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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 มี.ค. 2020
- Until now I have always just rode my TW200 to go motocamping or on Adventures. But since my friend invited me to go camping and riding at a far away place for 3 nights I decided I wound need to haul my bike there somehow. Instead of getting a trailer I decided on a Motorcycle Hitch Carrier. I looked for one with the best reviews so I went with a Black Widow MCC-500. It arrived just in time for me to put it together. and now it's time to put it to the test. Ill let you know If I ever have any big problems with it. Thanks for watching and stay safe!
Disclaimer: Haul your bike and put this at your own risk. You are solely responsible for your own actions. Always use proper safety equipment for the job.
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(buying from an affiliate link will help me support the channel at no extra cost to you, thanks!)
I’m a bit confused. The inside width of this carrier is about 5 1/2 inches but the rear tire on the TW is over 7 inches. Is this an issue or am I getting something wrong? I purchased the aluminum version www.amazon.com/dp/B001IUV1CM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_QDFDM0WG76K3C42ASQ1B?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1. Will this one work. Thanks for your help! My tub is coming in this weekend!
followed your advice and got this carrier, and used it to get bikes to the Touratech rally in Washington. Worked like a charm, easy to build/install, and was rock solid transportation! Thanks, TDub's Kid!!
Just discovered your channel today. Different style than what I’m used to as far as blogging and such but dude, you’re awesome!
oh cool thanks for stopping by. thanks!
He has a plethora of video. Check it out and Welcome.
Thanks TDubsKid! I always enjoy watching your videos. My Harbor Freight MC carrier has worked great and looks almost identical to the Black Widow. I've had it for almost 3 years now and have taken several thousand+ mile trips. I do use straps from the ramp to lift it up toward secure tie-down points at the back of my vehicle. This seems to provide better load carrying vectors and eliminates the hitch wobble. I also use a fork brace to reduce bouncing and potential damage to the front suspension (a block of wood cut to fit works fine.)
hey no problem! thanks for watching! nice, if it works it works! I think my friend just didn't strap his bike down well enough. nice that's a good way to do it. the tw is hard to use a fork brack because of the fender being lower
Man thanks for doing such a great job exploring all the TW200 has to offer!
You bet! thanks for watching
Great video. These motorcycle carriers work well and I have been transporting my TW200 for years this way. I installed a hitch receiver to the front of my truck so that I can carry the TW on the front and pull a camp trailer. Went to Yellowstone park this way last summer. Mr. TDubsKid, please keep the videos coming!
hey thanks! that's good to hear. nice, that's a good way to do it. Im off work for a while so ill have time to edit lots of videos
This was exactly the information I was looking for. Thanks for putting out a very clear and concise video. I'm subscribing for that alone.
Glad the video was helpful, much appreciated
Great video. I have a carrier like this also. To save the bike suspension, I have started to place a 4x4 block of wood between the triple tree and fender mound as well as on on the back tire under the seat. This allows me to tighten the bike down with some pressure but not bottoming out the suspension.
hey thanks! nice, that's a good idea
Great Idea
save the suspension from what exactly? Ive been tying down bikes and compressing the forks a lot for the last 35 years and have never had anything happen to my suspension
Best install video narration ever!
thank you!
Very cool. I use the same or similar hitch to carry my TW on the back of my RV. I do like the stabilizer you shared. I’m going to look into getting one of those.
very nice! I think you can find just the stabilizer, makes a huge difference
Super thorough and helpful video, good work!
Thank you!
Thank you for the concise video full of useful information. I like there's no long introduction.
No problem! Yeah I try to get to the point on these type of videos
Hey, great video man. Also those views were incredible I bet you had a blast on that trip.
Hey thanks! It was great, about to go on another one thats similar
New Adventures far away from home
Good invention
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Take care
Medel
indeed! thank you
Ok you got me motion sick again in the first part of the vid 😖😆
Getting a rack or a folding trailer soon for our tdubs.
Stay safe .
Cheers Toz
yeah I was in a hurry so didn't have time for really good camera shots, just had to put a gopro on my head. very nice! it's good to be able to transport your bike. stay safe as well, thanks
If it's anything like the Black Widow Ramps I bought you'll love that thing for years. They build great stuff.
