How to Build a Motorcycle Carrier

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How to Build a Motorcycle Carrier

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11 жыл бұрын

I transport my 2003 Gsxr 1000 which weighs 400 lbs and I have had a Hayabusa on it that weighs alot more. I think its all about your tow hitch. I have a class IV tow hitch so it can support the down weigh of the bike hanging on there. So make sure your hitch can handle it.
Here is my parts list, this can vary from your bike type and size.
1- Angle Iron
2- 1" sq tubing
3- sq tubing for the receiver hitch(size depends on inside diameter of you hitch receiver)
4- bike platform 86" long and 9" wide(depends on tire size)
5- If you need the detailed plans I used let me know. (Some folks may not be able to figure it out from a picture)

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@areibu 9 жыл бұрын

This guy has the most informative and personalized replies to viewers questions.

@jentaber3718 6 жыл бұрын

For a guy that's not a fabricator he did an excellent job! Looked a little light to me but, as long as it works. Thanks for sharing and keeping it simple!

@MrThaicolin 8 жыл бұрын

I now live in Asia and not seen anything like this, I have been considering making my own carrier so for me this is a great video Thanks.

@bill45colt 10 жыл бұрын

I can tell you are new by the weld joints... but really great job,,,in making and designing!! Congratulations from a 69 yr old guy who has had 54 bikes....Lots of good ideas incorporated there.. Good job!!

@bigbandit007 10 жыл бұрын

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@Snailmailtrucker 8 жыл бұрын

Nice job Brother...great attitude too !

@jimdoolan2277 5 жыл бұрын

Cool idea Love it Cheers from New Zealand

@randyautrand5950 7 жыл бұрын

Looks good!!! Nice build Bro!!!

@albion2742 10 жыл бұрын

Put some guides on the ramp sides.Makes it easier to load and unload without the bike rolling off the side of the ramp.Great work you did.Can you make one for me LOL

@Rocc369 11 жыл бұрын

Thx for tha reply. I def wanna give it a shot. Keep up tha crazy work. U def helping me an a whole lot of other ppl out.

@Rocc369 11 жыл бұрын

I was talking to my club Prez abt ya work an he was questioning would it carry a Busa. U just answered my question. Thx.

@eldaddyyankee02 11 жыл бұрын

hey like your ideas keep it up (the hot pink bike looks crazy)

@tink101963 9 жыл бұрын

What's up love your work, keep it coming but I need some more details on the dimensions on an how the carrier was put together. thanks for the info on everything and keep it coming.

@bigbandit007 9 жыл бұрын

Terry Wooten Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe! Don't forget to share.

@shaunm2208 7 жыл бұрын

Nice work bro

@chriscaliente5033 9 жыл бұрын

Add a motorcycle wheel lock chock bolt down or weld so will lock your bike in a upright position for one man operation, and also use a wider ramp board. You have a great idea by the way.

@bigbandit007 9 жыл бұрын

Chris Caliente Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe! Don't forget to share.

@chriscaliente5033 8 жыл бұрын

same here.

@aseredy 8 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Considering a mfg'd bike carrier can run you upwards of 300 monies! Nice work!

@robertgraham4462 10 жыл бұрын

awesome, am going too build one for my blackbird, beautiful gixxer as well man, :)

@bigbandit007 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe! Also, please always share videos on Facebook, Twitter etc. Man, I'm trying to get this website finished. I'll try to post my plans there.

@QuikNik14 11 жыл бұрын

Excellent BigBandit!!!

@byronmouton9527 7 жыл бұрын

Good job man. Cant get over stupid comments especially everybody that knows better.

@omarkhamis5028 4 жыл бұрын

thanks good video 👌 with a Durango and a light bike this is the perfect combination. I would not do this with Harley Davidson ultra though it is nearly impossible to push up on that ramp.

@MrBrennanmack 11 жыл бұрын

good job dad that looks so kool:}

@Geoff_G 8 жыл бұрын

Great job on the build! I would caution away from possibly just bolting it together as you mention if someone doesn't know how to weld. It definitely needs to be welded. With the low cost, just buy double the amount of metal (or buy some/get some scrap from a metal recycler) and lay down some practice beads.

@TheWetBeard 10 жыл бұрын

Really great. Would love to see the design or plan you used. I feel comfortable enough to have a go, to suit my own bikes.. Thanks for posting this. Cost of buying one is ridiculous here in Australia.

