scooter transport? By mself52 (Read 867 times)

[mself52]

Has anyone tried this or know someone who has it looks awesome .....

www.harborfreight.com/400-lb-receiver-mount-motorcycle-carrier-99721.html

[Alleyoop]

That is a nice one and CHEAP, the good thing about it is that you have a ramp to roll the bike up on it. A lot of them do not have a ramp and cost more. I had one similiar but the WHOLE carrier pivited down with an extension on it. It was all a solid aliuminum piece even the bed and had with a cog for the wheel to fit in but that was $400.00 buckoos.
Alleyoop

[terrilee]

i have almost the exact one.
with the ramp, etc
got mine for $40 off of craigslist
it was kinna rusty.
so a lil time with a wire brush
and then i painted it silver to match the
"bolt on" hitch i bought and painted silver.
They look so much better then the black.
also if i dont have the scoot on it
{ like im going to transport someones scoot}
no one will walk into it, or run into it.
The wheels sunk right down into it
and i might have gotten away with no strap downs
BUT NAW couldn't risk that

But now with the van 'impounded'
the hitch is gone and the 'carrier' is just sitting
in the basement.

BUT YEA IT WORKS GREAT

EDIT:::: oh after thinking
i realized that when the unit slid into my receiver
if i took the pin out i could slide it in about 3 more inches
so i took the whole deal to a local metal shop
and they drilled 2 holes on both sides
so the unit could slide more into my hitch
it felt and looked more secure that way
and i got a couple more inches of clearance
OH & make sure u get a locking pin

[mself52]

thanks for the info i really think i will buy this seems like the perfect solution since i transported my old scooter in my truck bed but it always leaned to much... i will take pics and give a review once i get it this weekend....

[terrilee]

check craigslist 1st

[rgmarsing]

I have the exact same carrier for use with my RV. The only issue I have with it is the direction of loading. The throttle being on the right I have to reach over the scoot while trying to push and guide it up so I disassembled the carrier and turned it around. I had to drill a couple new holes for the reflectors which of course wound up facing the RV instead of the rear. I have not tried it yet in this new configueation because of the season. I might also have a bit more problem loading because it is also higher being on my RV instead of a conventional vehicle (steeper incline and harder to reach the throttle).

[terrilee]

Nov 13, 2012 11:45:21 GMT -6 rgmarsing said:

I have the exact same carrier for use with my RV. The only issue I have with it is the direction of loading. The throttle being on the right I have to reach over the scoot while trying to push and guide it up so I disassembled the carrier and turned it around. I had to drill a couple new holes for the reflectors which of course wound up facing the RV instead of the rear. I have not tried it yet in this new configueation because of the season. I might also have a bit more problem loading because it is also higher being on my RV instead of a conventional vehicle (steeper incline and harder to reach the throttle).

now prob because i had a lower 'center' i never used the throttle.
actually that sorta scared me, if slipped or cranked the gas
OMG

i could usually find some place where the ramp would be just a slight incline,
i also bought long bolts to put thru where the front wheel would roll over the opening, where the back wheel would sit, and after the front wheel went over that spot
i could balance the scoot and pull those 3 bolts out, so the back wheel, would 'sink' down in
and then when unloading do the exact thing to get the front out.
understand?