Anybody interested in a hitch for a XII? I haven't taken any pics, but I've removed one from a '97 that I have no interest in putting back on. Can't remember the mfr. name, but it isn't a Markland. It's got a drop type receiver that is chrome. 2" ball on it. It makes removing the rear tire (the way I do it) impossible. For what it's worth, I prefer the Markland setup, but I do think this one looks better on the bike.
If I have time tomorrow I can clean it up and take a picture or two. It's filthy dirty with some rust on the hidden painted pieces and a couple spots on the chrome that I think would clean up. The 2 drop pieces look to be very clean.
I'm asking because if there's no interest, I'll just leave the drop pieces on and put the rest on a shelf.
Hello everyone! As of today, we have 90 registered! That's going to be a great turn out!
Just a reminder that rally registration closes on May 9 so that we can place our t-shirt order for the rally.
If you are coming, but have not sent in your registration, do it TODAY or TOMORROW!
After that, we will not accept any orders for t-shirts. We order a few extra of the most common sizes for the rally. You can only get what is available.
Have you all made your hotel reservations? If not, do it NOW! If our blocked rooms are full at Laquinta Inn, you'll have to find other lodging.
See you all soon!
Just a reminder that rally registration closes on May 9 so that we can place our t-shirt order for the rally.
If you are coming, but have not sent in your registration, do it TODAY or TOMORROW!
After that, we will not accept any orders for t-shirts. We order a few extra of the most common sizes for the rally. You can only get what is available.
Have you all made your hotel reservations? If not, do it NOW! If our blocked rooms are full at Laquinta Inn, you'll have to find other lodging.
See you all soon!
Hitch
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sheiserman
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Re: Hitch
Sounds like you are describing a "Hitch Doctor" receiver hitch. Does make changing the rear tire a pain (unless you have a lift) but they are very strong hitches. I have a Markland on my '94 and a Hitch Doctor on my '03. Both good.
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Re: Hitch
Yep, it's a hitch doc out of Minnesota. There's a Sticker on the bottom of the hitch. Definitely seems heavier than the Markland.Bill O wrote:Sounds like you are describing a "Hitch Doctor" receiver hitch. Does make changing the rear tire a pain (unless you have a lift) but they are very strong hitches. I have a Markland on my '94 and a Hitch Doctor on my '03. Both good.
Bill O
I made a lift to make things easier, which it does. What I didn't do was make a removable plate at the back to drop a tire straight down. No matter, the hitch is off and I can continue doing it the way I have been.