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Re:Ironman's making a hitch 1 Year, 1 Month ago  
Do a Google search for Yamaha Roadstar trailer hitch. There are at least two companies making them.
 
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Re:Ironman's making a hitch 1 Year, 1 Month ago  
Crazyron1369 wrote:
Do a Google search for Yamaha Roadstar trailer hitch. There are at least two companies making them.

I've seen them, they are "Bolted" together, the one Ironman made for me was all one piece with solid welds all around. Probably one of the most solid parts on the rear of the bike.
 
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Re:Ironman's making a hitch 1 Year, 1 Month ago  
That's great Darn, but he isn't making them anymore. Is he? I just thought I'd let those guys that want a hitch know they can find them if they look.
 
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Re:Ironman's making a hitch 1 Year, 1 Month ago  
Here is a hitch I have been working on. As ironman said a lot of work is in to making one. Here are some final pic's tested out last week and alls well.








I welded mine on and also beef up the sub frame (Thanks Curt for the info) I do have someone that will laser all my parts.
 
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Re:Ironman's making a hitch 1 Year, 1 Month ago  
icatchemall wrote:
Here is a hitch I have been working on. As ironman said a lot of work is in to making one. Here are some final pic's tested out last week and alls well.
VERY NICE !!!!








I welded mine on and also beef up the sub frame (Thanks Curt for the info) I do have someone that will laser all my parts.
 
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Re:Ironman's making a hitch 1 Year, 1 Month ago  
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That's great Darn, but he isn't making them anymore. Is he? I just thought I'd let those guys that want a hitch know they can find them if they look.

Don't get me wrong, if you can't find a welded up one, or get one made like icatchemall did, the bolted on ones will probably do the trick and get you "Hooked" up (pun intended)

If I bought a bolted up one, I would probably put it on, get it adjusted to the correct size I need and take it off in one piece and have it welded up to make it stronger, so I wouldn't spend extra on the "Chrome" model if you know what I mean.
 
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Re:Ironman's making a hitch 1 Year, 1 Month ago  
Modified my subframe for this set-up. Added a cross over piece towards the back for extra stability. Also welded gussets up top for strength. Receiver is 3/4" ID and sits just inside the fender lip.



 
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Re:Ironman's making a hitch 1 Year, 1 Month ago  
icatchemall wrote:
Here is a hitch I have been working on. As ironman said a lot of work is in to making one. Here are some final pic's tested out last week and alls well. I welded mine on and also beef up the sub frame (Thanks Curt for the info) I do have someone that will laser all my parts.

Hey catch -

Any chance you have the plans for that hitch? Any chance you'd share them for those of us DIY types that don't have time to do it ALL ourselves? I'm sure I could find a place locally to laser those parts out, then I could fit them and weld 'em up!

Thanks! If you have those plans in digital format and are willing to share, I can PM you my email address.
 
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Re:Ironman's making a hitch 12 Months ago  
I know that this is an old post/thread but I would love to get some plans from someone on RSC for a DIY hitch!!!!

Just throwin that out there!!!

Later...

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Re:Ironman's making a hitch 12 Months ago  
Ummm... just look at the previous posts?? Sorry, but it doesn't get much more explicit than that..

I'm not trying to be a smart Arse... but if you pull your rear fender, and remove the subframe, you will be able to see how much room you have, just draw it out on some cardboard for each side, match them up, and cut them out.
 
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