Loading a BIG Adventure Bike onto Lifted Truck | Hitch Carrier Transport KTM 1290 SAR

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Epic Adventures Offroad

2 жыл бұрын

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@wheelisforge 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for sharing this!

@SlowRiderDucati Жыл бұрын

Thanks I have a 450lbs Himalayan I loaded up on my harbor freight 600lbs hitch rack. This video helped as I have a QX80 4X4 which is very high as well from the factory. The main trick is to have those front two straps pre set in length and ready to go when you power the bike up. Definitely tricky the first time I did it.

@EpicAdventuresOffroad Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped you out. Just getting used to balancing it all is the tricky part. After that It’s pretty simple.

@SlowRiderDucati Жыл бұрын

@@EpicAdventuresOffroad I have loaded and unloaded several times and now it is easy. I cruise up and down the interstate 80 over the Donner Summit to lake tahoe and Reno at freeway speeds no problem. Works great! Thanks.

@EpicAdventuresOffroad Жыл бұрын

@@SlowRiderDucati glad to hear it! Also- love the username. 👍

@BackwoodsJesus1776 11 ай бұрын

New subscriber here. Thanks for the video.

@haroldasgailius3689 Жыл бұрын

Superb mate

@chasecarmody9876 2 жыл бұрын

fork braces are awesome for strapping down bikes. keeps the front a lot more solid and from moving around as much. just supports the forks from compressing by going between the top of the wheel and the bottom of the lower triple clamp.

@EpicAdventuresOffroad 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard some horror stories with those things unfortunately. People using them on motorcycle trailers and the suspension won’t compress down far enough to keep it solid and the bikes bouncing off the trailer, etc… I just haven’t felt real great about using it on this big heavy bike. But I might if I found a really solid unit.

@lawrencearabia9345 Жыл бұрын

@@EpicAdventuresOffroad 2 inch pvc pipe cut to length will save on seals. I have a 2020 ATAS it works well when trailering a distance its pretty solid. Like the videos keep it up.

@CaptainNelson230 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Setup...I just need a truck that can support the weight of my Africa Twin on the back. Just found your channel...subscribed!

@EpicAdventuresOffroad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I love this setup. It should be phenomenal for long distance camping. Really excited to do more trips with it.

@chawnslopoke2619 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm really new to this idea, just got my first dirt bike. Can you attach a hitch to the back of that carrier to still tow a trailer?

@redman2751 Жыл бұрын

Oh thanks for the video by the way. I am about to buy a BMW 1250GSA and have a tundra that I want to load the bike onto the same as yours.

@rodney1702 Жыл бұрын

In case I missed it, what is the set up on your truck? I have an 06 cummins and really like your set up. Wheels suspension, tire size?

@JamieBroughton70 11 ай бұрын

Been looking for a rack to carry my Africa twin for a while whats the brand name so i can try to get one here in Australia. Awesome video thanks Mate.

@r1dutch 2 жыл бұрын

Which carrier is that? I'm considering a similar build so I can leave the trailer behind. I have one for my DRZ but there's no way it can handle the weight of the 1290. Nevermind. Saw your answer in another comment.

@seanaker7556 Жыл бұрын

That’s a beautiful setup! The tow hitch carrier must be heavy duty for that beast of a bike. Does the end of the hitch carrier hit the ground at all when off-roading?

@EpicAdventuresOffroad Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And I haven’t noticed that yet. But I’m sure if you get a decent enough angle, it would.

@offroaddrumming 2 жыл бұрын

Crazy that you can get that heavy bike up there on your own. You made it look easy!

@harkarai1114 Жыл бұрын

Where did you buy that carrier? Any specific store?

@smilespergallonadventures Ай бұрын

Just a question, why not back the truck to where the rear wheels are on the low side and load the bike from the higher side. That to me would put the ramp closer to the ground.

@EpicAdventuresOffroad Ай бұрын

Definitely an option. Just showing what works for me. But whatever you need to do to get your bike loaded and get out there to ride is great!

@mototechsam3051 8 ай бұрын

I'm looking for a setup like this I have a 22 africa twin about 550lbs any problems transporting your ktm beast? Stable ? And who makes the hitch if you would sir. Ty

@andrewg6809 Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry if I missed it in the video, what’s the make and model of the actual carrier itself?

