150 Most Recent Posts

Thread AuthorPostersPost AuthorForumThread/Post Link
Voo Doo Blue3trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New Pacific North Wet member
Oldman-TriGlide4jmhenrieHarley Tri GlideOpen or Closed Trailer for 2028 Tri...
Voo Doo Blue3rhino 2New Member Introduct...New Pacific North Wet member
Voo Doo Blue3Voo Doo BlueNew Member Introduct...New Pacific North Wet member
Mykneesbehurtin10rhino 2Harley Tri GlideTri Glide Reverse Motor
Geep20207trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New Member
Aging Gracefully5NotgrownupHarley Freewheeler /...switching Tri-Glide for Road Glide ...
Grandpot5GrandpotHonda TrikesFront tire?
Geep20207Marc HNew Member Introduct...New Member
Mykneesbehurtin1019jmanHarley Tri GlideTri Glide Reverse Motor
Geep20207Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New Member
Geep20207ZammyNew Member Introduct...New Member
Geep20207rhino 2New Member Introduct...New Member
Aging Gracefully5seniorsgtHarley Freewheeler /...switching Tri-Glide for Road Glide ...
Grandpot5NotgrownupHonda TrikesFront tire?
Grandpot53W-loneriderHonda TrikesFront tire?
Geep20207woodyNew Member Introduct...New Member
Trampas3PanheadSteveHarley Tri GlideWas at my dealer today
Trampas3SeaweedHarley Tri GlideWas at my dealer today
Grandpot5cycle7447Honda TrikesFront tire?
Grandpot5tourmanHonda TrikesFront tire?
ultrafxr5TrampasHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
Trampas3TrampasHarley Tri GlideWas at my dealer today
Grandpot5GrandpotHonda TrikesFront tire?
Geep20207Geep2020New Member Introduct...New Member
Oldman-TriGlide4NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideOpen or Closed Trailer for 2028 Tri...
Oldman-TriGlide4ultrafxrHarley Tri GlideOpen or Closed Trailer for 2028 Tri...
Noodles1073BrokenBackJackHarley Freewheeler /...Very Nice Gloves
Oldman-TriGlide4Oldman-TriGlideHarley Tri GlideOpen or Closed Trailer for 2028 Tri...
RedOregon13Papa ZookHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
Bama boy4DragonStallion TrikesStallion fuel pump
Bama boy4DragonStallion TrikesStallion fuel pump
Bama boy4DragonStallion TrikesStallion fuel pump
Papa Zook239SullyNew Member Introduct...What Made You Join TrikeTalk Forum?
RedOregon13RedOregonHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
RedOregon13NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
phillipschuckann7NotgrownupHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
Papa Zook239ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...What Made You Join TrikeTalk Forum?
PKLGW2pawsHonda Trikes2007 gl1800 motor trike
ultrafxr5Papa ZookHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
Noodles1073NotgrownupHarley Freewheeler /...Very Nice Gloves
ultrafxr5NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
Papa Zook239rhino 2New Member Introduct...What Made You Join TrikeTalk Forum?
PKLGW2PKLGWHonda Trikes2007 gl1800 motor trike
Papa Zook239skisnow806New Member Introduct...What Made You Join TrikeTalk Forum?
Speedy Pete12JTJerseyNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
Just BOB2Just BOBStallion Trikesinfo
ultrafxr5Longbeard71Harley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
ultrafxr5ultrafxrHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
ultrafxr5TrampasHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
ultrafxr5ultrafxrHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
Noodles1073Noodles107Harley Freewheeler /...Very Nice Gloves
Speedy Pete12cycle7447New Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
RISal24!12cycle7447New Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
phillipschuckann7Papa ZookHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
RISal24!12ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Bama boy4Grey_Ghost_27Stallion TrikesStallion fuel pump
phillipschuckann7trike ladyHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
RISal24!12trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Speedy Pete12RustyBNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
RISal24!12Marc HNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Bowie11RustyBNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
RISal24!12RustyBNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
RISal24!12rhino 2New Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
RISal24!12hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Bowie11hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
RISal24!12Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Bowie11ZammyNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
RISal24!12SullyNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
RISal24!12ZammyNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Chief80138520fdHarley Tri GlideHow many miles on your Triglide?
RISal24!12GorillaNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
RISal24!12RISal24!New Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
woody19woodyHonda Trikes2019 Goldwing CSC
DK Custom Products362NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideWhat did you do to Your Tri-Glide T...
