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rodeo · 01-14-2010, 01:49 PM

Hey ya'll!

Gonna be hooking up a utility trailer for hauling firewood and yard debris, etc...

Is the hitch gonna work? I'm mostly trying to confirm if it'll work on the '09 RECON, and if anyone here might say something bad about it, or suggest another product?

Here's a link:
http://www.bikebandit.com/product/A3280124

Any help on a trailer setup is welcome. I will be towing it behind the quad on some very unregular surfaces, so I wonder if a standard hitch/ball/coupler will allow for enough movement when I go up over an incline. I am thinking a hookup with a tow loop kinda setup might allow more movement in all directions????

Thanks, happy riding! I'm headed out now to enjoy the new ride!

Buck Billy · 01-14-2010, 02:51 PM

The hitch will work just fine. My wifes 07 has held up great!!

doublerinnys · 01-17-2010, 02:26 AM

MY WIFE HAD ONE WE BOUGHT FROM THE HONDA SHOP AND IT WORKED GREAT.

rodeo · 01-28-2010, 02:06 PM

Thanks for the help! I got it and hooked it up, and it's working.

I said above that I wanted to tow on uneven ground, and a regular hitch didn't have near enough articulation. So, I figured out the following (see pic) - it only takes a few seconds to undo the nuts to hithc/unhitch the trailer, and it can go over any terrain without issue. I am happy how it worked out!

lmcelwain · 01-29-2010, 01:26 PM

Pretty slick.

01-14-2010, 02:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Buck Billy Honda Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garrett ,IN Posts: 238	The hitch will work just fine. My wifes 07 has held up great!! __________________ 09 Ruby 26 Black Rocks 2500 lbs Grip winch Moose handgaurds

01-17-2010, 02:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
doublerinnys Honda Rider Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FULTON, AR Posts: 17	MY WIFE HAD ONE WE BOUGHT FROM THE HONDA SHOP AND IT WORKED GREAT. __________________ 2007 RANCHER 2WD GUN RACK TANK BAG FOREMAN WHEELS AND TIRES SOMETIMES A COKE CRATE ON FRONT THIS IS HOW I ROLL!!!

01-28-2010, 02:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
rodeo Honda Rider Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 7	Thanks for the help! I got it and hooked it up, and it's working. I said above that I wanted to tow on uneven ground, and a regular hitch didn't have near enough articulation. So, I figured out the following (see pic) - it only takes a few seconds to undo the nuts to hithc/unhitch the trailer, and it can go over any terrain without issue. I am happy how it worked out! Attached Thumbnails

01-29-2010, 01:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
lmcelwain Honda Rider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: north ridgeville oh Posts: 89	Pretty slick. __________________ 2006 Foreman es 4x4 26" executioners 2006 Rancher 4x4 2001 Recon 1997 lt85 1999 xr80r 1984 xr500r

01-14-2010, 01:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
rodeo Honda Rider Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 7	Hey ya'll! Gonna be hooking up a utility trailer for hauling firewood and yard debris, etc... Is the hitch gonna work? I'm mostly trying to confirm if it'll work on the '09 RECON, and if anyone here might say something bad about it, or suggest another product? Here's a link: http://www.bikebandit.com/product/A3280124 Any help on a trailer setup is welcome. I will be towing it behind the quad on some very unregular surfaces, so I wonder if a standard hitch/ball/coupler will allow for enough movement when I go up over an incline. I am thinking a hookup with a tow loop kinda setup might allow more movement in all directions???? Thanks, happy riding! I'm headed out now to enjoy the new ride!

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