DIY Motorise Hitch Mounted Motorcycle Carrier Hauler Rack Ramp

[@lambodp]

This is so slick. Love the idea. The chains seem smart when you have 1 bike that has the exact lengths pre-setup. I'd go with ratchet straps only because of the varied bikes I'd have on a rack. I can see this applying to a motorcycle trailer as well with the winch. Great work.

[@jasonmanukau6978]

Really good video and description.. thanks

[@bstadele]

thank you

[@hannda6778]

You, sir, are a genius. 👍👍 Very well thought out and executed.

[@testosterpwn6531]

Tony, thank you for this. I have a KLR650 I struggle with putting on my carrier and taking it off solo without feeling like I'm going to drop it and get squished. I was looking for a solution with a winch. You just saved me tons of trial and error!

[@norteno35]

Excellent best diy Ive seen will be making one for my Yamaha 1600

[@almostordinary_motors]

Amazing video! Almost done with my K-Series bike build and have been dreading trying to get it on the hitch trailer by myself for the first time, this is ingenious! Thanks for sharing with the community.

[@luvnotvideos]

This was an excellent demonstration of a great idea! As a 5'4" woman, I never thought I could utilize one of these rear racks because my bike is just too heavy for me to safely man-handle up and down the ramps. But your winch setup is ingenious. I really like the way you added stabilization straps too. Thanks again for a great video! You've given me some hope about carrying my Versys with me when I go on longer trips!

[@bstadele]

Thanks so much for your kind words my friend gave the bike rack a nickname “ no friend to help “ 😂 😆 😝 what state are you from ?

[@luvnotvideos]

@@bstadele I'm in Virginia

[@BLKnPrd67]

You have done an awesome job of engineering the carrier and an equally great job of explaining and videoing it. Thanks a whole lot.

[@bstadele]

thank you sir

[@crfjim]

Great video. I really like the mods you did to not only support the rack during transport but to load the beast of a bike!

[@williwombat1066]

Nicely done. I was contemplating the BlackWidow carrier (600lb version), but the issue of getting the moto up there with ease was gnawing at me. This solution fits the bill. Great job and innovation.

[@bstadele]

thanks I name it ( I have no friend ) LoL

[@saaid000]

Excellent idea. Thank you very much for sharing

[@bstadele]

your welcome

[@Mexicrow]

Excellent engineering! This gives me the confidence I needed to mount my bike on my own. Thank you very much.

[@bstadele]

I am glad you like it and you found it useful

[@tonynapo2359]

I really like your Idea, I have a Triumph Tiger 1200 and its heavy to load it on my carrier. Glad I saw this video, thank you...

[@bstadele]

your welcome sir

[@nancyhernandez4642]

Clever and very well thought out

[@MrGF1582]

Tony!!!! This is kickass! I've been thinking to do the same sort of thing for years! BUT YOU DID IT SIR! I have looked at then French RemorK and love their designs but outside of my budget. I'm rolling with your idea! Thanks!!!

[@MrGF1582]

Question for youi - have you ever seen a motorcycle carrier that has the tow hitch extension in the front so one can also tow a trailer behind the motorcycle carrier? I want to put this rig on my Motorhome to carry my bike and tow a Mazda Miata at the same time. Please let me know. Thanks!!

[@PRL1290]

Very cool setup and awesome Africa Twin!

[@georgestewart4285]

Great Idea! Love it, will use on my RV

[@yrankin1]

Thank you!!! I was looking for a solution like this so I can load my bike by myself!

[@bstadele]

glad to help

[@davidbaird2063]

Simple, common sense, genius ... Thanks!

[@bstadele]

thank you

[@DualsportChic]

Well done - in both building the customer carrier as well as the video - thank you!

[@artdealba8362]

Excellent project you give me a good idea thanks for you video 😊😊

[@kalanibright9236]

Love this approach

[@adam-newbloom]

Great innovation here! Thanks for sharing

[@shellyg2338]

Brilliant. Well down Tony

[@katyamato1347]

Thank you so much for sharing your brilliant ideas 🙏👨🏻‍🎨 Yama

[@bstadele]

Katsuhide Yamamoto your welcome braaap ✊🏻

[@kenb6102]

You Sir, are a genius!