@EpicAdventuresOffroad Жыл бұрын

It’s a no name off brand. Got it second hand, cut it apart and rewelded a bunch of stronger steel in to hold that heavy bike.

@EtherealReality 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely need that beefy bike strapped down as tight as possible. Do you ever need to put some kind of padding between the bike and the tailgate?

@EpicAdventuresOffroad 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Last thing I want is a $20k bike tumbling off behind the truck. And no need for padding. The bike is about 8” away at its closest spot. I know it looks closer than that, but the bike doesn’t move that much in transport either. 👍 thanks for always commenting on the videos!

@greenwave792 Ай бұрын

Doesn’t hurt that you’re younger and a hous, I’m an older dude. I have to use the two man method.

@antwan1131 2 жыл бұрын

Would you take your bike 2000+ miles across the country with this hitch? I gotta go from UT to PA and rather not rent a Uhaul trailer for $570 if I can just buy one of these.

@EpicAdventuresOffroad 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Especially if you’re just doing road driving. Just be thorough in strapping it down, and check it whenever you stop to fuel up.

@richjones859 2 жыл бұрын

Nice you have info for the rack? Maybe it work on my Tacoma too.

@EpicAdventuresOffroad 2 жыл бұрын

The rack is just a cheap unit that I beefed up to hold the extra weight. Best suggestion for the rack is a mototote. 👍

@richriechel 2 жыл бұрын

What mods did you do to the carrier? My versahaul is rated to 500lb and I don't want to test that claim...

@EpicAdventuresOffroad 2 жыл бұрын

I replaced all of the bracing with 3/16” wall, 2” square tubing, added a frame underneath the tray, and replaced the tie down bars with 1.25” square tubing, same thickness, and also cut out new tie down brackets out of 1/4” with my plasma cutter. It might be a little overkill honestly, but it works great for what I’m doing. 🤙

@RomadAdventures Жыл бұрын

This was my exact question because I haven’t found a good bike carrier for the big bikes.

@dandersonjr Жыл бұрын

Where did you get your graphics for that bike?

@EpicAdventuresOffroad Жыл бұрын

Upshift.com makes the graphics kit. They’re awesome! Thanks for watching

@Propelled 2 жыл бұрын

No room for mistakes there! Might want to slap some non-skid stuff on that ramp. It would also be a LOT easier to park next to higher ground on the passenger side. Also, huge mistake not putting a block on top of the fender. Take a big bump, you can throw a strap. It’d be even better to get clamps for the foot pegs.

@EpicAdventuresOffroad 2 жыл бұрын

Non skid is a good idea. I’m actually planning on welding a few pieces of expanded metal to the floor of the ram to help it grip better. The big bike likes to tear the non skid tape off. I never run a fork saver/block in the front fender because I’ve read too many bad stories of those causing more harm than good. I’ve been moving this bike this way for a long time as well as dirt bikes with no issue. Compress that front suspension enough to hold it tight without going too far, and you won’t have any issues.

@colemercer8832 Жыл бұрын

whats the tongue weight limit on your vehicle? wondering if i can put 500lbs of bike and carrier on a 500lb tongue weight rated SUV

@EpicAdventuresOffroad Жыл бұрын

General rule of thumb is 10% of your vehicles towing capacity. My truck is rated around 13k for a bumper pull. So 1300 lbs is about the max I would want to see on tongue weight.

@willymaven1626 Жыл бұрын

Whats your hitch tongue weight capacity and the weight of the bike?

@EpicAdventuresOffroad Жыл бұрын

General rule of thumb is 10% of your vehicles towing capacity and my truck is rated around 13k for a bumper pull. So 1300 lbs would be a safe area for me.

@robdlc438 Жыл бұрын

What is the make & model of the carrier?

@EpicAdventuresOffroad Жыл бұрын

It was a cheapo rack that I took apart and reinforced with much stronger steal. Check out mototote for a great carrier that will easily handle these heavy bikes.

@Drunken_Hamster Жыл бұрын

You would've had an easier time if you turned the truck around and set the ramp on the high ground. Same two tires in the same little ditch rut, just rotate the truck 180-degrees and film+load from the other direction. The only problem would be the sun would then be facing the camera.

