I'm curious if anyone's added a trailer hitch to their NT?
Thanx
LL75
Thanx
LL75
Trailer Hitch Anyone?
- Thread starter larrylarry75
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Look through KathyL's posts, she has one linked in one of her first post here....
Hi Larry,
I like the idea BUTT the only hitch that is av ailible at this point to my knowledge is the one from Autrailia and hte cost freight is just too much, for the differance in cost I can add a hitch to my Ultra Classic and get a a lot of miles of riding and towing.If you should happen to locate any other hitch sources please advise me.
Eldon
I like the idea BUTT the only hitch that is av ailible at this point to my knowledge is the one from Autrailia and hte cost freight is just too much, for the differance in cost I can add a hitch to my Ultra Classic and get a a lot of miles of riding and towing.If you should happen to locate any other hitch sources please advise me.
Eldon
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I was riding saturday and saw a cruiser analog on the highway with a trailer. I had been toying with the idea of a pop up style trailer for the NT; untill I saw the fight the guy had everytime a large vehicle (large SUV's included) passed him. Every time, for the about 30 miles that I was tailing him, he was passed by a large vehicle the trailer would start a weave that would include the bike too after a few seconds. The guy didn't look like a newbie rider. It really looked like a great way to wear yourself out and reduce the distance you could cover in one day.
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I've seen that sort of fish-tailing thing too and it never looks inviting. For my purposes I think I can have a hitch made at our local fabrication shop; they did one for me a year or so back and it turned out really clean. When I posed the question I didn't expect to find anyone who's already made one but it never hurts to ask.
Thanks very much for your response.
LL
Larry, keep us informed. I for one would be interested if one were made here in the states. jim
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I'll do that, thanks.
LL
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Thanks, I browsed through her posts - 58 of them - but must have missed it. She's still active so maybe I'll send her a note and ask about it.
LL
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Thanks again RedLdr1, I reviewed KathyL's posts and found the link to the Australian hitch builder. Sure enough they make one for our bikes but it's a bit expensive, $650 landed in the USA. I had a nice setup made for my scooter awhile back and it came in at $300 which is a lot more agreeable so I think I'll go back to them. Today I ordered a wiring harness & bike-side plug so hopefully it should be on it's way soon.
LL75
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Please post pictures and a link if you go the custom route. We have several folks who have thought about a trailer hitch but only having one source, with brutal shipping fees, has been the show stopper... You want to let your fabricator know this may not be a "one off" project and see if that helps out on pricing and then do a Group Buy here on the forum...
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You can see pics of the trailer hitch a friend made for my NT700V here: Kathy's NT700V
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Here's what the hitch made by Classic Industries in AU looks like. I've had a number of emails with them, very nice folks but also very firm in their price structure. I expect $650 landed in the US will put most of you off and me as well so I'm going to see what can be produced locally and report back.
What follows are a couple of those emails.
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Response to my "would you consider selling a set of TH53 plans I could use to fabricate one locally?"
Hi Larry
Sorry mate we don't have plans on our bars. We make things the old school way. We make a bar on the bike, make jig of the pattern then start making bars from the jig. It works well, no drawings. Be aware, one of the most time consuming bars we have to fit. I won't do them in the factory because of the time blow out.
Regards
Steve
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Response to my email expressing interest in their hitch for the NT700
Hi Larry
I have one TH53 left in stock. You can order on line www.classicind.com.au prices and freight will come up in your currency.
Takes about 10-14 days delivery if we have the part in stock.
Steve & Lyn kitney
Classic Industries Australia Pty Ltd
9-13 Harvest Road
Yandina Qld 4561
Australia
Ph 61 (0)7 5472 7266
fax 61 (0)7 5472 7299
www.classicind.com.au
What follows are a couple of those emails.
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Response to my "would you consider selling a set of TH53 plans I could use to fabricate one locally?"
Hi Larry
Sorry mate we don't have plans on our bars. We make things the old school way. We make a bar on the bike, make jig of the pattern then start making bars from the jig. It works well, no drawings. Be aware, one of the most time consuming bars we have to fit. I won't do them in the factory because of the time blow out.
Regards
Steve
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Response to my email expressing interest in their hitch for the NT700
Hi Larry
I have one TH53 left in stock. You can order on line www.classicind.com.au prices and freight will come up in your currency.
Takes about 10-14 days delivery if we have the part in stock.
Steve & Lyn kitney
Classic Industries Australia Pty Ltd
9-13 Harvest Road
Yandina Qld 4561
Australia
Ph 61 (0)7 5472 7266
fax 61 (0)7 5472 7299
www.classicind.com.au
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Update on The Hitch, it's all but finished, the fabricator has been swamped with biz all week and as of today promises it will be ready Friday. So far it looks really good but he still has to round off the remaining rough welds and paint it, then it will be done and we'll re-install it; then I'll be able to road test it.
This afternoon I picked up the NT and brought it home so I could get going on installing the wiring to the trailer connector. My hitch will have an additional receiver mounted to accommodate the Uni-Go trailer but that part will simply bolt onto the standard hitch which will be the normal setup.
No price info yet, got my fingers crossed and hoping it will come in under budget. We'll see what happens, I'll post pics and more info this Friday.
LL75 :wink:
This afternoon I picked up the NT and brought it home so I could get going on installing the wiring to the trailer connector. My hitch will have an additional receiver mounted to accommodate the Uni-Go trailer but that part will simply bolt onto the standard hitch which will be the normal setup.
No price info yet, got my fingers crossed and hoping it will come in under budget. We'll see what happens, I'll post pics and more info this Friday.
LL75 :wink:
Thanks for the update, awaiting the final outcome.:smile_popcorn:
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Just in for a quick lunch break, will post pics and info later today. The hitch is super and it came in under budget!
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I'm ready if he wants to build another...
That looks really good! I'm sure you'll be posting mounting pictures and a product evaluation when you use it.
What's it's hitch load rating?
What's it's hitch load rating?
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Here's pics of the hitch we installed on my NT700V today. If anyone's interested in ordering one please contact me, looks like the price is $250 plus UPS/FedEx/USPS shipping to you. No load rating available, this was a one-off made for me that the fabricator could duplicate using my hitch as a pattern. I'm planning on towing my Uni-Go trailer to Spearfish if the Tsunamis don't get me so you can see it there.
Please note: The regular configuration will not have the Uni-Go receiver, just the hole where you can install a standard ball or tilting-ball. It's pretty cool and I would think should tow most bike trailers. I've got more pics of the fabrication process that I'll post on my blog as time permits, in the mean time I'll answer questions as best as I can.
LL75
Please note: The regular configuration will not have the Uni-Go receiver, just the hole where you can install a standard ball or tilting-ball. It's pretty cool and I would think should tow most bike trailers. I've got more pics of the fabrication process that I'll post on my blog as time permits, in the mean time I'll answer questions as best as I can.
LL75
