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The height is right, need to take out a little chain slack, wiring works (but I ohmed it all out first so I knew it was perfect).

Only thing I don't like is the slop in the two receivers - or what Chrysler calls an adapter (the one from the hitch itself) and then the regular one with the ball. End-End (top and sideways) slop is about 1/4".

Won't know if it sways at freeway speed until I load a bike on it and try - could be an expensive failure!

(maybe I'll test it with the Harley and spare the H2 if I loose it on the freeway).....

I've never used one of these removable receivers, I've always had a ball mounted directly to a bumper. I know there can be issues if the ball size is too small or other things comprising looseness and trailers will sway.

One thing I could do is weld the Ball receiver to the "adapter" to reduce a little of the issue. Receivers and balls are cheap if I ever need to do something else.

Ideas/suggestions?
thanks,
bb

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This is true. Where I grew up the hills were so steep and long, when your ball rolled down the hill you just said "screw it"...

I tow a trailer everyday, my draw tite receiver hitch has at least 1/4 inch slop, probably more I don't believe its an issue. Short trailers sway more than long trailers and single axle trailers bounce more than dual axle trailers.

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1974 H1 project bike
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1974 Yamaha RD350

Thanks for that, I feel a little better. For a piece of mind I'm going to bolt top and side, weld them and weld the two together. This is single purpose so no worries there.

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This is true. Where I grew up the hills were so steep and long, when your ball rolled down the hill you just said "screw it"...

[quote="BarryB"]One thing I could do is weld the Ball receiver to the "adapter" to reduce a little of the issue. Receivers and balls are cheap if I ever need to do something else.

Ideas/suggestions?
thanks,
bb

If your balls are high carbon I don't think I'd weld on them. Mine are chrome plated.

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1973 RD350, 1979 RD400F, 1984 RZ350, 2014 Suzuki Vstrom 1000
CHRIS AND JEFF ARE THE MEN

Barry's balls are of the highest carbon content.

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If it surges, that's normal, upshift.

You can put more weight towards the tongue to keep freeway sway down. Balance the load over the axle too much and it'll be all over the place.

Any way of shimming up any of the slop? It's a small trailer, don't see it pushing you around alot.

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74 H2B with reeds and 34mm carbs
75 S3A Ram Air with reeds and 30mm carbs
73 S2A (wife's bike)
71 Yammi RT1B
83 HD Sportster
03 Yammi R1
06 Kaw 750 Vulcan (wife’s bike)
12 Yammi vstar 250 (wife’s bike)

You know this how?????????
Never mind, too much information already James.

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I think Usernameandpassword is on the money here. When you load it up (especially with the HD) the slop will seem much less. The more weight on the tongue and hitch the sturdier it will feel. You might also check for uneven or unusual looking tire wear - that could cause weaving.

They all have slop, I never had a problem. YEARS ago, going to Demming NM for a track day, a bunch of us convoyed the 250 miles. One guy didn't have a trailer and rented one of the little ones from U haul. Well these guys are racers and I wasn't driving, the convoy averaged 100mph. That trailer was ALL OVER THE PLACE and was wagging the little import all over. 500 miles and nothing fell apart, but I wouldn't want to rent that trailer......

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Twist the throttle, tilt the horizon, and have a great time. What triples are all about...........

I kinda figured that one out, but Jimbo, how do YOU know that?????

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