Comments on: Getting Hitched

By: Harry Hensley

Harry Hensley — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:25:38 +0000

Dale,
As I am currently looking at all options I am not finding a hitch for a 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Lt. If you could point me in the right direction I would appreciate it. Thanks. Harry.

By: Harry Hensley

Harry Hensley — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:12:39 +0000

I agree. I am concerned about torque side to side directly to the rear wheel. The guy that makes these told me they tested safe up to 65mph on the highway. I watched the video’s and they really tracked nice on rough terrain and should do fine straight out. If I get one and adapt it to my cruiser I will give you a report. Thanks for the quick replys and the great site. Harry.

By: Dale Coyner

Dale Coyner — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:34:08 +0000

I see it, thanks. Interesting idea. That certainly works for anyone with a standard swingarm. I wonder if at highway speeds whether that pivot would set up some potential tail wagging from the trailer. I’m not sure you’d want side-to-side movement like that.

By: Harry Hensley

Harry Hensley — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:10:28 +0000

Dale, I ran across this at moto-mule.com. It should give you an idea of what I was talking about. I have also seen this on a few other sites. Thanks for checking this out if you have the time. Harry.

By: Dale Coyner

Dale Coyner — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:28:47 +0000

Harry, glad you’re finding the site useful. I think I’d need to see a picture of the setup you’re describing in order to comment. I can’t quite visualize it.

Most one-wheel trailers use a standard hitch on the bike, but they substitute a universal-style joint in place of the standard ball and coupler. This gives them movement on the x and z axes but limits movement on the y axis.

By: Harry Hensley

Harry Hensley — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:01:47 +0000

I have seen a few setups recently where there is a bar run through the rear wheel and attaches to the trailer. Usually these are light one wheel trailers. I am considering trying this on my midsize cruiser with a few adaptions since my wheel width is wider. I would appreciate your comments on this type of setup. Thanks for such a informational site!