68GTconvert
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OEM Hitch Tongue weight? I think it is 500 pounds. I have the center mounted hitch. Can I Haul one Yz 250 on a Moto Hitch Ramp? Should be less then 300 pounds with the Motorcycle Ramp.
OEM Hitch Tongue weight? Can I Haul one Yz 250 on a Hitch Ramp?
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I carried a Yamaha WRR250 all over Arkansas a few years ago on a carrier similar to this:
Lightweight Aluminum Motorcycle Carrier - The AMC-400
I loved it, worked great, so easy. Used the handlebar straps downward like usual, and tied down both wheels. But for safety's sake, I added my long kayak straps on both sides the bike up to back roof rack on both sides. Gave me +100% confidence that bike would never fall off if something happened. I wasn't trusting it to only those handlebar straps to hold it upright. Oh yeah, and I had a big chain locked to the permanent hitch to avoid theft, LOL.
But I never had any problems at 75mph, and everything rode very well. For 10days I'd unload in the morning, and ride to meet my wife in 4R at predetermined hotel meet about 50 miles away. We both spent the mornings cruising separately and doing our own thing, then meet at midday and do things together until the next morning. One of the best vacations I've ever had !
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CAN-03runner
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500lbs for the V6 hitch
700lbs for the V8 hitch
The V8 hitch is rated for weight distribution, which is basically a torque on the hitch. A rack like that also puts torque on the hitch, so you might consider upgrading.
Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch for Toyota 4Runner 2007 - 75155
Or get the Toyota OEM V8 part.
I bent a Class I hitch rated for 200lbs TW with about 150lbs of bikes on a rack (including the weight of the bike rack).
700lbs for the V8 hitch
The V8 hitch is rated for weight distribution, which is basically a torque on the hitch. A rack like that also puts torque on the hitch, so you might consider upgrading.
Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch for Toyota 4Runner 2007 - 75155
Or get the Toyota OEM V8 part.
I bent a Class I hitch rated for 200lbs TW with about 150lbs of bikes on a rack (including the weight of the bike rack).
Cornelius
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I regularly carry a KX250F on the back of mine and have never had a problem. On the stock springs it would sag a little bit and I could feel the handling difference when hitting bumps or cornering, but it wasn't at all scary.
Once I got the Toytec Superflex coils in the rear (not the HD ones, just normal), the truck barely squats when the bike is back there, and handling is fantastic.
But to answer the original question: Yes, you should be just fine using the moto carrier on the stock hitch. I just wouldn't try the double bike hauler -- that's definitely asking for trouble.
Once I got the Toytec Superflex coils in the rear (not the HD ones, just normal), the truck barely squats when the bike is back there, and handling is fantastic.
But to answer the original question: Yes, you should be just fine using the moto carrier on the stock hitch. I just wouldn't try the double bike hauler -- that's definitely asking for trouble.
LOL, that was my question...
There must be a dolly or something, right?
Or maybe he just throws it.
Probably just backs down a boat ramp.
Well, I'm an idiot. Of course. That makes perfect sense....
68GTconvert
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Hey, I took my bike on a 3 hour drive to ride this weekend. About 45 mins on rough fire roads and it worked great. I was a little worried but I made it no problem. I have the heavy toytec springs in the back. They were very plush with the bike back there. The lift and the 285's were awesome. Thanks for all the responses.
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WellingtonB
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I haul a standup Jetski on a hitch hauler with no issues. Overall weight is around 350lbs. The spring setup is OME heavy front and 2896(330lbs) OME heavy in the rear.
I have never seen that. Nice set up. Kawi 750?
