I NEED this motorcycle transport lift/rack

Anybody knows what company makes this? I need this in my life lol

I have a friend that has one of these... I'll ask him where he bought it and who makes it for you..

I do know this.. His KTM hypermotard has fallen off that thing TWICE while driving. Don't know much about the "why" but, from looking at the ergonomics of the thing... I don't know if I would feel comfortable putting a bike on one of those.

Especially not an 1199.

Just my .02 cents... I'll see who makes it for you.

I tooo know someone who just picked up their new 848 using this type of lift. He is a Marine and got a good discount if you are military. To be honest this thing would scare the daylights out of me wondering when it was going to fall off the back!

It's not really an optimal way to lift motorcycles. You're going to be at max tongue weight for most bikes. I have one but only use it for transporting Vespa scooters around. . . Even then - it has ever so slightly deformed a tow hitch before by bending it down slightly. Think about it - 450lbs extended about 30" out from the hitch point.

it's also difficult to roll up onto the hitch. The heavier the bike , the more difficult it it to roll-up. For scooters, its a two man job as it is.

It's a MOTO Tote MTX model. Make sure you buy a 2011+ for the "anti-wobble" bolt design.

Thanks guys, I'll look into it more...I just like the compact design a oppose to a small trailer. I no longer have a SUV so I'll have to install a hitch on my Charger.

Surely pulling a well balanced small trailer with bike and tools be better that 450lbs in the trunk lol

Jeez just watched this demo on you tube

Nice Rack Hitch Mounted Moto tote MTX Sport Carrier Rack intro/demo - YouTube

Boy does he look worried taking that 1098 back off!

I would think here needs to be so way of fixing it at the top too.

Is anyone using this to transport their Panigale? If so, would you recommend it?

DUCENZO said:

Thanks guys, I'll look into it more...I just like the compact design a oppose to a small trailer. I no longer have a SUV so I'll have to install a hitch on my Charger.

Surely pulling a well balanced small trailer with bike and tools be better that 450lbs in the trunk lol

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Tongue weight will exceed any receiver you can buy for your Charger. If your hauling with a car look at a Kendon trailer or something.

Cloner said:

Tongue weight will exceed any receiver you can buy for your Charger. If your hauling with a car look at a Kendon trailer or something.

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Yeah those are nice, a friend has the dual stand up trailer and offered it for $1800, not bad considering he's got about $2700 in it. If I'm going that route tho I'd want a trailer I could utilize a lil bit more ya know. Considering a 4x8...not too many of those around tho. A 5x8 would just look too ........ behind a car lol.

good tip !!
when traveling at night with your 30k + panigale that you love so much

tie a bit of string to your bike run it up to your side mirror pull it tight
whie driving if string goes loose your bike just fell off, stop and go back a get it.

i will stick to riding mine

mrmaloo32 said:

good tip !!
when traveling at night with your 30k + panigale that you love so much

tie a bit of string to your bike run it up to your side mirror pull it tight
whie driving if string goes loose your bike just fell off, stop and go back a get it.

i will stick to riding mine

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I'm definitely not saying "don't use one" I'm just saying make sure the tongue weight rating is sufficient. I've used one for years both on my Touareg (traded two years ago) and on a Chevy half ton truck hauling my MH900e, my Supersport, and my Aermacchi/HD racer. I think you'll need a tongue rating in the area of 700 lbs min. If you have a capable vehicle they're damned convenient and don't cut mileage like a standard trailer.

No thanks

DUCENZO said:

Thanks guys, I'll look into it more...I just like the compact design a oppose to a small trailer. I no longer have a SUV so I'll have to install a hitch on my Charger.

Surely pulling a well balanced small trailer with bike and tools be better that 450lbs in the trunk lol

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Did you ever look into this more? I had something similar for my dirt bike behind my Defender 90, it did lean over once going down the road, but just scratched the handle bar. That raik was solid aluminum, wieghed a ton. The tie downs were not very far from the center, so not much tie down leverage. This looks alot better, and the youtube sure makes it look simle! I found a source online.

