Homemade trailer hitch

[KTD1911]

This is a hitch I made with 3/8 X 2" aluminum flat stock I shaped it had it welded them connected horizontally to frame . then I connected to tail frame under pillion seat for a rock solid fit

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[vinny]

Looks like a nice job! Is your bike red? Just wondering why the hitch is red instead of the usual black?

 

[Ltimb]

Have any pictures before you put it on?

 

[sirepair]

Nicely done Karl!

 

[robkc]

Looks great Karl! Much better than that floppy bar you had on there.

 

[KTD1911]

Looks like a nice job! Is your bike red? Just wondering why the hitch is red instead of the usual black?

I painted it red because I didn't want anybody walking into it. My bike is silver 2007
Also red paint is all I had on hand. The whole hitch is not painted just exposed parts
I will try to post pics this week

 

[KTD1911]

I will be changing the rear tire this week. I will add some pics

 

[mcthorogood]

Looks good.

Thicker aluminium has to be heated to the correct temperature to prevent cracking. I read somewhere that the old-timers would deposit a layer of carbon on the metal with an oxy-acetylene torch. Turning off the oxygen for a smoky flame and then gently heating with the torch adjusted correctly, When the carbon disappears the temperature is just right for bending. Another way for smaller pieces is to use a candle to deposit the carbon and then use a propane torch for heating.

 

[KTD1911]

Looks good.

Thicker aluminium has to be heated to the correct temperature to prevent cracking. I read somewhere that the old-timers would deposit a layer of carbon on the metal with an oxy-acetylene torch. Turning off the oxygen for a smoky flame and then gently heating with the torch adjusted correctly, When the carbon disappears the temperature is just right for bending. Another way for smaller pieces is to use a candle to deposit the carbon and then use a propane torch for heating.

Yes aluminum can be a finicky metal the guy that welded it did an great job. I wouldn't even try welding aluminum.

 

[Rekoob]

Looking forward to see more of that hitch, looks good from what I can see.

 

[monty8563]

Looks like a good job, please post more pics plus mountting points , do you have a spec sheet?

 

[KTD1911]

For those that wanted pics

 

[Papatank22]

odd thread i know but do you happen to have any measurements when you had it done?

 

[KTD1911]

odd thread i know but do you happen to have any measurements when you had it done?

I do not i made it large pipe bender and measured and drilled were needed "baught new ktm 1290 and sold the hitch to another rider john sisk he may still have it

 

[KTD1911]

I sold my hitch to "Papa "Glenn year's ago n ow heas

I do not i made it large pipe bender and measured and drilled were needed "baught new ktm 1290 and sold the hitch to another rider john sisk he may still have it