towing/ carrier fix

[Lee Dodge]

I use a carrier like this and found it difficult to unload as well.  The deep pocket that a wheel drops into is a problem that can be solved by adding a crossbar or 2 (1/2" bolt) so you won't have to lift, hold-up and push the bike toward the ramp while balancing it biased toward YOU to keep the handlebar end from dragging on the back of a van door.  With a pickup the last condition is minimized. I've found it a really nice way to move a bike. NOTE: mine (and most probably) require a 2' reciever. Lee    

--- On [b]Fri, 7/30/10, Richard Decker [i][/i][/b] wrote: From: Richard Decker Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: towing To: "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Date: Friday, July 30, 2010, 5:03 PM   I use one of those on the back of my Bronco to tote my KLR to the mountains when I dont want to ride it up there. and when it needs to go in for maintenance or something.  Works out well. -Rich On Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 8:24 AM, Jeff Khoury jeff@astatic. net> wrote:   How about one of those carriers that fit crossways across the back, with the KLR loaded upon it.  I've seen them that are rated up to 500lbs. Like this: http://bit.ly/ b8tBRQ -Jeff Khoury ----- Original Message ----- From: "E Hines" ridingmyklr@ swbell.net> To: "Dooden" dooden@yahoo. com>, "DSN KLR650" DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com> Sent: Friday, July 30, 2010 8:01:33 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: towing   Remove the chain.  But rear tire wear would be the other problem.  I do not get many (enough) miles out of the rear tire just riding it.  I think the trailer would be the best way to go.  With a tool box on the front it gives you a place to store your riding gear and tools. [b]From:[/b] Dooden dooden@yahoo. com> [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Fri, July 30, 2010 9:04:55 AM [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] Re: towing   Do not do that... Tranny will be spinning w/o lub.. Kinda like towing a car behind the motorhome, some models you can, but most require a lube pump installed to keep the tranny lubbed while rolling. I would suggest a small trailer and put the bike right on the trailer. Dooden A15 Green Ape --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com, "tonhon" wrote: > > I have built a wheel dock that fits a receiver hitch to tow my KLR behind a RV. Can anyone see any potential mechanical damage to the bike if pulled with the rear tire rolling? > Thanks, Tony >

-- - Rich Decker Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.