[@bstadele]

My wife will not agreed with you LOL

[@kenb6102]

@@bstadele I do have a question. How did you get power to the winch? I see you used the connectors, but where did you tie into the power on your truck? And thanks very much...

[@bstadele]

@@kenb6102 I had a roll of wire from a construction left over I think is 6 gauge and I carefully ran it from true the frame and securing it with zip ties heaving extra loop of wire to allow expansion for flex all the way back to the winch and later added a fuse 40 amp just in case to the battery

[@kenb6102]

@@bstadele Thanks again Tony, I may just give this a shot. I'm trying to find a way to get my VStrom 650 on the back of my RV by myself. This is the best method I have found yet!

[@bstadele]

@@kenb6102 read the previous questions and answers from the others that ask questions and you will find maybe some inside , if you have a question just shoot

[@gmodesike]

Wonderful video. You're awesome.

[@webbedmotomedia1025]

I appreciate this video. I will figure out how to apply your methods to my trailer.

[@bstadele]

Thank you sir , it was my pleasure sharing

[@AlexanderDyer]

Great Idea.

[@bstadele]

thanks

[@brucelathrop29]

Tony, An amazing project! Congratulations on your work. I have a small scooter that I would like to mount on the FRONT of my Honda Ridgeline, using a front end trailer hitch. My problem is from: 1. How to prevent the bike from moving sideways(front and back) while driving, and the distance of the motorcycle handlebars ends to the front hood of the truck. If you still use your setup, or if you have any ideas to help me, I would appreciate your advice. Can you provide more photo's of the 1-Support chains that limit your sideways travel, and 1- the stabilizing straps that appear to go through he side of your truck tailgate? Thanks for any assistance!

[@TheL8P]

Very Innovative. I will adapt your ideas to loading bikes into my pickup. Thanks

[@michaelsimpson6937]

Tony, could you explain how you powered the winch please ? Thru the "trailer plug " ? What kind of plug ? 4 pin ?, 7 pin? Thanks for the video !!!

[@bstadele]

I had a long 5 gauge cable laying around so i got it from the battery going under the chassis and at the batterie with positive but grounded to the chassis and with a 20Amp fuse

[@freespiritvanlifelala1927]

Hello Tony, I just want to thank you for sharing this amazing idea on how to load the motorcycle using the winch... I would like to ask you if you could please go in detail the electrical part of the winch. Thanks

[@bstadele]

I had a long 5 gauge cable laying around so i got it from the battery going under the chassis and at the batterie with positive but grounded to the chassis and with a 20Amp fuse

[@jimgibson4760]

Clever and really well explained.

[@bstadele]

thank you sir

[@007JVG]

Great job with the video! One question though - how did you mount the chain to the metal strut?

[@mikefyten7761]

Where did you find the load binder you used? Love your idea but can't seem to find those load binders. Thank you.

[@bstadele]

try this one www.amazon.com/American-Power-Pull-13010-Binder/dp/B000ZNFXE0/ref=sr_1_45?dchild=1&keywords=load+binder&qid=1619706165&sr=8-45

[@usmcdoc2512]

Very nice set up. I just put it in 1st gear and feather it up the ramp in a couple seconds.

[@1965ace]

Great plan!!

[@vkhiev]

That's a huge bike

[@alejandrocolon7642]

Nice set uo

[@bstadele]

TK BRAAAP

[@dhiaanaj113]

Very nice..

[@mariogomez6089]

Thats a great video

[@americanoutbackoverland1469]

How did you mount the pulley to the tire stop? This is such a brilliant design that takes the stress out of travelling solo!

[@bstadele]

thank you just a u bold clamp from home depot

[@MrGF1582]

Hi Tony. Do you still have the links to all the parts you used for this build? I'm 90% there but want to see what you used to hold the snatch block on the wheel chock. Please let me know. Thank you sir!

[@bstadele]

unfortunately most are not working anymore but in the video you can see how each part are called just pause the video at 2:35 to start taking notes

[@pilyomotoride7781]

What's the tongue weight of your truck? Do you have airbag on your rear shocks?

[@bstadele]

OEM Class III hitche maximum trailer tongue weight (TW) of 1000 lbs no airbags

[@jbmflash]

How well is the carrier been holding up?

[@bstadele]

so far so good , but I do stay on top of it double checking if anything loosing up

[@jbmflash]

@@bstadele what's the longest distance you've used this to transport?

[@bstadele]

@@jbmflash Ft lauderdale To San Antonio Texas and back

[@jc5112]

Hey, I love your set up with the way you load and unload your bike. Are you able to send any information how you mounted the The winch on your truck I also noticed that you remove the chalk from the ramp. I’m in a rule area of Hawaii so I’m it’s rare to get help ... Ride safe my friend

[@bstadele]

juan n cuellar jr hey watch the complete video couple of times and with no problem ask away and happily will answer

[@bstadele]

I used the mounting plate for the winch that they sell in hourbourfreight like $15 and bought U- bolts of the with of the receiver

[@pilyomotoride7781]

I have 19 4runner would you recommend doing this on a 500 pound bike s1000xr . Planing to drive from texas to California

[@bstadele]

find out witch class hitch you have first and that will give you the answer

[@JeffCdeBaca]

Dang Nooice set up

[@bstadele]

no my friend is the camera that was just next of the winch

[@mrjoeyp81]

Great setup only thing that scares me is the strength of the foot peg mount on the bike and how’s that bike carrier I want one for my Africa Twin is it strong enough?

[@bstadele]

great observation , I had the same concern I did slack one chain lick less so it does relieve tension but the bike still solid , I have done about 800 miles in this set up so far no problem but great point to consider .

[@mrjoeyp81]

Can you do a run down video on the actual winch setup and wiring please?

[@bstadele]

@@mrjoeyp81 I am a bit full this week and next week but I was planing to do a follow up video of some minor changes I will get around and do one in the near future

[@georgestewart4285]

Did you wire it directly to the battery and put in an in-line fuse?

[@bstadele]

exactly

[@yammyr1]

Wow, awesome job!

[@pmfilmsUK]

Great review. Many thanks.

[@jimhurlbut1022]

Thanks Tony. Can I ask about the hitch tongue weight because i want to use the solid hitch on my sprinter van. Says max 500 lb tongue weight. My KLR is about 450 lbs. Your bike is over 500 lbs. Can you comment on tongue weight . Jim

[@bstadele]

i have a class 3 tongue for 800lbs you can change yours too they are bolt on and not too expensive

[@simonmiller7191]

Hi Tony. Would you be interested in building one of these for me with some slight modifications to handle a GSA 1200?

[@bstadele]

Sure were are you located ?

[@davelangton5097]

How heavy is your carrier please

[@geraldbrady5016]

Brilliant!

[@javierfernandez812]

Awesome system. How’s the carrier held up over time? I’m considering one of those carriers for my Yamaha FJ09, but, being much heavier compared to a dirt bike, has made me question its structural integrity, specially over time.

[@bstadele]

I have used it for about 2500 miles give or take no issues

[@rayoca9489]

Hi Tony! First : great job ! I was looking for ideas and i come across your video , now I have a Suzuki hayabusa 580 pound wet . What can upgrades you can do on your design to support a heavy bike? I live on a townhouse and trailers is not a option. Thank you 👍

[@bstadele]

Hi , your welcome , I went to my local steel supply shop and got a square tube that fit tight inside the carrier hich just for piece of mind

[@mmonoski]

Hi Tony, was wondering about weight. Looks like you have a Tundra like me which typically have a max tonque weight of 500lbs. This carrier weighs 91lbs and the Africa Twin weighs over 500lbs itself. So you are putting ~600lbs on a 500lbs rated hitch. Have you had any issues? I have a Triumph Thruxton and am trying to do a similar setup but the weight concerns me

[@bstadele]

hello my friend well you have a point ( but ) I have a class 3 hitch is 600lb but it's factory and overbuild and I don't ever load the bike with to much fuel but for the same concern I did put a solid steel bar inside the carrier male receiver because I was concern over the quality of the hitch carrier , but I am not concern at all on the truck side of things because I have loaded way heavier trailers on that hitch . but specific to your question ( no I have never had a issue with it and have just under 2K miles using it that way

[@ralphp4146]

@@bstadele Tony, can you expand on this comment " put a solid steel bar inside the carrier male receiver " - more detail on what you did exactly? This same concern has stopped me from purchasing a Hitch Motorcycle carrier. Thank you.

