Topic: TRAILER HITCH (Read 9139 times)

monorat · « **on:** February 24, 2005, 12:03:27 PM »

Anyone got a trailer hitch on their SEEG ? If so which one ? [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

PCC · « **Reply #1 on:** February 24, 2005, 01:46:02 PM »

Hands down...the best hitch in the business is BUSHTEC.

http://www.bushtec.com/

Twolanerider · « **Reply #2 on:** February 24, 2005, 04:19:40 PM »

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Hands down...the best hitch in the business is BUSHTEC.

http://www.bushtec.com/

Why? Not trying to be a smartass here. I really don't know. Never pulled a trailer with a bike so have never paid attention to differences in hitch types or mount systems. What does Bushtec do different or better than others? I'm asking because I've been thinking about a trailer more and more lately. So advice from someone that's been there is always a help.

mfgreen · « **Reply #3 on:** February 24, 2005, 08:23:10 PM »

Bushtec has a disclaimer at the end of this page.
http://www.bushtec.com/flhhitch.html
NOTE: The Bushtec Vertical Receiver Hitch will not fit the Screamin' Eagle Road Glide. Bushtec does have other hitches available for Screamin' Eagle applications. Please call for specifics.

hd2003-se2005 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 24, 2005, 08:46:28 PM »

I have to agree with Mike.

I don't agree with the "hands down,,, the best hitch in the business is the Bushtec" statement.

PCC it may be the best for you maybe?
Kinda like saying on a CVO site "the best touring bike is a Goldwing

hd2003-se2005 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 24, 2005, 08:58:48 PM »

Here's a picture of the hitch on the 03 dresser

hd2003-se2005 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 24, 2005, 09:02:11 PM »

and then the SEEG

Regardless of what style hitch you use I think that some additional side plates and a bumper will help.

JCZ · « **Reply #7 on:** February 24, 2005, 09:03:12 PM »

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Why?

hd2003-se2005 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 24, 2005, 09:20:43 PM »

And I'm also not trying to be a smart ass but have to say the following.

I agree the Bushtec is a fine trailer!
But has a fine price to go with it.

But

With a pivoting hitch my trailer can do as JCZ described concerning the rotating of the Bushtec trailer.

I have read the line for years about dropping a Bushtec from waist height and the wheels not bouncing.
So what?
If I hit something that can raise my bike and trailer waist high then I'm probably preparing to kiss my ass bye anyway.

Biketoberfest two years ago on I-95 between Jacksonville and Daytona I hit a dead deer carcass at 80mph puling the trailer. My reaction time only allowed me to say "O-Sh**"
The trailer rolled over the deer just like the bike, no problem.
I can't imagine any other trailer doing better.

And besides guys this thread is about a hitch,,, not a trailer [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

hd2003-se2005 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 24, 2005, 09:51:26 PM »

Here's another picture.
Had to rearrange the garage with the arrival of the Lift and the SEEG.

Now all I gotta do is figure out where to keep the new GAS GAS

Right now it's in the dining room (GAS GAS = art?)

Twolanerider · « **Reply #10 on:** February 24, 2005, 11:33:02 PM »

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Bushtec uses the captured ball and heim joint hitch rather than the ball and cup type hitch.

Skooby · « **Reply #11 on:** February 25, 2005, 01:07:45 AM »

Twolanerider.. if I get home tomorrow and thier is still day light left, I'll take a picture of my Bushtec hitch and post it here for you. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

hd2003-se2005 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 25, 2005, 07:06:22 AM »

Skooby

That's a fine looking set up you have!

I feel that that is the American way.
With the trailer and a passenger on a long trip,
"You can have it and take it with you".

Our forefathers would be proud! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

JCZ · « **Reply #13 on:** February 25, 2005, 10:17:41 AM »

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Twolanerider.. if I get home tomorrow and thier is still day light left,

Skooby · « **Reply #14 on:** February 26, 2005, 03:42:56 AM »

Here's the hitch to a Bushtec trailer that is installed on my ride...
www.snarl-extra.com/hitch.jpg

Skooby · « **Reply #15 on:** February 26, 2005, 03:44:09 AM »

Nother view... the wiring harness has s dummy plug in it to keep the grime out..

www.snarl-extra.com/hitch1.jpg

JCZ · « **Reply #16 on:** February 26, 2005, 10:10:32 PM »

Very clean Skooby, I like those filler strips too. Are they running lights, brake lights or turn signals or "D"........all the above??