Thanks! It seems like a solid ramp
Hitch carriers are the way to go vs. a trailer especially in many circumstances. You are the T-Dub video King, Brother! I'm sure many enjoy and learn with your content. Missing mine but it went to a good home. Really could use the insane MPG's these days for running errands etc; Drive On! or Ride On!
indeed! I really need to put some brake lights and turn signals on it. it's going to work great on my 350 van though. it has like 1200lb tongue weight capacity haha could even do a double carrier. yeah I hear most people regret selling them. the mpg is great. thanks!
Good job on the rack😁 i must build 1 as now we cant go anywhere (lock down😖)
just aswell i have all the steel i need at home to build one🤣🤣
keep well Sir and keep safe 😁🍺
thanks jeff! haha same here, I got plenty of videos to edit though. would be cool to see when you make it, thanks! stay safe as well 😀👍
Little late on the comment but the conciseness mixed with goofiness is a really strong pacing. I love variety in run length based on content.
glad you enjoyed it :)
Nice work and setup; 4x4 and bikes... what's not to like! cheers Wayne
for sure! great combo. thanks
Good and informative video that was fun to follow with the dry humor. Thanks for posting.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video!!! Thanks for sharing
thanks! no problem 😀
a good thing to have.. thank you for the video.
for sure! thanks for watching
I hook the straps on to the trailer first and rest one on the rear wiper blade and the other ready below and wheel the bike up and with one hand grab the strap and hook it onto the handlebar and then do the other. That way you don't have to lean it on your glass. There is an art to it all!✌
that's a good idea ill have to give that a try next time, thanks!
Looks pretty decent. Learned from your assembly job 😂 Nice to have for taking the bike in to repair shops too. 👍
thanks! glad it was helpful! that's for sure
I did not know you had a 4-Runner. A 4-Runner and a T'dub, what a perfect wilderness camping combo!
Hoping to FINALLY snag a TW here in a couple of months. Just in time for it to be winter here! So that means heading south to Louisiana to spend the winter camping on my sisters massive property. :-D
haha yeah had it for quite a long time, just started missing on cylinder 4 the other day, it's getting spark, sounds like the injector, apparently it's common for injectors to go bad on these, just going to replace all of them with Reman's while I have the manifold off. oh nice hopefully you find a good deal, oh nice, that's the way to do it
Sweet man! I used to have one called the Moto Jack rack, it was cool because it would Jack up the bike for higher off-road clearence and it bolted the pegs down so it was solid.
oh that's neat! never heard of one like that until now
Thanks for making this not incredibly boring
no problem! thanks for watching
Great video! Ego-less, informative.
Glad it was helpful! thanks
When I finally got to my destination at night.....the bike wasn't there........
Joking apart...great job!! I have a Toyota hi Ace van and my bikes go inside it easily..... Am switching to a Wrangler Jeep this year and this will be an essential purchase!!
haha that would suck, at least it's big and easier to find than a phone. thanks! very nice
Great combination. 4 runner and TW. I love my 4 runner, I have wheeled all over Utah, Nevada and Colorado.
I just put down a deposit on a new TW. Hope to have it in a couple months, I will need that carrier.
for sure! i'm doing a little camper build on the 4runner since my van build is taking forever. awesome! have fun, I still like this carrier
Great review. I run my anti wobble device 90 degrees counter clockwise from how you did yours and haven't lost any bolts after several years of using it.
nice! I found a better one online that uses split washers, ill probably use that
I was wondering about the way he had his installed. For a minute there I thought that I installed mine wrong!