@bigbandit007 10 жыл бұрын

TheWetBeard Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe! Also, please always share videos on Facebook, Twitter, Google +, etc

@joeb1476 7 жыл бұрын

you could also go to harbor freight and get one of the 4x8 folding trailers for 299, put 30 into mesh to put on the floor of it and load the bike that way, I have one I traded 2 Sony 12s for, and have used it for both mine and the wife's bike. you could fold it and chain it to your luggage rack on top of your Durango when you get somewhere that you worry about theft or parking..

@CurmudgeonExtraordinaire 7 жыл бұрын

A trailer is usually easier than an hitch carrier or the back of a pickup, but there's always a trade off regardless of what you choose. With a bike on a trailer, you will be needing to find parking lots where there are two spots facing each other with nothing between them so that you can drive straight through and take up both spots. This often means parking at the far end of a WalMart type parking lot. With a hitch carrier, you might be able to park in a single car parking space, possibly backing up so that the bike and carrier overhangs the grass. Also, with a trailer, you might find yourself paying extra for some of the toll roads. Plus, many states require you to register and pay taxes on your trailer each year and perhaps even have it inspected each year. A pickup bed if convenient, but if it is a model that has been produced within the last 15 years, the bed height might be so much that you will need a long ramp so that the angle between the ramp and the bed is not so great that you end up scraping the bottom of your bike. I have a 6 ft long by 3 ft wide ramp for my pickup and it will not work with any my street bikes. It won't work with my lawn tractor either -- the mowing deck gets stuck. It works with my ATV and dirt bike though.

@guessguy209 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Ive been watching a few videos of people making these carriers themselves, and had a few questions that no one seems to be mentioning in their videos. How much max weight can the carrier can support? Would insurance cover accident involving a custom made motorcycle carrier? Does making a custom motorcycle carrier violate any laws? Seems like a pretty dangerous thing for people to be making off to the side so I was just wondering.

@neilconfesor9845 5 жыл бұрын

Ive been wanting to see one in person, does it sway when turning ? Looks scary dropping the bike since it connects only a 2x2 tube

@bigbandit007 11 жыл бұрын

True. Thanks for watching

@fragancia6036 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea brother👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾 💯💯💯💯 can you tell me what is your hitch capacity??

@EVicTion_NotiCe504 11 жыл бұрын

Wat up bruh nice setup... Where did u get da material 2 make da ramp cuz i have a pickup truck.

@ylism 9 жыл бұрын

Nice job there, it works that's all that matters, and you saved a bunch of money too. BTW nice looking Durango ___ A small blueprint for turning signals..lol ....yl

@Rocc369 11 жыл бұрын

Tha info is def appreciated. What site did you get the plans from? I have access to a Durango like the one u used in the video for towing as well as a Escalade pick up and a F-150 for towing so the hitch isn't really an issue. I will def be in touch in the event I need assistance.

@fragancia6036 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool😎 😎 😎 😎 my bro. I will like to do it

@bigshathekiller 10 жыл бұрын

Im need ya digits gotta come check you. I like ya work proper

@peteauto1824 7 жыл бұрын

great idea! and save the cost of a new trailer plus having to find a place to park a trailer if living in a condo or an apartment!

@CurmudgeonExtraordinaire 7 жыл бұрын

I've wondered about these carriers, but I just don't like the fact that it is all being supported by a single 2" tube, even if the receiver hitch assembly itself can support the weight. Supposedly, the receiver hitch in my Dodge is a Class 4 and can handle a 1200 lb trailer tongue weight, so if I was so inclined, I could build a receiver hitch carrier for my Harley Road King (800 lbs), but I just don't trust that one piece of steel to not twist. If there were two more receiver hitches under there (one on each frame rail), I think that would be sturdy enough to design a bike carrier around. One thing you might want to consider to make yours a bit more sturdy is to weld steel bars from the bottom of the center support up to the corner formed by the angle iron (that forms the platform for the bike) and the side pieces of square tubing that you have your tie down rings attached to. This will help prevent any twisting between the center support and the platform which could result in a failed weld eventually.

@jaycampa9465 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the hitch break light with long wire or did you make long your self

@aeiounix 9 жыл бұрын

Nice job.

