I have seen a few tow kits but this is the first one that actually looks like it could not only tow a bike but tow it safely. Very simple design, but very robust. I especially like the swivel and only needing 1 person to load it. Very nice kit.
My owners manual reads not to coast excessively without the engine running or damage to the transmission can occur due to oil not being circulated. I don't know about Harleys, but this device may not a good idea for all motorcycles.
Wouldn't it be possible to simply add a splitter cable to the electric fan on the bike? Splice the other end into the harness for the break and blinkers and you can have the fan running off the tow vehicle. Just an idea.
Ok as of this moment ( not sure of tranny need to ask Harley Davidson) but we made these in the 70-80's and welded a 2 inch ball hitch for your pivot point, we used them but i liked a trailer in the long run this worked in emergency, plus if you weld a car dolly works well as a single bike trailer, ride safe all, c u out there,
Hi. I'm trying to grab one to do a review. I've done a review on the Original Slick Wheelie and it works, but your product may have it beat. Please contact me.
the website directs you to a thing that wants you to add something to your browser. Is there any other way to order or get to your website without doing that?
I saw another product almost like this however you would back the rear tire into it. It had a lift mechanism that you would then crank to lift the rear wheel off the ground. You would use straps for the handle bars.
Yeah, I saw that too. they wanted $800 for it. This one looked pretty good but I would like to know how much the motorcycle actually leans on turns. Some of these carriers are so flimsy.
That thing was only good for dirt bikes you couldn't get a Harley up there because the finger would get broke up or been up you would destroy your back finger your saddle bags or anything trying to drag a Harley backwards like that I know which one you're talking about is strictly for dirt bikes
I hope you can get back up running soon it's a great option for towing behind a travel trailer. Atlas has one but they made it to heavy and all others are just not going to work for me. I would even entertain purchasing the plans.
The plans are right in front of your face take a couple of screenshots of the thing while you're looking at it if you can't copy it from that you don't need to be building one at all lol
Thats a very good question. I don't know how they do it. But i would just trace a pattern from the tire carrier and cut some spacers out of wood. Slip one on each side of the tire and it should work fine. And the wood won't damage your rim or tire. It's just what i would do.
I have searched the internet and searched and searched looking for this trailer hitch right here. it's the only one I would buy... because it actually turns the motorcycle instead of trying to flip the motorcycle over in a curve.... when you go around the corner it turns with you.. So save your money and don't buy any of the other junk ones on here on the Internet on Amazon on eBay Walmart or wherever at a $139 all you're gonna do is get a pile of junk and may flip your bike over sooner or later on the highway this is the only one that I would trust but a 100% surety that I would get there without losing my bike It's built tough and it pivit's when you go around corners so it turns with the vehicle rather than lean the bike over that's we're going to buy one call these people
@@21damand Hello Denis, due to COIVD-19 we are not allowing in person delivery or shopping. We have updated our site and I can provide pictures of videos as needed to answer your questions. Please visit www.rmccycle.com
@@rmccycle4918NP. Was my pop is in Delray bch and was looking to see hitch units in person. He's looking to transport his bike back and forth between FL and NY.
I was thinking of making something like this to tow my $100 bike to the DMV for an inspection. For anything more expensive, I'd be able to afford a $500 trailer that might keep it from getting damaged. I have people run into the back of my trailer all the time, they won't notice this bike and run into it. If its on a trailer, only the trailer will get hit.
the belt is runnning but the transmission is not because it is in neutral. I traveled more than 50 thousand miles with my truck and my bike and the transmission is working perfect
Backing up with this towing device is like backing up with any trailer. We do not recommend if you do not have experience backing up with large trailers.
@@roadiemort3589 the device DOES have a pivot / swivel point... if you stop the vid @ 1:26 you'll be able to see it... if you can't recognize it- have your boyfriend help you out.
Lots of bikes are not made to travel in this type of application. Add the potential for rock chips, straps coming loose, bad or bumpy roads, road construction debri, a needed quick turn, people wanting to pass you more often than not by feeling uncomfortable not wanting to follow a precariously loaded bike like this, plus inattentive following drivers that get too close, signals being further away or possibly blinded by varying angles plus a host of other issues is just asking for an accident or damage to the bike. Is it worth it for what is paid for this hook up device? No way! Buy a trailer and be done with it. More safe than that contraption. I once sold a mint condition Polaris Ranger 800 side by side utv to a friend. He used the same low quality 1” straps (like so many people do) as similar shown on this video. He went over a bump on a major highway here in MN and lost the entire rig into the ditch after the straps released. He was somewhat fortunate. Lost some expense cab glass and had to repair some panels on the Ranger but it did survive the incident. It just happened to land on the soft ground in the ditch ok. Costly mistake however. Please people, check your equipment for proper loading, safe operations and have the best tie downs ever made. You owe it to your safety and to the traveling public. I wouldn’t use this particular motorcycle dolly in a million years. A trailer protects everything and everybody involved much more securely.