The aluminium version of this carrier, the Black Widow AMC-400L, has served me well over the years and it's lighter weight. I strongly reccomend using 3 ratchet straps, one on either side of the forks and one through the rear wheel so that it can't jump out. I just chucked the anti-wobble device. The carrier bounces around in the reciever a bit but no harm no foul. I carry my Tdub on the back of my Jeep TJ down washed out Appalachian fire roads and it hasn't let me down. I do have my hitch reciever welded into my steel bumper to get the whole carrier up higher otherwise it would scrape on even a moderate approach or departure.🤙
nice! glad it worked out well yeah that is what happened to my friends, it bounced out, he didn't strap it well. yeah mine will scrape a bit, I mostly just need to fix my rear suspension, it's sagging even without anything on there haha
That's a great go anywhere setup that won't break the bank. Now you've got a robust base camp and primary vehicle, and a scouting vehicle kit.....Fantastic !! Put a leash on the retaining Clip for the hitch Pin before it gets lost, or have a spare.
Oh for sure! So much cheaper than a trailer. Its a pretty neat adventure setup haha, good idea
I had a similar carrier on my 08 Grand Cherokee. The hitch on those sits a little higher (good for off road) so my fat TW tires covered my taillights perfectly. But I just got a cheap set of magnetic tow lights for like $20 that mounted super easily on some flat spots on the ramp. Awesome video!
oh nice! it's such a great way to haul a bike for cheap. that's a good idea. thanks!
How was it on the grand Cherokee? Didn't drive fine?
@@arcadegamesifyhonestly, it did really well. I believe that hitch was rated for a 500lb tongue weight. Now granted, the bike stuck out a little bit behind the hitch adding leverage, but it was also MUCH lighter than the max weight. I did feel a slight lightness on the front wheels since there was eight over the back end, but nothing even remotely sketchy. Very stable.
A couple jam nuts will keep the bolts from falling out. As usual great video! Thank you for sharing!!
for sure, ill get some for next time, thanks!
Thanks TDubsKid! I will most likely buy one shortly. I really would like for it to fit on my truck WITH with Truck camper, but have to check for clearance first. BTW, have a new bike! A 2019 Honda CRF250L! Gave my CSC TT250 to my son who is just starting out! Hope to ride someday with you...Be safe!
hey no problem! thanks for watching. yeah would want to check that out, it does stick out pretty far but best to measure. very nice! congrats on the new CRF! would be cool, stay safe as well 😀
Excellent!! Thank you !!
You are welcome!
Great review, thanks!
Glad it was helpful! i'm still loving this hitch carrier
I made my own with thicker side wall tubing and all one piece lengths . I also added tail lights cause the truck lights are kind of hidden by the bike and i don't want someone running into the bike simple add . Also picked up 4 screw on chair leg rubbers for ramp to stop rattle . Also added 2 pieces of tubing one each end to use tie downs on . I also use one tiedown from back rack to truck to stop bike from falling off on up hill and take offs .
oh cool, very nice! always good to make stuff better
Sounds like a lot of work.
@@HaveUSeenMyBaseball86 3 hours welder drillpress chop saw and painted done .
I would think they would be made out of Aluminum. That's a lot of weight including bike.
Great short tips video.
thanks!
Crazy timing. I was just looking at racks like these
haha crazy how that works sometimes
That's super wholesome and informative. The video answered all my questions and your application is pretty similar to what I want to do. Thanks TDubsKid
Glad to hear! So far it has worked great. Even off road and crazy washboards
Awesome review thank you sir
No problem!
I’ve got the Black Widow aluminum and steel carrier, and it works awesome with my Tdub.
nice! I love the carriers, I really need to install some lights on mine though
Great review, was considering a cheaper model, but this looks really well made.
thanks! for sure, so far it's been great
Thanks!! I've been looking for one for my Tacoma, and even my Himalayan will fit-weight wise!
Glad I could help!
Hey I love your channel and watched them all. I have a similar hitch for my Taco and XT250. I had to make two modifications. 1.
hey thanks! glad you enjoy it. nice it works pretty well but could for sure use some mods
GREAT VID TKS
hey thank you!
The anti wobble device with the bolts should be on top and not on the bottom part. Less likely to fall out.
For sure, if only it would fit. You can also get a much better anti wobble device
I wonder if a couple of "jam" nuts on the anti rock part would hold those bolts in place. Just a thought. I thought of getting a carrier but my jeep has a outside tire carrier and I wasn't sure the bike wouls clear the spare tire. Love the videos. God bless.