Skooby · « **Reply #17 on:** February 27, 2005, 03:15:01 AM »

Hey JCZ, thier "C"...lol... I think. I got em hooked up as running lamps and brake lights. They wouldn't do a whole lot of good as turn signals being tucked away behind the saddle bags unless your directly behind me.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #18 on:** February 27, 2005, 12:13:52 PM »

Are those strips a manufactured piece available as they're shown there or a set of standard pieces that have been worked on? If the can be purchased as they are there, where'd they come from?

Skooby · « **Reply #19 on:** February 27, 2005, 01:23:56 PM »

Twolanerider, the filler strips come available in chrome or bare metal for custom painting. I do know the cost is $200+ per set. I got mine off Ebay for half of what they retailed. I know the name of the mfg but can't think of it right now [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

Twolanerider · « **Reply #20 on:** February 27, 2005, 02:37:51 PM »

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Twolanerider,

Skooby · « **Reply #21 on:** March 03, 2005, 10:39:47 PM »

Twolandrider, Here's what they look like in the night

Twolanerider · « **Reply #22 on:** March 03, 2005, 11:53:30 PM »

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Twolandrider,

JCZ · « **Reply #23 on:** March 06, 2005, 04:23:12 PM »

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Twolandrider,

Twolanerider · « **Reply #24 on:** March 06, 2005, 07:57:24 PM »

Have snooped around a bit through a few vendors web sites and can't find the lighted filler plates. Would probably buy 'em if I could find 'em. Anyone know a source?

70_GTX · « **Reply #25 on:** March 09, 2005, 07:34:30 PM »

I'm also interested in a good trailer hitch. Does anyone have any experience with the N-line trailer set-up? The stock filler strips on the SEEG look like they would have to be trimmed to be used with the needed V-logo. Unless I'm missing something, that would be the only way to get to the bolts on the fender. Also, on another post I made, the turn signals on my 01 Road King never were the same after I put a hitch on it. They blink normally for three blinks and then start blinking rapidly. As long as the trailer is hooked up, they operate just fine. When I traded it off, I took the trailer wiring off and the signals returned to normal. Is there some kind of converter I should have used to keep that from happening ?

Skooby · « **Reply #26 on:** March 15, 2005, 01:19:45 AM »

I'm not sure if a load equalizer would solve that problem or not. I know they added one to mine.

dmdrider03 · « **Reply #27 on:** April 02, 2005, 01:09:47 AM »

additional load will affect your TSSM and Security module. I'm on my second Ultra and have been using an electrical isolator. Bought it from www.electricalconnection.com
This is the same unit BushTec uses and is offered through Kuryakyn and others.
Isolator draws power directly from battery as opposed to the system. Others offer an isolator- www.dauntlessmotors.com and www.kriss.com
Hope this helps

Defender · « **Reply #28 on:** April 07, 2005, 10:51:21 PM »

The nicest looking hitch I have found is made by Hitchdoc. I just installed one on my 2005 SEEG. There are 2 models for the Electra Glides... the one I installed has a removable receiver and ball. The frame is the only thing that stays on, and it only leaves a very high quality chrome strip showing.

I also had one of their hitches on my 94 Ultra Classic... very high quality.

http://www.hitchdoc.com/

Laker · « **Reply #29 on:** April 07, 2005, 10:59:01 PM »

Welcome to the site Defender. Let me be the first to say

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You remember that and you will fit in just fine. Glad to have you!! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

mfgreen · « **Reply #30 on:** April 07, 2005, 11:15:18 PM »

Good link Defender and welcome to the site. Glad you are here. What's on your mind?

Mike

Defender · « **Reply #31 on:** April 12, 2005, 11:01:43 PM »

Thanks Mike for the welcome... I'm just a new guy here, but so far have found a lot of usefull info. A Very good site!!!!

I know pictures are great to have when discussing something, and as soon as I am able to I'll post pictures of my HitchDoc hitch.

tmo465 · « **Reply #32 on:** April 22, 2005, 07:15:45 AM »

I put the hitchdoc hidden hitch on mine. Had to add the chrome rails from an Ultra to fill the gap along with the chrome insert. Without the ball on, you would never know it's there.

Tom

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