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Skip Jones · 07-22-2005, 11:04 AM

I have a '92 Suzuki Intruder 1400 (535 lbs.) I would like to carry it on a the rear of my Envoy on the factory hitch. Is there a good carrier available and is it recommended?

blackie1491 · 07-22-2005, 11:31 AM

Is that dry or wet weight. I thought they weighed more.
That is a lot of weight to hang out there.

viper94bite · 07-22-2005, 01:33 PM

i've seen a hauler that just straps the front wheel in and pulls the rest on the rear. I don't know if I would do it but it's an option.

**Clint** · 07-22-2005, 04:57 PM

You mean like the bike racks that are supported completely by the hitch? No way. The twisting forces would tear it right off the truck. Those bike racks are sketchy, IMO, and they only carry a few dozen pounds.

Skip Jones · 07-22-2005, 05:32 PM

That's the weight I have been told, I have not weighed it. I can get a carrier for about $400.00 that holds up to 600lbs. but it seems like a lot. Was wondering if any one had a similar situation.

Skip Jones · 07-22-2005, 05:40 PM

Thanks, I had my doubts. I have wondered if my bike would still be back there when I arrive.

vr4wolf · 07-22-2005, 09:59 PM

Just get a U-haul flat trailer and some tension bucke straps, and strap the bike down, it should cost you about $25 a day, plus deposit, and about $15-$20 for the straps, which you can use later on.

07-22-2005, 11:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
Skip Jones Newbie Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: '92 Suzuki Intruder 1400 Location: Hemet, Ca. Posts: 5	Carrier I have a '92 Suzuki Intruder 1400 (535 lbs.) I would like to carry it on a the rear of my Envoy on the factory hitch. Is there a good carrier available and is it recommended? Last edited by Skip Jones; 07-22-2005 at 11:04 AM. Reason: add

07-22-2005, 01:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
viper94bite Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Location: omaha, ne Posts: 1,792	i've seen a hauler that just straps the front wheel in and pulls the rest on the rear. I don't know if I would do it but it's an option. __________________ *yippee*

07-22-2005, 09:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
vr4wolf Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2002 Katana 600 Location: central FL Posts: 57	Just get a U-haul flat trailer and some tension bucke straps, and strap the bike down, it should cost you about $25 a day, plus deposit, and about $15-$20 for the straps, which you can use later on. __________________ 2002 Suzuki Katana 600. Laid down by previous owner. Currently awaiting new fairings. 1991 3000GT Vr-4. Short throw shifter, Denso Irridium spark plugs, Greddy turbo timer, NGK 8.8mm spark plug cables, Free boost mod, 99 Center Panel (rear), and spun crank bearing!

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07-22-2005, 11:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,247	Is that dry or wet weight. I thought they weighed more. That is a lot of weight to hang out there.

07-22-2005, 05:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
Skip Jones Newbie Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: '92 Suzuki Intruder 1400 Location: Hemet, Ca. Posts: 5	That's the weight I have been told, I have not weighed it. I can get a carrier for about $400.00 that holds up to 600lbs. but it seems like a lot. Was wondering if any one had a similar situation.

07-22-2005, 05:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Skip Jones Newbie Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: '92 Suzuki Intruder 1400 Location: Hemet, Ca. Posts: 5	Thanks, I had my doubts. I have wondered if my bike would still be back there when I arrive.

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