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wheels0987 · 04-21-2008, 09:37 AM

has anyone use these motorcylce carriers that go in the back of the hitch i have a gsxr 750 and i was wondering if it was stable and could handle it

jpnca · 04-21-2008, 11:57 AM

I bought the cheep one from Pep Boys. I ended up taking it back. It was a HUGE piece of POP! It even had a sticker on it that said not for motercycles?

Deznutjob · 04-21-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by wheels0987

has anyone use these motorcylce carriers that go in the back of the hitch i have a gsxr 750 and i was wondering if it was stable and could handle it

Joe Hauler makes one of the best ones out there but I'm just not sure about puttin a heavy bike like that on any hitch rack. Careful bro, a buddy of mine was commin up to the dez for a ride one weekend and he said someone pulled up next to him on the Cajon pass and pointed to the back of his truck so he pulled over to find his WR250 had fallen off the hitch rack and was hanging on by a foot peg dragging. Whats wrong with puttin the 7fity in the back? Ramp and tie downs. There's a winch set up out there to pull your bike up into the back of a truck too

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2008_CrewMax · 04-21-2008, 12:31 PM

my street bike always goes in the back .. no trailer for me

Baldodome · 04-21-2008, 12:36 PM

This weekend, I was able to bring home a new Double Cab (2008). Now onto gettting the way I want it!

I will be looking to haul my street bike in bed. I have a pretty large & heavy bike. Can I ask how others have done it? Wheel Chuck? Tiedowns? Straps, etc...?? I have an enclosed trailer that I have been using behind wife SUV, but now that I have this truck, I would prefer to use the trailer only when necessary.

Deznutjob · 04-21-2008, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Baldodome

This weekend, I was able to bring home a new Double Cab (2008). Now onto gettting the way I want it!

I will be looking to haul my street bike in bed. I have a pretty large & heavy bike. Can I ask how others have done it? Wheel Chuck? Tiedowns? Straps, etc...?? I have an enclosed trailer that I have been using behind wife SUV, but now that I have this truck, I would prefer to use the trailer only when necessary.

Welcome to a great site for info on your sweet new ride bro. Ya besides a hitch rack just doesn't look right on a truck does it. Hey man you might wanna do a search on this site regarding problems people were having with cracking tail gates due to excessive weight.

All you would need is a ramp or two and some tie downs.

Baldodome · 04-21-2008, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Deznutjob

Welcome to a great site for info on your sweet new ride bro. Ya besides a hitch rack just doesn't look right on a truck does it. Hey man you might wanna do a search on this site regarding problems people were having with cracking tail gates due to excessive weight.

All you would need is a ramp or two and some tie downs.

Great...cracking tail gates? That sounds interesting! I will look into that. I have been reading a lot on these few forums this past weekend. I can see where this will get me into trouble!! I already started a list of things I want to try, buy, change, upgrade, etc......The wife is already on the edge of sanity with the truck purchase. I guess I am trying to send her over the tops with extras!!!

2008_CrewMax · 04-21-2008, 04:50 PM

only when you put too much weight on the tailgate .. guys with like snowmobiles (all the weight in the back) are having issues

wheels0987 · 04-22-2008, 12:21 AM

yeah i didnt like the idea of putting my bike on the hitch either just wondering what it was and i am more scared of some dumbass on the street running into my bike and my truck all in one shot i would cry like a baby

2008_CrewMax · 04-22-2008, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by wheels0987

yeah i didnt like the idea of putting my bike on the hitch either just wondering what it was and i am more scared of some dumbass on the street running into my bike and my truck all in one shot i would cry like a baby

i hear you there .. just hope he has insurance

MX hauler · 04-22-2008, 06:19 PM

Most of the ones I've seen say "under 400 lbs". I think that would limit ya with a gixer.

MX hauler · 04-22-2008, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 2008_CrewMax

only when you put too much weight on the tailgate .. guys with like snowmobiles (all the weight in the back) are having issues

Broke mine loading a 220 lbs mx bike.

John Planck · 04-22-2008, 07:59 PM

I've got a motorcycle hitch hauler and I love it. My dirt bike fits perfectly, and you forget it's back there. Doesn't seem to change the gas mileage either.

2008_CrewMax · 04-22-2008, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MX hauler

Broke mine loading a 220 lbs mx bike.

thats scary .. my bike ways ~ 360lbs .. no issues ... yet

sensei · 08-04-2008, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 2008_CrewMax

thats scary .. my bike ways ~ 360lbs .. no issues ... yet

+1. My bike weighs about 300lbs. I use a read ramp which dubs as a bed extender to load the bike on and off...

04-21-2008, 09:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
wheels0987 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 82	motorcycle carrier has anyone use these motorcylce carriers that go in the back of the hitch i have a gsxr 750 and i was wondering if it was stable and could handle it

04-21-2008, 11:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
jpnca Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 2,605	I bought the cheep one from Pep Boys. I ended up taking it back. It was a HUGE piece of POP! It even had a sticker on it that said not for motercycles? __________________

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2008_CrewMax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,723	my street bike always goes in the back .. no trailer for me __________________ White Tundra Club Member #2

04-21-2008, 12:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Baldodome Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Raleigh/Durham, NC Posts: 7	New Guy here....Motorcycle questions. This weekend, I was able to bring home a new Double Cab (2008). Now onto gettting the way I want it! I will be looking to haul my street bike in bed. I have a pretty large & heavy bike. Can I ask how others have done it? Wheel Chuck? Tiedowns? Straps, etc...?? I have an enclosed trailer that I have been using behind wife SUV, but now that I have this truck, I would prefer to use the trailer only when necessary.

04-21-2008, 04:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
2008_CrewMax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,723	only when you put too much weight on the tailgate .. guys with like snowmobiles (all the weight in the back) are having issues __________________ White Tundra Club Member #2

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04-22-2008, 12:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
wheels0987 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 82	yeah i didnt like the idea of putting my bike on the hitch either just wondering what it was and i am more scared of some dumbass on the street running into my bike and my truck all in one shot i would cry like a baby

04-22-2008, 06:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
MX hauler Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Beckley, West Virginia Posts: 10	Most of the ones I've seen say "under 400 lbs". I think that would limit ya with a gixer.

04-22-2008, 07:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
John Planck Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2	I've got a motorcycle hitch hauler and I love it. My dirt bike fits perfectly, and you forget it's back there. Doesn't seem to change the gas mileage either.

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