motorcycle carrier pics

[CBR_Raven]

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[CBR_Raven]

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[CBR_Raven]

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[GeorgeSSSS]

Very nice truck and very nice bike. My friend, you are arriving in style.

George SSSS

[VTSTOMPER]

Good choice in bike! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[redline201]

is that the moto tote sport?

[timgco]

LOOKS SWEET! NICE RIG AND BIKE! ..........MUST HAVE NOW! ........CAN'T RESIST!

Q1: Did you have to use a hitch extension?
Is so, what length?

Q2: Is it stable from DR SD to PS SD? Or does it rattle back and forth?

Q3: How close does the fairing get when loading?

Q4: What model Varsahaul is that?

Q5: Do you notice the bike's weight back there while driving? Air suspension or no air suspension on your rig?

Sorry for all the questions.

Thanks,
Tim.

[DDWH]

Damn that is sweet! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[CBR_Raven]

Originally posted by timgco:
LOOKS SWEET! NICE RIG AND BIKE! ..........MUST HAVE NOW! ........CAN'T RESIST!

Q1: Did you have to use a hitch extension?
Is so, what length?

Q2: Is it stable from DR SD to PS SD? Or does it rattle back and forth?

Q3: How close does the fairing get when loading?

Q4: What model Varsahaul is that?

Q5: Do you notice the bike's weight back there while driving? Air suspension or no air suspension on your rig?

Sorry for all the questions.

Thanks,
Tim.
A1. Yes, I have a 7" extension
A2. It does move back and forth but it's not too bad. I'm going to work on something to make it more stable.
A3. The bike clears the tire about 2-3 inches.
A4. VH-SPORT-RO
A5. Yes, you can feel the extra weight as expected with anything you haul...and yes I do have the air suspension...works great.

[timgco]

Thanks for answering the Q's!

I'm ordering on Monday with the HD stabilzer bracket.

[HummBob]

Very SLICK http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[Screeper]

How heavy a bike will that carry??? It looks perfect. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[CBR_Raven]

Originally posted by Screeper:
How heavy a bike will that carry??? It looks perfect. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif it carries bikes up to 600lbs

[CBR_Raven]

Originally posted by timgco:
Thanks for answering the Q's!

I'm ordering on Monday with the HD stabilzer bracket. it might be wise to get a second HD stabilizer bracket. that's what i'm going to do. you will need it if you are adding the extension to clear the rear tire carrier.

[timgco]

Originally posted by CBR_Raven:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timgco:
Thanks for answering the Q's!

I'm ordering on Monday with the HD stabilzer bracket. it might be wise to get a second HD stabilizer bracket. that's what i'm going to do. you will need it if you are adding the extension to clear the rear tire carrier. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Good call!!!

[CBR_Raven]

Originally posted by timgco:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by CBR_Raven:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timgco:
Thanks for answering the Q's!

I'm ordering on Monday with the HD stabilzer bracket. it might be wise to get a second HD stabilizer bracket. that's what i'm going to do. you will need it if you are adding the extension to clear the rear tire carrier. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Good call!!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Yeah, I think that's why mine was not as stable as it should have been...because of the extension and having only that one HD stabilizer bracket. However, it was sturdy enough for me to get the bike home. I will be sure to have that extra HD stabilizer next time I transport the bike.

[CBR_Raven]

timgco, by the way, you will need a little muscle when mounting this bike carrier...this thing is no light-weight. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

[timgco]

Originally posted by CBR_Raven:
timgco, by the way, you will need a little muscle when mounting this bike carrier...this thing is no light-weight. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

I figured as much! It looks HD! I'll also need help loading that 600RR up there the first time too. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[CBR_Raven]

Originally posted by timgco:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by CBR_Raven:
timgco, by the way, you will need a little muscle when mounting this bike carrier...this thing is no light-weight. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

I figured as much! It looks HD! I'll also need help loading that 600RR up there the first time too. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>600RR? come on timgco, big boys ride 1000RR's. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif just kidding. what year is your 600RR? i just got the '06 1000RR a week ago.

it's not that hard to load the bike up on the carrier yourself but you may need help the first time. i do it on my own but i'm careful. just take a towel or something soft and put between the bike and the tire...then just lean the bike up against the tire as you hook up the straps and tighten it down. it will take practice but you will get used to it. if you're not comfortable with doing it that way then just make sure that you have someone to balance the bike as you strap it down.

