Hauling my bike.

[NAMKAT]

I have a journey of about 1500km ahead of me and I would like to take my bike with to ride when I get there. I came across a website of a place that builds a frame that bolts onto the tow bar of your car, that allows the front wheel of the bike to slot into and the back wheel stays on the road surface, there are fastening points on the frame that you use to tie the front down with.
Would it be advisable to remove the chain in this instance? what do you think of the general concept? The website I am refering to can be found on Facebook - Goose Bike Works.
I have the 1988 GSX 1100F.

[Slofuze]

I've seen those haulers advertized as well, and was considering buying one. Personally, I don't think you'd have to remove your chain, but it would make perfect sense to make sure it's well-lubricated.

[steves]

I don't think that I would ever want to use something like this.

Consider the wear on the rear tire as my primary concern.

I'm not sure how easily you could remove the chain, although that's probably not a bad idea.

[dano68]

Personally I wouldn't get that type of hauler, just due to the fact that the rear tire stay's in contact with the raod. That will be 3000 km of tire wear on the rear alone. For short jaunts maybe but not longer trips. JMO.

This is the type of hauler I picked up, works very well( depending on the type of vehicle you are hauling with and proper hitch). http://www.discountramps.com/smc-600...cle-hauler.htm

[Slofuze]

^ That was my second choice when I was considering hauling my bike out to the East coast. I finally decided to just ride it there and back.

[steves]

Even those scare me vs just using a small light weight trailer.

[dano68]

They work well, I wouldn't suggest it if you have a small vehicle or even a small pick-up.

But I do agree, a small trailer would be a better choice.

[Ronny]

Wouldn't it be more fun to ride it?!

[H-2 CHARLIE]

im not sure rooney

[Stumpy]

Bolting a frame to a towbar to literally drag your bike has to be one of the worst ideas ever!

I'd hate to see the mess it'll be in once the journey is finished - if it's even there.

Having said that - a mate of mine welded together a cage that slid into the towbar socket and bolted to the frame of his F150. It held the bike against the bed door with some foam and torque wraps. Went from Florida to Washington apparently.

No idea of it's veracity, but has to be better than dragging it there.

[rok2k13]

I've used the VersaHaul with my Katana many times. I also pull a small enclosed trailer behind it. Total tongue weight is 685 (bike 440 + carrier 70 + trailer tongue weight 175) pounds and the F-150 max on the hitch is 883 lb. I have looked at adding some air ride to the truck but haven't gone that far yet.

["K"]

Towing a bike as such may be ok for short distance, but not ideal for long trips.
Rear tire really gets worn over long distance.
Turning while the bike is in tow may create problems for the bike would lean and loosen the tie-down..

[iamcanjim]

Wait, you are using these with a pickup? Why not just load it in the bed? Mine fits in the bed of my ranger.

[dano68]

Wait, you are using these with a pickup? Why not just load it in the bed? Mine fits in the bed of my ranger.

Yeah I do from time to time as well. Some trips the box of my Dodge Ram 2500 is packed and I don't have room for My Kat so the SMC-600 comes in handy.

[NAMKAT]

it's the same contraption as in "K" photo.
thank's for the advise gentlemen.

Personally I wouldn't get that type of hauler, just due to the fact that the rear tire stay's in contact with the raod. That will be 3000 km of tire wear on the rear alone. For short jaunts maybe but not longer trips. JMO.

This is the type of hauler I picked up, works very well( depending on the type of vehicle you are hauling with and proper hitch). http://www.discountramps.com/smc-600...cle-hauler.htm

I have seen these advertised in South Africa but for dirt bikes only, I have not found one that can handle the weight of my old tank.
Perhaps I need to dig a little deeper.