Towing Motorcycle

billyb · 08-07-2009, 07:21 PM

I have been seeing more of the towing devices that hold the front tire in a chock or holder while the rear tire is on the road. ie. the Motorcycle Caddy, http://www.motorcycleramps.com/motorcycle_caddy.htm
Any one have experience with this or another such device?
Just curious after seeing them. I am sure there are a few opinions too, and I would appreciat them too.

macmac · 08-07-2009, 07:27 PM

That will add wear and tear to tires shafts and trannies, but since it isn't auto trannies it shoud be ok for trips say 500 miles or so one way, then use the bike.

I have no idea how you would get a Nomad ft wheel in to the chock and then back out easy though..

**Top Cat** · 08-07-2009, 08:08 PM

I'm thinkin' they don't sell this any more.

Motorcycle Caddy Specs & Pricing Model # Description Price
RHMC1SV Motorcycle Caddy for vehicles with 12" to 22" trailer hitch heights Discontinued

AlabamaNomadRider · 08-08-2009, 12:44 AM

Mac, I just put my Nomad in reverse. Just kidding. I parked mine in the yard one day and was too close to a fence and couldn't get it turned around. Had to go across the street and get a neighbor to help me push it back.

dogdoc · 08-08-2009, 08:30 AM

Gene, I see you haven't found that reverse button on the Nomad. Look below the right grip,,,, JOKE! :-)

nomad561 · 08-08-2009, 09:12 AM

I don't think I would trust that setup for my Nomad. If you look close at the way it is built,there seems to be potential for ALOT of stress at the receiver.

macmac · 08-08-2009, 10:09 AM

i would not use a decive like that on a bet, but that wasn't the question.

And LOL reverse would be nice.. I was nearly stuck in another out building here yesterday.

jimbo · 08-09-2009, 08:45 PM

I have seen these going across the new york state thruway. I remember them because i did a double take (kinda weird lookin). The ones i have seen had smaller bikes on them, nothing like ours which is upwards of 800 lbs. Not sure what to think. ???

vidornomad · 08-10-2009, 03:39 PM

Scary looking, I think I would be a nervous wreck towing my bike like that.

cactusjack · 08-10-2009, 04:05 PM

Motorcycles are meant to be ridden not towed.

**Jared** · 08-13-2009, 04:51 PM

Looks like they've been discontinued. Too many bike falling off.

kudzufarmer · 08-13-2009, 06:16 PM

I use a kendon trailer I picked up for $800....much safer and less wear on the bike....I would not trust one of the devices you are talking about at all.

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billyb Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sulphur, Louisiana Posts: 18	Towing Motorcycle I have been seeing more of the towing devices that hold the front tire in a chock or holder while the rear tire is on the road. ie. the Motorcycle Caddy, http://www.motorcycleramps.com/motorcycle_caddy.htm Any one have experience with this or another such device? Just curious after seeing them. I am sure there are a few opinions too, and I would appreciat them too. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-07-2009, 07:27 PM	#2
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Towing Motorcycle That will add wear and tear to tires shafts and trannies, but since it isn't auto trannies it shoud be ok for trips say 500 miles or so one way, then use the bike. I have no idea how you would get a Nomad ft wheel in to the chock and then back out easy though.. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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08-07-2009, 08:08 PM	#3
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Towing Motorcycle I'm thinkin' they don't sell this any more. Motorcycle Caddy Specs & Pricing Model # Description Price RHMC1SV Motorcycle Caddy for vehicles with 12" to 22" trailer hitch heights Discontinued __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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08-08-2009, 12:44 AM	#4
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Towing Motorcycle Mac, I just put my Nomad in reverse. Just kidding. I parked mine in the yard one day and was too close to a fence and couldn't get it turned around. Had to go across the street and get a neighbor to help me push it back. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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08-08-2009, 08:30 AM	#5
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Towing Motorcycle Gene, I see you haven't found that reverse button on the Nomad. Look below the right grip,,,, JOKE! :-) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-08-2009, 09:12 AM	#6
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	Towing Motorcycle I don't think I would trust that setup for my Nomad. If you look close at the way it is built,there seems to be potential for ALOT of stress at the receiver.
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08-08-2009, 10:09 AM	#7
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Towing Motorcycle i would not use a decive like that on a bet, but that wasn't the question. And LOL reverse would be nice.. I was nearly stuck in another out building here yesterday. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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08-09-2009, 08:45 PM	#8
jimbo Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Poconos Posts: 40	Towing Motorcycle I have seen these going across the new york state thruway. I remember them because i did a double take (kinda weird lookin). The ones i have seen had smaller bikes on them, nothing like ours which is upwards of 800 lbs. Not sure what to think. ???
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08-10-2009, 03:39 PM	#9
vidornomad Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vidor, Texas Posts: 346	Towing Motorcycle Scary looking, I think I would be a nervous wreck towing my bike like that.
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08-10-2009, 04:05 PM	#10
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Towing Motorcycle Motorcycles are meant to be ridden not towed. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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08-13-2009, 04:51 PM	#11
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Towing Motorcycle Looks like they've been discontinued. Too many bike falling off. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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08-13-2009, 06:16 PM	#12
kudzufarmer Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 358	Towing Motorcycle I use a kendon trailer I picked up for $800....much safer and less wear on the bike....I would not trust one of the devices you are talking about at all.
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