Speaking of Rednecks.... - Page 5

azoomm · 02-03-2011, 11:51 AM

I wouldn't worry much about that motor/trans towing a small trailer - I mean, there are similar hitches designed for MiniCoopers that fit into the fog light on the bumper. I have a few customers that tow their bikes in with them... if a Mini can do it, surely a Mustang can.

http://www.minidomore.com/mini_coope...iler_hitch.php

OneSickPsycho · 02-03-2011, 12:09 PM

My first car was a Nissan Pulsar with like 120k miles... the guy who owned it before me used to tow his Sea Doo every weekend with it. 1.6L was put to work, but no issues whatsoever...

Amber Lamps · 02-03-2011, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Kerry_129

Looks good & well hidden. I've had one on my old beater integra which has hauled a bike or two many miles - did so again this past w/e. A buddy with a truck laughed at it when he first saw it at a Gap trip, until I pointed out that my load (1 bike + gear) was exactly the same as his, and I made it there @ ~25mpg - roughly double his mileage hauling.

I won't be getting that benefit with this set up!

But I also don't have to drive a fricken truck the other 350 days a year that I don't need one. I happen to like my drop top and don't want to own two vehicles again so...hitch on a car ftw!

Amber Lamps · 02-03-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

My first car was a Nissan Pulsar with like 120k miles... the guy who owned it before me used to tow his Sea Doo every weekend with it. 1.6L was put to work, but no issues whatsoever...

I knew a guy that would tow two bikes from Michigan to Daytona every year for Bike Week with an old as hell Chevette (no bs!)!

I'm not worried but you can be sure that I'll be taking it easy the first couple trips!

tommymac · 02-03-2011, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

I knew a guy that would tow two bikes from Michigan to Daytona every year for Bike Week with an old as hell Chevette (no bs!)!

I'm not worried but you can be sure that I'll be taking it easy the first couple trips!

so if the car died the bikes could tow it home

Amber Lamps · 02-03-2011, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tommymac

so if the car died the bikes could tow it home

just about!

karl_1052 · 02-04-2011, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

Barbie's boyfriend...

ZXHOOLIGAN · 02-06-2011, 10:21 AM

Don't ferget the dawgs!!!!

Amber Lamps · 02-13-2011, 04:38 AM

Finished my trailer today. I bought a 4x8 at TSC without a floor, bought treated 4x6 at Home Depot and mounted my wheel chocks. I went with a forward/backward thing to balance it out. Tongue weight is 125 loaded so not too bad. I pulled it around town in heavy traffic and it did well. I am cautiously optimistic.

derf · 02-13-2011, 10:58 AM

who makes the trailer?

02-03-2011, 11:51 AM	#41
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	I wouldn't worry much about that motor/trans towing a small trailer - I mean, there are similar hitches designed for MiniCoopers that fit into the fog light on the bumper. I have a few customers that tow their bikes in with them... if a Mini can do it, surely a Mustang can. http://www.minidomore.com/mini_coope...iler_hitch.php __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

02-13-2011, 10:58 AM	#50
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	who makes the trailer? __________________

02-03-2011, 12:09 PM	#42
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	My first car was a Nissan Pulsar with like 120k miles... the guy who owned it before me used to tow his Sea Doo every weekend with it. 1.6L was put to work, but no issues whatsoever...

02-13-2011, 04:38 AM	#49
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Finished my trailer today. I bought a 4x8 at TSC without a floor, bought treated 4x6 at Home Depot and mounted my wheel chocks. I went with a forward/backward thing to balance it out. Tongue weight is 125 loaded so not too bad. I pulled it around town in heavy traffic and it did well. I am cautiously optimistic.