Mike T yes that’s what I did to my rack worked great
great idea, I can't believe I didn't think of that. ill have to get some for next time. gottcha. it does stick out kind of far but you would have to measure. thanks! God Bless
I was considering the same for my Wrangler, Mike T. My '06 Triumph Bonneville may be a bit heavy, though. I'll have to research it as well.
thats genius, why tf could they not include them
Sounds like Cycle Cruza’s kid brother. Good video, thank you.
Hahahaha 😂 thanks
Nice video , was looking for the right ramp for about a month and bought this one , should be in tomorrow, I also have a 4runner! :p
thank you! hope you enjoy it! nice, such a good vehicle
I have a B-Dawg hitch exactly like this and if your bike is light enough, you can actually lift the bike on and off on your own without using a ramp. Just position the bike right next to the hitch and lift the front tire onto the rack and then the rear one. I always have the rear tire go on last and come off first since the front tire will stay in place on the rack and not roll around while handling the heavier half of the bike. I only figured this out because one day I happened to forget the ramp at home, but you don't even need to use a ramp if you can get comfortable doing it that way. Otherwise, everything else you said is exactly the way I load my bike. I usually use 4 straps: one to each handle bar and one to the frame on each side right behind the foot pegs as a precaution in case one of the upper ones let go from an unexpected bump. It wouldn't hurt to wrap a towel around the handle closest to the window if you're overly concerned about it hitting the rear window as well
Nice, I could see that working well, the tw is a pretty heavy bike for being only 200cc haha.
Yeah if you forgot the ramp, that would be an option. Backing up to a hill or curb could work too. Yeah it seems more straps the better. My friend told me you only need 2 straps, then his bike fell off on a trip 😅
Yeah I was concerned at first about the window but after many trips and driving off road, not as worried anymore
Another great video you have inspired me to buy a new 2020 tw200 I live in Denver too we should hookup for a ride sometime I personally love the Gore Range there are a lot of great trails without all the crowds. Please keep the videos coming
hey thanks! very cool! sounds good once the snow starts melting up there, never been but looks cool, ill keep them coming
You make it look easy,
thanks, it's cause i'm a mechanic by trade. I was half asleep when I did this, still using this hitch carrier, held up great, I need to install some brake lights though
Alrighty! That's pretty cool.
haha thanks!
Dude, Red Hot Blues are the shit. So is your channel! We live in vastly different environments (you waaaay up in the hills and me in a congested river city), but I'm seriously considering a TW200 as a first bike because of your videos.
haha for sure! thank you. they are fun bikes, should be fun in an urban environment too I think. crazy good gas mileage
Thanks for sharing
You bet!
Nice video bro 👍 🔥🥂
Thanks 🔥
TDubsKid, I miss my '97 4Runner. It was 4wd and had the 2.7 liter 3RZ-FE 4 cylinder engine. I don't have an offroad/dual sport bike yet and have never ridden one. The TW200, Honda CRF 300L, and Suzuki DR650 are the leaders in my mind to have as a first time dual sport bike. I might have access to a 1992 BMW R100GS as well at some point.
I would miss mine too, the 4cyl 4runner must be extra slow, my v6 is already crazy slow, but hey at least the last forever! Yeah those are good options just depends on price and how much dirt and street you need to ride
1. I found rusting inside. Lots of water goes in but no draining hole. That means that rain water were there until evaporate. I drilled many small holes on the bottom then sprayed paint lot inside. 2. My ramp was too short and caused me lots of trouble. I bought a harbor freight ramp 6’. Now I don’t drop my bike anymore when I’m loading and unloading.
yeah I did notice a little bit of surface rust on the inside, good idea. nice!
Take it from a jeep owner, rolling down the back window while driving slow, can cause the exhaust to suck into the cab sometimes. Nice work on the vid.
that makes sense actually, I guess if you feel light headed best to roll all the windows down haha. thanks
Cool video, nice 4runner
thanks!