@aguiristante 9 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool. How did you figure out that the main beam would be strong enough not to bend down with the weight and the bouncing of the bike on bad roads?

@ravenblaylock13 7 жыл бұрын

Nice!!

@kennethfoley3830 9 жыл бұрын

Well done looks the part ....

@GregoreMiles 10 жыл бұрын

Loving your idea. Have you done any upgrades to the carrier since. let me know.

@bigbandit007 10 жыл бұрын

Gregore Miles No, Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe! Also, please always share videos on Facebook, Twitter, Google +, etc

@thejakein7867 7 жыл бұрын

Tongue weight... what's your receiver rated for and what's the weight of your bike + carrier?

@joesprint6066 11 жыл бұрын

joesprint6066 1 second ago I like the videos, very informative...Im in the Northern Virginia area also, Tysons, moving to Chantilly with no garage, I was wondering how long it took you to build this, i.e. day, a couple of hours, etc. because I dont want to have to keep moving tools in and out of storage once I purchase them.

@Rocc369 11 жыл бұрын

How can I get the detailed plans for that? I'm sure I can figure it out from what you have here, but prefer to have hard copies. Tha work you do is major. Def helping me along with the paint I'm about to take on.

@klondike1020 10 жыл бұрын

I was going to ask about turn signals- Great job. I would have been sketched out by the steel tube holding a big bike. Looks nice and rigid. Great build , Now how do you stop everyone you know from asking you to make them one too?

@bigbandit007 10 жыл бұрын

klondike1020 lol, Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe! Also, please always share videos on Facebook, Twitter, Google +, etc

@cubul32 3 жыл бұрын

Got questions man! How's the car handling with that behind? What car is it (I wanna check specs)?

@bigbandit007 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I got all the steel from potomac steel in springfield. Let me know if you need some help. It took one day to build.

@robhaynes8815 11 жыл бұрын

How much stress is that putting on your tow package? I need one of these for my 08 Outlaw 525 on the back of my Suburban.

@EVicTion_NotiCe504 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks bruh!!!!!

@bigbandit007 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@EVicTion_NotiCe504 11 жыл бұрын

Those steel plate on da ramp do dey hv a specific name fa dem?

@bigbandit007 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I had the gsxr 1000 and i carried a busa on it no problem.

@cenate5 10 жыл бұрын

How do you keep the bike from tipping over. You mentioned you strap the bike down to the straps to the left, or furthest away from the rear of the vehicle which would prevent the bike from going towards the car. What about when you step on the gas from a light. the bike is going to fly towards the car behind you correct? Show a video of yourself driving with this attached please.

@bigbandit007 10 жыл бұрын

You have to strap the bike down. I.ve drivin to south carolina from VA with this setup. I'm not doing a video of me driving around. Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe! Also, please always share videos on Facebook, Twitter, Google +, etc

@radrcer 10 жыл бұрын

nice carrier. only works for a hitch that truly bolts to the frame. I don't think I would try 450lbs on the hitch of a crossover. anyways I will keep this in mind. thanks

@bigbandit007 10 жыл бұрын

radrcer Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe! Also, please always share videos on Facebook, Twitter, Google +, etc

@wombatmoto1938 11 жыл бұрын

Nice.

@djknowledge1234 10 жыл бұрын

this might be a dumb question but can a bmw 540 support a gsxr 100 on a tow like that?

@bigbandit007 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe! bike ways about 450lbs. If you had a way to stiffen your supension maybe.

@bigbandit007 11 жыл бұрын

thanks

@davsum1964 9 жыл бұрын

Hello I know it's a old video but could you send the plans on how to make this trailer please ... thanks send to *****

@ppger44 10 жыл бұрын

Great video! How much does the bike weigh? Also, what is the allowable tongue/hitch weight of your Durango?

@bigbandit007 10 жыл бұрын

John D 400 something and it is a class 5 hitch.Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe! Also, please always share videos on Facebook, Twitter, Google +, etc

@ppger44 10 жыл бұрын

Class 5 Hitch? I'll look that up for my Chevy Silverado. I'd like to haul my 2012 Suzuki 650 Adventure like that though!

@ceferbu 7 жыл бұрын

the thickness of the main square tubing please

@SexyNubianBro 10 жыл бұрын

Have you thought of making it so the ramp can go either side so no need to back the bike down ramp?

