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Re: [GMCnet] Hitch mounted Motorcycle - Scooter carriers [message #326009 is a reply to message #326003]

Tue, 14 November 2017 19:07

johnd01

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Given that 200 lbs 4 feet in front of the front axle adds about 260 lbs to
the front axle for a 26-foot coach or 270 for a 23. I would think 200 lbs
is more than the front axle should carry. Even a light coach is very close
to the maximum front axle rating with two adults in the front seats.

On Tue, Nov 14, 2017 at 12:54 PM, Rob wrote:

> I use a similar rack (from Princess Auto) - it works OK for a light
> scooter.
>
> I'm amazed at how much weight some people carry on their GMC's - I
> switched last year from a ~230 pound scooter to a ~290 pound scooter and
> really noticed an undesirable change in the overall handling. I can't
> imagine putting my BMW GS back there!
>
> Rob
> Victoria, BC
> 76 Royale - Rear Twins/Dry Bath
>
>> On Nov 13, 2017, at 10:45 AM, Dutch Marc wrote:
>>
>> I have been using this cheapo with my through the bumper hitch from
> Applied
>>
>> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014VC5H64/ref=oh_aui_
> search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
>>
>> Works great for my Honda Big Ruckus 250 (480 lbs)
>>
>> Good luck !
>>
>> Dutch Marc
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		Re: [GMCnet] Hitch mounted Motorcycle - Scooter carriers By: johnd01 on Mon, 13 November 2017 06:52
		Re: [GMCnet] Hitch mounted Motorcycle - Scooter carriers By: Ronald Pottol on Mon, 13 November 2017 07:11
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		Re: Hitch mounted Motorcycle - Scooter carriers By: Michael Leipold on Mon, 13 November 2017 10:09
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		Re: [GMCnet] Hitch mounted Motorcycle - Scooter carriers By: Rob on Tue, 14 November 2017 14:54
		Re: [GMCnet] Hitch mounted Motorcycle - Scooter carriers By: Justin Brady on Tue, 14 November 2017 16:01
		Re: [GMCnet] Hitch mounted Motorcycle - Scooter carriers By: Rob on Tue, 14 November 2017 19:00
		Re: [GMCnet] Hitch mounted Motorcycle - Scooter carriers By: johnd01 on Tue, 14 November 2017 19:07
		Re: [GMCnet] Hitch mounted Motorcycle - Scooter carriers By: GMC Jimmy on Wed, 15 November 2017 07:03
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		Re: Hitch mounted Motorcycle - Scooter carriers By: GMC Jimmy on Mon, 13 November 2017 21:23
		Re: [GMCnet] Hitch mounted Motorcycle - Scooter carriers By: johnd01 on Tue, 14 November 2017 01:52
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		Re: [GMCnet] Hitch mounted Motorcycle - Scooter carriers By: Keith V on Tue, 14 November 2017 11:00
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		Re: [GMCnet] Hitch mounted Motorcycle - Scooter carriers By: Ken Henderson on Tue, 14 November 2017 20:44
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