As always great vids man! Have you ever thought about put a big tank on TW? I have a 93 TW200 with a big bore kit and DG pipe! I also added a big tank! Huge difference is range! Would love to come to CO and take a ride with you! Keep up the great vids!
hey thank you! I have not really wanted a bigger tank. thats really cool! would like to know more about your big bore. that's true. that would be cool! ill keep them coming
@@TDubsKid mine is 214 now from 196. Check out Twparts.com! He has a 240 kit for the TW200. He claims 20.1hp on the tw. I think stock the tw is like 13hp! The Big Gas tank give me 160 plus miles before reserve! Pretty cheap mod too.
oh gottcha, yeah you can do that just with oem yamah oversize piston and rings. yeah I have seen that not sure on what to get though. also not sure about reliability, ill do the 214 on my next rebuild though, notice any power difference?? nice!
Love my BW carrier. I went with the Heavy Duty 600lb capacity version. I was sold on the built in wheel chock. Enjoy!
nice! black widow makes some great carriers for sure
Í just to have a 4runner it is the bes car evere!!!!! Love it so much. Noce video men looks verry noce device
haha yeah they are super nice. not powerful of fuel efficient just very reliable machines. thanks!
Nice tw👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you 👍
Sup dude. Rad video
Hey, thanks!
Great Video! I've been wondering how well those work! Those are some pretty sweet fork boots.....who makes those? 😃
thank you! worked better than I expected. haha they are made by electrical tape 😂
I am SOLD. Gonna put one of these on my 4Runner, and use jam nuts on the anti-wobble device bolts to make sure they won't back out. My T-Dub thanks you!
nice! they work pretty well. I want to get some air bags for the rear, next
@@TDubsKid Air bags? What are they for?
they go in the springs and you can air them up to level out the suspension. manual rear air suspension basically
@@TDubsKid Oh.. for the 4Runner. I figure my 4Runner will handle the T-Dub weight because the suspension is still 100%.
@@DARIVSARCHITECTVS i have new rear 1.5 lift springs and shocks. But it still sags like crazy
Nice video
Thank you
Great video as usual. Add nuts to the adjustment side of the stabilizer to use as jam nuts, should help with them backing out. You lost the outside 2 which tells me it probably deformed the end of the bolts a bit from all the torsion of the carrier, making them loose enough to back out. Lots of leverage on them once the carrier is on.
May not hurt to weld nuts on the end of the bolts if there is room, grind them smooth and flat, for more surface area for them to apply pressure.
Just looked at your affiliate link, definately getting one on pay day, the tensioner/stabilizer yours came with had 4 and looks heavier than the one in the pics, which only has the 2 you have left.
thanks, that's a good idea! a modified stabilizer would make it work a lot better. hmmm I wonder if they changed it since I bought it
Mine doesn't have the anti wobble device. Wish it did. Looks like it makes a difference! Great vid
you can probably get just the device by it self. it makes a huge difference, thanks
Sick m8
Thanks!
4:35 Before rolling the bike on the carrier have the straps already hanging from the handlebars. No resting bikes on glass.
thanks good idea
Thank you so much for this very cool upload and your most valued friendship...i pray God will bless and keep you and loved ones safe now and into forever :)
no problem! thanks for watching friend 😀👋 much appreciated. God bless you and your family as well, stay safe 🙏
The description of the MCC-500 says it accommodates up to 5" tires. What was your experience with the 8" rear tire?
Worked fine for me the way I strapped it down, took it on lots of off road, did just fine
I have a HF one (same thing, different badge). The older ones were all Aluminum but my newer one has a steel core. I've been happy (Frontier with 250 EXC) but TBH I don't trust it too much on rough ground - which is an issue. I was going to say on yours with a cap - heavy braking will grip-smack your window - you could slide your bars to the left in the clamp for the journey maybe (remember to adjust and tighten though!!). You're supposed to roll-off forward (the ramp goes on both sides - roll-on, roll-off) but I found checking it up is easier like you dod - the ramp usually falls off!! I tie the wheels to the ramp (at the bottom of the wheel) too - overkill maybe but whatever. Nice vid :-)
nice! is it half aluminum still? this one is all steel. nice I think the newer hf ones are better. I havn't had an issue with mine, it stays put in the carrier, and plenty of clearance between handle bars and window. you gotta make sure they are strapped down well. I just roll it off backward because the big rear tire won't fit through the center part easy. thanks!
