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Bob Denman
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There's been one kicking around on EBay for a bit less money... but I don't think that it's genuine BRP issue...
acinpcola
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I have no problem supporting the sponsors - if they are in range I will use them, I just have to crunch all the numbers, price, shipping vs taxes, my tax here is 7.5%, in AL. where I get service I believe it's 4.5%. With a fixed income you learn how to crunch the numbers to get what you need.
Thanks Again
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Thanks Again
Be Safe
AC:spyder2:
RetiredCGRider
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Cow town
I called Cow Town and there price is the same as any dealer $499.
I called Cow Town and there price is the same as any dealer $499.
Spyder#353
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I was so surprised today when installing my trailer hitch on my RT-S. It was without a dought. The easest job I have ever done on any motorcycle ever. Less than 15 minutes. Tools needed needle nose plyers, 3/4" wrench, 3/4" socket. New cotter pin.:clap::thumbup:
Update.. Easy to install hitch. The wiring was a different story. Had to do it old school way. With a test light. If you buy the hitch from BRP it comes complete with everything for the bike end for $499. If you buy everything separate it will cost high sevens low eights. if I had it to do all over again. I would go BRP way.
Update.. Easy to install hitch. The wiring was a different story. Had to do it old school way. With a test light. If you buy the hitch from BRP it comes complete with everything for the bike end for $499. If you buy everything separate it will cost high sevens low eights. if I had it to do all over again. I would go BRP way.
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SpydermanCT
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The trailer hitch is a very simple install. The wiring harness installation is a little more complicated and it's going to take you a few hours. the wiring harness needs to be properly secured so it does not rub against the tire. I went to Home Depot and purchased a 3/4" pipe strap that I riveted to the left side inner fender. I painted it black and it works perfectly.
One challenge I ran into was when I installed the bolt thru the axle, I wasn't able to torque it to between 37-59 ft/lbs. The castle nut ended up on past where the hole was for the cotter pin. I rode about 500 miles over the last 4 days with the trailer with no issues but has any one else run into this?
One challenge I ran into was when I installed the bolt thru the axle, I wasn't able to torque it to between 37-59 ft/lbs. The castle nut ended up on past where the hole was for the cotter pin. I rode about 500 miles over the last 4 days with the trailer with no issues but has any one else run into this?
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acinpcola
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acinpcola
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Thanks for the info and the pics Spyderman..will definately help when I do my install
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Y Rider
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The hitch is the easy part. What about the harness? You can run the wires so it is completely hidden. No chance to come loose and get into the tire like it did on Rando's Spyder.
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Yol Bolsun
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:agree: Another couple hours, IF you have an adequate hole cutter or step-bit. I had a slightly larger Forstner bit on hand. But, very do-able none-the-less.
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