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Towing draw bar
#451012 06/22/2011 1:30 AM
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I'm looking to fit a towbar to pull a small camping trailer,
Has anybody made their own?...I'd be interested to see some ideas!

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PaulLoader1 #451013 06/22/2011 4:33 AM
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Its not worth it Paul. Factory - made bars have type-approval and will cause no problems with insurance claims should the worst happen.
IMHO, of course.


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I was hoping to see pics of factory made bars also,to see how they look on the bike.


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Bugbear #451016 06/22/2011 11:24 AM
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Gloss Black
Powder Coated $471 + shipping of $179 = $650.00

Ouch!

Organ Rider made his.



Tried to photograph the inside fender hitch rails...



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PaulLoader1 #451017 06/22/2011 11:34 AM
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yes I made mine too..



this very easy and a great way to Cary more stuff very safely

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any pics of it hooked up?


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PaulLoader1 #451019 06/22/2011 11:40 AM
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here is a pic of a factory one ...on sandmans bike


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moe #451020 06/22/2011 11:45 AM
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Quote:

any pics of it hooked up?



I am looking friend but can't find one

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biker #451021 06/22/2011 11:53 AM
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Looks like you have been moving your photobucket photos.

Here is an older thread that has some import. Trailer / caravan...?


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PaulLoader1 #451022 07/03/2011 4:02 AM
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hey i made 1 of these after finding out it cost 400 dolla for a store bought 1


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