Bouncer10NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
Bouncer10BouncerHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
Bouncer10BouncerHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
phillipschuckann7GorillaHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
rjd637brianlHonda Trikes1989 Honda Goldwing trike opinions
DeathBySnuSnu19GorillaVW Powered TrikesVolkswagen Kit Cars
DK Custom Products362520fdHarley Tri GlideWhat did you do to Your Tri-Glide T...
SHARKDIVER4DK Custom ProductsGeneral Harley Chatsuper shox
phillipschuckann7trike ladyHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
phillipschuckann7ol' schoolHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
phillipschuckann7rhino 2Honda TrikesWho made my trike?
phillipschuckann7phillipschuckannHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
Bowie11Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
RedOregon13RedOregonHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
DeathBySnuSnu19DeathBySnuSnuVW Powered TrikesVolkswagen Kit Cars
Bowie11woodyNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Just BOB2GorillaStallion Trikesinfo
SHARKDIVER4WindyOneGeneral Harley Chatsuper shox
Bouncer10GorillaHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
Just BOB2Just BOBStallion Trikesinfo
Chief80138CagmoHarley Tri GlideHow many miles on your Triglide?
PopPop13consitterNew Member Introduct...New Member
TxHarleyRider2Papa ZookHarley Trike Convers...Need help bad with conversion.
PopPop13Pegasus1300New Member Introduct...New Member
Bouncer10NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
PopPop13ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New Member
Bowie11ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Chief80138DOKKHarley Tri GlideHow many miles on your Triglide?
Bouncer10BouncerHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
Bowie11trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Bowie11GorillaNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Bowie11rhino 2New Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Bowie11Marc HNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
SaltBushBill11Marc HNew Member Introduct...New member
Bowie11BowieNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Rick Sinacore9RawhidekenHarley Tri GlideTour pack reinforcement
SaltBushBill11Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New member
Burnerboy3tommyv333Harley Trike Convers...Hey Bozo (Andrew)
Old Aviator5Old AviatorHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
Old Aviator5Old AviatorHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
Noodles1073JTJerseyHarley Freewheeler /...Tobacco Fade
Noodles1073trike ladyHarley Freewheeler /...Tobacco Fade
Old Aviator5Phu CatHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
SaltBushBill11SullyNew Member Introduct...New member
ronc44242Papa ZookHarley Tri Glidequestion
TxHarleyRider2TxHarleyRiderHarley Trike Convers...Need help bad with conversion.
Chappy KC5StrelnikovFrankensteinFrankenstein Kit
jerry1@iw.net4StrelnikovFrankensteinFrankenstein owners
TxHarleyRider2Papa ZookHarley Trike Convers...Need help bad with conversion.
Skavoola14SkavoolaNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
Old Aviator5GoldWingrGregHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
El Lobo10El LoboHarley Tri GlideBeen away for a while
SaltBushBill11GorillaNew Member Introduct...New member
cissywalton2GorillaCalifornia Sidecar T...how do I change out the reverse bel...
Noodles1073Noodles107Harley Freewheeler /...Tobacco Fade
Old Aviator5Old AviatorHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
SaltBushBill11trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New member
ronc44242ronc4424Harley Tri Glidequestion
Old Aviator5SkavoolaHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
Old Aviator5rhino 2Honda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
Old Aviator5Old AviatorHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
cissywalton2cissywaltonCalifornia Sidecar T...how do I change out the reverse bel...
Skavoola14PosseRiderNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
Skavoola14woodyNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
PopPop13woodyNew Member Introduct...New Member
Speedy Pete12woodyNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
Vulcanology10woodyNew Member Introduct...New member
SaltBushBill11woodyNew Member Introduct...New member
SaltBushBill11hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New member
Vulcanology10hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New member
Speedy Pete12hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
SaltBushBill11rhino 2New Member Introduct...New member
RedOregon13NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
SaltBushBill11ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New member
Vulcanology10ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New member
Likes Likes:  9
Thanks Thanks:  0
Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 LastLast
Results 1 to 20 of 49

