Hi gang - I've got a bunch of questions regarding hauling a motorcycle around on our trucks. I've seen carriers from several companies that mount into a standard 2" receiver - and one that uses three receivers spread across the frame of the truck. I'm looking at carrying a bike that weighs about 450 lbs and was wondering if anybody has experience with these carriers. Is a "single-receiver" model stable enough for that much weight?
My application will be to carry the bike on the front of the truck, assuming it doesn't interfere with air flow, headlights, and sight lines - I'm checking that out this weekend by using my motorcycle lift to hold the bike in position in front of the truck. Who here has installed a receiver (class III or IV) in the front of their truck - anything to watch out for? I'm not worried about axle loading - I've only got just over 4400 lbs on the front axle, which is rated for 6000 lbs, so the 450 lb bike and maybe 50-100 lbs of hitch and carrier shouldn't be a problem.
Anything else I'm not thinking of?
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<font color="blue">CLICK HERE</font> to go to a thread done by a guy who built one for his truck - there is a LOT of information in the thread if you take the time to read through it.
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I recommend one with two hitch bars. Much more stable. My Dad had one of those when I was younger on the front of our motorhome. It carried many a Husquvarna and even an evil Suzuki. It worked great. It was so turn key it even had auxillary headlights mounted on removable posts.
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Thanks guys - it looks like it's a possibility. My first task is to see if the bike physically fits in front without obstructing cooling, lights, and visibility. Then I'll have to decide on one, two, or three receivers, and a decent carrier. If everything's a go I'll definitely supply photos...
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