Can't find a hitch!!

[racefan]

Does anyone have a hitch on their 06-08? I can find them for Gen I bikes, but they won't fit my 07.

 

[Panman]

https://www.dauntlessmotors.com/index.htm

 

[racefan]

https://www.dauntlessmotors.com/index.htm

I just sent one back to dauntlessmotors early this week it was for a pre2005, and he did not know they had changed the bike in 06.

 

[wfooshee]

https://www.dauntlessmotors.com/index.htm

Like he said, it's "up to 2005."

I thought I saw one somewhere, but wasn't looking for that, so I have no idea. I'll try to find it. . . . .

 

[SLK50]

Try this; https://www.openroadoutfitters.com/

It's the best looking one I've found so far.

Note cheap, but appears to be a quality piece.

I've been looking for quite a while and have yet to find one better.

 

[racefan]

Try this; https://www.openroadoutfitters.com/
It's the best looking one I've found so far.

Note cheap, but appears to be a quality piece.

I've been looking for quite a while and have yet to find one better.

The pic on their website look just like the one I just sent back

It says it fits all years, but I will give them a call friday

 

[dcarver]

Keep us posted on your endeavor RaceFan.. I have a bud who wants to tow a trailer. Personally, I don't get it.. especially since I can follow him and drink his cold beer at day's end...

 

[Toecutter]

Where's that guy with the totally-farkled '03 when you need him? Probably out touring the country with his wife and trailer. I guess I'll have to wait until NAFO to see him again....

 

[k7lvo]

I plan to put a hitch on my '07 - not to tow a trailer, but to mount a cooler or storage box. Although I'm sure it will not be as forgiving as the Wing, I'll bet I can put a pretty good load back there without much affect to handling - or mileage - or the Cali 55 mph trailer limit. I'll probably wind up building my own...

 

[Scab]

I had used a BushTec hitch on my '05. I've not checked with them, but they may be worth a look.

The BushTec is designed specifically for their trailor, but the modification to a ball-type connection is easy. And from looking at the pictures of the others noted above, the BushTec seems a simpler design. I really can't see it not working on any of the years. Of course, I've not looked under the rear seat of a 2nd gen., so I could be talking complete crap.

 

[racefan]

I had used a BushTec hitch on my '05. I've not checked with them, but they may be worth a look.
The BushTec is designed specifically for their trailor, but the modification to a ball-type connection is easy. And from looking at the pictures of the others noted above, the BushTec seems a simpler design. I really can't see it not working on any of the years. Of course, I've not looked under the rear seat of a 2nd gen., so I could be talking complete crap.

I talked with BushTec today and he told me they make a hitch, but the pin is welded in and they would not modify it

for a ball.

 

[Scab]

On the bottom of the pin is a circular weld. Grind it off. Pin comes out, ball hitch goes in. 3/4'' shaft, IIRC. Touch-up the paint. Nothing can be noticed from topside.

 

[SLK50]

The pic on their website look just like the one I just sent backIt says it fits all years, but I will give them a call friday

Sorry, I just went to the Dauntless website and saw what must be a recent addition of a photo of the FJR trailer hitch in question. I had not seen this photo before ( Dauntless listed a hitch but had no pics )and did not realize it's apparently the same hitch I had recommended earlier.

It still appears to be a good hitch and I hope it will indeed fit Gen II's. Perhaps Dauntless will update to include them.

Either way, I would verify fitment with either Dautless or Open Road Outfitters before ordering.

 

[Scab]

Damn, I miss pulling my trailer.

 

[SLK50]

Damn, I miss pulling my trailer.

I never heard it called a trailer before.

Seriously, when I added a trailer, 2-up moto-camping went from "bare essentials"

to oppulent: I was able to bring things like chairs, pillows, a stove and more which

changed the camping experience from roughing it to enjoyable.

I don't presently have a hitch on my FJR but I plan on adding one: I also miss "pulling my trailer"

 

[Scab]

Trailer-pulling disclaimer: Careful how many times you "pull" your trailer. Personally, I already need glasses. Blindness is inevitable.

Before it's all 'said and done', I'll have a hitch on the FZ6. I haven't seen one anywhere so I sure I'll have to fab the thing. I may go with a slightly smaller trailer than I have now, but that'll just give me the excuse to build another one.

 

[WinnipegTechGuy]

https://www.dauntlessmotors.com/index.htm

Like he said, it's "up to 2005."

I thought I saw one somewhere, but wasn't looking for that, so I have no idea. I'll try to find it. . . . .

This is disappointing. I have one sitting in a box for the last 5 months from "Dauntlessmotors" waiting to go on the bike. They never had a picture or year listed when I ordered.

Hope they will take it back now..

Will have to look at the Bushtec.

 

[Scab]

Can someone explain how these others are mounted? What is the problem with fitment on the 2nd gens?

The bushtec uses 4 mounting points to the bike. Two are attached to the bracket on the frame that holds the rear peg-sets, and the other two actually go through the plastic fender (under the seat) and attach to the two bolts that are (I think I remember correctly) part of the rear sub-frame.

Maybe someone close to the manufacturers could give a drive-by and allow for modification of current design for fitment for the 2nd gens.

 

[WinnipegTechGuy]

Uni-Go has one listed but there are no years listed. I will contact them next week as I need to find one myself now. :angry: :angry: :angry:

https://www.uni-go.com/