rebelMan

I'm not sure if it would be worth the trouble but does anyone know if it would be possible? I have an 07 Kawisaki Ninja 250. I think it's right around 300lbs. I'd probably get one of those motorcycle fold-up trailers. After that i don't know what hitch to get etc.

I also have an after market axle-back exhaust will that be a problem? And if it will be couldn't i just have a shop remake the one side of the hitch to make it mount differently?

This is my bike:

dziuniek

i dont see why not. weight is not the problem here.

clayisland485

I think if my tiny miata can pull a three seat seadoo you should be fine

seattledave

It may work better to tow the xb with the bike.

midtowndesi

^^^ muhahahahahahahahaha! mad funny! ;]
- sh00k

El_Jorge

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=165851

That should answer your question. Talk to Driver_lost about the hitch.

XbbbbBox

I tow fairly often w/XB. Total weight around 6-700 lbs(loaded trailer). 5' x 8' custom trailer has 14" tires. Won't win a race up hill - but works fine. Get about 25-26 mpg as long as not in real hilly area.
Curt makes a hitch - easy install.

snowromance

hey man you should be fine. a ninja 250 is not too heavy. i plan on towing my gixxer 600 which weighs approximately 400 lbs wet. just have a good clutch foot :-)

vintage42

There have been many threads on this. A light motorcycle on a bike trailer or a flat trailer is not a problem. The hitches all seem to be made by Curt, whether you buy them direct or have U-Haul put one on.
The hitch is cheap and easy to install yourself:
http://www.hitchsource.com/classitra...44fb3646ba0f12
However, the wiring parts and labor can be complicated and if done wrong can mess up the car's computer, so some people who want trailer lights and a guarantee have the whole installation done by U-Haul for about $350.
Your aftermarket exhaust may require some shop cutting and welding on the Curt hitch, which will void its warranty, and U-Haul won't modify a hitch. The extra trailer load on the engine might really make that aftermarket exhaust louder, too.

rebelMan

Thanks fo the info you all, i'll see what i can get done.

rebelMan

Well i finally got around to starting this towing project. Just order the Curt hitch from:

http://www.hitchsource.com/classitra...44fb3646ba0f12

Thanks Vintage42 for the link. $150 spent so far ... if i can't get it modified the way i want it with my exhaust then i'll be selling the pipe, that'll cover the hitch and and other stuff i have to buy to wire up lighting for the trailer.

Now i just gotta find where to buy a trailer at lol.

bB2NER

Any updates yet? I just made a custom hitch hidden behind the bumper cover for a 96 sentra. Cut a hole to install the reciever and ready to tow.
Anyone know how much a 14 ft aluminum V boat with 25 HP Johnson and trailer weighs? I'm thinking under 1K lbs. but not sure.

hotbox05

with trailer i'd guess around 1,500

bB2NER

OK, got it weighed and it's 900 lbs on the axle and the tongue weight is 150 so I'm right where I want it to be to tow it with the sentra safely.

rebelMan

I installed my hitch last week. Had to put the stock axle-back on cause it wouldn't fit with my RS*R ... i'd have to make the back hanger like 1.5" longer i think but i'd be dragging the canister on everything.

With my xB being lowered the hitch is like 3" off the ground, it's not even noticeable tho it's weird lol. I don't have any pics of it yet except for this one:





I was surprised how well the xB pulled the trailer with the bike, it was kind of fun. If i do get into pulling anything more often, i will be installing air suspension in the rear again. Just cause if i wanted to pull something with passengers i'd be rubbing like crazy in the rear, not to mention the trailer would be slanted forward and i don't like the idea/look.

bB2NER

Cute bike. It's the same color as my 05' Z750S.

Driver_Lost

Wow 1500 pounds and no flogging? I'm amazed.
Nice set up Kyle. The box sits nice with it.

rebelMan

Thanks guys ^

I am actually selling the hitch and bike, bike not might sell but i have no need for the hitch immediately and i need the cash due to recent events. If any of you all are interested let me know. Here a pic of it, i forgot to take one of it on the car (woops) lol: