Ready to Roll......
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Ready to Roll......
One more 9 hour day at work and I'm off to the cabin. I live in south central Pa. and the cabin is in north central Pa. Most of my family is going for a long weekend of R&R and I'm taking the DS for some serious exploring the back country. My nefew and his gf are taking their quads so I may do a little riding with them as well.
This is the first time I'll be hauling the DS on the truck, hopefully the Tacoma can handle a full load over the rear.
Either way the DS is going even if I have to drag it.
I'll be taking some pics.... ride report to follow.
bootmud
This is the first time I'll be hauling the DS on the truck, hopefully the Tacoma can handle a full load over the rear.
Either way the DS is going even if I have to drag it.I'll be taking some pics.... ride report to follow.
bootmud
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Oh, this is camp, Clinton Co. Pa.
This where I'll be playing... if the link works
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry...s/fd10_map.pdf
Sproul State Forrest, 280,000 + acres.
This where I'll be playing... if the link works
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry...s/fd10_map.pdf
Sproul State Forrest, 280,000 + acres.
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Boot,
Doubt you'll even know the KLX is back there. Most small trucks have a pronounced front weight bias because of the engine and running gear in front of the firewall. You've added 270lbs dead weight at the rear, kind of like hauling a few bags of concrete home in the bed. So let's say you now have neutral weight distribution (doubtful). No worries.
Sure, you'll spend the first hour looking in your rearview (every time you go over a big bump) to see if the the bike has shifted, but based on the pictures of your tie down you look good to go.
Wanna see pictures. Have a blast
Doubt you'll even know the KLX is back there. Most small trucks have a pronounced front weight bias because of the engine and running gear in front of the firewall. You've added 270lbs dead weight at the rear, kind of like hauling a few bags of concrete home in the bed. So let's say you now have neutral weight distribution (doubtful). No worries.
Sure, you'll spend the first hour looking in your rearview (every time you go over a big bump) to see if the the bike has shifted, but based on the pictures of your tie down you look good to go.
Wanna see pictures. Have a blast
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Big sticker guy eh? So you can call in the yotes?
I hauled around an 85XR500 at more than 300# with a half ton chevy and I really knew it was back there in the bumps. Don't forget the weight of the hitch hauler. Most hitches are only designed for 500# of tongue weight per their sticker so know that you are near the limit there. Biggest thing is be careful not to smash the back glass with the bar end and strap it down with extra straps. Stop after awhile and retighten as the load settles.
I hauled around an 85XR500 at more than 300# with a half ton chevy and I really knew it was back there in the bumps. Don't forget the weight of the hitch hauler. Most hitches are only designed for 500# of tongue weight per their sticker so know that you are near the limit there. Biggest thing is be careful not to smash the back glass with the bar end and strap it down with extra straps. Stop after awhile and retighten as the load settles.
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Boot,
Doubt you'll even know the KLX is back there. Most small trucks have a pronounced front weight bias because of the engine and running gear in front of the firewall. You've added 270lbs dead weight at the rear, kind of like hauling a few bags of concrete home in the bed. So let's say you now have neutral weight distribution (doubtful). No worries.
Sure, you'll spend the first hour looking in your rearview (every time you go over a big bump) to see if the the bike has shifted, but based on the pictures of your tie down you look good to go.
Wanna see pictures. Have a blast
Doubt you'll even know the KLX is back there. Most small trucks have a pronounced front weight bias because of the engine and running gear in front of the firewall. You've added 270lbs dead weight at the rear, kind of like hauling a few bags of concrete home in the bed. So let's say you now have neutral weight distribution (doubtful). No worries.
Sure, you'll spend the first hour looking in your rearview (every time you go over a big bump) to see if the the bike has shifted, but based on the pictures of your tie down you look good to go.
Wanna see pictures. Have a blast
You pretty much nailed it. No problems hauling what so ever and yep, I looked back to see if it was there for quite a ways.
Over all I'm 100% pleased with the carrier, well worth the money!
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Highbeam,
I'm big into predator hunting, you probably also noticed I have a side business making predator calls.
Ride report to follow shortly.
Thanks, bootmud
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