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Harbor freight bike carrier pics
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10-03-2016, 09:07 PM
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***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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10-03-2016, 09:10 PM
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10-03-2016, 09:12 PM
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10-03-2016, 09:15 PM
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02-02-2017, 08:14 AM
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I modified mine by adding(bolted)two pieces of square tubing to the bottom of the carrier, one at each end. They are positioned so they are in contact with the hitch, parallel to the carrier, close to where it bolts to my cars frame. That stopped the up and down-at the ends- "wiggling" of the carrier.
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02-02-2017, 02:37 PM
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do you have a pic of your mod? i think i understand, but not really 
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02-03-2017, 12:54 AM
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You are braver than me...
I would put any of my bikes on that.... ..
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02-03-2017, 07:07 AM
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I use the Cycle Gear steel carrier:
http://chinariders.net/attachment.ph...1&d=1486123380 I took my Hawk all the way to Tampa and Back with no issues at all. Didn't budge so much as a hair. This one is all steel, and seemed to be sized really well for the 2" receiver. No issues with sag or bouncing. Just my two cents' worth, YMMV. http://chinariders.net/attachment.ph...1&d=1486123660
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02-03-2017, 11:44 AM
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Mine is similar(steel), and can be loaded from either side. It is designed for a 2" receiver and fits snug. With my scooter loaded, the ends would tilt(bounce) up and down a bit while driving. For now, I just have some tube steel bolted to the underside of the carrier that fits up against the bottom of the hitch. That stopped the tilting. I intend to make it more permanent later by welding the two tubes (pipe will work just as well) to the bottom of the carrier and two slightly bigger diameter pieces to the bottom of my hitch for them to slide into. That will stabilize the carrier sufficiently and should help to spread the load across the entire width of the hitch, not just concentrated on the receiver. With three points of contact, it should eliminate any downward tilt and the "spring" action of the tongue.
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02-04-2017, 05:44 AM
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Minimac, I just use some 1000' ratcheting tie downs from Home Depot or Lowe's. I have a handful of reusable zip ties that bind the loose ends of the straps with. Makes for a very neat package when it's all tied down and locked in place. The bottom picture in my previous post is my bike on the back of my work truck. Like I said, it went all the way to Tampa and back with no problems and didn't move an inch. I was only able to ride down there a couple days, but it was still worth it.
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First Rule of Aviation: -Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick! My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else... If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to... The Stable: 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD 2015 Suzuki DR 650 2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD 2016 Ural Gear Up |
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02-04-2017, 10:59 AM
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I had a set of ratcheting straps I bought at HF. They came in a pack of four. I used them once when I helped my nephew move. Three of the four broke while cranking them down. I had to tie the straps in a knot and then ratchet them down! The straps themselves broke-and not the stitching. I threw them all away. Lesson learned, and that's a mistake I don't want to make when binding down the scooter.
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02-04-2017, 06:48 PM
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Minimac, I don't buy anything I REALLY need to depend on at Harbor Freight. Don't get me wrong, I have a ton of HF tools and parts, but for the really serious stuff, I always buy a step or two up in quality. I think that their hand tools and some of the other solid, durable stuff is really good, but some of the everyday consumable items, I tend to shy away from those. I'm actually going to be putting one of their Predator engines on a pressure washer body this upcoming week.
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First Rule of Aviation: -Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick! My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else... If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to... The Stable: 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD 2015 Suzuki DR 650 2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD 2016 Ural Gear Up |
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