@@TDubsKid Yeah - central receiver tube and brackets steel - bed and ramp aluminium.
I have the HF hitch carrier, you have to make sure you have it setup properly to not have the bike come off, also i had one bike come off because of ratchet failure, i have 3k biked hauled miles on my HF carrier and that was my only issue, like i said though, i took the time and meticulously setup the rack for my bike
For sure, its the same with any of them really, takes some time to really make sure the bike isn’t going anywhere.
Hey T-dubs! I have this carrier as well and I think the wide rear tire makes the ramp wobbly like that. It does that to me every time, even on flat level surfaces. I drilled some small holes on the carrier and the ramp and I use a little bit of wire to secure the ramp to the carrier which prevents the wobble and the ramp from falling off. It just take a little extra time.
hey! yeah I think that may be the issue. nice that works!
I prefer the boss, it has a better anti vibration/wobble system at the hitch receiver, built in lights, and the whole thing rotates. It's designed to carry up to 450 pounds. It doesn't have a separate ramp, the whole thing pivots and has a shaft to lock it in place. Also, I'd recommend you get some spacers for your suspension when you travel.
nice sounds pretty neat
I've got pretty close to same carrier . Works decent. For the money. If u use it alot ya can add trailer lights to it to make sure others can see p stop & turn signals
nice! it does the job. that's a good idea, thanks!
Nice review. I'm shocked that no split washers or other locking devices were provided to keep the bolts secure - lots of vibration here. A major manufacturing oversight. A front wheel bracket/lock would also be helpful.
Thanks! Yeah that thing could be a lot better also not many threads too. I found better ones online that should work better and are pretty cheap
My ramp sometimes falls off to. I am going to come up with a fix for this now that I am sitting at home during this stay at home quarantine going on.😷👍
yeah i'm sure it won't be too hard, plenty of time to get stuff done!
Awesome
thanks
Bro i litteraly have a 3rd gen 4runner and was looking at buying a tw200 kinda crazy coincidence
Haha nice! I just fixed mine, good vehicles usually
Eh, Toyota guys and dual-sporters are like peas and carrots. I’m the weirdo. My camping rig is a V8 Chevy Colorado with a shell, my daily is a Fiesta ST, and my weekend car is an LS/Tremec 6-speed swapped 78 El Camino. By all rights, I should be a Harley guy, but I currently have two TW200s (an old mostly stock one that was my girlfriend/loaner bike and a heavily modified 2019 that’s my usual ride), a Honda Trail 125 (new girlfriend/loaner bike), and a Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 (not nearly as ‘scrambler-y as it pretends to be, here’s hoping Yamaha builds a 3xx Ténéré to compete with the KTM 390 Adventure, BMW G310GS, Honda CRF300L Rally, and other midweight duallies/adventure bikes soon to replace it!). Go figure. I guess I just like to be fast on four wheels, slow on two, and like low-stress low-end torque. If there was a lightweight, fat-tired diesel dual sport I’d probably want one, haha! Or a 300-400cc lightweight off-road-focused air-cooled parallel twin adventure bike, really.
Mine works great. I carry a Honda CBR 250. Going to ride the Triple Nickel - Ohio 555 tomorrow. (9/13/2020)
good to hear! awesome, ride safe and have fun!
This one looks way stronger than the ones at Royal! Have you looked into getting an elbow to raise it up 6 inches? Think you can get them online. ☺️
yeah I like the steel ones, they are just heavier. i'm not sure if that would work the carrier has to slide into the hitch pretty far, it would probably hit the bumper with that. and if you make it go out any further you will be multiplying the torque placed on the hitch receiver
Its cool that the ram can be mounted on both ends so you can roll the bike forward off the carriage.
true that!
Long time no see :D
haha 😀👋
ever heard any issues with police for covering the rear license plate? I see people use these.... but my luck is I would be the one cited, got pulled over for mud on my plate one time.
