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Post by bunnie on Feb 9, 2006 10:42:53 GMT 1
yesterday I baught myself a trailer. now I need a hitch.
Anyone any ideas? thanks
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Nacho
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Post by Nacho on Feb 9, 2006 11:12:38 GMT 1
Bunnie, there are several companies in the States that sell very nice hitches for our bikes. One of them is even one of the members from the American club.
Let me ask in their forum and I will send you some links or pictures with prices.
But be patient. Today is my birtday and as soon as I get out of the office, which will be real soon, I will go for a looooooooong ride with my Venture. We have a marvellous spring day today with no clouds in the sky.
Two negative degrees early this morning, but it is now almost noon and temperature is alredy above ten. I expect 16 after lunch, so I may not come back to work this evening. It is my birthday, what a heck!!!!
Hasta la vista,
Nacho.
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Post by winghunter on Feb 9, 2006 11:29:18 GMT 1
Try "Hitch Doc" in the States. Very stable ! Had a hitch from that company on my Venture.
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Post by roland on Feb 9, 2006 11:39:22 GMT 1
Venturedad produces his own hitches and sells them to members of the US Ventureres. May be Johnjr can manage something. Also Dauntless-Motors has a good hitch in my opinion www.dauntlessmotors.com/yamaha.htmSince I have a trailer and know what my dealer did to build a hitch for my bike I am not so impressed with the hitches from other manufacturers. But the hitches for the Goldwings sold here in Germany are not better than the hitches You get from US. They should work fine in normal use. In my opinion the greatest problem is the trailer itself, there are big differences in handling. BTW: Welcome to the truck drivers!  and how about pics of the trailer? |
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Post by johnjr on Feb 9, 2006 16:20:19 GMT 1
Bunnie...I have the hitch Doc hitch on my bike....do you want some pics or will you wait till we see each other to look at it??? Let me know!!!
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Post by bunnie on Feb 10, 2006 15:08:27 GMT 1
what a price they ask for so less material $250!!!!!!!
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Post by roland on Feb 10, 2006 15:59:55 GMT 1
If my memory serves me right the hitch from Venturedad is roundabout $ 70
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Post by johnjr on Feb 10, 2006 20:50:17 GMT 1
No I think $50...but it can be checked...What is Bunnie talking about???
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Post by bunnie on Feb 11, 2006 10:32:53 GMT 1
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Post by johnjr on Feb 11, 2006 10:40:07 GMT 1
I think that hitch doc price is up a lot from what I paid!!!!
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Post by winghunter on Feb 11, 2006 10:53:24 GMT 1
I paid two years ago, 250,- USD for the hitch from "Hitch doc" incl. taxes and freight.
And that I can proove : The hitch from "Hitch doc" is the most stable hitch on the market !
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Post by Nacho on Feb 16, 2006 18:59:58 GMT 1
Hey, Frank.
I've got this add from the American forum. Seller is one of the companies we were talking about (Venturedad, being a member of the club).
I hope it helps.
Hasta la vista,
Nacho.
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For sale; Brand new receiver type hitches for 99 to 06 RSV & RSTD. Powdercoated gloss black for years of care free towing and a breeze to install. All installation hardware included. You do not have to remove the saddle bags to install. Receiver fits standard 1-1/4" inserts, extra brake lights, ice chest, tote or just about any gadget you can imagine. $90.00 shipping included. I also offer a complete towing package. Email me for more pics and info @ venturedad@earthlink.net
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Post by bunnie on Feb 17, 2006 14:22:24 GMT 1
well it helps a lot; it's the half the cost ; great    Description Price 1: RSV Receiver Hitch only 90.00 2: RSV Receiver Hitch plus stinger 110.00 3: Complete RSV Receiver Hitch package 120.00 |
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Post by roland on Feb 18, 2006 14:48:36 GMT 1
Bunnie, we need a pic from Your trailer! Several people in US are using the hitch from Venturedad and everybody is satisfied. In my opinion the hitch from other manufactureres are not better, they produce them in the same manner. Installing the hitch is roundabout half an hour. The electric connections can be got from under the passenger seat or behind the license plate holder. |
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Post by bunnie on Feb 18, 2006 16:08:00 GMT 1
okay, here are pictures. As you can see it is all stil raw material. Beneath it's all stainless steel so no rost. contence is 400 liter   |
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Post by winghunter on Feb 18, 2006 16:16:04 GMT 1
Hey my friend - congratulations !!  With 400 ltrs. trailer has lots of storage capacity. guess next vacation you will go to the Supermarket ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by Gordon Ellis on Feb 18, 2006 17:09:00 GMT 1
Whallllllll 400Lt thats a lot of Beeeerrrrrrr ;D ;D ;D
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Post by roland on Feb 18, 2006 17:44:52 GMT 1
Hey, Bunnie! Congratulations, I am sure it will look fine with the right colour and perhaps a little chrom parts. Remember storage capacity is great but when You have it, You will need and use it. ;D ;D ;D
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and how about pics of the trailer?
