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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
08.07.2008
1 Stars
Another Kuryakyn joke. From the beginning. (1)The saddlebag claps are heim joint were apparently preassembled with a torque wrench. Had to pad bench vice to loosen fastners before installation could even begin. (2) The rear plate is attached using 4 clamps to frame. These clamps have a threaded insert predded onto the clamp. Supposed to anyway, one clamp did not have the threaded insert in place. Also be sure to run the bolt through the threads before installing to clean the paint from the threads. (3) Alignment of the saddlebag bar clamps & the heim joint was impossible on the left side. These clamps should have an elongated opening to allow adjustment. I had to modify the clamp to secure it to the guard. (4) The locknut that is supposed to be installed on the heim joint bolt is absolutely impossible to access. I checked another Wing with the exact same hitch, it was not on there as well. As stated before on another rating thread, the instruction sheets are nearly useless. I should have learned from previous experience with Kuryakyn products to stay clear. This venture has convinced me to do just that. If there were a rating lower than 1 star that would have been my choice. Far too much investment for this poor of a product. Installation time including needed modifications was 4 hours. |
Vertical Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: KU7642, SKU: KU7642
07.29.2008
5 Stars
Great product! Easy to install once I got my "Operator Head Space" resolved. Because I use the cooler rack (item #RIGL18010) quite often, I recommend getting the exhaust turndown extensions (item #KU7606). The extensions help keep the heat off what you are carrying. |
Vertical Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: KU7642, SKU: KU7642
07.13.2008
5 Stars
Used it tow times so far. one 2000 mile trip and just got back from a 6000+ trip. pulled a HF trailer loaded and once the bike got blown over while parked with my wife on it. no twisting etc. Very happy with it. Just bought the Rivco Cooler rack for it. fits and works great also. |
Vertical Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: KU7642, SKU: KU7642
06.27.2008
2 Stars
One of the most out of alignment things I ever put on my bike. Nothing lined up the way the instructions said they would. Never did figure them out. Dont know if it is because of my bike is an 2008 or what. Kuryakyn didn't do themselves any favors in my book this time. |
Vertical Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: KU7642, SKU: KU7642
06.10.2008
5 Stars
Out of all the hitches I read about on this site, this seemed the easiest to install. I happened to luck into one on E-Bay and yes it didn't come with instructions. I downloaded instructions from Kuryakyn site and could increase the size to make everything clear. The fact that there is no need to loosen exhaust pipes or saddle bags is a big plus. Took me about 45 minutes to install and with no other help. read thru directions a couple of times before starting and never checked again while installing. Even installed the mud flap that came with it. Haven't pulled a trailer yet seeing that I don't have one but feel that it will be no problem. Hope that this helps some you with the purchase of a hitch. Ride safe and enjoy ! |
Vertical Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: KU7642, SKU: KU7642
05.11.2008
4 Stars
4 stars only for bad instructions works great once you figure out how it fits. |
Vertical Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: KU7642, SKU: KU7642
04.13.2008
5 Stars
Easy install once you figure out how what goes where. Typical less than great instructions from Kuryakyn. Never did find a socket that would fit the bolts. Must have different sizes in the Orient. Would recommend running the rails into position before installing the back vertical plate. It is really in the way as you try to position the rails over the exhaust pipes. |
Vertical Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: KU7642, SKU: KU7642
03.25.2008
5 Stars
Great product. Easy to install and great fit. Strong mounting system. |
Vertical Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: KU7642, SKU: KU7642
02.18.2008
5 Stars
Looks great and not to hard to install AFTER you figure it out. The instructions are not very clear and different sockets are needed than listed in the insructions. All in All however the hitch itself feels strong and looks great. Instructions need to be more detailed, pictures were not clear and the listed tools are not the correct sizes needed. |
Vertical Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: KU7642, SKU: KU7642
01.23.2008
5 Stars
Hitch was fairly easy to install. Mostly hidden except for chrome clamps that mount on rear crash bars. Pull Time Out Camper with no problems. |
Vertical Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: KU7642, SKU: KU7642
10.27.2007
5 Stars
Easy to install, Best hitch on the market. |
Vertical Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: KU7642, SKU: KU7642
10.24.2007
4 Stars
I spent about 3 hours installing. Much of the time was trying to adjust out a couple of 'problem areas' that I was not successful in doing. The right side trunion bar ended up in rather hard contact on top of the muffler. On the left side, when folding down the passenger foot rest, there was metal to metal contact of the back edge of the foot rest with the front of the hitch bracket. The right side foot rest had plenty of clearance. These problems may be specific to my bike, '07. They aren't major but I dislike having metal to metal contact resulting in increased wear. I experienced the same tight spot that flglrider did with the c-clamp...getting it behind the top crossbar. However, I loosend the 4 bolts on the 2 crossbars allowing a little play to allow the c-clamp to slide behind the top bar as instructed. All in all, a good product and I am happy with the end result. |