@EpicAdventuresOffroad Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion.

@notagain8661 Жыл бұрын

Guy, have a buddy weld 5 more inches of U channel on the back of it so the rear tires has something to sit on!

@EpicAdventuresOffroad Жыл бұрын

Probably a good idea. Although it’s been working pretty good the way it is lol, so whenever I get around to it, I probably will. It’s been quite a while since I’ve used that carrier.

@IamWillPowers Жыл бұрын

@@EpicAdventuresOffroad why don't you use it anymore? has it ever failed you?

@EpicAdventuresOffroad Жыл бұрын

@@IamWillPowers not at all! Just haven’t had an opportunity to go on a trip with the bike and truck together recently.

@nizzy_rk 10 ай бұрын

wow 😮😮

@sickmanchl 2 жыл бұрын

only problem, seems to be the lights of the truck that got hidden

@EpicAdventuresOffroad 2 жыл бұрын

It does block some of the light, but most of it is still visible. Confirmed by having another rig behind me let me know. I’ll be adding some auxiliary lighting though. Better safe than sorry.

@67daltonknox 2 жыл бұрын

When I carried my DRZ on a ramp, I used a Harbor Freight towing light kit.

@EpicAdventuresOffroad 2 жыл бұрын

@@67daltonknox good idea. I also found a set of nice LED’s on Amazon that should work well.

@geoinnovacion1704 2 жыл бұрын

Seems too hard on chassis ?

@EpicAdventuresOffroad 2 жыл бұрын

It may look that way, but I am far below what the truck can handle. And I know the rack will handle it because I built/modified it to hold the extra weight. Thanks for watching!

@geoinnovacion1704 2 жыл бұрын

@@EpicAdventuresOffroad Thx. Did you reinforce the chasis ?

@EpicAdventuresOffroad 2 жыл бұрын

@@geoinnovacion1704 on the bike or the truck?

@c103110a Жыл бұрын

Wow. That looks sketchy.

@EpicAdventuresOffroad Жыл бұрын

I hear ya. But it’s super solid. I wouldn’t risk it with that expensive of a bike.

@dmitry7908 10 ай бұрын

You’ve obscured your truck’s brake and turn signals, as well as the license plate.

@redman2751 Жыл бұрын

That would suck to get rear ended.

@EpicAdventuresOffroad Жыл бұрын

Yes it would. Let’s hope that doesn’t happen.

@daveoftheclanburgess 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not here to knock your ride(s) but it simply doesn't look safe and that big KTM is an expensive thing. You detail your mods to the carrier but it still moves around in that receiver hitch (a whole other discussion, but for all it's versatility, the receiver hitch is a poorly executed idea and design). What about some extra bracing for the carrier? Straps or struts, that fulcrum is being twisted in ways a tow ball will never apply forces. What about the obscured rear lights? Are there states with overhang laws? Where is the centre of gravity side to side? I admire the setup, I have looked at similar as a project, but may be my euro background is the problem... That wouldn't get past the first police car in most of Europe! You are well within weight limits (I drive a Dodge 3500 Cummins, too) and the stiffness of the chassis shouldn't be an issue (mind those Dodges do like to rust) it's the movement at the receiver scares me... And following you in the dark. End of the day, you ride more than I do so well done😆

@choppythechimp1567 11 ай бұрын

Sorry I just cant trust all of that weight and torque on a hitch. My bike is going in the bed of the truck.

@101pathfinder 9 ай бұрын

You need to not crank the forks down so much, terrible for the seals.

@EpicAdventuresOffroad 8 ай бұрын

I appreciate the concern. I have bleeders on my forks - so that when you crank them down to transport, you can bleed the extra pressure and not harm the seals. I’ve done it on all of my dirt bikes and on the motorcycle. Never a single issue. Just make sure you use your bleeders.

@805gregg 9 ай бұрын

If it's an adventure bike shouldn't you be riding it? It's not an adventure bike it's a trailer bike

@mototechsam3051 8 ай бұрын

Notice he has gear accessories ect prob kooler clothes also maybe camping .smh

@EpicAdventuresOffroad 7 ай бұрын

Ridden the bike a ton. Sometimes its nice to have options to have your truck and the bike. Not sure why you're leaving negative comments. But I hope you're doing well none the less.