Trailer Hitch?

[cueman]

Hi Folks, I would like some pros & cons as to your trailer hitch brand and performance. :icon_biggrin:TIA, cueman

[4DI2D]

Most spendy but Kuyakyn's looks like the strongest and it's modified from the Wing model to fit the F6B.

[cueman]

Is that the aluminum hitch?

[Steve 0080]

I use the Bushtec .... to me the best on the market! six or eight tie points to the frame ... has a vertical post...depends of what you are pullin...

[cueman]

Steve 0080, The loaded weight is about 300lbs. and it's a two wheel trailer.

[Steve 0080]

Yes...Max weight is 350# http://store.bushtec.com/product-p/944106b.htm

http://store.bushtec.com/product-p/944106p.htm http://store.bushtec.com/Articles.asp?ID=153


Here is some reading...

[MichaelG]

I am forced to concur with my Florida brother...the Bushtec is a very fine product. Had a couple of them over the years, and really like the trailers...and their trailer hitches. :motorcycle2:

[4DI2D]

Bushtech doesn't specify that their 2012 Wing hitch will fit the 2013 F6B.

[Steve 0080]

Call 888-321-2516 X 209 Ask for Ross or he will answer.......

[cueman]

Anybody have the Rivco aluminum hitch? I'm still trying to decide so keep the info. coming. :banghead:cueman

[timjoebob]

I had the Rivco on my 05 Wing. It attached directly to the frame and not too bad an installation. The Kury and Add-On hitches only attach to the saddlebag framework, which, IMO, is not designed to handle the stress of that kind of load.

A hitch that attaches to the bike's frame is the only way to go. Rivco and Bushtec are the only ones that do that, to my knowledge. On a Wing forum, there is a trailer sub-forum with excellent info from smart people. Check it out.

[Elin in So. Cal.]

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A hitch that attaches to the bike's frame is the only way to go. Rivco and Bushtec are the only ones that do that, to my knowledge.

Because of your posting, timjoebob, I just purchased the Rivco (eight pounds total weight) for my Red Queen. I found the Escape diamond trailer being sold for a good price locally, and am going to pick it up tomorrow. Now to figure out the wiring....
http://www.1motorcycletrailers.com/escapediamondaluminum.html

This bike is SO much FUN to work on. This from someone who never even found the release latch for the engine on her former vehicles.

Thanks, timjoebob!:icon_lol:

[Bosman1]

Hi Folks, I would like some pros & cons as to your trailer hitch brand and performance. :icon_biggrin:TIA, cueman

We have installed the Kuryakin hitch. The fit and finish is beautiful and the receiver is removable. When the hitch arm is on it clears the bottom of the fender and does not look out of place. 6 mounting points and all hidden, except for one bolt under each saddle bag. LOVE this piece of hardware.

[Scotrod]

I found the Escape diamond trailer being sold for a good price locally, and am going to pick it up tomorrow. Now to figure out the....
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CUSTOM PAINT!!!! :icon_biggrin:

[Deer Slayer]

I have run the Chinese hitches low end price on all 3 Wings and never had a problem. The last was from Wing Stuff. I pull a Bunkhouse camper with my F6B and have rode through The Dragon. Piece of cake. I pull 300 lbs with less than 30 lb tongue weight. Any hitch will do. :cheers:

[BobootzSHIRTS]

I have the Add On vertical hitch on my F6B ...also had one on my 07 Wing...I like them

[Wild Bill]

I have an Add On from wing giant and have had no problems with it. This pic was taken after trailer was unloaded.

[Ericb445]

I have an Add On from wing giant and have had no problems with it. This pic was taken after trailer was unloaded.


You should have put a Harley on that trailer for a pic. It would be priceless :icon_razz:

[CaptRob]

I have been thinking about trailering a sport bike to the sweet spots with the 6. Has anyone ever seen this done or have any thoughts about this?

[bobbyf6b]

I have been thinking about trailering a sport bike to the sweet spots with the 6. Has anyone ever seen this done or have any thoughts about this?

If you find a light enough trailer, why not? Here's one:

http://www.discount-trailers.com/trailer-in-a-bag.htm

[CaptRob]

Maybe even a lighter bike like a motard or ? yeah that does look doable.

[Wild Bill]

I have been thinking about trailering a sport bike to the sweet spots with the 6. Has anyone ever seen this done or have any thoughts about this?

I seen a wing south of Atlanta with a dirt bike on a trailer and haulin ass..Dont see why it couldn't be done.

[Wild Bill]

If you find a light enough trailer, why not? Here's one:

http://www.discount-trailers.com/trailer-in-a-bag.htm

That looks like a good idea but not to sure about tounge weight. Website is saying 250lbs plus depending on bike.

[choptop]

Ordered my Bushtec Gold Wing Trailer Hitch for 2012-2013 GL1800 w/Plug-N-Play Electric Relay Isolator Packagefrom Wing Stuf on 23rd, called them yesterday to see what was up,, said it was a direct ship from Bushtec, he called Bushtec once yesterday, called me back, Bushtec was closed, promised to call me back this am, after they opened, and he did, should ship later this week, they were building it ?

Shout out to Wing Stuff for doing what they said they would do, not all that common these days.

[Kfad]

I had the bushtec installed on mine last month and it pulls my Roll A home camper without any problems.

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[Steve 0080]

WOW!!! that camper is big, does it have it own brakes?

[Scotrod]

WOW!!! that camper is big, does it have it own brakes?

Just curious,,,, Does any MC trailer have it's own brakes? Seems like it might be a good idea on the larger ones,,, :shrug:

[Kfad]

WOW!!! that camper is big, does it have it own brakes?

Brakes are an available option but I passed on them, 30,000 + miles and haven't needed them "YET" :icon_lol: