MoTow bike carrier

[Dwayne OMember]

I was lucky to secure a loan of Jeffro`s MoTow bike carrier while he is away for work.
Apparently rated up to 180kg which sounds a hell of a lot, but the 690R sits on it quite well (in the shed at least) :laugh:
I need to load it outside obviously before a ride due to a bit of overhang on the drivers side (which Jeffro mentioned anyway)

Yeah, there is movement back & forth but apparently that is normal.
The ramp was a tad steep due to my Cruiser`s lift kit, and that made the supplied ally ramp a bit like a cheese grater with it`s open round holes for grip :pinch: (tyre is stuffed anyway)
So a trip to Clark Rubber and grabbed a strip of Floor matting stuff to lay in the ramp to give more grip , no more problems
Even got it on myself with a bit of clutch work :laugh:

138kg up in the air around chest height was a tad worrying at first, but easy to tie down without it falling off in a heap :laugh:

Now for a road trip ??? Can`t wait till July
Thanx Again Jeffro,,, You are a CHAMPION

[Matt BakerMember]

It hangs a long way out is there anyway to move it closer to the back of the car?

[Dwayne OMember]

As LC mentioned elsewhere,,,
It looks to hang out a long way from the hitch :S
There is a bracket to reinforce it against the hitch with screws that lock up and take out movement.

But that is where the supplied hole is for the hitchpin, Jeffro had no drams with his bikes on it, even took it up to the Coffs weekend.
Rated to 400lbs (181kg) by the manufacturer

Sure, I am nervous, but it is tested and I trust Jeffro`s opinion as he knows his stuff when it comes to steel and welding etc (that`s what he does for a crust)

Driving like a hoon would obviously not be recommended, noe jumping off gutters or speed humps :laugh:
I will be taking it for a run soon to see how it goes.

Maybe others on OBT have a MoTow at home,,, any other reviews/ experiences are sure welcomed

Cheers

[Matt BakerMember]

You have a good vehicle for it too, the down weight on the towball is probably less than your caravan.

Just don’t forget its on there and try and use the Maccas drive thru and rip it off.

I have seen them on commodores etc and they squat a fair way down in the back especially with the boot full of riding gear.

[Dwayne OMember]

It would be easier if the car was 50mm lower (that`s the lift kit installed) :S Just don`t tell the missus that :laugh:

I have air bags in the rear coils too to compensate for rear loads (trailers, caravans etc) so that is no prolem..
I did have to get the young bloke off his I Pod to help me get the 690 back onto the ramp so I could get it off :whistle: Height is a tad much for a single person without having a bike on top of you after you loose footing pulling back to get onto the ramp !!!

Road Testing coming up anyway ,,,

Cheers

[terryjhaynesMember]

So dose it just slip in to the tow hitch on your standed Hamenreas type tow bar and thats it???

[GregMember]

Umm will watch with interest Eags as I like the concept. If that 690 is 138kgs I am super light weight
Nice work Jeffro

TB

[Justin WilliamsMember]

I’ve thought about these a few times :blink: ! So will be interesting to read any more comments !

[Dwayne OMember]

Trailboss wrote:

Umm will watch with interest Eags as I like the concept. If that 690 is 138kgs I am super light weight
Nice work Jeffro

TB

:laugh: Well it is nowhere near 180 I can assure you of that
Just the Barrett Pipe saved near 4kg off the standard Thermonuclear decice that was fitted :whistle:

I plan to travel with little fuel in it too there`s another saving of around 12kg

Specs for my bike say 138kg (dry weight) so only a trip or two and some time will tell hey ??
Only really plan to use it for Seaview and maybe Nundle, maybe 3 trips a year. PTW has oferd trailer space for Seaview anyway, just waiting till closer to the time)
And Jeffro was only gonna store it for 2 years anyway,, so ,,,,,, :whistle:

SPECS 2010 KTM 690R

Model: KTM 690 Enduro R
Year: 2010
Category: Enduro / offroad
Rating: 67 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Engine and transmission
Displacement: 654.00 ccm (39.91 cubic inches)
Engine type: Single cylinder, four-stroke
Torque: 64.00 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 47.2 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression: 11.8:1
Bore x stroke: 102.0 x 80.0 mm (4.0 x 3.1 inches)
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel system: Carburettor. Keihin EMS with EPT
Fuel control: OHC
Ignition: Keihin
Lubrication system: Pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 6-speed
Clutch: APTC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated
Exhaust system: Stainless steel silencer with regulated catalytic converter
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type: Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder coated
Rake (fork angle): 27.0°
Trail: 115 mm (4.5 inches)
Front suspension: WP USD fork, 48 mm
Front suspension travel: 275 mm (10.8 inches)
Rear suspension: WP mono shock with Pro Lever Linkage
Rear suspension travel: 275 mm (10.8 inches)
Front tyre dimensions: 90/90-21
Rear tyre dimensions: 140/80-18
Front brakes: Single disc. Brembo two piston, floating caliper
Front brakes diameter: 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes: Single disc. Brembo single piston, floating caliper
Rear brakes diameter: 240 mm (9.4 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight: 138.5 kg (305.3 pounds)
Seat height: 930 mm (36.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Ground clearance: 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,498 mm (59.0 inches)
Fuel capacity: 12.00 litres (3.17 gallons)

[GregMember]

Hate to rain on your parade mate but Lefty and I have weighed a few bikes now including a heap at Wauchope in Micks shed and I can tell you nearly every bike is heaps heavier than the claimed weight, Tenere included if its less than 150 on Lefty’s digital scales I will pay for a cartoon of black cans for you! :laugh:

TB

[peteMember]

These things freak me out, i just cant seem to trust the set up, i guess its been tested and people use them with success, im not sure i could trust my bike on one. :unsure:

PTW

[glennMember]

Dont worry about that flash mo tow bike thingy,, i will be bringing the original OBT bike rack to the birthday ride..If I kick my fffnnn toe once more on that fffnnn thing I will melt the bastard down on give it back to the person whom apperntly paid over $400.00 for me to take the piece of shit in the form of an anvil dropped from a plane. :laugh:
I dont many rules but I will not be taking that thing home from the birthday ride, no matter how much they recon they will pay….. :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry:

Boony

[GregMember]

Boony wrote:

I dont many rules but I will not be taking that thing home from the birthday ride, no matter how much they recon they will pay….. :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry:

Boony

Sure you are joking mate that money keeps us on the air hey the way to avoid it is to out bid them. I appreciate your effort mate and besides you can’t get stitched with it two years in a row.

Cheers

TB

[Jeffrey SmithMember]

You could shorten the arm to move the bike closer I guess

With the Jeep (which is what I bought it for) there wasn’t as much clearance so I the towbar must have been further under.

I used to run straps from the bars to the roof rack and also from the rear subframe to help stablise it just in case but it isn’t really neccessary, just gives a bit of piece of mind.

For loading at home Eag’s you would be better to park in front of your house facing uphill on your side of the road so the step up to the footpath makes it easier to load.

[Dwayne OMember]

room to go in another 100mm maybe on my car,,,
But I aint drilling holes in YOUR rack mate :pinch:

Yeah,, the driveway and footpath is my only option for loading here anyway on the hill mate ,, Already checked that option and it is near straight on then

Destinations are usually the opposite though :whistle:

Cheers

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