Thread: Trailer Hitch

  1. #1
    30+ Posts
    Join Date
    Jun 2017
    Location
    Toddville Iowa USA
    Posts
    36
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Trailer Hitch

    Wanting to add a trailer hitch to my 2013 Tri Glide. Any recommendations or advise?

    Any info on wiring in electrical plug for the trailer as well. I can handle mechanical projects but electrical on these things is all voodoo to me.

  2. #2
    400+ Posts
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    RADCLIFF, KY
    Posts
    438
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    I use a Rivco hitch, works for me and fit my 2017 with the chrome bumper.

    as for wiring, we have a Bushtec trailer so I called Bushtec and ordered one of theirs...also 14 and up require the Can Bus wiring...just FYI
    2017 Tri Glide, Bonnieville Blue / Fathom Blue
    2005 Bushtec Roadstar Trailer
    BLUE KNIGHTS, KY II
    AMA, HOG, Iron Butt Member

  3. #3
    150+ Posts mirider's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2015
    Location
    West Michigan
    Posts
    158
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Ditto on the Rivco hitch, just recently installed one. For electric hook-up I used the Khrome Werks plug and play wiring harness, simple installation.
    Dave
    14 HD Tri Glide
    H.O.G. Member

  4. #4
    2500+ Posts Keystone's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2010
    Location
    Minnesota
    Posts
    2,525
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    I'm a fan of Hitch Doc
    BKMNI
    100,000+ miles of three wheel fun and counting!
    2015 Harley FLRT
    2018 Can-Am F3 Limited

  5. #5
    40+ Posts
    Join Date
    Jan 2016
    Location
    Litchfield, Ohio, USA
    Posts
    46
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Open Road Outfitters is where I got my Trike Hitch setup. I also used their Isolating Trailer Wiring Harness that was very easy to install using their instructions. You can look them up on the internet. Very happy with my setup.

    milemaker

  6. DKCustoms postbit
  7. #6
    850+ Posts jc1300's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2015
    Location
    Clarksville, TN, USA Via North of Chicago
    Posts
    890
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by oldNbold View Post
    Wanting to add a trailer hitch to my 2013 Tri Glide. Any recommendations or advise?

    Any info on wiring in electrical plug for the trailer as well. I can handle mechanical projects but electrical on these things is all voodoo to me.
    Just my 2 cents....regardless of the hitch you decide on - If you are running a bumper, be sure of the clearance - some have found their hitch too short - And just to throw another option out there....I have a Hoover Hitch and really like it. Fit and finish are first class and install was a snap - Under $200 including the ball, delivered. jc

  8. #7
    1000+ Posts
    Join Date
    Aug 2016
    Location
    Des Moines IA US
    Posts
    1,021
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    I will put a hitch on someday but haven't found a hitch I like, looked at the rivco hitch, don't see no place to hook chains, also found the hoover hitch on ebay and it doesn't show a place for the trailer chains either.

    My other bikes which are 2 wheelers have the hitch doc hitch, can't seem to find a picture of it anywhere online, open road outfitters had one that I liked and should have bought it then but didn't, the one they show now for my 2016 I do not like at all. I showed the picture of it to a friend and he said do not buy that one, he knows a guy that has one similar and he says their is alot of flex up and down where the ball is which I do not care to have that much flex, guess he already has had to bend it back into shape as well which doesn't sound good.

    Most hitches I have seen do not show a place for the trailer chains, which I'm sure they have them but not sure why the pictures don't show them. And the ones that do show looks to be to far in IMHO, maybe just me, guess I'm used to the hitch doc's on my 2 wheeler's. If anyone has a picture of the hitchdoc hitch for a the triglide for 2016 could you post it.

    All for now Trampas

  9. #8
    900+ Posts HDB0B's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2014
    Location
    S.E. PA, USA
    Posts
    925
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    The Khrome Werks hitch looks pretty sturdy and is shown with safety chain hook area.

    http://www.khromewerks.com/shop/detail/720695A

    Bob

  10. #9
    150+ Posts mirider's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2015
    Location
    West Michigan
    Posts
    158
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Trampas View Post
    I will put a hitch on someday but haven't found a hitch I like, looked at the rivco hitch, don't see no place to hook chains......
    My Rivco has chain attachments as shown...but I have also seen pics of that hitch without them.

    Click image for larger version. 

Name:	f6abb1ee-2489-4d16-a651-dca08d367252_1.a8dcd329cadac39741ff6dd15bae8aa1.jpeg 
Views:	625 
Size:	15.7 KB 
ID:	46245
    Dave
    14 HD Tri Glide
    H.O.G. Member

  11. #10
    1000+ Posts
    Join Date
    Aug 2016
    Location
    Des Moines IA US
    Posts
    1,021
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    I like the look of the khromewerks and really like where the chain hooks plus and a big plus the ball is not sitting real high like some of them like the rivo one posted by mirider.

    still waiting for someone to post what a hitchdoc looks like, hopefully anyway

    All for now Trampas

  12. #11
    400+ Posts
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    RADCLIFF, KY
    Posts
    438
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    My Rivco has places for chains...
    2017 Tri Glide, Bonnieville Blue / Fathom Blue
    2005 Bushtec Roadstar Trailer
    BLUE KNIGHTS, KY II
    AMA, HOG, Iron Butt Member

  13. #12
    40+ Posts
    Join Date
    Jan 2016
    Location
    Litchfield, Ohio, USA
    Posts
    46
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    There is lots to consider when picking out a trailer hitch for your trike. When I got mine I didn't have or at that time intend on getting a rear guard (bumper) for my 2012 Triglide. Its a vertical receiver hitch. Now a couple years later, I have a bumper added and I had to change the hitch some to make everything work the way I wanted it to.