No go when u brake if they aint watching your truck wich is kinda hiddwn behind bike and bike brake lights dont work so well will make it reall diff for stupid pple
I see so many fails with this, damage to the transmission, damage to the tire if you forget to take it outa gear, damage to the forks the way he strapped them, anything being towed HAS to have lights(like a camper/trailer), just buy a trailer.
Hey Rasher, we prove an instruction manual that specifically explains that the bike MUST be in NEUTRAL in order to not cause any damages. Incase that someone forgets this step, you will surely feel the effects in your vehicle when you try to drive away with it. The straps do not have the capacity to bend the forks. And lastly, it is not required for the bike or the towing device to have lights because it does not obstruct the vehicle's normal brake lights. My personal bike is worth more than 40K and I have towed it for more than 100K miles without causing any damage. We always apricate your feedback. Let us know if you have any other concerns!
@@rmccycle4918 People forget Bikes WILL be left in gear I guarantee it, I was a car hauler for a number of years, if your straps are not capable of bending the forks then they are not strong enuff, and shouldn't be used. As most only have a few hundred working pound load capability, my Ultra weighs in at 950ish lbs, let the bike twist and that will hyper stress those straps in milliseconds and that Will fail. In Michigan D O T officers WILL pull you over and you WILL get a ticket for no lights on the dingy(Item being pulled) I have seen it with my own eyes.) My duramax has 900ish ft lbs of torque, I would Never feel a tiny motorcycle tire, and I know what to feel for.
No way I'm gonna trust my $30,000 bike to a couple of cheap ratchet straps. I have seen them fail plenty of times. If I can't ride it there, then it goes on my trailer lol.
Doesn't change the fact that you are putting up to a 1000 lbs of tongue weight on your hitch. Dont know too many folks who have a 10,000 lb rated hitch.
Whatever you do dont buy this thing, my Harley fell after less than half a mile. Spend a little more and get a trailer. They refused to give me a refund or cooperate in any way
I showed my wife this means of transporting a large heavy bike by yourself if nesasary. The FOOL says "why does that man want to push that truck with a motorcycle? " So I said " why In Hell I talk to you I'll never know." Explained it an all was as good as it ever gets,fool woman.
Accident waiting to happen, not to mention damage done to drivetrain of bike , what happens if a bearing seizes in the wheel??? Or brakes lock up…. JUNK , another stupid idea by a stupid wanna be “ engineer “ NO THANKS !!!
I have seen a few tow kits but this is the first one that actually looks like it could not only tow a bike but tow it safely. Very simple design, but very robust. I especially like the swivel and only needing 1 person to load it. Very nice kit.
My owners manual reads not to coast excessively without the engine running or damage to the transmission can occur due to oil not being circulated. I don't know about Harleys, but this device may not a good idea for all motorcycles.
I would definitely take the belt/chain off before towing it like this.
Yeah, probably only good for short distances.(40 miles or less)
Wouldn't it be possible to simply add a splitter cable to the electric fan on the bike? Splice the other end into the harness for the break and blinkers and you can have the fan running off the tow vehicle. Just an idea.
Will it work for bikes with big front wheel like a 21-23" ?
Do you have a hitch with a wider wheel hookup for atc 3 wheeler
Ok as of this moment ( not sure of tranny need to ask Harley Davidson) but we made these in the 70-80's and welded a 2 inch ball hitch for your pivot point, we used them but i liked a trailer in the long run this worked in emergency, plus if you weld a car dolly works well as a single bike trailer, ride safe all, c u out there,
Hi. I'm trying to grab one to do a review. I've done a review on the Original Slick Wheelie and it works, but your product may have it beat. Please contact me.
the website directs you to a thing that wants you to add something to your browser. Is there any other way to order or get to your website without doing that?
I saw another product almost like this however you would back the rear tire into it. It had a lift mechanism that you would then crank to lift the rear wheel off the ground. You would use straps for the handle bars.
Yeah, I saw that too. they wanted $800 for it. This one looked pretty good but I would like to know how much the motorcycle actually leans on turns. Some of these carriers are so flimsy.
That thing was only good for dirt bikes you couldn't get a Harley up there because the finger would get broke up or been up you would destroy your back finger your saddle bags or anything trying to drag a Harley backwards like that I know which one you're talking about is strictly for dirt bikes
I made these in the early 80s as a teen in Minnesota.
Is this still being made? The website is down.
