| Motorcycle "emergency" front wheel towing system! - $149.95 Plus (S&H) * Due to Safety considerations, we no longer sell this system without the Cross Bar! |
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| A. Click Here For all Trike Conversions and Original Harley Davidson Trikes! | ||||
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$179.95 plus (S&H) ( with Cross Bar )
Tie down front wheel * See Manufacturer's recommendations on towing, to see what is required for your motorcycle to tow the bike. |
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Use a 2 X 6 as a ramp. The higher the hitch the longer you want the ramp. |
Drive or Push The motorcycle up the ramp Clamp the front tire using a ratchet clamp. |
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*If you need a cross bar for an older model. While most vehicles have someplace If your's does not. Our new tie down bar will solve that. $50.00 when ordered with out the MCFWT System! |
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Motorcycle "Long Distance" front wheel towing system! - $289.95 *With Wheel Chock & Ramp, Plus (S&H) Motorcycle - Heavy Duty system, required for longer distance: #MCHD-1 |
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| * Side bars can be swapped end to end to put slotted end toward front to give more clearance if needed. | ||||
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* These are adjustable for your application and wheel size. $289.95 Plus (S&H) * Please allow 7 to 10 days for delivery! * Depending on the vehicle, this item works with no spare or smaller street tires and space saver type mounted on back, larger tires and off-road tires will require a 3 inch longer stinger option for extra clearance. |
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* Side bars can be swapped end to end to put slotted end toward front to give more clearance if needed.
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Trike front wheel towing system! - $319.95 Plus (S&H) Trike - Heavy Duty system, required for Trikes: #THD-2 |
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* These are adjustable for your application and wheel size. $319.95 Plus (S&H) * Please allow 7 to 10 days for delivery!
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* These units have the required articulated pivot bolt necessary for trike towing. $319.95 Plus (S&H) * Please allow 7 to 10 days for delivery! |
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1. Do I need to remove my chain? 2. Will it hurt my engine? 3. Will my bike fit? 3a. Will my TRIKE Fit? The Trike unit will tow most trikes. * The Trike unit is adjustable up or down 3" to work with different vehicle receiver heights. If you have a very 4. What if I don't have a 2" receiver? 5. Can I back up? 6. Can I tow my Super Bike? 7. Will towing my bike add miles to my bike? 8. How fast can you ship the unit? 9. Will my rear tire wear out? 10. Do you accept Credit Cards ?
11. I have a 1.25 receiver can I use an adaptor? 12. Can I tow my bike using the rear wheel? 13. How do I strap the wheel down if it's solid? 14. Do I need lights on my bike? Whenever any motor vehicle is towing another motor 15. What stops the bike from going into gear while it is being towed? With the motor not running the synchronizers in the transmission would never line up. |
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| * If you need tie-downs, you can buy ours here! | ||||
* See Manufacturer's recommendations on towing, to see what is required for your motorcycle to tow the bike. Removal of Rear Drive chain or drive shaft may be required, as directed by motorcycle manufacturer's recommendations. General Use Directions: Your first few times have a helper assist you Park allowing room to load your cycle Prepare the tow dolly: insert the tow dolly into your trailer hitch receiver, install locking pin, * typical height of receiver is a GMC Suburban, Ford Explorer or Vans, do not use with receivers above your knee, prepare/connect your ratchet straps to the widest points of the frame of your vehicle (leaving the opposite strap ends where you can reach them from your motorcycle)(do not use the hitch receiver chain loops since they are located at the frames widest points), and attach a 2x6" ramp. push the cycle up the ramp and onto the dolly. Hopefully, you remembered to leave the straps within reach or are using a helper? Attach the handle bar 2-3" stabilizer straps snug, attach the wheel strap tightly, we recommend adding 2 more stabilizer straps. Ensure all are tight, remove the ramp. Place your motorcycle into neutral, turn your ignition off, do not lock steering, remove key. Consider removing chain/ belt (or partially remove and tie off with zip tie) (ask your dealer if this is necessary to remove the chain with your model). When possible make wide turns and avoid tight U turns as you would when pulling a short tongue small trailer. Frequently Asked Questions: 1. Do I need to remove the chain? Always tow with the cycle in neutral. When towing some models on the rear wheel and with the engine off, there is the chance the shaft and shift forks could run dry. So you may want to remove the chain. You can peel the chain away from the rear sprocket, and zip tie it to the side. This prevents you from having to pull the chain completely off. Others have been towing chain/shaft on by simply adding more oil to the crankcase. Once they reached their destination, they drain off the excess oil. In summary, it never hurts to remove the chain and it may be necessary to remove pending the brand of motorcycle. Please check with your dealer and use good judgment. 2. Will this wear out the tire? There is minimal wear on the rear tire since there is minimal weight (you and about half your bike's weight are not on the rear tire when towing) and there is no acceleration or braking from the bike's rear tire. 3. Are lights required? Most states do not require towing lights if your rear tail lights and signals are clearly visible-which should be the case. The Motorcycle Tow Dolly consist of a Solid Non-Hinged Tongue. If properly used, it is Federal CFR Title 49, Sec 393.70 compliant. However, please check with your states department of safety to ensure they are not required prior to using or add lights. 4. While towing will there be mileage registered on the odometer? The odometer should not add any miles when towing with the ignition off. 5. Will the straps bend the handlebars? Most cycle handle bars are designed to withstand several hundred pounds of pressure. The straps require 60-100 pounds of tension to keep the bike stable. And we recommend strapping near a T section of the handle bar to prevent the strap from slipping and to allow strapping at the handle bars stronger points. We also recommend using additional straps directly to the frame. 6. My truck is lifted, will this be a problem? The recommended height of your hitch / receiver is below your knee. If your hitch receiver is higher, you may look into having a dropped receiver custom made at your local weld shop. 7. Will my honda accord pull my HD? Your car will pull the motorcycle easily with a Class 3, 2x2" receiver. Most cars also have several frame/unibody tow strap attachments under the car. Attach to the widest points possible to allow for more stability. 8. Will my bike lean when towing? The tow dolly is not hinged meaning the bike chassis castors behind the pulling vehicle. The steering head is the hinge point. As you make turns, the bike will naturally lean. However, as when pulling a trailer, avoid sharp turns or backing up. The same rules would apply when towing a short tongue small trailer. 9. What is the maximum weight capacity? The maximum weight capacity that rests onto the tow dolly is not to exceed 450 pounds. Most of the motorcycle's weight usually rests on the rear tire; however, you need to ensure the front tire's weight does not exceed the maximum load capacity of the tow dolly. 10. Limitations:
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