Will a 2013 Yamaha Zuma Scooter Fit on the Ultra-Fab Motorcycle Carrier

Question:

2013 yamaha zuma I have a 27 foot motorhome with a 500 lb hitch ball weight capacity. Will the carrier handle the scooter?

asked by: J.Ruf

Helpful Expert Reply:

You will want to check the weight of the Zuma when it is full of fluids and make sure that it does not exceed the 500 pound tongue weight capacity of the hitch. Based on Zuma specs it does not look like it even comes close to 500 pounds so it can be used on a carrier and hitch rated for 500 pounds.

You also have to factor in the weight of the carrier, in this case about 50 pounds. As long as the combined weight of the carrier and scooter does not exceed the hitch capacity you will be good there too.

The last hurdle is the tire size. Scooter tires are small in diameter but can be wide. The track width on the Ultra-Fab carrier, # UF48-979033, is 5 inches. You will need the supports that cradle the tires on the rack to be close together so as not to interfere with anything like brakes or suspension on the scooter.

expert reply by: Michael H