Hopefully the bike stays in Neutral ?
I hope you can get back up running soon it's a great option for towing behind a travel trailer. Atlas has one but they made it to heavy and all others are just not going to work for me. I would even entertain purchasing the plans.
The plans are right in front of your face take a couple of screenshots of the thing while you're looking at it if you can't copy it from that you don't need to be building one at all lol
where can i buy one of those
I'm curious does the odemeter still register kms/miles while towing?
On my bike the odometer runs off the front wheel, so no
Thanks for res5
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@@andrewcraigbrown2933 seria possível mandar para o Brasil um desses para mim?
Ricky how much do you ratchet down on the traps please.
6.03 minutos se ve claramente quelas catrascas al motor o lado no estan colocadas, podrian explicar que eso no van para remolcarla, saludos
What about thinner front tires?
Thats a very good question. I don't know how they do it. But i would just trace a pattern from the tire carrier and cut some spacers out of wood. Slip one on each side of the tire and it should work fine. And the wood won't damage your rim or tire. It's just what i would do.
Can i use it on a Ford Crown Victoria?
even a ford pinto
I have searched the internet and searched and searched looking for this trailer hitch right here. it's the only one I would buy... because it actually turns the motorcycle instead of trying to flip the motorcycle over in a curve.... when you go around the corner it turns with you.. So save your money and don't buy any of the other junk ones on here on the Internet on Amazon on eBay Walmart or wherever at a $139 all you're gonna do is get a pile of junk and may flip your bike over sooner or later on the highway this is the only one that I would trust but a 100% surety that I would get there without losing my bike It's built tough and it pivit's when you go around corners so it turns with the vehicle rather than lean the bike over that's we're going to buy one call these people
This design is the best because of the swivel, keeping the bike vertical.
Your website does not work. 3/1/24
Why is it always Florida?
As soon as I saw the plate I said “ohhhhhh...never mind” 😆
How much for caddy
En Mexico donde lo puedo conseguir?
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Due to COVID we had to stop production but we have opened our site once again!
@@rmccycle4918 ARE YOU STILL LOCATED 8990 NW 105 MEDLEY FL? IS IT POSIBLE TO COME TO THE SHOP AND SEE PRODUCTS IN PERSON ?
@@21damand Hello Denis, due to COIVD-19 we are not allowing in person delivery or shopping. We have updated our site and I can provide pictures of videos as needed to answer your questions. Please visit www.rmccycle.com
@@rmccycle4918NP. Was my pop is in Delray bch and was looking to see hitch units in person. He's looking to transport his bike back and forth between FL and NY.
I was thinking of making something like this to tow my $100 bike to the DMV for an inspection. For anything more expensive, I'd be able to afford a $500 trailer
that might keep it from getting damaged. I have people run into the back of my trailer all the time, they won't notice this bike and run into it. If its on a trailer, only the trailer will get hit.
Put some bright red LED lights all over the back of your bike While you're hauling it they'll see it
Hi ricky.... how much $???
Ade Gambler Warrior dude dont buy 1, my harley fell after half a mile
Hello. I am still trying to grab one. Pleas reach out
Must not be a real product!??
You didn't unhook the belt from the rear end bye-bye transmission
the belt is runnning but the transmission is not because it is in neutral. I traveled more than 50 thousand miles with my truck and my bike and the transmission is working perfect
Thomas you moron
How can I get one of these
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❗️Can you backup with bike in tow❓ I doubt it
Backing up with this towing device is like backing up with any trailer. We do not recommend if you do not have experience backing up with large trailers.
@@rmccycle4918 Your an idiot, trailers have a tongue, Show us how it's done genius, lmao.
@@roadiemort3589 the device DOES have a pivot / swivel point... if you stop the vid @ 1:26 you'll be able to see it... if you can't recognize it- have your boyfriend help you out.
@@lynskyrd You haven't cleared up the (your an idiot) part as trailer tongues have length, the longer the easier to backup IDIOT!
hello where can i buy this wonderful product?
thank you blessings
Where can I buy one and how much is it?
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Why were you gone??
I can haul more
with my
Trailer.
It might be good for small bikes no way I would haul an expensive bagger on the back like that
You'd be making a huge mistake . Trailer is the way to go !!!
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I had something like that in the 80s. I didn't have a problem with my stock CB 750. On the side I towed a chopped CB 750. It fell every corner.
Annnd they’re out of business….. LOL. Shocker !,
Lots of bikes are not made to travel in this type of application. Add the potential for rock chips, straps coming loose, bad or bumpy roads, road construction debri, a needed quick turn, people wanting to pass you more often than not by feeling uncomfortable not wanting to follow a precariously loaded bike like this, plus inattentive following drivers that get too close, signals being further away or possibly blinded by varying angles plus a host of other issues is just asking for an accident or damage to the bike. Is it worth it for what is paid for this hook up device? No way! Buy a trailer and be done with it. More safe than that contraption.
