a ride.

[retroxrider]

Not condoning the idea but...
A class IV reciever has a tongue weight lilmit of 1000 - 1200#, so the hitch can easily handle the weight as long as it is a class IV. If it is only a class III then it is a 500# limit. That could be a potential problem. I have seen these set-ups on motorhomes, which are dsesigned to handle the added weight, but on a pickup :hmm2:
Personnally I'll stick with my enclosed trailer :D

[jbblume]

My replies.

[looney]

That set up does remind me of a hauling system I saw in Galveston at the rally. But this one had a way of getting the front wheel off the ground, and the rear wheel rolled as the the bike was being towed.

The man who invented it had his bike there, I forget now what it was, but it wasn't a small one. He said he's used it alot and had no issues with it. It was selling for around $400 I think. I'd much rather use something like that than whats pictured above!!

this one?

http://www.prohoists.com/Shopping.idc?ProductID=35

[texasfrank]

That set up does remind me of a hauling system I saw in Galveston at the rally. But this one had a way of getting the front wheel off the ground, and the rear wheel rolled as the the bike was being towed.

The man who invented it had his bike there, I forget now what it was, but it wasn't a small one. He said he's used it alot and had no issues with it. It was selling for around $400 I think. I'd much rather use something like that than whats pictured above!!
Yeah, like a car dolly, only for the bike. I'd use one only if I disconnected the shaft drive easily and quickly.(hadn't really looked) Otherwise you risk tranny damage.

[tranz]

..sure..why not?..after all, that's what it was designed for..

[Unk]

No it does not look safe, it looks like a HD to me...

[MtnCruiser]

I saw a guy towing an ElectraGlide with one of these last week. http://www.motorcycletrailer.com/mag1/caddy1.html