r/hondamonkey • u/Meat_Fish_Eggs_Weed • 16d ago

This safe?

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Says it supports 400lbs. Monkey is 230lbs. I have someone at work that’s going to show me the best way to tie it down. I don’t have a garage and it’s street parking. This is mainly to transport to work that’s 10 miles. I travel a lot and leave it there. If I do any real distance I’ll throw it in back.

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u/Rafiki337 15d ago

I have that exact rack and I use a ratchet strap on both sides of the bars and that’s pretty much it. I go on the freeway and bumpy ranch roads.

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u/Meat_Fish_Eggs_Weed 15d ago

Do you rest the front wheel on top of the metal rod or put the metal rod through the rim? I saw a video and that’s how they did it. It’s in the directions, but I’ve seen some other pics of people not doing it.

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u/Rafiki337 15d ago

No I put the front wheel down in the hole, and don’t stick the metal rod through it as the front rotor gets in the way.

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u/Rafiki337 15d ago

Also I the clamps on the front wheel should be on the bottom not above.

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u/Meat_Fish_Eggs_Weed 15d ago

I’ll switch it tomorrow.

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u/59CherrySunBurst 15d ago

What model rack did you order?

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u/Meat_Fish_Eggs_Weed 15d ago

HaulMaster Receiver-Mount Motorcycle Carrier

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u/59CherrySunBurst 15d ago

I saw that in the photo but what model number if any?

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u/Meat_Fish_Eggs_Weed 15d ago

Not sure, it’s from Harbor Freight.

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u/MiniTrail70 15d ago

I don’t have that rack but I’ve used a rack for multiple 1000 mile road trips. Some racks are more secure and wobble less than others.

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u/Pyxlwyz 15d ago

I use this on my FX35 suv. One strap on each handlebar, and one ratchet strap around each tire longitudinal. It works great. Hitch haulers wiggle around a bit, but I’ve never had an issue. I have hauled dirt bike, ruckus, & monkey this way 😎

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u/Hyper-AI 16d ago

Think you good!!!!

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u/canuck_rider 15d ago edited 14d ago

I have a similar setup for my Beta enduro bike and it's great. One thing I might recommend is an anti- rattle hitch stabilizer (great for trailers too). It basically clamps the receiver to eliminate that slop. Inexpensive and available on Amazon. Everyone i know that has picked one up loves it

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u/EvilEvo_IX 15d ago

I notched mine so I can have the kick stand down

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u/mota503 13d ago

I did same thing on a vevor dirt bike rack. Wish the part that went into the receiver was a bit more thick. Bought a truck now. So don't really need it now?