[CBR_Raven]

Originally posted by redline201:
is that the moto tote sport? no it's the VersaHaul. it's the same company that makes the MotoTote. just go to www.discountramps.com (http://www.discountramps.com)

[TXSUT]

Nice looking bike, Ray. I've had two CBR929s (and a 600RR, and an RC51, and a...the list goes one - LOL), and shopping for the '06 1000RR right now. Haven't decided on the color yet, but leaning heavily towards the one you chose.

-Pete

[HMR22]

great pix, where do you get the extension? and the stabilizer bracket?Because of you I'm getting mine soon.

[CBR_Raven]

Originally posted by TXSUT:
Nice looking bike, Ray. I've had two CBR929s (and a 600RR, and an RC51, and a...the list goes one - LOL), and shopping for the '06 1000RR right now. Haven't decided on the color yet, but leaning heavily towards the one you chose.

-Pete Yeah, that 2tone silver just jumped right out at me when i first saw it at the dealership. the black would have been my second choice. i paid $10,900 OTD. let me know what you get yours for. i tried to give them $10,000 cash but they didn't go for it.

[CBR_Raven]

Originally posted by HMR22:
great pix, where do you get the extension? and the stabilizer bracket?Because of you I'm getting mine soon. the stabilizer bracket comes with the VersaHaul but you will need a second one if you have the spare tire carrier and have to use an extension. here's both of the sites that you will find everything you need...

http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PR...62&Category_Code=RTH (http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=E&Product_Code=45162&Category_Code=RTH)

http://www.discountramps.com/carriers.htm

[timgco]

Originally posted by CBR_Raven:
timgco, by the way, you will need a little muscle when mounting this bike carrier...this thing is no light-weight. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

Once my other half takes the rider's course, I fully plan on an RC51. I went from a TL1000 ( 2 years without a bike)to this 600RR. It's fast for a stock 600... and waaaaayyy lighter than the TL. But I do miss that low-end torque!!! Is that seat on the 1000 as bad as my 600? I need to order a Corbin seat for sure.

[HMR22]

Thanks for the info, two more question, sorry I just want to get it right, are you referring to the titan trailer hitch box extension? and where would you put the second bracket?
Thanks

[CBR_Raven]

Originally posted by HMR22:
Thanks for the info, two more question, sorry I just want to get it right, are you referring to the titan trailer hitch box extension? and where would you put the second bracket?
Thanks i used the 7" extension/HE06...
http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PR...tegory_Code=EXTENDER (http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=E&Product_Code=HE06&Category_Code=EXTENDER)

you will need an HD stabilizer bracket where the carrier meets the extension and another for where the extension meets the hitch receiver. i will post pics when i get my second HD stabilizer if you need to see what i'm talking about.

[HMR22]

Once again thanks for the info. By the way, sick bike. I have a Raven Yamaha R1 and a R6 track bike.So i've been waiting to see how to mount one of those things.Thanks

[CBR_Raven]

Originally posted by HMR22:
Once again thanks for the info. By the way, sick bike. I have a Raven Yamaha R1 and a R6 track bike.So i've been waiting to see how to mount one of those things.Thanks no problem...glad that i could help out.

[TXSUT]

Originally posted by CBR_Raven:
i paid $10,900 OTD.

I'm at $11,000 OTD with my dealer right now, and still trying to beat a few more bucks out of him. I know I could do better elsewhere, but I've bought most of my new bikes from this dealership, and they have a brand new location that is only 10 minutes from my house.

[HMR22]

Couple more rookie questions sorry, How many times have you carried your bike and do you still have to use that tow button so the transmission could compensate for that extra weight distribution?

[CBR_Raven]

Originally posted by HMR22:
Couple more rookie questions sorry, How many times have you carried your bike and do you still have to use that tow button so the transmission could compensate for that extra weight distribution? i've carried my bike a few times already and i never even thought to use the tow button. my rig seemed fine when towing the bike...but that could be due to my hypertech programmer, airaid intake, granatelli MAF Sensor and flowmaster exhaust. i will try using the tow button the next time around to see what difference it makes.

[CBR_Raven]

Originally posted by TXSUT:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by CBR_Raven:
i paid $10,900 OTD.

I'm at $11,000 OTD with my dealer right now, and still trying to beat a few more bucks out of him. I know I could do better elsewhere, but I've bought most of my new bikes from this dealership, and they have a brand new location that is only 10 minutes from my house. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Yeah, you should be able to do better than $11,000 OTD. I know if i got mine for $10,900 OTD here in Cali then Texas should be cheaper. I feel the same way about buying from a dealer that's close to home.

[CBR_Raven]

Originally posted by timgco:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by CBR_Raven:
timgco, by the way, you will need a little muscle when mounting this bike carrier...this thing is no light-weight. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

Is that seat on the 1000 as bad as my 600? I need to order a Corbin seat for sure. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> the seat on the 1000RR doesn't seem that bad to me. I've ridin my buddy's 600RR and that seat is pretty firm but it's not that bad...it just takes some getting used to. the seat on my 954RR was about the same as the 600RR. i guess a corbin seat wouldn't be a bad investment

[Longhorn]

That looks sweet! Makes me want a street bike (which makes the girlfriend very angry) http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif!

[Boss Hoss]

Nice looking setup...looks very trick.

[DH22G]

looks awesome... the only thing that can make it better is if it was a ducati... hmmmm ducati

[PewterPower]

OUCH ! I built a carrier out of 4" channel iron for my sons dirt bike and it cost me $24....painted it with the shiny black RustOleum....and voila !

There is some movement back and forth....but nothing to be concerned about.

Next time I load it up I'll take pics !

[TXSUT]

Originally posted by timgco:
I need to order a Corbin seat for sure.

YMMV, but IMO, the Corbin seats suck for hanging off the bike if you ever do track days or race.

[DH22G]

ducati ducati

[DH22G]

ducati

[DH22G]

shoot i love it... i just miss my bike.. sorry

[CBR_Raven]

Originally posted by DH22G:
shoot i love it... i just miss my bike.. sorry I'm sure that if you ever get a chance to ride a Honda CBR then you wouldn't miss that DUCK at all . I just sold my ducati a couple of months ago and yes I did miss it for a little while but I also sold my CBR954RR and I missed it even more. However, my CBR1000RR has made me forget about them both http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif.

[DH22G]

yeah . i know how that is... i am waiting for tim to bring me his so i can get my fix.. this 80 degree weather isnt helping

[HMR22]

No disrespect to ducati owners but, Ducs are pretty overated.

[TXSUT]

Ray, I just noticed a statement on one of the sites you linked where it says using a hitch extender will decrease your tongue rating by 50%. What do you think about that?

Thanks,

Pete

[johndjmix1]

Yea, that hitch extender is really creating some leverage. I have a similar carrier for an ATV and use it without extension on my Expedition and it puts A LOT of pressure on that hitch.

Speaking of bikes, here is my bike. Its registered and 100% street legal: http://www.marissa.org/street_banshee/

--John

[CBR_Raven]

Originally posted by TXSUT:
Ray, I just noticed a statement on one of the sites you linked where it says using a hitch extender will decrease your tongue rating by 50%. What do you think about that?

Thanks,

Pete I'm not sure...mine works fine with the 7" extension. The bike only weighs around 400lbs wet, so i don't think it's gonna be any problems.

[TXSUT]

[/QUOTE]I'm not sure...mine works fine with the 7" extension. The bike only weighs around 400lbs wet, so i don't think it's gonna be any problems.[/QUOTE]

Thanks Ray. I've been unable to find an extension shorter than 12" in town, but I rode my new CBR home on Friday anyway. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[CBR_Raven]

Originally posted by TXSUT:
I'm not sure...mine works fine with the 7" extension. The bike only weighs around 400lbs wet, so i don't think it's gonna be any problems.[/QUOTE]

Thanks Ray. I've been unable to find an extension shorter than 12" in town, but I rode my new CBR home on Friday anyway. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/QUOTE]

Congrats!!! what color did you go with?

