250lb motorcycle on a tow hitch?

I'm picking up a rad little Honda monkey bike. I need a transport solution. I live in an apartment so storage is key. No room for a trailer. A tow hitch hauler seems to be the easiest solution right now. I have seen ratings all over the place from one star to 5. The bike weighs 250lbs. I have a 2018 off road Tacoma. Anyone use one?

 

That is sweet, is it a little 50 or?

 

I’d suggest making it a hood ornament, perhaps?

 

Its a street legal 125

 

Looks cool, but the pice is a huge WTF $4k nope

 

Really asking more for opinions on folks who have used this style of motorcycle hauler.

 

I've seen them in use and it seems like the cheap ones Rock back and forth really bad on the highway. I've seen guys with 250 dirt bikes on the good ones and they look solid. This reminds me of the arctic cat whisker I had as a kid, lots of fun times.

 

Maybe check out some RV forums. I see a lot of these type of hitches with scooters, but have no personal experience with them.

 

I used a Moto-Tote once to carry a sportbike. That weight made me nervous but the monkeybike should be just fine.
Discountramps.com sells carriers and is great to work with - 15% coupons come along frequently. 20% occasionally.
Look for something steel, with a anti-rock device, chock for the front wheel, and nice wide/long arm for the straps. The one you pictured seems chintzy at first glance.

I'd rather spend the money on a couple of nice loading ramps for the truck or a rent trailer over using the carrier though.

Where are you located? You can borrow mine if you're close.

 

Nice, op!! I just got rid of my Grom and I miss it every day! Might have to pick up one of these monkeys come spring time!

As far as the hitch carrier, if you spend the money and get a good one, I’m sure you lol be fine. Why not throw it in the bed though?

 

I use a hitch carry fir a 300 lbs dual sport with no issues

 

I have a wr250 that I put in the same style hitch carrier with no problems

 

Depends on how often and how far you plan on going with the bike on the hitch. For short occasional hauls the cheaper ones are ok. I have an xt250, use it often, and travel far - I only use Vershaul. They are solid, a bit heavier than I would like, but they are the only carrier I would trust.

 

Easy! Your truck will have no problem carring 250lb bike on the back. I traveled from SF to Maine with a Triumph T100 raked and bobbed. I have carried many other bikes too. CB 500, Klr 650, R9T (added Firestone bags) etc.
So a 250lbs is a breeze. Just make sure your steel carrier is rated for the load. Great retro bike!

 

I have a similar hitch mount bike hauler for my CRF 250X. I got it at Harbor Freight and it has worked fine for me. Doesn't rock too much and you don't even feel it on the truck.

 

I have one from www.joehauler.com that kicks butt. My bike is around 460 pounds and I have no worries.

 

i have one like pictured above and haul a DRZ400 from time to time with no issues. If you get a little rocking action, just buy one of these..

$25 Anti Rattle Hitch Tightener Stabilizer No Sway for 2" and 1.25" Steel Heavy Duty Rust Free

https://www.amazon.com/Lifetime-War...ocphy=9032537&hvtargid=pla-439825577969&psc=1

all problems solved with noise and any movement of bike carrier.

 

get a good one, and you wont have any issues.
I modded one to fit better on my truck and its been rock solid for my husky 501

 

You will be fine with a hitch carrier... I use a harbor freight one that cost around 130$ and is partially aluminum which helps save on weight, it has been solid the last 4 years or so... I have used it for a ~400lb dual sport on harsh Nevada roads without issue... probably have over 6k miles with this setup, ruckus weighs couple hundred pounds.

 

I have a Joe Hauler and love it