CSC's Baja Trip 2016

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

That's a Class III receiver, and they're usually rated for 350lbs of weight. Your bike should be very close to that.

The best carrier is the one that allows your bike to be safely mounted, without risk to your rear window. HF carries one that seems worthy, and it's on sale: http://www.harborfreight.com/400-lb-...ier-99721.html

Remember to print off a 20% off coupon, for a bigger discount.

If a class III receiver is rated for 350 pounds, it is not robust enough to carry the Zongshen RX3 motorcycle. Forum member JimJr21 has a platform shipping scale, and he reported the RX3 weighs 408 pounds will all the luggage and engine guards.

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[Weldangrind]

I'd call it a guideline. I wouldn't hesitate to load an RX3 on a Class III carrier, but one does so at one's own risk.

Some of the farkles could be removed and tossed in the truck, so as to minimize load on the receiver.

[GSC]

Its true my CURT class 3 receiver is listed at 350lbs. tongue weight.
HFreight's Haul Master 400lb MC Carrier #99721

The numbers, including SPUD's, are all so close?
What if I pared down the bike a little, you know, luggage, fuel, added more air to the tires, helium maybe, like that?
The reviews at HF are very good about carrying 400 plus bikes?

[Weldangrind]

Exactly. You could even remove the seat and tank, if that would get you under 350lbs.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I'd call it a guideline. I wouldn't hesitate to load an RX3 on a Class III carrier, but one does so at one's own risk.

Some of the farkles could be removed and tossed in the truck, so as to minimize load on the receiver.

According to JimJr21, the luggage and engine guards weigh 45 pounds. You could quickly lose 40 pounds by removing the luggage racks, panniers, trunk, and upper engine guard. That would get the bike down to 368 pounds, with a full tank of fuel. Removing the fuel tank and saddle would probably lose another 35 pounds, which puts the weight at approximately 333 pounds. It would also make the bike much narrower for loading on a carrier.

[3banger]

I basically treated the tongue weight limit as a guide line when I fetched my bike from Ouray after killing the clutch on Imogen pass. The carrier it's self is supposedly rated to 500lbs.

http://www.chinariders.net/attachmen...1&d=1447959086

It's a tight fit with luggage in place but I wouldn't hesitate to haul my bike to CA on the interstate. Certainly wouldn't try any real off-roading with it back there.

[3banger]

I just reviewed a safety presentation about trailers and hitches from my work.

Class 3 hitches (2" receiver) can be rated 350 to 800lbs TW. So as with most things it depends...

[rojo_grande]

I have a hitch carrier rated for 500lbs that I got off ebay a few years ago.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/500LBS-Motor...BWH2OL&vxp=mtr

I've hauled my KLR on it several times with no issues. The KLR wet with farkles is pushing the limit. Don't foresee any issues with the RX3.

Rojo

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by rojo_grande

I have a hitch carrier rated for 500lbs that I got off ebay a few years ago.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/500LBS-Motor...BWH2OL&vxp=mtr

I've hauled my KLR on it several times with no issues. The KLR wet with farkles is pushing the limit. Don't foresee any issues with the RX3.

Rojo

Mark, I agree that the carrier is rated at 500lbs, but the receiver is only typically rated at 350lbs. It depends on the vehicle that it's mounted to. For example, a Dodge Caravan has pre-drilled and tapped holes that are ready for a receiver, but they're not very substantial. No way would I load 500lbs on a carrier in that situation.

A Class IV receiver (which is also 2x2) on a full sized pickup is much stronger, and I wouldn't hesitate to load a 500lb bike on one.

[rojo_grande]

Yep. My receiver hitch is on a full size Ram 1500 pickup. Agree, the hitch needs have the proper rating as well as the carrier.

Rojo

[AZRider]

Gentlemen, please keep in mind that the 350 rating is at the hitch. A carrier typically extends about 18 inches beyond the hitch greatly diminishing its' capacity.

[RedHawk47]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

That's a Class III receiver, and they're usually rated for 350lbs of weight. Your bike should be very close to that.

The best carrier is the one that allows your bike to be safely mounted, without risk to your rear window. HF carries one that seems worthy, and it's on sale: http://www.harborfreight.com/400-lb-...ier-99721.html

Remember to print off a 20% off coupon, for a bigger discount.

DO NOT waste your money on the HarborFreight carrier!!
The brackets between the rail and the main frame fracture and fail - numerous stories on AdvRider.com. The brackets are aluminum and are not adequate for the loads as the m/c moves around.
Consider JoeHauler.com
That one on eBay is also available from Wal-Mart online for less money.

Dan

[Weldangrind]

The Joe Hauler is an excellent design. I particularly like the style that has weld-on hinges, allowing the rack to act as a ramp. It makes loading and unloading much easier.

That said, I have a homemade hauler that is made of bed frame steel, and I've hauled it all over the PNW on the back of a Dodge Caravan.

[DanKearney]

FYI: I phoned Steve at CSC (As directed in Joe's blog) about parking space for my truck and trailer for the trip. He told me they have plenty of space, including a locked parking lot nearby the dealership.

Cheers,

Dan K.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by DanKearney

FYI: I phoned Steve at CSC (As directed in Joe's blog) about parking space for my truck and trailer for the trip. He told me they have plenty of space, including a locked parking lot nearby the dealership.

Cheers,

Dan K.

CSC is a class act. We are very lucky such a reputable company decided to import the Zongshen bikes to North America.