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Re: [GMCnet] My 1976 Palm Beach Project [message #316304 is a reply to message #316285] Thu, 20 April 2017 11:11 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Rob is currently offline  Rob   United States
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I've got two scooters - a 220 pound 2-stroke 70cc and a 300 pound 4-stroke 125cc and also a BMW GS 800.

I'd LOVE to bring the GS along - but I even notice the difference between the two scooters. When I have the larger scooter on the rear bumper - I notice some shake under moderate acceleration, that isn't there with the lighter scooter. I blame the weight transfer from the front wheels.

If we start doing longer trips - I may buy a small enclosed trailer to bring the GS along...

Rob
Victoria, BC
76 Royale - Rear Twins/Dry Bath

On 2017-04-19, at 7:32 PM, Justin Brady wrote:

> The carrier came from discountramps.com.
> Yes I would recommend it for a smaller bike. For the BMW its not quite up to the task (I already knew that, I wouldn't trust any commercial carriers
> with it) I'll be modifying the GMC to have 2 more 1 1/4 hitches on the left and right frame rail, and modifying the carrier to mount to those two
> hitches as well as the central 2" for 3 attachment points to distribute the load.
> The BMW is 571lbs wet and the carrier is rated for 600 as is, but I just don't trust hitch carriers. As they go though this one is pretty stout I
> wouldn't hesitate to leave it alone with a 400lb bike.
> --
> Justin Brady
> http://www.thegmcrv.com/
> 1976 Palm Beach 455
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