[TXSUT]

Congrats!!! what color did you go with?

Thanks, I'm stoked about it. I went with silver, too. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[CBR_Raven]

Originally posted by TXSUT:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">
Congrats!!! what color did you go with?

Thanks, I'm stoked about it. I went with silver, too. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

great color choice. i just installed the yoshimura RS-5 carbon fiber exhaust on mine...sounds really mean. i will post pics after i add a few more things. i think this is by far the best bike i've ever owned.

[TXSUT]

Cool, I'd like to see pics with the Yosh installed. I haven't made up my mind about exhaust yet, but leaning towards Arata or Akrapovic. I just ordered my Power Commnder yesterday, along with an Ohlins rear shock. Race Tech internals for the front fork is up next.

[HMR22]

congrats on the bike, I have the same suspension set up on my R6. You'll love it. Do you guys get out to the track much? If so which ones?

[HMR22]

Another question, Have you tried to haul your bike with the carrier with the spare tire off? Does it fit? Does it still stick out to far?

[CBR_Raven]

Originally posted by HMR22:
congrats on the bike, I have the same suspension set up on my R6. You'll love it. Do you guys get out to the track much? If so which ones? no track days for me on this baby...i'll get a 600RR to screw around with on the track.

[CBR_Raven]

Originally posted by HMR22:
Another question, Have you tried to haul your bike with the carrier with the spare tire off? Does it fit? Does it still stick out to far? i haven't tried hauling the bike with the spare off but i'm sure that would be even more secure without the extension.

[TXSUT]

Originally posted by CBR_Raven:
i'll get a 600RR to screw around with on the track.

My last track bike was an '03 600RR. Unfortunately, it tossed me into oblivion one fine August afternoon in a high-speed corner. Concussion, shattered shoulder, shattered collar bone, seven broken ribs, lacerated liver and spleen...but I will be back! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[bigolH2]

Be very careful guys, I totaled a dirt bike a while back using a similar model. Unfortunately I didnt have the any stabilizers on and when I hit a drop in the road the bikes shocks compressed enough to make the strap buckle break when it came back up. Thank God it dragged underneath my truck untill i could pull over, instead of falling into the crazy atlanta traffic! Just a thought, reinforcement is key!

[TXSUT]

Originally posted by bigolH2:
I hit a drop in the road the bikes shocks compressed enough to make the strap buckle break when it came back up.

There's a product I just found out about to prevent undue compression, and rebound, on dirtbikes when towing/hauling. It's just a plastic brace that you slip up under the front fender, sitting on top of the tire between the forks. When you tighten the tie-down straps, this thing acts as a stop, so that your forks only compress slightly. A guy I know has been using one for a while on his hitch-mounted hauler, and swears by it. Time to get myself one.

[CBR_Raven]

Originally posted by TXSUT:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by bigolH2:
I hit a drop in the road the bikes shocks compressed enough to make the strap buckle break when it came back up.

There's a product I just found out about to prevent undue compression, and rebound, on dirtbikes when towing/hauling. It's just a plastic brace that you slip up under the front fender, sitting on top of the tire between the forks. When you tighten the tie-down straps, this thing acts as a stop, so that your forks only compress slightly. A guy I know has been using one for a while on his hitch-mounted hauler, and swears by it. Time to get myself one. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>That sounds like a great idea. Where can I get one of those? Is there a website to order it from?

[TXSUT]

Ray, I had a hard time finding it online, but here's the first website that popped up from Google. It's made by MSR, so if you don't like this site, search on "MSR fork support" to get more dealers.

http://www.faster-motocross.com/msr-fork-support.html

[CBR_Raven]

Originally posted by TXSUT:
Ray, I had a hard time finding it online, but here's the first website that popped up from Google. It's made by MSR, so if you don't like this site, search on "MSR fork support" to get more dealers.

http://www.faster-motocross.com/msr-fork-support.html thanks, i'll check into it.

[vador99]

Are you still happy with your versahaul?