Notices
Modified JK Tech Tech related bulletin board forum regarding subjects such as suspension, tires & wheels, steering, bumpers, skid plates, drive train, cages, on-board air and other useful modifications that will help improve the performance and protection of your Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) on the trail.

PLEASE DO NOT START SHOW & TELL TYPE THREADS IN THIS FORUM

Dirt bike hitch?

Thread Tools
 
Old Jul 11, 2011 | 08:30 PM
  #1  
cbenitah's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 181
Likes: 0
From: Santa Monica, CA
Default Dirt bike hitch?

I am in need of towing a dirt bike alternatively a light motorcycle. Would I be able to get away with one of those hitch mounted dirt bike "planks" for lack of a better word.

See attached. If a Kia can we should be able to? (250-400lbs)
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	image-3631693466.jpg
Views:	429
Size:	95.4 KB
ID:	181123  
Reply
Old Jul 11, 2011 | 08:49 PM
  #2  
wildandwillin's Avatar
JK Jedi
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,022
Likes: 0
From: Copperopolis Ca
Default

Originally Posted by cbenitah
I am in need of towing a dirt bike alternatively a light motorcycle. Would I be able to get away with one of those hitch mounted dirt bike "planks" for lack of a better word.

See attached. If a Kia can we should be able to? (250-400lbs)
Yes you will be fine with this set up.
Reply
Old Jul 11, 2011 | 08:56 PM
  #3  
cbenitah's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 181
Likes: 0
From: Santa Monica, CA
Default

Originally Posted by wildandwillin

Yes you will be fine with this set up.
Ok great. I found one close called joe hauler. Might pick it up tomorrow. Thank you!
Reply
Old Jul 11, 2011 | 09:01 PM
  #4  
cbenitah's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 181
Likes: 0
From: Santa Monica, CA
Default

Not really a dirt bike but close. And they match. Same color code orange on both. Even though the pictures differ.
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	image-218644606.jpg
Views:	347
Size:	96.3 KB
ID:	181130   Click image for larger version

Name:	image-2490991438.jpg
Views:	341
Size:	74.8 KB
ID:	181131  
Reply
Old Jul 11, 2011 | 09:06 PM
  #5  
jay-nyc's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 227
Likes: 0
From: NYC, NY
Default

i don't know how strong the hitch is but i saw a green jk unlimited on the 87south "ny" with a r1 in a similar hitch carrier on the picture
Reply
Old Jul 11, 2011 | 09:16 PM
  #6  
JK.nick's Avatar
JK Super Freak
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,433
Likes: 0
From: Flowery Branch, GA
Default

I like that bike! And the orange is a good contrast to your JK. Very cool.

What kind of snorkel is that? And what did you use to paint your fenders? I was thinking of painting mine redrock.
Reply
Old Jul 11, 2011 | 09:21 PM
  #7  
cbenitah's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 181
Likes: 0
From: Santa Monica, CA
Default

Originally Posted by JK.nick
I like that bike! And the orange is a good contrast to your JK. Very cool.

What kind of snorkel is that? And what did you use to paint your fenders? I was thinking of painting mine redrock.
Both the Jeep and Bike are painted. One of my clients have a body shop so they did it for no cost. I used the same orange I have on my Porsche. Which is a Porsche orange.

I believe it's AEV.
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	image-4260991327.jpg
Views:	261
Size:	28.3 KB
ID:	181133  
Reply
Old Jul 11, 2011 | 09:28 PM
  #8  
JK.nick's Avatar
JK Super Freak
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,433
Likes: 0
From: Flowery Branch, GA
Default

Originally Posted by cbenitah

Both the Jeep and Bike are painted. One of my clients have a body shop so they did it for no cost. I used the same orange I have on my Porsche. Which is a Porsche orange.

I believe it's AEV.
Thanks! And that Porsche looks good too
Reply
Old Jul 11, 2011 | 11:27 PM
  #9  
Tanner6427's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 437
Likes: 0
From: Las Vegas, NV
Default

Yes it works, the only issue I ran into was the spare tire. I had to buy an extension for the hitch
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	image-79654989.jpg
Views:	346
Size:	24.1 KB
ID:	181134  
Reply
Old Jul 11, 2011 | 11:40 PM
  #10  
cbenitah's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 181
Likes: 0
From: Santa Monica, CA
Default

Originally Posted by Tanner6427
Yes it works, the only issue I ran into was the spare tire. I had to buy an extension for the hitch
Awesome. How heavy is your bike?
Reply



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:46 AM.