Dirtbike towing?

sootchucker

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got my carrier, ecohitch and bags are on the way... so ill keep this updated with progress / photos as things come along.
 

sootchucker

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ecohitch installed.. i put the bumper on last night so i will get some better pictures up soon. not impressed with the amount of play right now, though i did not completely tighten the bolt for the anti wobble device.

the carrier sticks out about 5" on each side- its barely noticeable but definitely have to watch out when parking ;)
 

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JELLOWSUBMARINE

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2011 Jetta Sportwagen, 6M, red/tan, navi, pano, 83 5m diesel pickup, 82 p/u trailer,.04 5.5 TDI Passat wagon (gone), 80,81,82 diesel p/u (gone), 80,82 sportruck (gone), 59 passthru bus (long gone), 79&87 westy (gone), 57 baja bug (long gone), 73 914
Looks like you might consider a modified s curve to lift the tray. When I had my tray done (previios post picture) they did not put the 10* upward tilt on as instructed. It still. is night and day clearance differences
 

sootchucker

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i dont foresee any clearance issues.. the rack sits fairly level with minimal, if any sag even with 340 pounds, exceeding the 300 pound tongue weight limit.
 

Nuje

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I can't remember if you mentioned: what did you do to stiffen up the rear suspension so you don't get sag from all that weight behind the rear axle?
 

Nuje

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Nice - I put those on my GSW, too, and even with just a 32lb. bike rack and 15lb. road bike, they AirLift bags make a huge difference.
 

sootchucker

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did you get just the rear kit? i got the full kit... may as well drop the hell out of it while i am at it.
 

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Top Post Dawg
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Yeah - just the rear kit (AirLift 1000 - #80753) for me. My support needs aren't anywhere close to what you're hauling.
 
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