Looking to purchase a trailer hitch for 2007 ST1300

TwoTimesST1100

TwoTimesST1100

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Location
Half Moon Bay, CA
Bike
ST1300, CBR1100XX
Looking to add a trailer hitch to my bike to pull a light-weight trailer.
Anyone out there have a recommendation on a manufacturer?
I'm familiar with one brand made by "Truman Hitch" which is a bolt-on with 1 7/8" hitch ball.

Any help is greatly appreciated.
 
I have a bushtec receiver hitch on my GW and it is a quality product.

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Just looked they have a pin hitch for a ST1300 2003 through 2006.

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Openroadoutfitters.com looks interesting.

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Yup, the front ones....same issue I had. I hoped they had fixed this after I spoke to them, give them a holler and remind them.....
 
I have a home-made custom hitch that I built for my st . no bragging but I believe when installed properly it is stronger than ist factory hitches selling for 100.00 plus shipping I also have a customized harbor freight trailer for with swivel hitch, lights and chains 200 for both.
 
MrMatt said:
I just got one of these........how the hell do you put it on? Where do I start first? NO destruction's ..........lol !
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I started with the top piece with the 2 large holes in it and then worked my way down. I also had to field fit the first top piece with the large holes to get the saddle bags to properly lock in place. Remove the license plate plastic piece, 4 small hex bolts. Then remove the rear muffler bolt that is on the top of each muffler, slide the hitch in, you will then see where the hitch mounts up front to the large lower hex head bolts near the rear pegs. Remove the lower hex head bolts near the rear pegs and continue sliding the hitch forward. You need longer hex head bolts, thinking they are 60-65 mm long. Install the 2 longer hex bolts and the 2 bolts on top of the muffler loosely. Now install the plastic license plate holder with the 4 small hex bolts, don't tighten them. Now install the last piece which is the flat bar with 4 holes in it. Now, torque all the bolts up.
 
MNKid said:
This is the one I got. 2 of the supplied bolts didn't fit so a trip to the hardware store took care of that. Otherwise a good hitch.
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I know I'm bringing up an old post....BUT!

Newb question:
That hitch looks like there would be a ton of shear on those bolts.
Is there some other supports or it really all cantilevered up like I see it?
 
Al Gully said:
I'm really happy with my uni-go hitch and trailer. You can buy an adapter to use it with a 1-7/8".

http://www.unigotrailers.com/product/honda-st1300-motorcycle-trailer-hitches/
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+ 1 from me.

I have a Uni-Go hitch on my ST1300. It is FAR superior than a Classic (an AUS company that specialises in trailers and hitches) hitch on had on my CB1300 prior to the ST.

The Classic hitch had quite a bit of lateral movement when the bike was stationary, not so with the Uni-Go hitch. This may not have had much effect on the stability the bike and trailer, but it is more comforting to know there is no sway with the current set-up.

My comments are based on over 40,000km with the CB (249kg) and Classic trailer (85kg).


And approximately 20,000km with the ST (331kg) and Elite camper trailer (220kg) combo.
 
DannyL said:
I know I'm bringing up an old post....BUT!

Newb question:
That hitch looks like there would be a ton of shear on those bolts.
Is there some other supports or it really all cantilevered up like I see it?
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I hadn't considered shearing, there is no other support. That being said the UniGo hitch being talked about would have similar shearing pressures as did the hitch on my old GL1100 and after many 1000's of miles towing with the old wing there were never any problems with the hitch.

Jeff
 
MNKid said:
I hadn't considered shearing, there is no other support. That being said the UniGo hitch being talked about would have similar shearing pressures
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Yeah, I'd put some grade 8 or 10 bolts in for where the muffler bolts are that attach the hitch. Fit the largest diameter bolts you can.
UniGo trailer proabbly have a little less tongue weight then most since they are balancing on the one wheel.
 
DannyL said:
Wow that's close bike to trailer KG ratio. I tried a Fibco trailer (125 kg) on a C10 Connie (310 kg) once and I quickly scrapped the plan....
Nice trailer by the way!
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The first time out with the Elite camper was behind the CB, the bike to trailer ratio was awful. Whilst the ratio would appear close with the current combo, in reality, add another 15kg to 20kg in boxes and tank bag, my 90kg and Mrs W's ~ 70kg, the camper is really quite manageable, speeds of up to 150km/h have been achieved, and keeping-up with some sports bikes in the twisties has surprised many a rider.
 
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