    The hitch would not allow the trailer tongue to fit on the ball without the trunk opening down and hitting the lock lever on the trailer tongue. I was very careful not to let the trunk door open and swing down and hit. The trunk cables could have been shortened but that would have limited the opening of the trunk door. That was no good.

    Then the issue got worse when I decided to weld up a rear guard (bumper) and the ball was to close to the home made bumper to fit the trailer on the ball. I don't know if the Harley bumper would have been better with clearance but I don't think it would have been.

    So, I had a great trailer hitch on the bike but if I put a trailer on it the rear trunk door would hit with a trailer mounted on the ball. I couldn't put a trailer on the ball once I made up a rear bumper for the trike.

    I had to cut the mounting bar that the ball was mounted in and extend it. I also had to take half of the rise out of the hitch bar. This allowed the ball to have a couple inches clearance both from the bumper and the trunk door when opened. Once I got all that done, now its all good. The trunk door opens fully without touching the trailer hitch and there is plenty of room for the trailer to mount onto the ball without hitting the bumper with the bullet lights mounted across it.

    Anyway, its all good and always fun to modify things so they work the way they should have from the aftermarket suppliers. I don't know who engineers these things but it seems little thought goes into the final details for the end users.

    milemaker

    SamClick image for larger version. 

Name:	IMAG1497.jpg 
Views:	363 
Size:	332.0 KB 
ID:	46279Click image for larger version. 

Name:	IMAG1500.jpg 
Views:	359 
Size:	357.7 KB 
ID:	46280Click image for larger version. 

Name:	IMAG1471.jpg 
Views:	355 
Size:	543.1 KB 
ID:	46281Click image for larger version. 

Name:	IMAG1501.jpg 
Views:	357 
Size:	309.2 KB 
ID:	46282

  14. #13
    Dead animals deserve balloons... MikeyTX's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2016
    Location
    Big Bend Country, TX
    Posts
    10,442
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by milemaker View Post
    Open Road Outfitters is where I got my Trike Hitch setup. I also used their Isolating Trailer Wiring Harness that was very easy to install using their instructions. You can look them up on the internet. Very happy with my setup.

    milemaker
    Excellent folks to work with. I go back with them to the old shop in VA. I've bought several trailers from them.
    2021 Mustang GT Premium A10 Handling Pkg
    Red White and BBQ Texas, it's whole whole nother country .........
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]​

  15. #14
    1500+ Posts
    Gold Club Member
    Mykneesbehurtin's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2016
    Location
    Dayton Ohio
    Posts
    1,595
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    I just installed a hitch from Kuraykan and the wiring harness with isolater from Open Road Outfitters.

  16. #15
    350+ Posts Recycledteen's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2016
    Location
    Madisonville, Ky USA
    Posts
    333
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Casper View Post
    My Rivco has places for chains...
    Same here on my '11 FLHXXX
    2011 FLHXXX Street Glide loaded with Ultra extras. Freedom Shield Windshield, Mustang Seat, Kromewerks +2 Handlebars, Passenger Arm Rests, Kuryakyn Multiple Position Passenger Foot Rests, SE Air Cleaner, Vance & Hines Slash Cut Slip-ons, Fuel Pak Tuner, Rivco Tlr Hitch, DK Oil Relocation Kit, Tank Lift Deluxe, and Comfort Lift.

  17. DKCustoms postbit
  18. #16
    Dead animals deserve balloons... MikeyTX's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2016
    Location
    Big Bend Country, TX
    Posts
    10,442
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by milemaker View Post
    There is lots to consider when picking out a trailer hitch for your trike. When I got mine I didn't have or at that time intend on getting a rear guard (bumper) for my 2012 Triglide. Its a vertical receiver hitch. Now a couple years later, I have a bumper added and I had to change the hitch some to make everything work the way I wanted it to.

    The hitch would not allow the trailer tongue to fit on the ball without the trunk opening down and hitting the lock lever on the trailer tongue. I was very careful not to let the trunk door open and swing down and hit. The trunk cables could have been shortened but that would have limited the opening of the trunk door. That was no good.

