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FIRE UP · 07-12-2021, 10:00 PM

Blazinar,

I finally got to up load some pics. They don't paint a detailed pic of how I did it but, you'll get the point. Again, if any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
Scott

blazinar · 07-14-2021, 06:41 AM

Thanks, that gives me some ideas

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Originally Posted by FIRE UP

Blazinar,

I finally got to up load some pics. They don't paint a detailed pic of how I did it but, you'll get the point. Again, if any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
Scott

FIRE UP · 07-14-2021, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by blazinar

Thanks, that gives me some ideas

Well Sir,
Glad I could be of some help. Here's a few more pics of my system. Sorry for one of them being a tad bit blurry but, not sure why that happened. Anyway, there's not many guys on this forum that would go through the extra effort I have to accomplish the feat of being able to carry a heavier bike AND tow a decent toad like a 4-door Jeep. What I did was not overly complicated, just time consuming to get things all aligned and set up so that, each receiver would hold the same amount of weight and, would handle the same amount of towing stress.

The good part is, it's all very easily installed and removed for different kinds of towing. I need the Versahaul and augmentation for the 540 lb. Honda Africa Twin DCT. Where as, if I'm just gonna bring along the Yamaha TW200 (278 lbs), I don't need all the additional structural addition. But, If I'm gonna bring along the BMW K-1600 GTL-E, I remove that entire system and, hook up the truck to the back of the coach and Rampage that Beamer up into the back of the truck, DONE.
Scott

FIRE UP · 07-14-2021, 02:25 PM

Here's a couple more pics. Notice the *Hitch tighteners* at all connections/slider points? I made those from 1/2" u-bolts purchased from Tractor Supply and, I used 3/4" solid steel stock for the cross-beams. Those 5 hitch tighteners keep that entire assembly completely solid, as though it was one piece.
Scott