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Vertical Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
By Kuryakyn SKU: KU7642
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MSRP: $459.95
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1 Star: 4
2 Stars: 2
3 Stars: 6
4 Stars: 16
5 Stars: 51
Vertical Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: KU7642, SKU: KU7642
10.21.2011
5 Stars
Great product! Remember to fit everything before tightening the bolts, so it will easily go into place. If you buy the wiring remember to order the 5-4 pin additional kit , if you have a 4 pin wiring harness on your trailer. Take your time. Solid hitch! |
Vertical Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: KU7642, SKU: KU7642
09.11.2011
1 Stars
Sorry guys. Gotta give this a 1 because of quality issues. Could easily be a 5 except for complete and utter frustration with the nuts on the plates. Others who have complained identified the right problem but wrong reason; at least for me. It’s not the paint or powder coat in the threads. If it was a tap would have cleaned it. I stripped the tap trying to clean them! I finally ended up buying 2” U-bolts to replace the upper clamps… which were easier to install than the clamps anyway. Other than that I am really impressed. Install could have been done in less than 2 hours except for all the running around to try to clean the threads. Definitely worth buying once they fix the problem with the nuts on the mounting plates. The video is excellent too. BTW, I’m likely to contact Kuryakyn for replacement clamps. I’ll trust the clamp better than the U-bolt. |
Vertical Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: KU7642, SKU: KU7642
07.03.2011
5 Stars
Bought this hitch in May for our upcoming Memorial Day weekend ride. It took about three weeks to arive, which mean't it arrive 48 hrs prior to departure. Lots-o-pressure! Got to work on it immediately in our 101 degree spring temps and within about two hours I had it installed and taking a test run with my new trailer! Easy install, looks good and works great! |
Vertical Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: KU7642, SKU: KU7642
06.09.2011
4 Stars
First try at installing a hitch. About 2 and 1/2 hours and I'm ready to tow. |
Vertical Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: KU7642, SKU: KU7642
04.23.2011
4 Stars
Great Hitch ! Install went well. I did remove the two bottom saddlebag screws to lock down trunion bolts on top.Made it much easier to get to and not having to trim saddlebag was a plus to me. I gave it 4 stars because Kuryakyn falls short on instructions.Other then that it is a great setup and looks great on bike. |
Vertical Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: KU7642, SKU: KU7642
04.13.2011
2 Stars
Two stars because: The rear plate bolt threads were full of powder coat. Had to remove plate and chase threads with a tap, could not get the bolts started because of the paint. Can not get the left "L" shape bracket flush with the brace I have a 1/4" gap, but it is tight and hope it does not cause any problems. The receiver would not go up the hitch plate. Had to file both before it go all the way up. Then the clip for the hitch pin did not fit and got stuck. Had to cut clip off, then drill it out. I do feel this a good hitch. Just check the bolt threads for paint, and put the clip in the hitch pin before installing. |
Vertical Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: KU7642, SKU: KU7642
04.07.2011
4 Stars
This hitch work like they say. I have had it on for almost 4 yrs and have used it to haul a bag on a rack that I had bought and went to the west coast and back and the next trip pulled a trailer to the west coast and back. No problem either time. If you know what to take apart ahead of time The install should take less tha an HR. Both ways worked great. I will take some time to fasten the arm to the crash bars cause it is a tight fit. The reason for a 4 star is the place where safty chains fasten is on the reciver not the hitch. If the pin would happen to fall out there goes every thing. Trailer passin you is not a good thing. Would I buy another one?? YES |
Vertical Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: KU7642, SKU: KU7642
12.22.2010
5 Stars
This was a easy install and is mostly hidden. The left side arm was tricky to install. I used a grinder to flatten out an open end wrench and I was be to tighten all the bolts with the bag in place. Great product. |
Vertical Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: KU7642, SKU: KU7642
06.15.2010
5 Stars
I appreciated reading the reviews. It helped me in my own installation this past weekend. Before I started, I went to the local hardware store and bought bolts to replace the 1/4” flange bolts as was recommended. The ones shipped with the hitch don’t seem to be either SAE or metric. It also took me about two hours, but after the installation, I realized that I could have done it much quicker, since I gained insight during the installation. I did have to use a large pair of channel locks to get the upper clamps on, gently forcing them into place. It is a very tight fit, but there was enough flex in the saddle bags to allow the clamp to be forced onto the upper frame bar without loosening the saddle bags. It is also easier if you do not loosely bolt on the forward bracket as directed in Step 2. It is much easier to mount the subframe plate and then loosely bolt on the two trunion bars. Then you can adjust the Heim joint in the trunion bar and attach it to the forward bracket. I was then able to rotate the front bracket into place on top of the crash bar. You can then see where you need to trim the saddle bag. Remove the forward bracket and trim the saddle bag. Place the nut on the long bolt (through the Heim joint and front bracket and then place the forward bracket into position. Finish by tightening all of the bolts. I haven’t towed anything with it yet, but it seems really solid. My first use will be with the Rivco rack and bag. Good luck! |
Vertical Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: KU7642, SKU: KU7642
05.31.2010
5 Stars
I installed the hitch on my 2005 Wing in 2 hours, more or less, along with a trailer wiring kit. Installation was very straightforward and uncomplicated - good, strong hitch. I did not have any problems with the passenger floorboards or the saddle bag clearance. |
Vertical Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: KU7642, SKU: KU7642
05.02.2010
5 Stars
I installed on my 07 fully loaded wing, No problems... Great Hitch |
Vertical Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: KU7642, SKU: KU7642
04.30.2010
5 Stars
I installed this on my Wing in about 90 minutes. As stated in many reviews, I too love Kuryakyn's quality on everything that I've bought, but but have found their installation instructions to be somewhere between lousy and useless in most cases. This one is no different. Luckily this hitch is a very straight-forward install. A little common sense, patience, and a few extra tools to hit the right angles are all that's needed to git-r-done. I must admit I haven't towed with it because I haven't gotten a trailer yet, but I do have a hitch rack mounted on it right now. It's very sturdy and secure. Works great for the rack, and I'm sure it will for towing when the time comes. Very pleased. |