I have not yet but i'm more worried about the brake lights, need to install some on the hitch carrier. depends on the cops I would think
Ive got a similar carrier on my 3rd Gen 4Runner with 2017 KTM 350 EXCF, seriously considering getting a TW as a fun spare bike.
nice! I just put some new lift springs and struts on mine to compensate for the extra weight. nice, I would like to have a fast bike and the TW as a fun bike too.
It helps allot if you put a floor jack uber the carrier while tightening the anti wobble. Just to take out the extra slack. And my anti wobble thing had jam nuts on all the bolts so I've never lost a bolt
I was going to suggest jam-nuts, as opposed to Lock Tight. No goop to deal with, and more threads sharing the force. I like your floor jack idea!
cool idea! I can't believe I didn't think of using jam nuts. I also wouldn't have had time to find some. but will get some for next time. nylocks would never loosen up but would also be more of a pain haha
@@TDubsKid and I have the smooth ramp black widow carrier. It's nice because I flipped the ramps around so I can set the kick stand down while I'm strapping it down. My dad's Harley left a good little dent on my hatch and I was not happy
oh nice! thats a cool way to hold the bike there before strapping it down. oh wow that sucks
Oh my !! Tdubskids is growing !!
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I don't trust those either.. That's why the ones I make are made out of the thick metal tubing that the entire reciever system is made from and I have support bars and welds all over .I weld picture and stunt cars for a living so I've built all kinds of crazy things. With mine the bike or whatever your hauling is safe the platform if fully supported and enterchangible with other platforms for what ever I'm hauling. Mine locks the bike in place so it cant fall over as you strap in on. And theres no sketchy ramp to push or ride up. A girl scout can load my gsxr 1000 by herself.
yeah they can be a bit sketch, wow yours must be super nice, cool you made it yourself, welding is such a good skill.
Love the 4Runner and the carrier! My one issue would be that when your bike is on it looks like it blocks the tail lights but at night it’s probably not an issue... ps that sucks about your phone! 👎🏻 I would’ve had a shit fit lol ✌🏻🇨🇦
it's a great way to travel! yeah I could see that being an issue. one guy added lights to the carrier. yeah it was really sad, spent lots of time searching for it too
I'm thinking 💭 about putting a front receiver on my box van and wondered if after 3 years if you still recommend the Black Widow carrier?
I actually just got back from a trip driving about 250 miles using this hitch carrier, it works great. might upgrade in the future to the mx hauler, not that there is anything wrong with this one. just that the mx hauler will be way faster and easier to take the bike on and off
I have the same hitch and had the same issues. Recheck the bolts when you gas up and the ramp just needs a strap to keep it from coming off as you unload it. Assembly looked faster when you did it though LOL.
oh for sure I should have checked more often. yeah they should have added some kind of lock to the ramp. haha yeah I was in a hurry
Nice vid, good to be able to see how much the bike will rock side to side. How has it held up now that you've had it awhile?
hey thanks! for sure, not to bad with that stabilizer on there. great so far but I have only used it once, I did take it off road though
That's awesome Tdubs that's the very same carrier I use its made here in Canada or at least I thought it was sold by a Canadian company called Princess Auto Canada only I think!? Anyway I made a few mods to mine! I use mine on my Jeep and my Van I made adapters for the 2" hitch receiver so you could raise or lower the entire carrier as you see fit I have a 3 inch and 6 inch that way you can 4x4 off road with no worries of the unit hitting the ground I also made a wicked super long ramp for much easier loading and unloading I took an ATV ramp drilled all the rivets out and narrowed it to about that same width as the crappy one you get! Works WAY better! I will send a pic to you Instagram or somewhere else if you want!? Oh another thing about your 4Runner grab some Monroe air shocks if they make them that way you can air them up and it will ride level they work awesome!!
very nice! hmm could be the same maybe just re branded . nice that's a good mod to have, does it make it stick out further? a longer ramp would make it easier for sure, I saw the pic. for sure I gotta get some of those, I need to replace my super rusty springs first haha
@@TDubsKid Ya it works really well and no it doesn't stick out much further maybe a few inches so it won't effect the leverage ratio on your receiver.. but it would be cool with more leverage that way your 4runner would want to do wheelies! :P
haha nice. 4 runner doing wheelies 😂😂😂