[@bstadele]

@@ralphp4146 Hello Ralph let me see if I can explain , i went to my local trailer supplier and they sell and customize hitch and receivers so basically the side of the hitch they sold me a solid bar that i had to grind a bit on the corners and push inside the square tubing flush it was super tight but I when one step further and spot welded the corners . I hope you understood my explanation

[@bstadele]

Mike Monoski hey 👋🏻 how are you , I was lucky when I purchase my truck it came from factory with class 3 hitch witch for my truck is 600lbs so yes a am on the nose but I had done about 2000 miles and fortunately no issues so far the truck doesn’t even squat

[@blaketalton5937]

Thanks for the video! I want to do the same thing with my Africa Twin. How have you changed things on your setup to make it secure for the long run?

[@bstadele]

Blake Talton hello thank you , my only addition has been a solid square tube on the hitch carrier male receiver , I did that just for peace sake and if it is a long ride I did used some additional tiedowns because you never can take to much caution but short rides to the trail rides just as is

[@JARVISdotEXE]

I have been going back and forth on getting one of these carriers. My bike is about 500 pnds. and I have a class 4 hitch. May I ask, how heavey is your bike and what is your tongue weight? Im told I can support up to 1400 pnds but it is very scary having that much weight behind my vehicle.

[@bstadele]

hey how are you yes my bike wet weight is close to 560 0r 580 pnds i have had no issues in couple thousand hwy miles in it

[@stacey7681]

This video is a life saver! Tony, what did you use to attach the swivel to the chock?

[@jomiller2095]

Brilliant

[@bstadele]

thank you I am glad you enjoy it ...

[@pyratbiker]

I saw this on Instagram and talked to you then, now I have a truck and I'm going to build this, how long are the chain lengths. I have a 2017 Africa Twin.

[@bstadele]

hello it's a hit or miss all depends on the hardware you will used or find , the trick is lean it away from you until almost touch your vehicle and set the first chain to hold it in position ( not touching your vehicle but as close as posible ) let go of the bike then go to the inside and set the chain as short as posible and hook it up .

[@MrMountaincycle]

Very nice! any issues changing out the cable for rope on your HF winch?

[@bstadele]

thank you Sir , not al all since the winch was new it was a easy swap and it is easier to handle and more friendly to the touch

[@RedFRC]

Thanks Tony! I had been contemplating doing this for the past 15yrs but had a trailer so never pushed the issue hard. Ironically 2-weeks ago I stumbled upon a dirt cheap 600lb carrier on CL and snagged it, then came across your video. That gave me the inspiration to cobble one up for myself. I found a X-Bull wireless winch on Amazon that came with synthetic rope pre-installed and nicer remotes, so I believe it is a better deal than the HF package. For piece of mind I am still going to use lightly tensioned straps in conjunction with the foot-peg latches, just in case there were to be a failure in the system. Would you do anything differently, or have you made modifications since your video?

[@bstadele]

I have answer some questions like the one you just ask in previous messages maybe you can read them and see if you can get something out of them , I will give you a update latter on today I am working now

[@joseph401]

very cleaver.

[@dieric168]

Very helpful. Thank you. What brand carrier do you have? Looks well made.

[@bstadele]

at the 3:00 mark zoom in it's goplus 600lb but I have been told that they are made in the same factory with different brands

[@AlanTrades]

How did you mount the winch

[@bstadele]

harbor freight sells this $4 mount plate so I bought 2 and I sandwich with 4 stainless steel bolts

[@JB91710]

Good job!

[@dieric168]

Never mind...I see it. thanks

[@sandekutokwa5645]

The tail lights are kinda of obstructed .....great mod but doesn't insure safety to other road users interns of communication on road

[@simonmiller7191]

Thx. Message sent.

[@simonmiller7191]

Nevada. Please let me know how to private message you. Thx.

[@bstadele]

do you have facebook or instagram if so just drop your handle name please

[@bstadele]

[e-mail] it's in my profile

[@I-_-I_SB]

Shocks shouldn’t be compressed continuously. \-_-/ attach to bike frame, compressing a little like a rider would Taking advantage of the shock absorbers.

[@jakegrames9001]

Lol or just don’t be weak…