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trailer hitch
« on: November 06, 2010, 01:22:33 AM »
trailer hitch does this look safe to carry my agilty on. with a little extra suport.

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Re: trailer hitch
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2010, 05:02:51 AM »
From the rack???  How wide is it?  

Only thing is it'll effect your handling and depending on the weight dynamics of whatever you put on there.

I'm sure it would be fine as long as you don't put anything nutty on there.  Have you considered a milk crate?

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Re: trailer hitch
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2010, 04:56:39 PM »
Not to carry things on his Agility, to carry his Agility on a cage.

This type of carrier can be ok if it's not made cheaply. Hard to tell from just a photo. Longevity is what I would question, I'm sure even the worst would make a few trips as long as you didn't exceed the rated weight.
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Re: trailer hitch
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2010, 08:59:03 PM »
I brought my People 250 home on an aluminum (Harbor Freight) receiver like that.  I put a block under the leading edge of the carrier where I put the ramp to get the scoot' on the carrier.  It worked okay.  I suggest putting something on the carrier that will generously hold the wheels of you scoot' so it won't be right on the edge of the carrier.  If your vehicle is up to the weight, you'll be okay as long as you tie down everything very well.
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Re: trailer hitch
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2010, 10:30:26 PM »
This might work but the ones made to be a motorcycle carrier would be more stable.

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Re: trailer hitch
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2010, 10:51:43 PM »
I think ill stick to a trailer. if it dont look safe to me i well go safe and use a trailer.

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« Reply #6 on: November 11, 2010, 05:27:41 PM »
Go with an actual motorcycle hitch trailer. 
The rack that you show could be modified to carry the scoot, assuming that it can handle the weight.
It may be challenged by the rear weighting of a scooter though.

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Re: trailer hitch
« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2010, 08:14:38 PM »
Trailer=better

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Re: trailer hitch
« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2012, 05:01:58 PM »
You would be better off with one of these. It works for me. Almost 1000 miles using this with no issues. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0021HNZ2U/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=kinderinfocom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0021HNZ2U

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Re: trailer hitch
« Reply #9 on: March 23, 2012, 06:41:30 PM »
http://www.harborfreight.com/400-lb-receiver-mount-motorcycle-carrier-99721.html

I am picking up my Super 8 150 in a little while on this.
$119 at the harbor Freight Store with a 20% off coupon.
The qualitty is excellent and only takes 10 minutes to assemble.
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Re: trailer hitch
« Reply #10 on: March 23, 2012, 08:35:00 PM »
I haven't gotten a trailer hitch carrier yet, but it seems like the details of the aluminum ones will say not recommended for rear engine scooters.  The steel ones like at this site seem to be a better choice over aluminum for scooters, which don't have the weight apparently distributed as evenly as a motorcycle
http://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Cargo-Carrier/Rage-Powersports/MX600.html

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Re: trailer hitch
« Reply #11 on: March 23, 2012, 10:04:59 PM »
I posted this yesterday in the Yager 200 forum.


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Re: trailer hitch
« Reply #12 on: March 23, 2012, 11:31:12 PM »
OMG  that dont even look safe. go very slow and have someone waik behind you lol.

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Re: trailer hitch
« Reply #13 on: March 25, 2012, 05:33:40 PM »
This is my Super 8 150 attached to a Nissan Pathfinder
using the rack from Harborfreight.

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Re: trailer hitch
« Reply #14 on: March 27, 2012, 11:10:58 PM »
What about a hitch to make the scoot a trailer?  What I mean is to pull the scoot on it's own wheels.  There must be something like that around.

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