-----Original Message-----
From: Rob Agnew <ragnew@islandnet.com>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Tuesday, October 14, 1997 5:52 PM
Subject: Re: DML: *snip* Firewood
>> Funny thing, the ride was GREAT. Very smooth. Why is it when
>>I have my motorcycle on the rear hitch (class IV receiver- rack mounts to
>>that)
>>I have a very jolting ride?? The bike weighs in at 305# full tank o-gas,
>>and the rack
>>is about 65#... I guess 400# (or so) of tongue weight puts more strain
on
>>the
>>stock leaf springs than 1400-2000# of payload in the bed.
>>
>> Sam '95 SLT
>>
>My guess is that the weight of the wood is evenly distrbuted over the front
>of the rear wheels, also a heavy payload will tend to smooth out the ride.
> My 3/4 ton used to rattle my teeth on gravel if it was empty, but ran
>smooth as a car when fully loaded.
>
>I bet the bike would ride much better if you put it in the front of the
>box... the dirt bikers around here do that. Leave the hitch mounting for
>your bicycle.
>
>
>Rob Agnew
I would, except I have a shell. When I lay the bike over the gas pours
out the vent tube, doesn't work too well. :)
The other 'benefit' of having the bike on the rear end is gas mileage.
With it behind the truck, only 6" of the front tire extend farther than the
edge of the truck... The 'height' of the handlebars is inline with the roof.
I get about 2 mpg better on the same 400 mile trip... If you read any
motorcycle magazine, you'll find that they are quite popular: some can
carry (2) motorcycles (dirt bikes only, not street bikes). This will be
especially helpful for the 'Durango' owners...
Sam '95 SLT
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