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Originally Posted by stillsearching
i'm solely interested in how to put a hitch on when literally every motorcycle manufacturer I talked to says its not recommended yet people clearly do it.
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On the swingarm, you can use an extended axle to secure the hitch assembly mounting, then brace it against the swingarm (not unlike a torque link).
Some systems tie into the hollow rear axle, like a motorcycle stand, they clamp onto the rear axle.
Only on the heaviest cruisers have I ever seen a hitch mounted to the rear subframe - with the hitch usually mounted low down on an extender plate.
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My problem is I cant even search stupid google for "motorcycle trailer"
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you could search for lightweight trailers ...
A lightweight motorcycle trailer wouldn't be a bad start to fabricate a stores carrier, either.
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PS to weight transfer on braking, as long as the force were transmitted to the rear of the bike, i'd wonder if it might even brake BETTER since the toungue weight of the trailer would counter the nosediving of the bike under hard braking.
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If the hitch is too high, the trailer will push up the rear end.
Keep the hitch low - even if you were to mount it on the rear subframe.
The last thing you want behind a bike is a US style trailer with relatively high tongue weights.
Depending on where you mount it, it'll weigh down the rear suspension (subframe mounting), or add to the unsprung weight (swingarm mounting).
Yeah, I know there are bike trailers with the wheels at the very rear - just have a look at their allowed weights ...
What you need is a Euro-style trailer which is more or less balanced, with a small bias towards the front and relatively low tongue weight (like 1/10 or even 1/15 of the loaded trailer weight).