    Then the issue got worse when I decided to weld up a rear guard (bumper) and the ball was to close to the home made bumper to fit the trailer on the ball. I don't know if the Harley bumper would have been better with clearance but I don't think it would have been.

    So, I had a great trailer hitch on the bike but if I put a trailer on it the rear trunk door would hit with a trailer mounted on the ball. I couldn't put a trailer on the ball once I made up a rear bumper for the trike.

    I had to cut the mounting bar that the ball was mounted in and extend it. I also had to take half of the rise out of the hitch bar. This allowed the ball to have a couple inches clearance both from the bumper and the trunk door when opened. Once I got all that done, now its all good. The trunk door opens fully without touching the trailer hitch and there is plenty of room for the trailer to mount onto the ball without hitting the bumper with the bullet lights mounted across it.

    Anyway, its all good and always fun to modify things so they work the way they should have from the aftermarket suppliers. I don't know who engineers these things but it seems little thought goes into the final details for the end users.

    milemaker

    SamClick image for larger version. 

Name:	IMAG1497.jpg 
Views:	363 
Size:	332.0 KB 
ID:	46279Click image for larger version. 

Name:	IMAG1500.jpg 
Views:	359 
Size:	357.7 KB 
ID:	46280Click image for larger version. 

Name:	IMAG1471.jpg 
Views:	355 
Size:	543.1 KB 
ID:	46281Click image for larger version. 

Name:	IMAG1501.jpg 
Views:	357 
Size:	309.2 KB 
ID:	46282
    Nice bumper ! I like that.
    2021 Mustang GT Premium A10 Handling Pkg
    Red White and BBQ Texas, it's whole whole nother country .........
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]​

  19. #17
    1000+ Posts
    Join Date
    Aug 2016
    Location
    Des Moines IA US
    Posts
    1,021
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Has anybody used a trailer hitch from Motor Trike, looks good and the price is right.

    Still waiting for a pic of hitch doc for the triglide????

    I don't like the looks of the one from open road outfitters for the 2014 and up. I like the fact it is hidden real good when taking the tongue off, but that tongue looks to me like it would bounce up and down quite a bit going down the road. A friend of mine said another guy has a hitch similar but on a 2 wheeler and the tongue goes up and down all the time from what he said, guess he has had to straighten it up once because of the flexing up and down, so I know I'm not going with that hitch from open road outfitters, prefer a more solid one.

    All for now Trampas

  20. #18
    Dead animals deserve balloons... MikeyTX's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2016
    Location
    Big Bend Country, TX
    Posts
    10,442
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Only thing here James is that you'll be mounting one designed for a trike rather than one for a two wheel scoot. Worlds of difference.
    2021 Mustang GT Premium A10 Handling Pkg
    Red White and BBQ Texas, it's whole whole nother country .........
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]​

  21. #19
    1000+ Posts
    Join Date
    Aug 2016
    Location
    Des Moines IA US
    Posts
    1,021
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    MikeyTX, I know the 2 wheeler is different the way they mount, just saying the tongue part is basically the same as the triglide, it is a U shaped tongue which IMHO would not work good, just MHO, it might work great, I just don't like the design of it, I prefer a more solid tongue mount, I have never seen the hitch this guy has on his 2 wheeler and don't know the brand either, just reporting what my friend said since they have traveled together in the past.

    I'm liking the looks of the motor trike hitch, the tongue comes straight out and I like the way the chains hook up compared to the rivco hitch, I know the rivco hitch is popular but with the rivco hitch the tongue sticks to far up in the air, I know they have a lower tongue but you have to buy it and that is more money.

    All for now Trampas

  22. #20
    1000+ Posts
    Join Date
    Aug 2016
    Location
    Des Moines IA US
    Posts
    1,021
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Another thing I forgot to say, with the tongue coming straight out you can still get into the trunk if needed without the lid hitting the trailer ball, with the high tongue on the rivco it would hit the ball unless you opted with the lower tongue, even the kuryakn one is high, my cousin has this hitch and he has to be careful getting into the trunk and if going down the road and trunk pops open the lid will hit the ball and so some damage, just saying.

    All for now Trampas

Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. Trailer hitch csc
    By Vision 10 in forum Honda Trikes
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 08-02-2016, 08:45 PM
  2. Trailer hitch
    By joelin5386 in forum Harley Trike Conversions
    Replies: 15
    Last Post: 01-10-2015, 09:08 AM
  3. Trailer hitch
    By randyg in forum BMW Trikes
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 08-19-2014, 09:20 PM
  4. Trailer Hitch
    By Trick in forum Trailers / Campers
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 08-22-2009, 07:25 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •