Weight?

[swbell]

I found the below ad in the city i'm headed to for the weekend:

bike hauler - $100

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Reply to: sale-485081998@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-11-20, 6:48PM CST


I have a single place bike hauler, it mounts to a 2" receiver, holds up to 400lbs, comes with a ramp, and anti-wobble bracket. I now have two bikes so there is no need for this single place hauler. Used four times, great condition.

Any idea what the weight is of my K100LT '91. Seems that 400lbs would not be enough. I don't know so I thought I would ask.
-steve

[98lee]

K100LT = 580lbs. = not a good idea.


:dance :dance :dance

[swbell]

Didn't think that 400# would make it w/ the LT. Appreciate the feedback.
-steve

[SugarHillCTD]

For our larger bikes this is the right "tool":

http://joeylift.net/Home_Page.php

Been looking at using our truck camper (no overhang) and bringing our K-RS without dragging a trailer.

It's pricy, but seeing the bike bounce down the road after a lesser carrier fails would be MUCH more costly.

[ghostridery2k]

hi.i prefered trailer if i have to tow my bikes.last one i have was stolen from motel parking lot in detroit aera.i had my build to my specs by welding shop.my trailer was 10.5' long over all,1 or 2 bikes,3500# axle,13" tires,electric brakes for better stoping,tongue mounted tool box.i was able to put two goldwings on it with out any worry if it make it.very strong trailer and not hevy at the same time.my cost including spare tire $1380.just order new one,i will used LED lights and back up light option in this one.
>>>>ride safe<<<<
martin.vernon hills,il
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84 CZ 350 (where all this started)
87 K75s (under construction)
05 Kawasaki Z750s
03 Yamaha R1

[Kayseventyfive]

I have never liked a single tube attach bike rack. A tube on each side really firms things up. On many vehicles, it is pretty simple. Do all the cutting yourself and a welder can do it quickly and cheaply. The side tubes can be smaller or lighter. The rack channel can pivot on the center tube, and when the bike is on, the last tube can be slipped in. This might allow you to get by without carrying a ramp.

Not my bike, but a nice picture.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v207/billat908/91bikerack.jpg

[clowry]

Check this out. We picked one up barely used from a gentleman in Ohio. They're made in Florida, I believe. It will hold a full size bike, and breaks down into a lrage dufflebag that you can carry in the back of your car. Solves the problem of leaving your trailer somewhere along the way/picking it back up if you want to escape the frozen north & head south for a riding holiday (or if you want to ride once you get there and your SO doesn't...):thumb

http://trailerinabag.com/index.html

Cheryl