Would you trust these on highway speeds?

Dozer · December 18th, 2013, 10:14 PM

...because I'm scared sh*tless.

Brian · December 18th, 2013, 10:18 PM

Just go slow and don't hit any bumps. Also try not get rear-ended.

kirk595x · December 18th, 2013, 10:22 PM

They work Great if your within the weight capacity. I've used these on MX bikes but I ran a couple HD tie downs from the Carrier to the Trucks bed hooks for added peace of mind.

tfkrocks · December 18th, 2013, 10:37 PM

I've had someone tow my bike like that before. It was fine.

NevadaWolf · December 18th, 2013, 10:46 PM

Long as the hitch can handle the weight, its a great way to carry a bike. Hauled a KLR650 half way down the state on one.

coolbreeze · December 19th, 2013, 06:59 AM

I looked at adding one of those to our Explorer, but was skeptical that it would hold up to the weight of the bike. I believe I seen a youtube video that showed a Harley or Gold Wing on one. I would think that it would be better suited for bikes under 300 lbs. Also, as mentioned, you auto will need to be able to support that amount of weight at the hitch.

coolbreeze · December 19th, 2013, 07:02 AM

I had a great idea of supporting more weight that included attaching wheels at either end. This would help support the hitch and distribute the weight better. Unfortunately, that would probably cause other issues.

tfkrocks · December 19th, 2013, 07:37 AM

The guy who towed my bike had attached bars to each end of the hitch trailer that rested on the bumper for additional stabilization.

old3 · December 19th, 2013, 08:24 AM

Add the hitch retainer device that prevents side to side rocking, not that it will hurt it. It just pulls the tongue of the carrier to one side, takes out the slop and the bike won't move.

Sirref · December 19th, 2013, 08:38 AM

so long as the hitch has it and it's tied down right, it should be fine. that said, I wouldn't trust it with anything more valuable than an mx bike. a track bike would be tied down in the truck's bed instead.

rasta · December 19th, 2013, 10:08 AM

Looks like it should be fine.....but why not strap her to the bed? (I'm referring to the bike

)

Lychee · December 19th, 2013, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolbreeze

I had a great idea of supporting more weight that included attaching wheels at either end. This would help support the hitch and distribute the weight better. Unfortunately, that would probably cause other issues.

hahaha

DEFY · December 19th, 2013, 12:58 PM

Don't listen to the rest of these people they are insane. You should never haul a bike its why it has two wheels, drive it. lol Jk Unless you look back and see someone has stolen your bike by hauling it with their front windshield you should be fine, ie more straps are a good thing.

KillerTofu · December 19th, 2013, 01:51 PM

I have one and used it to bring my 2009 ninja 250 from arizona to california (14 hour drive) then dropped it off and brought my 2006 daytona 675 all the way back. The other day i helped bring my friends 2008 cbr1000rr to a shop with no problems. just make sure you use the stabilizer like what was said earlier and to use heavy duty straps to tighten down the triple tree, sub-frame, and rear tire. make sure to compress both front forks and rear shock as much as possible to prevent bouncing. it will hold just fine. btw suv/truck hitches typically can hold 1,000lb-9,000lb loads. it all depends on the max weight your motorcycle hitch can hold. mine holds 500lbs.

Sirref · December 19th, 2013, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEFY

Don't listen to the rest of these people they are insane. You should never haul a bike its why it has two wheels, drive it. lol Jk Unless you look back and see someone has stolen your bike by hauling it with their front windshield you should be fine, ie more straps are a good thing.

motocross & dedicated track bikes should be hauled, don't deal in absolutes. now obviously that 250 should be ridden.

December 18th, 2013, 10:22 PM	#3
kirk595x ninjette.org guru Name: Robbie Location: Sacramento Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 03' Ninja 250ex Posts: 333	They work Great if your within the weight capacity. I've used these on MX bikes but I ran a couple HD tie downs from the Carrier to the Trucks bed hooks for added peace of mind. __________________________________________________ Perform Random Acts of Coolness!!ATGATT

December 18th, 2013, 10:46 PM	#5
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December 19th, 2013, 10:08 AM	#11
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	Looks like it should be fine.....but why not strap her to the bed? (I'm referring to the bike ) __________________________________________________ "even a proper fitting helmet can 'get loose'" -csmith

December 19th, 2013, 01:51 PM	#14
KillerTofu ninjette.org member Name: D Location: Arizona Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (sold), 2006 Triumph Daytona 675 Posts: 20	I have one and used it to bring my 2009 ninja 250 from arizona to california (14 hour drive) then dropped it off and brought my 2006 daytona 675 all the way back. The other day i helped bring my friends 2008 cbr1000rr to a shop with no problems. just make sure you use the stabilizer like what was said earlier and to use heavy duty straps to tighten down the triple tree, sub-frame, and rear tire. make sure to compress both front forks and rear shock as much as possible to prevent bouncing. it will hold just fine. btw suv/truck hitches typically can hold 1,000lb-9,000lb loads. it all depends on the max weight your motorcycle hitch can hold. mine holds 500lbs. __________________________________________________ When I looked up "Ninjas" on Thesaurus.com it said, "Ninja's can't be found."...Well played Ninjas, well played.

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December 18th, 2013, 10:18 PM	#2
Brian ninjette.org sage Name: Brian Location: Boston MA Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 08 250R Posts: 639	Just go slow and don't hit any bumps. Also try not get rear-ended.

December 18th, 2013, 10:37 PM	#4
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	I've had someone tow my bike like that before. It was fine.

December 19th, 2013, 06:59 AM	#6
coolbreeze ninjette.org sage Name: darius Location: GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 250 sold; 2005 636 sold. BIKELESS IN ATLANTA Posts: 753	I looked at adding one of those to our Explorer, but was skeptical that it would hold up to the weight of the bike. I believe I seen a youtube video that showed a Harley or Gold Wing on one. I would think that it would be better suited for bikes under 300 lbs. Also, as mentioned, you auto will need to be able to support that amount of weight at the hitch.

December 19th, 2013, 07:02 AM	#7
coolbreeze ninjette.org sage Name: darius Location: GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 250 sold; 2005 636 sold. BIKELESS IN ATLANTA Posts: 753	I had a great idea of supporting more weight that included attaching wheels at either end. This would help support the hitch and distribute the weight better. Unfortunately, that would probably cause other issues.

December 19th, 2013, 07:37 AM	#8
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	The guy who towed my bike had attached bars to each end of the hitch trailer that rested on the bumper for additional stabilization.

December 19th, 2013, 08:24 AM	#9
old3 ninjette.org sage Name: Jim Location: NJ Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300, KTM EXC610SMR Posts: 913	Add the hitch retainer device that prevents side to side rocking, not that it will hurt it. It just pulls the tongue of the carrier to one side, takes out the slop and the bike won't move.

December 19th, 2013, 08:38 AM	#10
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	so long as the hitch has it and it's tied down right, it should be fine. that said, I wouldn't trust it with anything more valuable than an mx bike. a track bike would be tied down in the truck's bed instead.

December 19th, 2013, 12:58 PM	#13
DEFY ᗧ•••ᗣ•ᗣᗣ•••ᗣ Name: Nick Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R and 2014 Triumph 675R Posts: A lot.	Don't listen to the rest of these people they are insane. You should never haul a bike its why it has two wheels, drive it. lol Jk Unless you look back and see someone has stolen your bike by hauling it with their front windshield you should be fine, ie more straps are a good thing.