Speaking of Rednecks.... - Page 4

tommymac · 02-14-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

It's hidden when not in use so no biggie. I'm not crazy about trailer hitches on a car BUT considering when there is a trailer hitched to it there will be two sweet azz sportbikes on the trailer...eye candy so who cares.

Nicely done.

So you can get two sportbikes on a 7' wide trailer with no problem ? I need a trailer but planned to get at least a 5' x 8' if I decided to go with an open trailer.

*edit* Well I read the first page and posted before seeing the pics on this page. Ok yes I guess they fit.

The hf trailers are 4x8 and you can get 2 bikes on there, its a little tight and takes a little effort but I have done it numerous times with no issues.

Amber Lamps · 02-14-2011, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

It's hidden when not in use so no biggie. I'm not crazy about trailer hitches on a car BUT considering when there is a trailer hitched to it there will be two sweet azz sportbikes on the trailer...eye candy so who cares.

Nicely done.

So you can get two sportbikes on a 7' wide trailer with no problem ? I need a trailer but planned to get at least a 5' x 8' if I decided to go with an open trailer.

*edit* Well I read the first page and posted before seeing the pics on this page. Ok yes I guess they fit.

Cutty72 · 02-03-2011, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

To be honest, I'm guessing this will tow better than my old 4 banger S-10 did back in the day...

A couple people here were like afraid I'd damage my engine/trans but I believe the Mustang Gt share a engine with the F150 so... Anyway, 200 lb trailer+ 2*400 lb bikes= no problem, I'd imagine. I will change my programmer setting just in case though....

The engine is similar, but not identical. And the trans is different.
Regardless, you should be fine, i believe they are rated at ~2000 lbs. If pulling in hills or stop and go, just pull it out of OD.

Amber Lamps · 02-03-2011, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

The engine is similar, but not identical. And the trans is different.
Regardless, you should be fine, i believe they are rated at ~2000 lbs. If pulling in hills or stop and go, just pull it out of OD.

Same as a truck...

azoomm · 02-03-2011, 11:51 AM

I wouldn't worry much about that motor/trans towing a small trailer - I mean, there are similar hitches designed for MiniCoopers that fit into the fog light on the bumper. I have a few customers that tow their bikes in with them... if a Mini can do it, surely a Mustang can.

http://www.minidomore.com/mini_coope...iler_hitch.php

OneSickPsycho · 02-03-2011, 12:09 PM

My first car was a Nissan Pulsar with like 120k miles... the guy who owned it before me used to tow his Sea Doo every weekend with it. 1.6L was put to work, but no issues whatsoever...

Particle Man · 02-02-2011, 08:59 AM

Is it auto or manual?

tommymac · 02-02-2011, 09:19 AM

A guy I go to the track with recommended using that trex decking, he said to go to a lumber place and see if they have an unpopular color and see if they will let it go cheap.

its on my to do list, the plywood I have on there is def on its way out.

Amber Lamps · 02-02-2011, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

Is it auto or manual?

Auto.... I wish it was a stick but the clutch action was too long and I'm too tall.

Shift-bonk knee.....shift-bonk knee......shift-bonk knee... Salesman, so maybe you show consider the auto-matic...

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Pfffffffft, I'd worry more about scratching the bumper

That motor/trans should be more than fine.

Clean install, serves a purpose while being hidden well when not in use. Well done.

Thanks! Drilling hardened steel up ftl!

Particle Man · 02-02-2011, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

Auto.... I wish it was a stick but the clutch action was too long and I'm too tall.

Shift-bonk knee.....shift-bonk knee......shift-bonk knee... Salesman, so maybe you show consider the auto-matic...

If you ever decide to pull anything bigger you may need to install a transmission cooler but a bike and trailer will probably not be an issue (friend of mine with a mustang learned that the hard way).

02-03-2011, 11:51 AM	#5
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	I wouldn't worry much about that motor/trans towing a small trailer - I mean, there are similar hitches designed for MiniCoopers that fit into the fog light on the bumper. I have a few customers that tow their bikes in with them... if a Mini can do it, surely a Mustang can. http://www.minidomore.com/mini_coope...iler_hitch.php __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

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OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	My first car was a Nissan Pulsar with like 120k miles... the guy who owned it before me used to tow his Sea Doo every weekend with it. 1.6L was put to work, but no issues whatsoever...

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Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Is it auto or manual?

02-02-2011, 09:19 AM	#8
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	A guy I go to the track with recommended using that trex decking, he said to go to a lumber place and see if they have an unpopular color and see if they will let it go cheap. its on my to do list, the plywood I have on there is def on its way out.