MotoTote MTX Sport Motorcycle Carrier [MTXS] - $379.88 : RV Fun Products - Best Prices - Shipping Included all Items!, Leading online rv supplier offering a wide range of rv products and accessories

Trauma said:

Did you ever look into this more? I had something similar for my dirt bike behind my Defender 90, it did lean over once going down the road, but just scratched the handle bar. That raik was solid aluminum, wieghed a ton. The tie downs were not very far from the center, so not much tie down leverage. This looks alot better, and the youtube sure makes it look simle! I found a source online.

MotoTote MTX Sport Motorcycle Carrier [MTXS] - $379.88 : RV Fun Products - Best Prices - Shipping Included all Items!, Leading online rv supplier offering a wide range of rv products and accessories

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Yeah I did, decided against it because the tongue weight would exceed my class 3 hitch just installed on my Charger...towed a trailer just fine, plus I can more justify owning a trailer for both my bikes.

I ordered one the other day. I am going to use it to bring the bike to the track next week. I will post a review and pictures when I get back.

Please do post your review and pics. I just dont want a trailer because then you have to store it outside, worry about parking when your at the destination, and its super expensive(4K). Class III hitch is 350-600lbs tongue weight and this bike is only 420 lbs wet. I am just not sure about the tie down but it would be the same if you were to tie it down on a trailer.

Reaperz said:

Please do post your review and pics. I just dont want a trailer because then you have to store it outside, worry about parking when your at the destination, and its super expensive(4K). Class III hitch is 350-600lbs tongue weight and this bike is only 420 lbs wet. I am just not sure about the tie down but it would be the same if you were to tie it down on a trailer.

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Don't forget the weight of the actual unit itself. Most of these run anywhere from 60 to 100lbs as well. So its 420 + 60 to 100 lbs - basically about 500lbs overall - but that doesn't include the moment arm.

anthem said:

Don't forget the weight of the actual unit itself. Most of these run anywhere from 60 to 100lbs as well. So its 420 + 60 to 100 lbs - basically about 500lbs overall - but that doesn't include the moment arm.

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This unit only weighs 60lbs, so <500 total. My X5 is Class III, and rated at 600lbs, so I know at least my setup is ok.

My concern is how far from the center the tie down connections are, that it has enough leverage to hold it upright during accelerations/stops.

Here is a site that will show tongue weights, typically 10% of gross capacity.

Accessories | etrailer.com

Trauma said:

This unit only weighs 60lbs, so <500 total. My X5 is Class III, and rated at 600lbs, so I know at least my setup is ok.

My concern is how far from the center the tie down connections are, that it has enough leverage to hold it upright during accelerations/stops.

Here is a site that will show tongue weights, typically 10% of gross capacity.

Accessories | etrailer.com

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Your math is not quite correct. There are several factors that you aren't considering. You aren't factoring the moment arm of the actual unit itself. You also need to consider some of the additional forces that will act on your hitch that this carrier imposes.

The tongue weight and the total weight are not the same. Otherwise you could have the bike on a contraption 10 ft long behind the car and you would say your setup is ok. There is a moment arm away from the point where the weight is being imposed.

Couple of other things you have to consider with these carriers - they impose rotational forces on the hitches as well as the forces they impose is different than a hitch/trailer would. A hitch trailer has forces that apply its forces straight down on the tongue, with some side to side forces (yawing). This particular carrier puts forces in a few different directions (including rotataional). Not saying your hitch can't handle it, but I wouldn't feel comfortable with anything less than a IV hitch.

I've used a carrier like this a few years back for a Vespa scooter. It was also a Class III. After 1000 miles (going to Maine/back) - it has ever so slightly bent the hitch down about 8-10 degrees. So it might work for nice short drives, but I would be careful. the vespa is lighter than the Duc and it bent the hitch. . ..

Tie downs shouldn't be a problem as most of these have rings about 12"-18" away from the rail that you can tie the bike down to. The vespa was easily a two person job for safety (though one could put it off). For the Duc - I would imagine you /really/ want two people.

And not sure why people would complain about 4K for a trailer (though you can easily get /many/ cheaper than that) for a bike that is 20-30K. . . One mistake on one of these carriers and its a lot more than you want to deal with.

Good luck. I wouldn't do it but each their own.