Planet Minis

GreenBean · 03-15-2009, 02:42 PM

I have a 1971 CT70HK0, and I'm trying to devise a plan for hauling the mini w/me to all the trail rides and camping trips that I have planned this summer.....Just wondering what kind of trailers or rigs you all have come up with or used to haul da miniz???????????????

Pics are welcome.................

3-UP · 03-15-2009, 03:56 PM

Heres what I came up with I wanted something small to throw in the back when not in use.

96Justin · 03-15-2009, 04:12 PM

ive had my mini everywhere from a hitch rack like that ^^^ to strapped to the roof of my trailer, to the back seat of my truck, to the front rack of my quad to just INSIDE the camping trailer with nothing but the kickstand down (no clue how it didnt fall over 2 hour drive out down brutal gravel roads)

Whatever it takes i make sure it comes camping with me!

Im thinking im gonna weld up a rack like that but for the front of the truck. My friend has a nice rig, big truck, with a camper and his bikes on the front bumper kinda so no trailers to pull 4x4 into the most remote camping spots its perfect

badass67stang · 03-15-2009, 05:44 PM

I have a full size bronco i just chuck a bike in the back.

88ccmotoX · 03-15-2009, 06:26 PM

I have a tray I bought that slides right in my class 3 hitch on my Pathfinder. Got it for @ $100 at a autoparts store. Works good, just need to ratchet it down tight soo it doesn't flop onto the tailgate.

GreenBean · 03-15-2009, 06:40 PM

Great stuff, thanks guys....I found this receiver hauler, but it's freakin' $300....I like the design, though.....

GreenBean · 03-15-2009, 06:42 PM

I know that's a bigger bike, but you could build one to a smaller scale........

mikev · 03-15-2009, 07:26 PM

Why would you bother putting a hitch hauler on the back of an empty truck?

reynolds_brad · 03-15-2009, 08:28 PM

Minis fit in little hatch backs.

Although i would love a well designed Aluminum hitch setup for my APE. Im really not all that down for it to ride on its side anymore as there are too many nice parts on the bike now.

muxster · 03-15-2009, 11:04 PM

Nice Brad! I have a 97 explorer and do the same thing. Hope to not get any gas on the carpet! That happened to me once. Took a month to get the smell out of there!
= )

drewbird911 · 03-16-2009, 09:51 AM

What are you driving? In my Plymouth Minivan the CT70 fits behind the driver seat in front of the passenger seat wedged in like, the Z50 clone fits in the way back. Just pick up the front wheel then roll it in, or use a board to save your back. I have yet to get both in at the same time, but assume it is doable, it will just limit passenger seating... I've also been thinking about getting one of the HF cargo racks for my hitch, the aluminum one looks nice, but I am leary having once dumped 4 bikes on the Highway at 70 mph, held on only by a safety line/rope.

Good Luck!

wreck · 03-17-2009, 11:43 AM

3-UP · 03-17-2009, 06:24 PM

I like how you positioned your 50 so it could watch TV

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GreenBean · 03-26-2009, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 88ccmotoX

I have a tray I bought that slides right in my class 3 hitch on my Pathfinder. Got it for @ $100 at a autoparts store. Works good, just need to ratchet it down tight soo it doesn't flop onto the tailgate.

I was thinking I could use a tray....wonder if i could figure out a way to haul a ct70, and a xr50 on the same tray?

jigracing · 03-26-2009, 10:36 AM

Portland · 03-26-2009, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenBean

Great stuff, thanks guys....I found this receiver hauler, but it's freakin' $300....I like the design, though.....

I like the design of the girl in these pictures. Looks like she has a nice tight frame.

Portland · 03-26-2009, 01:21 PM

I can haul at least 4 minis in this puppy

moto234 · 03-26-2009, 01:47 PM

i just throw mine in the back of my car after turning off the gas and letting the carb drain of course

scion_thc · 03-26-2009, 06:25 PM

I toss my 50 in the back of my 2 door scion tc.

