Nope no anti-wobble device, and it wobbled bad. I bought it used, and was in like-new condition when i got it. Didn't know of such a device at the time... It actually started first cracking where the support arm base (that goes over the seat) is welded to the side of the stinger. Although, the idea behind this is genius! It really liked how easily it was to secure the bike without 3-4 straps...
In my opinion, its better for the bike to have the wheels off the ground, and suspension fully extended, then it is to clamp your suspension down with straps. That said, I don't hesitate to compress my suspension when strapping it on the 3-rail, or hitch carrier. I just don't think it would be bad for it to be fully extended.
It is a spring loaded nut inside the carrier and the screw to tighten. I think you can add it to about any carrier.
What? I've seen a couple of anti-wobble devices since I owned that carrier, but nothing spring loaded. Can you elaborate a little? Sounds interesting!
This gives me an idea. Has anyone used their carrier as an way to store and/or work on their bikes in the garage? I guess you couldn't work on both sides at the same time but still, not a bad idea!
I like to use it for jetting changes, happens to be on the correct side and it gets the bike up to the perfect level for carb work
VersaHaul uses an aluminum "collar" that has 3 bolts underneath that snug the carrier to the hitch -- no spring, but very effective, it does not move a bit.
There is a spring loaded nut that you slip in the hitch (male end) and it uses a bolt to tighten rather than a pin cotter design. The screw tightens and draws tension to the receiver.
I use one that I built a few years ago. I found the design on weldingweb.com. It is designed to carry a #500lbs bike so my TE310 is easily carried. Love it, love it, love it. I also use a anti wobble device that I bought for $15. Works perfect.
In a moment of weakness and time constraints I bought a harbor freight one on sale for $89. Seemed good and was aluminum and has a ramp. While mounting it I looking at how the aluminum part was connected to the steel stinger and thought I better reinforce that. After talking to Jake I'm glad i did as I guess it is a point of failure. I welded up some supports and it worked fine but I don't really recommend this one unless you are going to modify it to be stronger. It was basically all I could fine local in a rush after deciding to take my dads Astro van to the Idaho City ISDE so I could sleep in it. BTW that Astro / hitch hauler is a cool quicky one man ride / sleep setup. Worked great. Tent is for stiny gear, changing room and overflow and slept in the van on a full mattress. Was really happy with this simple setup.
As for rocking...I always run a tiedown from a solid point on the bike to one of the safety chain holes on the hitch or to a hole in the vehicle frame if available. I also use 1" straps around each wheel. Im probably overdoing the tiedowns but if my bike falls off its because the whole hitch is gone !!
Forgot to mention but I use 18" choker straps around the bar risers and use threaded chain couplers to attach the ratchet straps down. The strap would have to completely tear/snap for the bike to fall off.
I bought a used Moto Jack Rack back in 2004 and still have it today. I've probably put 30k miles hauling bikes on it and not one issue. As an added bonus nobody tailgates me when I'm using it!
They work great and no chance of a bad wheel bearing or a flat...................... But............. Mine was getting old but still felt great! Had a restored 78 DT 175 Yamaha and the guy said you deliver 2 and a half hours away and I will pay full price. No Problem. Going 70 mph I looked in the rear view mirror and OH MY GOD I could not see the bike! I pulled over (thinking I had lost the bike!) and thank god I had the front and back tire strapped. The Arm that the tie downs secure to had snapped and let the bike fall backswords braking the rearview mirror and hurting the grip and folded the bars back!!! I was thankful but running late so I unscrewed the mirror quickly and when I unloaded the bike told the guy we should adjust the handlebars. The transaction went smooth and I sold the bike. A text message a short time later asked if I happened to have the rearview mirror. I chuckled to myself and had to tell a fib. Nope never got it I replied! Point being MAKE SURE IT IS IN GOOD SHAPE AS TO NOT RUIN YOUR DAY!!! OH yea and if you have a lifted truck and a 270 Pound Gas Gas and your on a hill. Be careful or at least eat your Wheaties!!! I like them. And the one I have with a hitch extension allows me to even open the tailgate with the bike loaded!
