will it hold a sportster... it weights 570? but is that too close.
766752
That is probably too close. I put a Yamaha Sportbike with a dry weight of 430lbs on it but with all fluids and gas so just short of 455lbs with a little sway here and there on rough road. You will most likely be within limits but at the high level of the constraints. I used to be a Marine so thank you for your service.
766753
Personally, I wouldn't risk it. I'm not an engineer, so I don't know how "overbuilt" this is and whether it would handle the extra weight. When I was researching this purchase, I remember seeing a few other carriers out there designed to carry heavier bikes. You also want to make sure the hitch on your vehicle is rated to carry that amount of weight. My vehicle's hitch is rated at 500 lbs which is the max of this carrier.
766754
I hauled a 450lb sport bike on it for about 650 miles and didn't have any problems. I'd be real careful hauling something that heavy as some of the parts aren't super heavy duty like the tie down holes. Also make sure your truck can hold that kind of tongue weight, hate to get it loaded on there then hit a bump and rip your hitch off the back of the truck.
766755
Not sure, but it holds a fully fueled 03 CBR 600 with extra slicks and Gas Cans just fine. (...a bit much but I'm a gambler, Call me Mr. Vegas!)
766756
It will probably be fine. I would do something to improve the winch strap tie downs. I think that I will drill holes next to the existing rings (For some eye bolts) or have some stronger loops welded on for any sort of lengthy journey. Everything else seems overbuilt. It will still sway a bit over bumps...no hot rodding with a bike on the rack
766757
I have a 297lb yamaha TW200 I barely know it is there. Make sure the trailer hitch is rated for the vertical weight of 600lb or more.
766758
I own a scooter 150 cc which weighs 670 pounds. I used the carrier to transport the scooter from California to British Columbia, Canada. I had absolutely no problems. The only possible question is the hitch size and carrying capacity of your car/SUV/Truck. If in doubt ask your mechanic/technician. Simon
152239
I have a specialized hybrid (which is likely heavier than your bike) and this supports mine just fine. It's great.
1413265
I doubt it will hold up much weight at all. Because of the receivers design it does not take very much weight to pull the receiver down. I have experience this and do not recommend using this for more than one bike.
1626034
Go with the larger one and it would fit any larger bike, and certainly a Sportser with back rest I'd suggest
361009
it's big enough to, but if buy a bungee net to cover the top AND bungee it underneath. the springs that hold the basket to the bike are strong, but I don't think they'd be strong enough.
1697680
I'd check the length of the rail and make sure it's long enough to fit the motorcycle, but the rail is built well so weight will be OK. It does wiggle / tilt slightly but is overall very sturdy. The basket screen is light weight, I added a support under the areas not supported. It's been a great way to transport my dirt bike even over long several hundred mile trips.
1006339
It will definitely hold. This stand is much sturdier than it looks. I've used it on all of our families 5+ bikes, as well as friends bikes, all with lots of accessories, U-locks, etc. It has never been anywhere near unstable.
695924
I would tell you no less than 3/4 of an inch, and you can get it on. I rode GSXRs in the mid 1990s and can tell you this mount can handle that type sport bike. I have it on a Harley now and put on about 3,500 miles with it ~ no issues at all. It's a great mount, I would buy it again ..... Pull the trigger brother
513612
Yes, it would be more than strong enough. I use it to hold some pretty heavy cruiser bikes.
891849
The most weight I've had in there is 5 pounds. I don't think I'd put much more than that in there. Also, it may be difficult to maneuver the bike if there's too much weight in the front.
1524913
I suspect the actual rack frame may hold that amount of weight but the loop frames where the tires sit are not that sturdy so I would be reluctant to carry that much especially as the rack will bounce a bit while driving. I think there are other options. Good luck.
260051
Bill i have a honda Rincon dry 600 lb and it does fine with that , there very light weight and I am still surprised that something that light can support all that weight. I'm about 270 plus gear I've loaded it at 940 fine but if u had to ride it up that would put u over a thousand pounds which might be pushing it , hope this helped luckily there cheap so if it don't work out your not out much dough
2245515
I have a sportsman 570 and it is 700lbs dry so with fluids and me on it i am pushing over 900lbs and i have had no issues but like you I can see and feel them Flex. I wouldn't be concerned considering they are made of aluminum and by its nature has a lot of give and go compared to steel.
572508
As long as the weight limit is not exceeded and you are able to securely mount it, it should hold.
899402
I weight 300 and use this hammock. It might or might not hold, but in any case because of the design of the hammock one would ultimately end up on top of the other. Maybe that's your preference....
378150
this carrier is rated for 500 pounds so technically it should be able to handle the ninja 500r as it is only about 415 pounds. however, the design of this carrier is not optimal for heavier bikes. the tie down positions might make it difficult to properly secure the bike.
1544800
This is a very low scale ramp ... it is my opinion that it would not hold up for a dirt bike