Dirt Bike Carrier

stfaulk89 · #1 01-21-2007, 01:46 PM

Well, I am finally getting a "Trailer" for my dirt bike, only one without the extra wheels.. but do you think this would would and hold it well enough?
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***Woody_393*** · #2 01-21-2007, 03:35 PM

That's not the one I would choose.

I've seen this one in action, and if I didn't have a truck, this would be the one I own. It's just awesome and cost less then that one too.

UltimateMXHauler

stfaulk89 · #3 01-21-2007, 03:42 PM

I have seen that one.. but im just not too sure about it holding it on the foot peg would keep it on good enough, I wish they had a video on that one

Henry · #4 01-21-2007, 03:56 PM

why not just get this? it is less than both of those... [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

***Woody_393*** · #5 01-21-2007, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by stfaulk89

I have seen that one.. but im just not too sure about it holding it on the foot peg would keep it on good enough, I wish they had a video on that one

I've seen it in action. Talked extensively with the guy that had it, and it's his brother-in-law that makes them. He said his was an early stage one, but he's never had a problem with it at all and loves it.

He was strapping a cr500 to it and said he'd taken it to SoCal from Utah about 30 times and never even once did he wonder if it would hold.

Believe me, your foot pegs are a LOT stronger then your handlebars ever will be.

to each his own though, but for what it's worth, I've used the type you are thinking of getting and it doesn't hold a candle to this one.

stfaulk89 · #6 01-21-2007, 04:05 PM

Well, I may have to reconsider on that thought
But I dont have many places to store a trailer, that is why I am getting one of this sort

stfaulk89 · #7 01-21-2007, 04:09 PM

Yeah that and, I have a feeling if I would be pulling on on the interstate I would forget that I had one

, but yeah I only have one bike and I dont plan on having more than 1 at a time so I think it would be easier also

**Keetoman393** · #8 01-21-2007, 06:32 PM

I have one sort of like the one in your first post and it scares me to use it. I finally got used to it but only after modifying it. I also run a ratchet strap under the rail and hook the strap to both pegs so that it pulls the bike down into the rail even better. I also hook a strap from the hitch to the peg to keep it from leaning outwards and I feel a little better now. I am still not 100% comfortable with it yet.

stfaulk89 · #9 01-21-2007, 06:58 PM

I honestly see no flaws in the first one I had posted, except possibly the pin that keeps the arm over the seat, not sure how it is made.. but I will have to see about it, and may end up getting the 'Ultimate MXHauler'

**Keetoman393** · #10 01-21-2007, 08:42 PM

The one you posted may work fine. Mine didn't have the arm over the seat so I felt really uncomfortable with it. Especially when a friend behind me saw my bike almost fall off.

stfaulk89 · #11 01-21-2007, 09:57 PM

I think I am going to go with my first opinion first and see how it does

HiG4s · #12 01-21-2007, 10:49 PM

They all work fine for dirt bikes, as long as your vehicle can handle it ok,, it puts the entire load right on the hitch, effectivly making tongue weight about 250lbs. On vehicles with too weak suspension your headlights end up point way too high, the front wheels get light and steering is comprimised.. I've seen people use the first one with medium sized street bikes, I wouldn't but to each his own..

I have a 4x8 open trailer and with my bike on it the tongue weight is about 50lbs..

**pragmatic393** · #13 01-29-2007, 03:47 PM

FWIW, I would go with the Ultimate MXHauler. You'd be surprised with how much more stable it is when attaching to the frame/pegs.

It even appears to ride higher than the rail type. Very handy with rough terrain.

***Woody_393*** · #14 01-29-2007, 03:58 PM

It does. It actually has a jack on it, so you lower the jack, put your bike on it, then Jack it up. It's slick, I'm telling you it's the shizzle.

stfaulk89 · #15 01-29-2007, 04:04 PM

Well being that I didnt order anything yet, I am glad I didnt.. im getting nothing but good replys about the Ultimate MXHauler.. when I dont even know the name of the first one I posted.. Thanks for the help

**pragmatic393** · #16 01-29-2007, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by stfaulk89

Well being that I didnt order anything yet, I am glad I didnt.. im getting nothing but good replys about the Ultimate MXHauler.. when I dont even know the name of the first one I posted.. Thanks for the help

Not trying to beat this thing to death, but that support at the top (seat) would probably help stability(most rail type I've seen don't have it). However, I could see it wearing a hole through the vinyl eventually.