Duc towing/hitch ideas?

[JJ]

Hey Duc Lovers,

Could use some help/advice as summer approaches!

I need to find an alternative to towing the Duc behind the supercharged Xterra (At 13miles/gal with the Duc behind on a trailer, OH to NM becomes a pain!!!). I explored a bit (ebay/online) and found few suppliers that make sportbike hitches with a ramp that attaches to the 2" tow connection. However, I look under the trcuk and find only 4 steel bolts holding the towing equipment. How would I trust my Ducati (1098s) on a frame (though they claim to hold 600-900lbs) held by cantilever connection on 4 bolts?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260291048785&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fmotors.shop.ebay.com%3A80%2F__%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm39%26_nkw%3D%2B260291048785%26_sacat%3D%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VersaHaul-Motorcycle-Hitch-Carrier-SportBike-w-ramp_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116QQhashZitem380043143144QQitemZ380043143144QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/600-SPORT-MOTORCYCLE-CARRIER-HITCH-HAULER-RACK-RAMP_W0QQitemZ260384013019QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item260384013019&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A1171|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

Am I wrong? Any experience? Changing the truck is one option.. Yes!

Thanks a ton! This should help bring me back to NM more often... [moto]

Cheers,
JJ

[DrDesmo]

I would get a $500 landscape trailer w/ a ramp style gate and call it a day.  I know tons of fellas up at the track that use them, they're light as heck and work great. 

Adam

[The Plumber]

I would get a $500 landscape trailer w/ a ramp style gate and call it a day.  I know tons of fellas up at the track that use them, they're light as heck and work great. 

Adam

+1 and get a canyon dancer strap..  Good luck..

[JJ]

I would get a $500 landscape trailer w/ a ramp style gate and call it a day.  I know tons of fellas up at the track that use them, they're light as heck and work great. 

Adam

Thanks, guess that is wise, rather than crying later!!!

  JJ

[DrDesmo]

Thanks, guess that is wise, rather than crying later!!!

  JJ

If you want to be " baller status " you may want to get a baxley sport chock or even one of the cheap-o ones from harbor freight, they make loading considerably easier 

Adam  [moto]

[kingbaby]

If you want to be " baller status " you may want to get a baxley sport chock or even one of the cheap-o ones from harbor freight, they make loading considerably easier 

Adam  [moto]

DDGM, Zaster, Plumber,  Do you know anything about these?   

JJ I'm not so sure that one of these bab boys will let you load your baby in the back of the Nissan. 

[TheMav]

I would get a $500 landscape trailer w/ a ramp style gate and call it a day.  I know tons of fellas up at the track that use them, they're light as heck and work great. 

Adam

I fully endorse this idea.  Scooter McGee and I have done this several times, as we own just such a trailer.  Put a chock in the front of it (essential), lash with the Canyon Dancer, and off you go.  Easy as eating pancakes, and the ramp makes loading a snap..   

[Kawboy]

Or get a van and put it inside.  It will be out of the weather then too.

[JJ]

I fully endorse this idea.  Scooter McGee and I have done this several times, as we own just such a trailer.  Put a chock in the front of it (essential), lash with the Canyon Dancer, and off you go.  Easy as eating pancakes, and the ramp makes loading a snap..   

Thanks much guys! I have some experience with a trailer and I use a steering strap to secure the front end. I usually rent the motorcycle trailer at Uhaul, but I'll start looking for a light one around here. The chock might be a good idea!

The only incident with a trailer was when I touched the wrong strap and the bike flew the other way...Broke the mirrors and front fairing..I probably cursed in millions/sec!!! 

See you all in NM soon! [moto]

[TheMav]

Look forward to meeting you!

[bonfy]

I'll be watching the board to see if any of your riding comes up north.  I will meet you if you do so make sure to post it or pm me. 

BTW, I didn't realize my Canyon Dancer strap could double as a tie down!!!  Cool!  I'll have to get it back from Lance.

[JJ]

I'll be watching the board to see if any of your riding comes up north.  I will meet you if you do so make sure to post it or pm me. 

BTW, I didn't realize my Canyon Dancer strap could double as a tie down!!!  Cool!  I'll have to get it back from Lance.

Bonfy No excuses, if I can drive 22hrs to ride in NM, you can join on a fudge run through red river for sure! I may ride up north to check some routes in CO...will pm.

BTW, I found a cool 250lb trailer as you all suggested. It can tow up to 2000lbs and it is perfect! I need to get a chock and I should be all good...Thanks so much for all the help and advice.

[Kawboy]

Bonfy No excuses, if I can drive 22hrs to ride in NM, you can join on a fudge run through red river for sure! I may ride up north to check some routes in CO...will pm.

BTW, I found a cool 250lb trailer as you all suggested. It can tow up to 2000lbs and it is perfect! I need to get a chock and I should be all good...Thanks so much for all the help and advice.

Don't get her started on fudge, now.  We went through that phase a month or 2 ago. 

[JJ]

Don't get her started on fudge, now.  We went through that phase a month or 2 ago. 

What phase?

[Kawboy]

What phase?

We were reminiscing about the Red River Fudge run and I was taunting her with fudge.