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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
01.13.2013
Kuryakyn receiver style trailer hitch for the Honda GL1800 Goldwing
I purchased this hitch and actually had a break in Illinois weather so I took a half day off to install it. I reviewed several competitor products before deciding on this hitch mainly because of the ease of installation. Kuryakyn's hitch is extremely easy to install and the instructions are well documented and illustrated. There was only one item that I had to think about when installing the hitch is that the amp for the premium sound system prohibits you from installing the mounting bracket for the frame. You just need to remove the 4 mounting screws and the amp will drop down enough to slide the brackets on. Other than that, there is also a small clearance issue for the trunion bars mounting bolts. Overall this is an excellent product! |
Vertical Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: KU7642, SKU: KU7642
06.22.2012
Decent Hitch, But Has Some Design Issues
Overall, I found the hitch to be solid. However, the installation did not go completely as anticipated. The installation took about 2 1/2 hours due to technical issues. The bolts that tie the Trunion Bar to the Crash Bar mounting assembly were shipped too long. This ends up making it impossible ,without doing some addition modifications, to fully engage the bolts into the trunion bars. There is not enough clearance for the 2†supplied bolts to keep them from hitting / gouging the saddle bags. Not to mention trying to put the locking nut into place. Have a ‘Dremil’ tool handy. I had to spend several hours, sending emails, photos and phone calls to eventually get the unit installed. Kuryakyn, from what the customer support told me, is going to review the design and possibly make changes. Even Kuryakyn was confused as to the actual length of the bolts. 2 different sized specified in their documentation. You should not have to cut holes into your saddlebags to install their product. I didn’t have to go that far to eventually get it to work, though some of the other reviewers did. I still believe that the product is an overall good product, just that Kuryakyn needs to address some issues. |
Vertical Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: KU7642, SKU: KU7642
04.28.2012
Vertical GL1800 Trailer Hitch
The tongue bent after 3,000 kilometers this item should be thicker, braced and the bend should be up not down everything else is excellent. |
Vertical Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: KU7642, SKU: KU7642
01.23.2012
Pat
A well built trailer hitch. Fits well with little effort.It took about 11/2 hours to install. Works well with the 11x16 receiver cooler rack. |
Vertical Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: KU7642, SKU: KU7642
01.19.2012
After e few trips with trailer.
The hitch fits fine and it took me about 2 1/2 hours to fit it. Looked great and all was fine. Now after 1 summer driving around with the trailer behind me i saw that the crashbars where pulled a little backwards. Why didn't they make a little plate that fits behind the behind the crashbars? Would be so much stronger than it is now. Because of the distance between the clamp and the mountingpoint of the crashbars you get a sort of lever and when you drive a bit sporty like me this is the result. I'm going to make my one litlle plates that fits behind the bars and connects to the towbar. |
Vertical Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: KU7642, SKU: KU7642
12.26.2011
4 Stars
Very nice piece for the money. Would have given 4 stars if #1 threaded holes had all been re-taped after power coating and #2 lock bolt and nut to keep ball mount from rattling in mount. Tip 1 - I strongly recommend that you re-tap all threaded holes before final assembly. Tip 2 - For premium audio models, remove back two saddlebag bolts to aid in inserting top u-clamps on both left and right sides. Pull out on top of bag for clearance to insert u-clamps. |
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. |