Stupidguyona50 · 03-26-2009, 06:29 PM

In the bed of my truck. 94 Dakota.

I used to do the backseat thing with my gfs Saturn. I had to take the bars off though.

03-15-2009, 02:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
GreenBean PM Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: KANSAS Posts: 17	How does everyone haul their mini's???????????? I have a 1971 CT70HK0, and I'm trying to devise a plan for hauling the mini w/me to all the trail rides and camping trips that I have planned this summer.....Just wondering what kind of trailers or rigs you all have come up with or used to haul da miniz??????????????? Pics are welcome.................

03-15-2009, 03:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
3-UP 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 763	Re: How does everyone haul their mini's???????????? Heres what I came up with I wanted something small to throw in the back when not in use.

03-15-2009, 04:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
96Justin 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 770 My Mood:	Re: How does everyone haul their mini's???????????? ive had my mini everywhere from a hitch rack like that ^^^ to strapped to the roof of my trailer, to the back seat of my truck, to the front rack of my quad to just INSIDE the camping trailer with nothing but the kickstand down (no clue how it didnt fall over 2 hour drive out down brutal gravel roads) Whatever it takes i make sure it comes camping with me! Im thinking im gonna weld up a rack like that but for the front of the truck. My friend has a nice rig, big truck, with a camper and his bikes on the front bumper kinda so no trailers to pull 4x4 into the most remote camping spots its perfect

03-15-2009, 05:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
badass67stang PM Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 69	Re: How does everyone haul their mini's???????????? I have a full size bronco i just chuck a bike in the back.

03-15-2009, 06:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
88ccmotoX 1st Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Findlay, Ohio Posts: 217 My Mood:	Re: How does everyone haul their mini's???????????? I have a tray I bought that slides right in my class 3 hitch on my Pathfinder. Got it for @ $100 at a autoparts store. Works good, just need to ratchet it down tight soo it doesn't flop onto the tailgate.

03-15-2009, 06:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
GreenBean PM Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: KANSAS Posts: 17	Re: How does everyone haul their mini's???????????? Great stuff, thanks guys....I found this receiver hauler, but it's freakin' $300....I like the design, though.....

03-15-2009, 06:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
GreenBean PM Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: KANSAS Posts: 17	Re: How does everyone haul their mini's???????????? I know that's a bigger bike, but you could build one to a smaller scale........

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mikev 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 614	Re: How does everyone haul their mini's???????????? Why would you bother putting a hitch hauler on the back of an empty truck?

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reynolds_brad Advertiser Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 2,719	Re: How does everyone haul their mini's???????????? Minis fit in little hatch backs. Although i would love a well designed Aluminum hitch setup for my APE. Im really not all that down for it to ride on its side anymore as there are too many nice parts on the bike now. __________________ pecore nere ufficiose Motoshop Z - Honda50.com

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muxster 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Redondo Beach, Ca. Posts: 471 My Mood:	Re: How does everyone haul their mini's???????????? Nice Brad! I have a 97 explorer and do the same thing. Hope to not get any gas on the carpet! That happened to me once. Took a month to get the smell out of there! = )

03-16-2009, 09:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
drewbird911 1st Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 117 My Mood:	Re: How does everyone haul their mini's???????????? What are you driving? In my Plymouth Minivan the CT70 fits behind the driver seat in front of the passenger seat wedged in like, the Z50 clone fits in the way back. Just pick up the front wheel then roll it in, or use a board to save your back. I have yet to get both in at the same time, but assume it is doable, it will just limit passenger seating... I've also been thinking about getting one of the HF cargo racks for my hitch, the aluminum one looks nice, but I am leary having once dumped 4 bikes on the Highway at 70 mph, held on only by a safety line/rope. Good Luck! Attached Thumbnails Last edited by drewbird911; 03-16-2009 at 09:55 AM. Reason: Typo

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Stupidguyona50 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 265 My Mood:	Re: How does everyone haul their mini's???????????? In the bed of my truck. 94 Dakota. I used to do the backseat thing with my gfs Saturn. I had to take the bars off though.