Does etrailer Motorcycle Carrier e98873 Have Torque Specs for Hardware

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Just received the motorcycle carrier was wondering what are the torque specs for the assembly hardware that comes with it?

asked by: Marv

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The hardware of the etrailer Motorcycle Carrier w/ Ramp for 2" Hitch # e98873 does not have a torque rating this is because the hardware has nylock bushings in the nuts which prevents them from backing off. So using standard hand tools get the hardware hand tight and you'd be fine.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes #HLY64FR does not have a minimum diameter wheel, but I was able to find out that it will work with your 20 inch diameter wheels and tires that are up to 5 inches wide so it will be…

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Answer 2

The Hollywood Racks RV Rider #HLY64FR has a frame clamp design that was intended for use with step through style bike frame like what your Aventon Adventure bikes have so this rack would work perfect for you. I attached a picture that shows this…

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Item #HLY64FR will accept a maximum wheel base of 60 inches. If you measured 60" where the tire touches the ground, that should be pretty close to center on the wheel and would work fine with your 2 Sikk fat tire bikes. Keep in mind the tire…

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Answer 4

Yes, the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes, #HLY64FR, has an anti-rattle hitch pin and hitch tightener to reduce movement of rack in hitch receiver.

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 6

Hey Mark, so the correct Blue Ox base plate kit to use with the Blue Ox Ascent tow bar part #BX4375. is the part #BLU53FR. For lighting you can use #C96JR, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing as this plugs inline with the…

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Answer 7

Yes, you can install a Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11433 on your 2019 Chevrolet Spark. This receiver is capable of supporting up to 200lbs of tongue weight. With each of the Lectric 3.0 e-bikes weighing roughly 60lbs without the battery you will…

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Answer 8

The RockyMounts MonoRail bike rack you'd looked at, part #RKY10004 is a great bike rack, but it wouldn't work well with bikes that have fenders like your Aventon Aventure Fat tire ebikes. The front fender would prevent the bike retaining hook…

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Answer 9

I have a solution for you. Here at Etrailer, we strongly discourage using wheel-mounted bike racks like the Kuat NV 2.0 #NV22B for bikes with fenders. Mounting wheels with fenders can cause the fenders to crack or become damaged, especially with the…

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Answer 10

To me it makes the most sense to put a Bike Rack #HLY64FR on the flat towed vehicle rather than above the tow bars. Especially on heavy e-bikes as they are difficult to lift that high onto the rack, but also as it only makes sense to have the rack on…

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Answer 11

At the rear of a trailer or RV the ride quality is very rough when compared to the ride quality at the rear of a passenger vehicle. Reason being the suspension isn't as sophisticated and there is a longer distance between the rear axle and the…

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Answer 12

Hey Dave, so the best option for carrying your carbon frame bike and e-bike is the Swagman Escapee part #S39SR with the ramp #S59SR . It has the capacity for carrying an e-bike, is rated for travel trailer use, only touches the bikes by the tires…

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