Fabricated Motorcycle Rack

270S · 04-30-2018, 09:54 AM

As promised, here are the pics of the motorcycle rack I designed and fabricated. It has dual 3" receivers with removable rails and mc track should I not taking the mc with me. This particular mc is actually a Honda PCX150 - a 300# scooter that is supposed to do 70mph, but actually does only 64. The rack is capable of supporting 4-5 times the load, but I like excess capacity unlike the RV industry. It is bolted directly to the F53 chassis. No need or desire to tow anything. Test run around town and on the interstate showed NO motion on camera at all. All connections & straps were tight.Enjoy.

Jmkjr72 · 04-30-2018, 10:12 AM

Keep a close eye on it. I have seen the results of several scooters coming my loose while on a rear hitch mount. It’s not pretty what it does to the scoot

270S · 04-30-2018, 11:46 AM

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Keep a close eye on it. I have seen the results of several scooters coming my loose while on a rear hitch mount. It’s not pretty what it does to the scoot

Thanks for the concern, BUT (big but) as said, I designed and fabricated it. It is not available commercially, This will not fail. The Rv will disintegrate before this will. The only concern is getting rear ended. Nothing one can do for that.

Jmkjr72 · 04-30-2018, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 270S

Thanks for the concern, BUT (big but) as said, I designed and fabricated it. It is not available commercially, This will not fail. The Rv will disintegrate before this will. The only concern is getting rear ended. Nothing one can do for that.

No not the rack failing but the straps working loose or failing. With the rear racks things bounce more then when in a trailer causing me re issues with the straps

270S · 04-30-2018, 03:35 PM

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No not the rack failing but the straps working loose or failing. With the rear racks things bounce more then when in a trailer causing me re issues with the straps

Not in pic, but will be doubling straps and upgrading to larger size although they are plenty capable. Also will have front and rear shocks in compression.

Jim G · 05-01-2018, 02:18 PM

Very nice. The two point receiver is a great idea. I carry a 850# Harley
on a mighty lift on one point and a class 4 hitch, have carried it about 20k miles no problem. I attached straps from the corners to the roof for stability, but you will not have a problem with two points. I would be interested in seeing how you fabricated the receivers to the frame.
With two hitch points you could fabricate a receiver and tow a car behind the lift, I cannot do that with a single point due to the stress during turning. Traveling with a bike is great, you won't even know it is there when underway yet you have transportation to enjoy the country roads when you get to your destination.

Jim G · 05-01-2018, 02:24 PM

Posting a follow up photo of my Mighty Lift, it has a hydraulic lift to raise the bike from the ground, and supplemental roof mounts to eliminate bounce and sway.
Works very well but must have a class 4 hitch, factory hitch will not due for a bike over 350# as it only has a 500#capacity

270S · 05-01-2018, 05:06 PM

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Posting a follow up photo of my Mighty Lift

I actually saw your pic on another thread not too long ago.

I can't tell, but it appears the bottom is lower than the coach rear. I made it a point to make mine taller to not hit the road in and out of hills and crowns.

Any problems with the police and not having plate back there - visibility? In my pic, I have not moved the plate yet, but it attaches to the driver side rear light with its' own illumination.

Frank DeFeo · 05-09-2018, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 270S

As promised, here are the pics of the motorcycle rack I designed and fabricated. It has dual 3" receivers with removable rails and mc track should I not taking the mc with me. This particular mc is actually a Honda PCX150 - a 300# scooter that is supposed to do 70mph, but actually does only 64. The rack is capable of supporting 4-5 times the load, but I like excess capacity unlike the RV industry. It is bolted directly to the F53 chassis. No need or desire to tow anything. Test run around town and on the interstate showed NO motion on camera at all. All connections & straps were tight.Enjoy.

Just noticed your spare tire mount. Been looking for one, can you share where you got it —— Thanks

270S · 05-10-2018, 06:25 AM

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Just noticed your spare tire mount. Been looking for one, can you share where you got it —— Thanks

This one is NOT available commercially. I guess you missed a significant point - I manufactured (I am an OEM in a different industry) the MC rack JUST LIKE the Spare Tire Mount I also Fabricated. When I posted that thread, just like this one, no one in this community is willing to pay the $ actually required for materials and time necessary to fabricate one for them. I have what I call standards that made America Great, but unfortunately, today most have no problem purchasing at the Walmart Chinese standards. Some day, decades from now, someone may inherit or purchase my RV, mods included.

The posts were not a pat on my back, but to provide ideas/solutions to others that may want to do the same - Themselves. Although with some having a cynical view, they will believe the former.