gl1100 trailer hitch--Where does it attach to the goldwing?

[wilcoy02]

I am looking to fabricate my own trailer hitch for gl1100. My bike has the Honda saddlebags on it.
Where are the points of contact with the frame etc...

Any pointers on making a hitch would also be appreciated as to height, length or any suggestions.

Really want to know the places to attach to the bike--so I have somewhere to measure from.

Thanks for any input.

 

[joedrum]

its rather nice to finish out in a reese tube ...it give lots of options on what it can be used for

 

[dan filipi]

I have a Markland hitch on mine, I think it's the most common.

Fitted with a machine gun it works well for tailgaters.

I welded on a 3" receiver tube using a stick of rebar for extra support and 2 places to hook the safety chain.
I also welded a cross brace underneath but that can't be seen in the picture.
You might be able to see where the Markland attaches. It's basically an extension to the stock bumper.

<edit> The receiver tube might be the smaller one actually.

 

[Winger 82]

I have a Markland on mine, have not used it as of yet, does anyone else have a Markland hitch (not like Dan's) how well does it work for you ?

 

[wilcoy02]

So no one will tell me where the hitch attaches to the bike?
In one place, two places or three??

 

[dan filipi]

Ok hold on, I'll be back in a bit with pictures.

 

[dan filipi]

Left:

Right:

The support bars bolt on to the top rear saddle bag mount, hard to get a picture.

 

[wilcoy02]

Thank you that is what I needed. So it goes on the saddle bag mount AND replaces the back round (bumper).

two places (both sides). Right?

Really like the zoom in on the pics. I am going to fabricate my own.

Thank You

 

[dan filipi]

Thank you that is what I needed. So it goes on the saddle bag mount AND replaces the back round (bumper). Yes

two places (both sides). Right? Yes

Really like the zoom in on the pics. I am going to fabricate my own.

Thank You

 

[Anonymous]

here is one on eBay

2 days left and its only at $20.00

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/80-83-1983-HONDA ... 35baa4296e


BTW this is not one of my auctions !

 

[dan filipi]

here is one on eBay

2 days left and its only at $20.00

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/80-83-1983-HONDA ... 35baa4296e


BTW this is not one of my auctions !

Did I read that right, $52 shipping?

 

[toytender01]

Down in the Write up it said to add 17.50 shipping ??????

 

[Anonymous]

here is one on eBay

2 days left and its only at $20.00

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/80-83-1983-HONDA ... 35baa4296e


BTW this is not one of my auctions !

Did I read that right, $52 shipping?

Looks like its $52.00 to Canada - I shipped a Standard tank cover (with guages inside) of it to Mexico two weeks ago - Cost $165.00

 

[dan filipi]

It was changed. It's now $17 U.S
That's more like it.