it does block your left headlight ... 73 Phil

Crazy that the South is getting blasted with snow and cold weather. It's just starting to get snowy in NH

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I use to run a similar setup. I had a F-250 Dually towing a 38’ 5th Wheel. I put a receiver hitch in the front and carried a 400 Bergman Scooter. The only issue I had was that I couldn’t tow after dark. Because the scooter blocked my headlights. Solution: I mounted to new headlights on the scooter carrier.

Great video. For the pin instead of trying to keep it in the truck find a place on the bike rack drill the proper size hole and then you will always have the pin with the rack. Saying I will keep something important with the truck has not always worked out for me

Nice set up. Right take it slow keep checking. I like that motor bike. Fun for trail riding. I rather have auto clutch for trail riding but hand clutch I like for street riding. Just my preference . Stop buy tractor supply get extra wing nuts and a holding pin . Keep extras right in truck with extra straps as well. I learned many years ago 1 is none and 2 is 1 . I just talked CB SSB CH 39 right around Quarts fest . Now if you run out of deasil take the bike for a ride with yellow fuel can. Government makes us have correct color fuel cans !

Well that's entertaining. You've said it, room for cooling but you're keeping a eye on that. Thinking some tie back straps to minimize the swaying will pay off big in time as I can visualize some welds becoming brittle over time. But I'm just being one of those couch mechanical engineers hihi ... enjoy

Hi Steve, Great video, he probably already figured out but those straps holding the bike onto the rack probably need to be shorted so you don’t have so much. Those tails getting caught under the truck or in the engine bay would be horrible. Be safe, man. Chat with you later. David

Have you thought about where and how you are going to mount the rocking chair for Granny? jk 🙂 BTW, that bike kind of reminds me of a Honda Trail 70 I had as a kid.

Soft shackles might help you on the handlebars? Just a thought. Good stuff! Toy Hauler is the expensive, yet most correct way to haul, but ain’t got that that much coin!

Looks like a bit of C Channel steel would be good on the end for the front tyre (tire) to go into, would help hold it in place and stop it from rolling to far forward when putting the bike on it, or maybe a big u clamp over the front and rear tyres (tires) once its on, to hold it as well, instead of just straps, would just need to weld a bit of steel to the rack for the clamps to go into.

cut those tails so they don't come undone while you're driving and get caught in a tire. Better to look at the pro-taper tie down straps, which is what we use for dirt bikes. Carabiner swivel at the bottom, soft loop for the bike and velcro tie up. A bit more though, but the quality over the HF straps IMHO is worth it.

You should be able to come up with a wheel chalk for the front wheel. It should help balance the bike in place. That's what i use in the trailer on my Harley. Also the front tie downs either perpendicular to the handles or forward of them. Just the way i have done it for years. Only suggestions. Nice video Steve! 73.

I know those ratchet straps have a higher rating than needed but just like radio stuff cover your self and tie it down, ratchet straps are good but cheep for a reason 👍truckers use a black rubber strap with hooks, looks like a bungee , extra security 👍

You’ll be doing wheelies on and off the ramp before you know it , don’t forget the first aid kit 😂

Your right if it’s a she it will wobble and you’ll never get it to shut up 🤫😂👋

I do like the front mount for the motorcycle when you are hauling an RV, but I think it blocking the headlights is an issue. I've seen where people have used plow lights to get above the bike.

👋ride to live

I have some Ideas for you and we can talk at quarzfest

Steve great video. One thing you might try when loading this motorcycle is to put the handle bar straps on first then roll it up. Make a front Chock/stop then pull the forks down into that it will stand on its own. Thanks for the information.

You need a bullet point mount on that dash. LoL

It's definitely tricky with one person, but you made it look easy. Nice solution! Have fun on that bike out in the desert. Awesome place for riding.

You'd think that the hardware would come intact. That's why I usually upgrade hardware on stuff. It's a pain, but it makes things last a little longer. My constant battle with rust is real out here, though.

They make a slide, almost like a belt loop to hold the excess strap. You might find something on Thing-a-verse that a friend in North Cali might be able to 3D print for you. You might want to have a cap for the front of the receiver hitch in case someone comes by and hits it. Less of a chance that it will make a bad mark. 73

I used the exact same port but put it into the door to run my solar and generator power cables. Coax to antennas goes out another port on other side of the r/v to reduce r/f issues.

My only problem is my girlfriend wants to ride too. We either get a bike that either rides 2 or 2 bikes or a side cart . Still a nice way to carry a motorbike or scooter . I have the Honda 50CC Scooter and it rides 2 . 100 MPG too cold to ride now. 8F in NY !

Use those tow points in the bumper and run straps to them. Huge stability increase.

My issue with the rack system I bought, is when the bike goes up, my arm on the farther handle can not reach, nor can I use the brake. I fabricated a parallel ramp for me to either walk up on, or put my feet down onto if I ride the bike up.

Strapping the bike or the ramp to the front recovery points on the truck (X configuration) might help keep it from wobbling.

You need a cable and lock that's easier on the bike and what you lock it to.

Youll need a bike cover to keep the bugs off it.

Great video 👍 Hope it works well for you!

Good idea. Better than towing a jeep around. With all that weight you're adding to the rig, its a good thing you have a ford... That reminds me, where is my bailing wire and duct tape?

A friend posted from Masilla NM it was snowing there too. Not much snow here, it's all gone to central and southern Ill-annoy.

Yup, we got it there 2 years ago. This time we’ll move through that space…..if we ever get to leave home!

Al Gore warned us about global warming, wait, what?

Benson gets is before Tucson or Quartzsite

That polar vortex affecting much of US. Record cold and snow !

You need a Honday Monkey motorcycle. Or the AliExpress equivalent.

Nice install Steve!

Can't wait to see the Bike.

Steve, I have been looking at those front mount hitches for my F150. Not for a motorcycle mount though, for a convenient place to put a hitch mount antenna for parks on the air and such. That way I can set up my go box on the tailgate and not be directly under the antenna. You would not believe how often you or the Ape do a video on something that I have either been looking at or just acquired.

That plate is needed for my bike carrier, why safety chains when using a front hitch? You won't go over half a mile an hour, or move anything even a hundred yards.

I have front mount hitches on the F250 and the jeep. I also have a motorcycle carrier. Two great additions to a rig.

Just remember there are two kinds of motorcycle riders, Those that have wrecked and those that will. That being said motorcycle riding is one of the most therapeutic hobbies that I know of. Good luck on the adventure. 73

I suspect there are no holes on the hitch for the safety chains because there was no room for them when the hitch frame was installed. Maybe they intend for the safety chains to be secured to the towing lunettes (rings) on the bumper?

Ooooh I’m so excited. This is one step closer to reenacting Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne with you!!!

The carage bolt pull cable “thingy” is a good hack. At first I wasn’t clear how it would attach, but when you showed how it threaded on… it all became clear. That alone was worth the video.

I put one on the front of my truck a few years ago. I had the same bolt size issue. I also had to drill two holes in my frame which I thought was going to be a real pain to do but was really not to bad. My parking spot for the trailer next to my house is a real pain. With the front hitch it changes that evolution from a frustrating 30 minute team effort with my wife guiding me to being able to park the trailer by myself in about 10 minutes. Good install Steve, Do you not keep a basic tool kit in your truck? I can't wait to see what bike you get. Have a good day Jim

When I saw the thumbnail, I thought, what is going to tow your F450? Oh...never mind.