Carrying a motorcycle without a trailer

Submitted: Tuesday, Mar 04, 2003 at 14:41
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Does anyone know if it's possible to get a rack or carrier to mount a motorcycle on the back of a 4X4 so I don't have to use a trailer?
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Reply By: wazza - Tuesday, Mar 04, 2003 at 15:48

Tuesday, Mar 04, 2003 at 15:48
Like this?

Not sure on Aussie design regs and standards and insurance if you made your own!

http://www.showmesome.info/hilux/workshop/rack.htm
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Follow Up By: mark - Tuesday, Mar 04, 2003 at 16:07

Tuesday, Mar 04, 2003 at 16:07
Yes, thats what I'm after. Does anyone know if they are legal in Australia, I've seen them on the back of Winebagos but on my Patrol the wheels will stick out on either side.
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Reply By: Suzuki Viagra - Tuesday, Mar 04, 2003 at 21:17

Tuesday, Mar 04, 2003 at 21:17
I've seen em on buses and stuff - a lot of round australia tourists have the faithful combo of old bus and postie bike.

You'd get away maybe with a little postie bike or trail bike but not a full on road bike - too much weight to mount like a pushbike.
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Reply By: toonfish - Wednesday, Mar 05, 2003 at 00:10

Wednesday, Mar 05, 2003 at 00:10
you ,might want to check the static weight your towbar can handle before you go ahead as well.
most bars are for pulling not for a weight above and behind the mounts.
just a thought?
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Follow Up By: mark - Wednesday, Mar 05, 2003 at 11:01

Wednesday, Mar 05, 2003 at 11:01
Yeah, the bike only weighs 102kg and I've seen similar setups on the web that go up to 250kg, but haven't been able to locate anything in Australia yet. Any ideas of where to look?
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Reply By: KENM - Wednesday, Mar 05, 2003 at 11:05

Wednesday, Mar 05, 2003 at 11:05
Would something like this be suitable ? http://www.abiketow.com/
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