Hitch Ball Recommendation for a Motorcycle Towing a Trailer

Question:

I pull a trailer with my motorcycle and have found balls with different neck diameters I need the smallest possible neck diameter to allow the bike to lean can you tell me what is out there. Thanks

asked by: Mark K

Expert Reply:

I believe the best option you would have for a hitch ball would be the # 19254. This has a thin neck like the # CB10Z that you referenced but it's neck also is a bit tall which would give even more clearance for the bike to lean. If you need a 5/8 inch diameter shank the # CB10Z would be your best option though.

The # 19254 has a 3/4 inch diameter shank.

I might add that if your hitting turns aggressively enough to require a pretty hard lean angle with a trailer connected you may need to slow down a bit. I'm not one to lecture about motorcycle safety, but hitting corners quickly with a trailer attached just has bad idea written all over it.

Also, if you can try to lean more with your body instead of with your bike you can help keep the bike more upright around corners. Leaning with your body is actually the recommended way for cornering. This allows for better tire contact with the road and allows for the ability to make corrections easier if you do need to quickly change your turning angle.

expert reply by: Jameson C