@bigbandit007 10 жыл бұрын

Demond W there is a drop on the carrier to lock front tire. Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe! Also, please always share videos on Facebook, Twitter, Google +, etc

@kylehooker3710 8 жыл бұрын

I'd love to get a custom paint job, and I could use a bike rack!

@Hasnain7763 4 жыл бұрын

Put a build video like how to measure its dimensions, weldinge etc

@whalder214 8 жыл бұрын

Ayyee I want one

@bigbandit007 11 жыл бұрын

If your in the Northern Virginia Area. I got the steel from Potomac Steel. Iam going to do one using aluminum, because it is lighter. If you need help let me know.

@ksfishingadventures 6 жыл бұрын

Can the tow hitch on any suv or car support the weight of the bike?

@lashaunmack3147 6 жыл бұрын

My durango had a class 5 hitch. You have to check your hitch.

@bigbandit007 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@ryanw501 8 жыл бұрын

can I get detailed plans?

@SuperTdot74 10 жыл бұрын

How about getting this patent and make some money? I would definitely buy one for $300-$500! You the man and im posting all the videos on Facebook!

@bigbandit007 10 жыл бұрын

I may make a few and sell them at the bike shows. Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe! Also, please always share videos on Facebook, Twitter, Google +, etc.

@bigbandit007 10 жыл бұрын

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@bartleypritchard6666 7 жыл бұрын

good job on the rack but whats the deal with flip flops and socks =p

@bigbandit007 7 жыл бұрын

Bartley Pritchard lol, I guess you caught me. It wont happen again. Thanks for watching, please sub .

@Steve-mw9rv 6 жыл бұрын

Are you able to send me the dimensions you used and what equipment. Going to make one myself this Weekend I have free finally

@bigbandit007 9 жыл бұрын

What???? Been using it for years. Hundreds of miles. There's a chain I use to secure the bike with the carrier and truck. Thanks for watching, please subscribe.

@russjoiner2177 8 жыл бұрын

You can take square tubing and welded it in between the two ( future blinkers) post, and add some more blinkers and/or brake lights to it. advice from an ex-driver more the lights, the merrier.

@zeekaiser 10 жыл бұрын

Hello, I would love to get the detailed plans from you, if possible. Thank You!

@bigbandit007 9 жыл бұрын

Shawn Sanders bigbandit007@gmail.com. Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe! Don't forget to share.

@zeekaiser 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I have totally shared this! Do you still have the plans and materials needed so that I can make one for myself? Cheers!

@Iamheretolearn 8 жыл бұрын

Do i need flip flops for this or i can use my boots instead? Just kidding, nice ramp, cool set up.

@maphound 10 жыл бұрын

nice.

@bigbandit007 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@joem5110 6 жыл бұрын

Third option, ride the bike!!

@stephenp7533 8 жыл бұрын

Or you can buy a used one for 70$. That is really cool that you built it though.

@Foreseeable1 5 жыл бұрын

Is it still in one unbent piece?

@bigbandit007 5 жыл бұрын

Still works very well.

@martijn9700 10 жыл бұрын

the licence plate of your car is not visible anymore...or is that allowed in your country ?

@bigbandit007 9 жыл бұрын

Martijn achternaam Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe! Also, please always share videos on Facebook, Twitter, Google +, etc

@CurmudgeonExtraordinaire 7 жыл бұрын

It will probably depend upon where you are on whether the cops will bother you. I've been stopped ONCE by a cop when I was on a road trip and had a cargo carrier on the back of my Jeep where the trunk on the cargo carrier blocked the license plate. I didn't get a ticket -- he probably was just using it as an excuse to pull me over so that he could see if there was anything else he could get me on.

@lawlgiver7134 10 жыл бұрын

Plasti Dipping the cage, bright high res be a good idea.

@bigbandit007 10 жыл бұрын

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@luis_grantham7326 9 жыл бұрын

The part that goes into the car whats the measurement for the thickness of the wass

@luis_grantham7326 9 жыл бұрын

Wall

@bigbandit007 9 жыл бұрын

Luis_grantham class 5 hitch. Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe! Also, please always share videos on Facebook, Twitter, Google +, etc

@nolankbc 10 жыл бұрын

Hey man nice work!! can you help me with the detailed plans

@bigbandit007 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, I just copied the plans from an online retailer.

@nolankbc 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks my fríend but I can not find it can you send it to me again please

@bigbandit007 11 жыл бұрын

Okay cool

@stevenyoung2877 7 жыл бұрын

what's good Big Bandit been watching your video's for years I've painting a bike by watching now I'm ready to build this bike carrier is there anyway I could get the plans email to me I would greatly appreciate it.

@bigbandit007 7 жыл бұрын

Steven Young hello, thanks for watching. I have to find the plans. Send me a message to bigbandit007@gmail.com. please sub

@stevenyoung2877 7 жыл бұрын

bigbandit007 did you ever find the plans

@bigbandit007 11 жыл бұрын

Dont understand your ? (Bridge)

@bigbandit007 11 жыл бұрын

o the ramp. if the rear wheel comes off the bike will fall.

@davidcockcroft5444 10 жыл бұрын

great video! I have just bought my first bike, and looking to build myself a trailer like yours! I have never welded before, so was hoping you could recommend the type of welder to buy? Arc, MIG? Thanks

@bigbandit007 10 жыл бұрын

if your not comfortable with welding, just use bolts. Automotive grade bolts. Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe! Also, please always share videos on Facebook, Twitter, Google +, etc

@martijn9700 10 жыл бұрын

same for the rear lights of your car

@bigbandit007 9 жыл бұрын

Martijn achternaam Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe! Also, please always share videos on Facebook, Twitter, Google +, etc

@simonw1169 7 жыл бұрын

Nice build! Dude in grey needs to buy some clothes that fit, has he lost a lot of weight? :D

@bigbandit007 7 жыл бұрын

Simon W I'll let him know. lol thanks for watching. Please sub.

@IKEATL 7 жыл бұрын

What do you think about the folding carriers?,saw some on Discountramps.com

@prayfawind 9 жыл бұрын

No body!! not even Richard Dean Anderson can macgyver shits more than me but it's never for something expensive or could harm others if it fails, Ebay has a proper factory made rated up to 600lbs hauler for under 180 bucks free shipping. When it comes to safety that's something I always pay retail for.

@bigguy78246 8 жыл бұрын

Just because it is home made doesn't mean it isn't safe. That's the point of DIY not paying a box store for it and doing it right yourself. Nothing he showed screams to me unsafe. Retail is nice but some stuff you purchase is crap and comes out better and safer than anything you can get off a shelf.

@nanathannvw 8 жыл бұрын

+bigguy78246 run a basic FEA on that rack and I think you would be horrified ... it is dangerous even if it hasn't broken yet...it will break

@Ojeramup12 8 жыл бұрын

+nvwalters What's FEA ?

@tracyguilbeau 8 жыл бұрын

+Ojeramup12 Finite Element Analysis... an engineering term

@bigbandit007 11 жыл бұрын

I got the diagram off a motorcycle carrier webite.

@kevinllamar 9 жыл бұрын

Can I get the instructions emailed to me please.

@bigbandit007 11 жыл бұрын

Its all depends on your tow hitch down force capacity. Im about to post a new video with the same bike that was loaded on it. My friend put the hitch on his dodge ram pick up and it was fine. I live in Va and i ve driven to bike week in SC and back. No problems. My next buuld I am going to use bolts and weldung on the main support. Just for added safety. If you need some help I can send you my exact measurements. Bigbandit007@gmail.com.

@big10rocket 10 жыл бұрын

thats whats up.

@bigbandit007 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@bigbandit007 11 жыл бұрын

i forget what its called. it came from ace hardware

@jhavard2003 8 жыл бұрын

Just heads up, in case no one has mentioned it. It is probably illegal to block your rear license plate, and at some point, you'll get the a$$h0le cop that will write you up for either no plate, obstructed plate, and possibly no plate light. Just saying, cause I've already been down that road.....

@bigbandit007 11 жыл бұрын

450lbs not much on a class iv

@davesmitte 9 жыл бұрын

That's an accident waiting to happen with a bike that heavy :)

@bigbandit007 9 жыл бұрын

dave smitt I've completed may road trips with no problems. Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe! Don't forget to share.

@nanathannvw 8 жыл бұрын

someone trusts welded cantilevered structures... I do admire the enthusiasm though... however I would consider running a few numbers on that rack, because it will break

@bigbandit007 8 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching