Trailer hitches and their application

[RonHolly]

Does anyone know if any of the various Honda Goldwing trailer hitches will also fit the Valkyrie Tourer?  I'd like to buy a used one instead of spending the bucks for a new one.

[John Schmidt]

Ron, to answer your question; No!  I have a hitch I'll never use, if you're interested I'll take a couple pictures of it tomorrow. Real cheap(under $100), but take a look at it first.

Contact me direct: stuffy402@aol.com

[Pappy!]

You can also ask BillyBoy. He has one.
Apparently Larue hasn't seen that addition yet ...........

[FloridaValkRyder]

You can also ask BillyBoy. He has one.
Apparently Larue hasn't seen that addition yet ...........

Does it need to be painted...

[R J]

If ya don't find what ya want, I got a Chrome VERY SOLID one piece from HitchDoc.

I took it off of MGM when I converted it into a Trike.

If interested, PM me.

Have a great Holiday.

PS:  It is pretty heavy and will pull anything you hang on the back of your bike.

[RonHolly]

If ya don't find what ya want, I got a Chrome VERY SOLID one piece from HitchDoc.

I took it off of MGM when I converted it into a Trike.

If interested, PM me.

Have a great Holiday.

PS:  It is pretty heavy and will pull anything you hang on the back of your bike.

PM sent

[RonHolly]

I want to build one of these for camping or just traveling.  I have some ideas for improvement.  This is a mini tear drop camper.

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[98pacecar]

Trailer hitches, are fer CARS,,,, N' TRUCKS...    

Just,,, say no !!!         ta usin em, on a,,,,,,,,,,,,,  motorcycle..    


Next, comes,,,, da back up camera....   

[IamGCW]

Trailer hitches, are fer CARS,,,, N' TRUCKS...    

Just,,, say no !!!         ta usin em, on a,,,,,,,,,,,,,  motorcycle..    


Next, comes,,,, da back up camera....   


And then    ....   a car tire on a motorcycle!

[98pacecar]

And then    ....   a car tire on a motorcycle!

Ya,,,,,,,         DAT,,,,,,,,,,,too...   

Shame,,,,,,,,,,,,, we can't figure out, how ta get heat, errr,,,, A/C, innit??? 

Could always add a 4th wheel,,,,,,,, n' jus call it,,,,,,,,, a car..     

[RonHolly]

Thanks everyone.  I got one from John Schmidt over in Orlando and am picking it up tomorrow.  He got it used off a Tourer but never used it on his.

[John Schmidt]

Hey Ron, RJ (Russ) is in Iowa, I'm in the Orlando area but you know that by now. However RJ is good people in anybody's book, long time member and purveyor of good info re. the Valkyrie. I do wish I had his trike conversion and he had a feather up his butt....we'd both be tickled.      It's something I may do one day....the trike, not the feather.  

By the way, I'll be driving a gold colored SUV.

[RonHolly]

Sorry John!  Got my emails mixed up.  I corrected the mistake in my last post.  Thanks   

[R J]

That's a good deal, ya got the type ya wanted, a receiver.

[RonHolly]

I plan on buying a Harbor Freight Tag-Along trailer to pull behind.  They're on sale plus I have a 20% discount coupon.  I still plan on building my own tear drop camper but for now I can go camping while protecting my gear in a covered trailer.

[R J]

Good lookin setup there Ron.

When ya get it, be sure and pull both hubs to make sure they have plenty of wheel bearing grease.

I've heard bad vibes on Harbor Frieght's trailers not having the right amount of grease and the hub burns out in like 15,000 miles or less..

[RonHolly]

Nice meeting you today John!  Thanks for a great deal on a trailer hitch.  Gonna put it on tomorrow and hopefully go buy the Tag-Along trailer also.   

[John Schmidt]

Ron, the feeling is mutual, you need to meet others of our rather august group of miscreants.  

Re. spacers, since the bag mount already has spacers in place, it's possible you won't need any others....including those I had attached to the wiring harness. Give it a trial fit first.

[Bert AKA,Valkaholic]

Hey Ron Holly, If you make it to our Valkyrie Gathering on Jan.4th, Remind Me about that Teardrop you are wanting to Build. I have a set of Plans for a Teardrop that I may Share with you, Bert.

[FloridaValkRyder]

.... rather august group of miscreants....

Dang it John, now I have to get out the dictionary because I don't know if you just insulted us or praised us... ???

[John Schmidt]

.... rather august group of miscreants....

Dang it John, now I have to get out the dictionary because I don't know if you just insulted us or praised us... ???

Jeff, it's a compliment, spoken in an endearing way. Words such as these come to mind; knave, rapscallion, rascal, reprobate(TJ)  , rogue, scalawag (or scallywag), scamp, scoundrel, just to name a few. Remember, I'm part of that group but not sure which definition fits, guess it depends on who you ask.  

[R J]

.... rather august group of miscreants....

Dang it John, now I have to get out the dictionary because I don't know if you just insulted us or praised us... ???

Jeff, it's a compliment, spoken in an endearing way. Words such as these come to mind; knave, rapscallion, rascal, reprobate(TJ)  , rogue, scalawag (or scallywag), scamp, scoundrel, just to name a few. Remember, I'm part of that group but not sure which definition fits, guess it depends on who you ask.  

He John, this word, 'reprobate(TJ)', I'm assuming TJ in Florida uses this one, if so isn't it retrobate?

Have a Merry Christmas Brother.        Ya'll take real good care of the Mrs's, and you behave.

[RonHolly]

Well it only took me five hours to put that "Dang" trailer hitch on.  A little over two hours was working on one lousy bolt trying to get it lined up thru the fender.  (The left front bolt.)  And yes there was cursing envolved!  There were only four bolts that hold it on.  Had to improvise spacers to make things line up properly as well as a trip to Home Depot for two longer bolts.  I NEVER WANT TO HAVE TO PUT ANOTHER HITCH ON AGAIN!   Also made a morning trip to Harbor Freight to buy the Tag-Along trailer.  With tax and 20% discount it was $301.83 if interested.  Gonna put the trailer together tomorrow and probably register it next week after Christmas.

I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and yours.  Please remember the reason for the season.  God Bless us all!  If anyone is offended tough tiddy!

[John Schmidt]

Hey RJ, you were doing pretty good until you got to the "behave" part.  

A card is on the way, you and your Missus have a beautiful Christmas and safe New Years. Sure would like to cross paths this next year. Just have to see how my sweetie's health is at the time, and if I can get someone to stay with her.

Be well.

[R J]

Your behave is just like mine.     Ya got to catch me doin it 1st.

Cross paths, sounds good, but probably not going to happen.

All the farther I can get away is to the surrounding states if I'm lucky.

[RonHolly]

Well it only took me five hours to put that "Dang" trailer hitch on.  A little over two hours was working on one lousy bolt trying to get it lined up thru the fender.  (The left front bolt.)  And yes there was cursing envolved!  There were only four bolts that hold it on.  Had to improvise spacers to make things line up properly as well as a trip to Home Depot for two longer bolts.  I NEVER WANT TO HAVE TO PUT ANOTHER HITCH ON AGAIN!   Also made a morning trip to Harbor Freight to buy the Tag-Along trailer.  With tax and 20% discount it was $301.83 if interested.  Gonna put the trailer together tomorrow and probably register it next week after Christmas.

I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and yours.  Please remember the reason for the season.  God Bless us all!  If anyone is offended tough tiddy!

Finished trailer assembly this morning. 
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[John Schmidt]

Ron, looks good, I would look into lengthening the tow bar, especially for using with the bike. Many that have bought that unit found it easier to handle with the bike, especially when backing it up....which I don't imagine happens very often. Now, some sparkles added to match the bike. 

[Tundra]

Ron, I was barely able to make out your Tahoe window stickers...we will get along just fine

[RonHolly]

Ron, I was barely able to make out your Tahoe window stickers...we will get along just fine

Yup!  I believe we will.

[IamGCW]

Um, the motorcycle seems to be missing.   

Looks good. 

Gil

[billyboy]

What at is the skinny on the tow bar length. I heard it is twice as long as the trailer is wide.
Anybody know?   ???  As I bought a camping trailer and want to get it right.
                          Thanks

[R J]

If you bought a factory built camper, you do not have to worry about tongue length, they have it where it is supposed to be.

These ones like Harbor Frieght and the likes are all about 2 to 2 1/2' too short.

If you do lengthen one, make a complete new tonque the length you want.   All the tongues I ever built we made them pull on the cross member where the axle is.    Some tongues only go to about a foot behind the front frame rail.   Those real short mounted ones have no stability.

[billyboy]

If you bought a factory built camper, you do not have to worry about tongue length, they have it where it is supposed to be.

These ones like Harbor Frieght and the likes are all about 2 to 2 1/2' too short.

If you do lengthen one, make a complete new tonque the lebgth you want.   All the tongues I ever built we made them pull in the area where the axle is.    Some tongues only go to about a foot behind the front frame rail.

Thanks R J. I beleve it is a home made. The trailer is 3' wide and the tow bar is also 3',
and it is not at the axel. 18 degrees, wow! Had to get close to 80 here today. Had a great ride
bout 200 miles. Billy 

[R J]

Can ya stand it on end and take a picture of the trailer and tongue connection?

Then post it here.

[billyboy]

I will try tomorrow. Thanks R J.   

[Paxton]

It is the same trailer I own. Same tongue length. I pulled it from Los Angeles to upstate NY with my I/S.
Rode it at 80-95 MPH with no problems.

See Photos: https://plus.google.com/photos/103917731019176896112/albums/5932317960768824945/5932318015432349058?pid=5932318015432349058&oid=103917731019176896112

As you can see, mine does have an accessory chrome rear "bumper" and a basket in front of the cargo box. I bough it used but like new for $450.
It came with ownership title.

[FloridaValkRyder]

Ron, I was barely able to make out your Tahoe window stickers...we will get along just fine

Yup!  I believe we will.

+1 +1 

[BF]

It is the same trailer I own. Same tongue length. I pulled it from Los Angeles to upstate NY with my I/S.
Rode it at 80-95 MPH with no problems.

See Photos: https://plus.google.com/photos/103917731019176896112/albums/5932317960768824945/5932318015432349058?pid=5932318015432349058&oid=103917731019176896112

As you can see, mine does have an accessory chrome rear "bumper" and a basket in front of the cargo box. I bough it used but like new for $450.
It came with ownership title.

Paxton.  Put your pics on Photobucket please.  People wont' have to have an account, sign in, or ask permission to see your pics.  And....you'll be able to post them here very easily too by using Photobucket. 

[Paxton]

BF;

I've been wanting to do that but am not sure how.   Would I be able to download from Picasa ALL to Photobucket? ???
This should be simple but things do not come simple (simply?) to me. Old Dude with a Brain Freeze, I guess... and living alone. 

Merry Christmas everyone!

"Visualize World Peace."

[RonHolly]

Hey Ron Holly, If you make it to our Valkyrie Gathering on Jan.4th, Remind Me about that Teardrop you are wanting to Build. I have a set of Plans for a Teardrop that I may Share with you, Bert.

Thanks Bert!  I have every intention of coming on the 4th.  Would love to see your plans.