Sportbike Carrier Claim

Pyrofallout · 03-09-2009, 06:26 PM

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lanzer913 · 03-09-2009, 06:32 PM

iv seen those on cars but they just dont look safe IMO

Solracer · 03-09-2009, 06:54 PM

honestly, It looks like 300 bux worth of damage...gj!

dudewhrsmybike · 03-09-2009, 06:56 PM

SWEET! How much are those suckers?
Easy as to load thats for sure!

JBIRD5363 · 03-09-2009, 07:08 PM

Super easy to make to that is impressive it stayed on but it could have been a slow roll didn't look like it though

mikes-si · 03-09-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JBIRD5363

Super easy to make to that is impressive it stayed on but it could have been a slow roll didn't look like it though

Still it was completely upside down haha

FlipSideUp · 03-09-2009, 08:30 PM

I'd be more concerned with the stresses it places on your truck's frame, than the product itself. That's cantilevered weight, and everytime that vehicle hits a bump, it'll be alot more than just the weight of the bike applying stress to the frame.

In off-roading, some trucks rigged with rear tire carriers, need to have their frames reinforced for this reason. The carrier is stronger than the frame.

Intermission · 03-09-2009, 08:32 PM

I would think that much weight behind the axle would cause issues.

GIXXERKELLY · 08:53 PM

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FlipSideUp · 03-09-2009, 08:57 PM

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bignissan · 03-09-2009, 09:04 PM

It's no problem for the frames. A bike weighs about 450 lbs wet with the 70 lbs carrier or so. Class III hitches are rated for 500 lbs tongue load. Trailers do more than these will.

FlipSideUp · 03-09-2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bignissan

It's no problem for the frames. A bike weighs about 450 lbs wet with the 70 lbs carrier or so. Class III hitches are rated for 500 lbs tongue load. Trailers do more than these will.

There's alot more force when that weight is cantilevered, and when hitting bumps, that weight is amplified. Full size trucks = no problem.

Pyrofallout · 03-09-2009, 09:31 PM

So your saying you think this carrier would cause frame issues on a compact truck?

cashtown · 03-09-2009, 09:35 PM

Who else is in the "rolled an explorer" club?

GIXXERKELLY · 03-09-2009, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyrofallout

So your saying you think this carrier would cause frame issues on a compact truck?

I would agree unless your receiver hitch is rated for the load. None of the compact trucks I know of can handle that kind of tongue weight.

buddha429 · 03-09-2009, 09:56 PM

i'd rather my bike fallover on/in the trailer than onto the road when one of the straps gives out.

chasee69 · 03-09-2009, 10:10 PM

i would trust this for a sport bike. i helped mo (blackwidow) load some of his minis on here and i dont feel confident in how secure it is for a full size bike.

chasee69 · 03-09-2009, 10:11 PM

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GIXXERKELLY · 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by chasee69

why not just load the bike into the back of your truck?

Because my gear, tools, ice chest ,etc, is in the bed. Not enough room and still be able to keep the tail gate up. Plus my bed has a cover so all my stuff can stay dry or not have to worry about something blowing out.

If you don't have the money for a trailer, place to store it, and want to pay for tags, it's a pretty cheap way to get the bike to the track or where ever.

bluewave18 · 03-09-2009, 10:32 PM

That carrier is sweet. I have seen them used and up close. You just push the bike up and on. It is way easier for one person than the bed.

03-09-2009, 06:26 PM	#1
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03-09-2009, 06:54 PM	#3
Solracer MotoHouston.com Owner. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kemah Area Feedback Rating: (9) Posts: 31,705 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2015 Yamaha R1 2002 Yamaha WR250 2004 Honda CRF-50	honestly, It looks like 300 bux worth of damage...gj!
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03-09-2009, 06:56 PM	#4
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03-09-2009, 08:50 PM	#9
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03-09-2009, 06:32 PM	#2
lanzer913 Cool Story Bro Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Spring Feedback Rating: (6) Posts: 4,979 Experience: 7 years Trackdays: 1 Bike(s): 08 GSXR 600	iv seen those on cars but they just dont look safe IMO

03-09-2009, 07:08 PM	#5
JBIRD5363 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: H-TOWN Feedback Rating: (2) Posts: 3,180 Experience: 2 years Bike(s): 01 50 85 Honda atc 250 sx 95 dr 650	Super easy to make to that is impressive it stayed on but it could have been a slow roll didn't look like it though

03-09-2009, 08:30 PM	#7
FlipSideUp This Flip Rides Nekkid Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston - Memorial Feedback Rating: (13) Posts: 4,606 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): '03 Honda 919 Hornet '89 Yamaha FZR400 Trackbike '83 Honda CB650SC Nighthawk '07 Step-2 (ok, it's my daughter's)	I'd be more concerned with the stresses it places on your truck's frame, than the product itself. That's cantilevered weight, and everytime that vehicle hits a bump, it'll be alot more than just the weight of the bike applying stress to the frame. In off-roading, some trucks rigged with rear tire carriers, need to have their frames reinforced for this reason. The carrier is stronger than the frame.

03-09-2009, 08:32 PM	#8
Intermission Pure Awesome Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sugar Land SS&M Feedback Rating: (6) Posts: 2,646 Experience: 4 years Trackdays: 5 Bike(s): 2009 Kawasaki zx-6r SOLD:2007 Kawasaki zx-6r SOLD:1999 YZ-125 SOLD:2004 Can-o-Tuna	I would think that much weight behind the axle would cause issues.

03-09-2009, 08:57 PM	#10
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03-09-2009, 09:04 PM	#11
bignissan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Magnolia Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 103 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 09 Harley Sportster	truck frame It's no problem for the frames. A bike weighs about 450 lbs wet with the 70 lbs carrier or so. Class III hitches are rated for 500 lbs tongue load. Trailers do more than these will.

03-09-2009, 09:31 PM	#13
Pyrofallout <<<< S.B.N. >>>> Join Date: Feb 2008 Feedback Rating: (31) Posts: 25,364 Experience: 5 years Trackdays: 10+	So your saying you think this carrier would cause frame issues on a compact truck?
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03-09-2009, 09:35 PM	#14
cashtown Lawyers Guns and Money Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hunt, TX HWY 39 Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 7,949 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): '05 Hayabusa '98 ZX-6E	Who else is in the "rolled an explorer" club?
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03-09-2009, 09:56 PM	#16
buddha429 Reformed Track Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Feedback Rating: (6) Posts: 2,883 Experience: 1-3 months Bike(s): at the junkyard	i'd rather my bike fallover on/in the trailer than onto the road when one of the straps gives out.

03-09-2009, 10:10 PM	#17
chasee69 ballin' outta control! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Houston Feedback Rating: (8) Posts: 6,911 Experience: 3 years Bike(s): CRF 50	i would trust this for a sport bike. i helped mo (blackwidow) load some of his minis on here and i dont feel confident in how secure it is for a full size bike.
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03-09-2009, 10:11 PM	#18
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03-09-2009, 10:32 PM	#20
bluewave18 Safety Third Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: S.E. Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 34,826 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): 08 Busa 03 XR 50	That carrier is sweet. I have seen them used and up close. You just push the bike up and on. It is way easier for one person than the bed.