I once sold a mint condition Polaris Ranger 800 side by side utv to a friend. He used the same low quality 1” straps (like so many people do) as similar shown on this video. He went over a bump on a major highway here in MN and lost the entire rig into the ditch after the straps released. He was somewhat fortunate. Lost some expense cab glass and had to repair some panels on the Ranger but it did survive the incident. It just happened to land on the soft ground in the ditch ok. Costly mistake however.
Please people, check your equipment for proper loading, safe operations and have the best tie downs ever made. You owe it to your safety and to the traveling public. I wouldn’t use this particular motorcycle dolly in a million years. A trailer protects everything and everybody involved much more securely.
D.o.t. approved???????????????..???????????
the DOT will approve your moms dirty underwear.
No go when u brake if they aint watching your truck wich is kinda hiddwn behind bike and bike brake lights dont work so well will make it reall diff for stupid pple
I see so many fails with this, damage to the transmission, damage to the tire if you forget to take it outa gear, damage to the forks the way he strapped them, anything being towed HAS to have lights(like a camper/trailer), just buy a trailer.
Hey Rasher, we prove an instruction manual that specifically explains that the bike MUST be in NEUTRAL in order to not cause any damages. Incase that someone forgets this step, you will surely feel the effects in your vehicle when you try to drive away with it. The straps do not have the capacity to bend the forks. And lastly, it is not required for the bike or the towing device to have lights because it does not obstruct the vehicle's normal brake lights. My personal bike is worth more than 40K and I have towed it for more than 100K miles without causing any damage. We always apricate your feedback. Let us know if you have any other concerns!
@@rmccycle4918 People forget Bikes WILL be left in gear I guarantee it, I was a car hauler for a number of years, if your straps are not capable of bending the forks then they are not strong enuff, and shouldn't be used. As most only have a few hundred working pound load capability, my Ultra weighs in at 950ish lbs, let the bike twist and that will hyper stress those straps in milliseconds and that Will fail. In Michigan D O T officers WILL pull you over and you WILL get a ticket for no lights on the dingy(Item being pulled) I have seen it with my own eyes.) My duramax has 900ish ft lbs of torque, I would Never feel a tiny motorcycle tire, and I know what to feel for.
Sorry, I am not trying to knock your product, I do really hope it works out for you, just its not for me.
Seems like a lot of hassle
No way I'm gonna trust my $30,000 bike to a couple of cheap ratchet straps. I have seen them fail plenty of times. If I can't ride it there, then it goes on my trailer lol.
Nice it no good for a bike with a drive shaft.not recommend.
I ride my ride, just buy a comfy Goldwing and ride for hours, if I was going to go a few states away I would buy a trailer.
Doesn't change the fact that you are putting up to a 1000 lbs of tongue weight on your hitch. Dont know too many folks who have a 10,000 lb rated hitch.
that's not how it works. you don't fully understand towing terminology.
there isn't 1,000lbs of weight on the hitch bro.
Good way to kill your motorcycle!
Whatever you do dont buy this thing, my Harley fell after less than half a mile. Spend a little more and get a trailer. They refused to give me a refund or cooperate in any way
JTN, could you please elaborate some more?
Like what part of the hitch failed, broke or bent?
Thanks in advance.
@@rogermapy he just didnt do it right
Best solution.......buy a motorsickle that doesn't need to be hauled or towed. Problem solved.
Yes. But a dependable bike that runs strong and long! Kawasaki Vulcan....
oh yeah. problem solved...
even though I have a car.....and an apartment full of stuff.....but yeah that sounds great...
moron
I pull the hich pin i have a free hd thanks dummy
Isn't the bike normally just sitting out in the open?
do you really think that this is any more prone to theft than a bike ratchet strapped to a trailer? Use your damn brain.
You should really think about what it is your saying as you come off as a moron
Ah gee get pin with a lock like 20 bucks omg do u like have insurance.Where u let out house as kid what if what if what if
I showed my wife this means of transporting a large heavy bike by yourself if nesasary. The FOOL says "why does that man want to push that truck with a motorcycle? "
So I said " why In Hell I talk to you I'll never know." Explained it an all was as good as it ever gets,fool woman.
Accident waiting to happen, not to mention damage done to drivetrain of bike , what happens if a bearing seizes in the wheel??? Or brakes lock up…. JUNK , another stupid idea by a stupid wanna be “ engineer “ NO THANKS !!!
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