Got Dirt? Ultimate MX Hauler - purchased and lovin' it!

SupraTuRD · 10-22-2007, 11:29 PM

I picked up a Ultimate MX Hauler at Cycle Gear this afternoon. I was a bit concerned about the bike not clearing the spare tire on the back of my FJ... but it clears! The only part that gets close is the tube on the hydraulic jack where the rod goes in... this only happens when the platform is lowered to it's lowest position. It does not prevent the platform from being raised... just requires a few extra 'short strokes' until the jack assembly moves away from the spare. I think I'm going to have my fab shop modify that area where the rod goes in... should be a really simple mod.

Some pics:

This carrier is a hitch mount design with a hydraulic lift system. The unit bolted together very nicely, although a couple of the holes had burrs in them that prevented the bolts from passing through... nothing a small round file couldn't handle. I applied some Amsoil synthetic grease to all of the pivot points. The unit is very well constructed with very thick steel and nice welds. Most of the welds have been ground/sanded smooth before the powder coating, which gives it a nice appearance. The bike is secured to the hauler with some very rugged 'L' shaped pieces that pull down on the foot pegs. I'm not too fond of the wing nuts that are used to tighten the 'L' shaped pieces... I may just run to the hardware store to get some nylock nuts for my own piece of mind.

Once I secured my XR onto the hauler, I pumped it up to it's maximum height and installed the T-handled bolt. The T-handled bolt passes through the main frame section of the hauler and is used to prevent the platform from lowering.
A securing strap (not included) was used to secure the handle bar to the hauler to prevent the handle bar from turning during the transport. A nice anchor point is provided on the platform for this.

While driving, the bike hardly moved around. I took some really bumpy roads and the bike was really steady with minimal swaying. I pulled over to re-check the tightness of the wing nuts that secures the foot pegs... everything was still very tight.

I'll post further reviews after my first long haul with this hauler.

SupraTuRD

OneManBanned · 10-22-2007, 11:40 PM

holy what does the bike weigh?! That ride is sitting low is the stern .
Looks like too much weight over the rear axle and floaty steering up front

Around my town the boys will give ya a second look that costs alot.

Too much weight behind the rear axle IMHO

SupraTuRD · 10-22-2007, 11:51 PM

Dry weight of the bike is 257 lbs. The FJ drives just fine with the load... no 'floaty' steering at all.

Bring on the 2nd looks.

fjessence · 10-23-2007, 12:15 AM

easiest leveling mod ever haha

FJZEB · 10-23-2007, 12:17 AM

Air Lift Company

SavageX25 · 10-23-2007, 12:23 AM

Ah, god I wish I had a dirt-bike, or an ATV, but my rents would never allow it lol

sbechtold · 10-23-2007, 07:08 AM

Nice. Where do you ride?

SupraTuRD · 10-23-2007, 02:24 PM

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FJZEB previously said:

Air Lift Company

I think a simple air bag might be a great idea to bump up the rear just a tad.

SupraTuRD · 10-23-2007, 02:29 PM

Quote:

sbechtold previously said:

Nice. Where do you ride?

Hey Sol,

I've only ridden hollister... used to ride there quite a bit on my old 250 back in the day... just recently picked up this 400 so I'm getting back into the scene. I think we're going to hit up metcalf in a couple weeks.

Let me know if you want to join us.

sushi

ps: how's that crf treating you? I've been eyeing the 450x for a while now.

TIT-CRUISER · 10-23-2007, 02:40 PM

Sweet ride. I have a 99 XR400 with a dual sport kit. I tow a light duty trailer but luckily it just barely fits on the side of my house.
That hauler is a good solution if you don't have room for a trailer and the tongue is rated at 500 lbs so no biggie there.