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Vertical Receiver Style Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
By Add On SKU: AO451806
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MSRP: $266.99
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193 Member Reviews
1 Star: 6
2 Stars: 5
3 Stars: 10
4 Stars: 45
5 Stars: 127
Vertical Receiver Style Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: AO451806, SKU: AO451806
12.27.2011
5 Stars
Got this hitch for my wife for Christmas :) and want to send my kudos to Steve Butland for his instruction sheets with the photos. Sure made the job a whole bunch easier that the sheets provided by the AO team. Install took less than two hours on my 2001 GL1800A, as recommended finger tight all the bolts until all are installed, then tighten up all bolts. Now to find a nice spot to install the trailer plug that isn't too obvious! Thanks again Steve! |
Vertical Receiver Style Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: AO451806, SKU: AO451806
12.22.2011
5 Stars
I really like this hitch it was not hard to install just took my time about 2 hours, kept bolts loose intill I got everything put on then tighten all up, all in all very glad I got this hitch and a very nice price to go along with it. Now all I need is my rack carrier that I want for it. |
Vertical Receiver Style Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: AO451806, SKU: AO451806
09.28.2011
4 Stars
Over all I am fairly satisfied with the hitch but I have have a long road trip coming up where I am going to use it extensively so I will update this review then. I was well aware of the fudging that was necessary to install this hitch but for the money and considering it was for a goldwing and not a universal hitch I really would expect better. Once its on it feels solid and is completely hidden with the ball removed, so 4 stars. Took about 3.5 hrs to install and would have went quicker with an other set of hands to hold the side bars when lining it up with the frame. |
Vertical Receiver Style Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: AO451806, SKU: AO451806
09.25.2011
4 Stars
Recently installed this hitch on an 08 airbag model after emails to WS. Yes no real problems installing the hitch, as other have said keep the bolts loose until all bolts have been started and not cross threaded... Removed flat washers from lower part of H bracket then had to grind bolts down on the inner side so the rear plastic fender can be reinstalled and sit nearly flush again. Needs some redesign. Hence 4 star. |
Vertical Receiver Style Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: AO451806, SKU: AO451806
09.23.2011
5 Stars
Nice not a hard install took about 2 hours with some help from my sun |
Vertical Receiver Style Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: AO451806, SKU: AO451806
09.09.2011
5 Stars
I person installation on my 2003, and followed Steven Butland instructions from the download (including loosening the exhaust clamps and removing the bolt holding the exhaust in place - some say they didn't need to do this). Install was fairly simple. Holes lined up fine, but did take a little tweaking. Hint: keep all the bolts real loose until they are all in place. Very solid installation. Took about 3 hours being careful and doing a little cleaning before reassembly. |
Vertical Receiver Style Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: AO451806, SKU: AO451806
08.23.2011
4 Stars
As a Mechanical designer, I think if they rotated the lower 2 rectangular tubes on the H frame 90 degrees and shortened the bolt sleeves. They would completely eliminate the issue of the bolt heads interferring with the fender, without afecting the structural integrity of the receiver. For AO this means having to make one additional part (shorter sleeve for the bottom). Had I thought about it before mounting my hitch, I would have 3D modeled it and run a stress analysis on it to see what diferences there might be. All in all, pretty easy install on my 08 which only took about 1.5 hours. Waiting for the wires co come before pulling my trailer. |
Vertical Receiver Style Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: AO451806, SKU: AO451806
08.18.2011
5 Stars
I just intalled on my Gl1800 2009 and did not have to remove any screw the "V" cross-bar can be removed do the fact the amp box it is hold by two screw in the top and it is not need to leave in. Took me like 2 hours to do. |
Vertical Receiver Style Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: AO451806, SKU: AO451806
07.27.2011
5 Stars
Installed in less than 3 hrs. The downloaded instructions were very helpful on my 2005 Goldwing I didn't have loosen the mufflers as the instructions said. Had to pry on the saddle bag brackets slightly forward and out. All and all not to bad of an install. |
Vertical Receiver Style Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: AO451806, SKU: AO451806
07.08.2011
5 Stars
Easy install less than 2 hrs to install, the downloaded instructions were very helpful especially the pictures, the only comments I would add are, on my 2002 Goldwing I didn't loosen the mufflers as called out in the instructions, the forward hitch arms (with some slight outward prying of the side bag mounts) slid into there location. I Had to Grind a little off the 2 lower H bolts with a cutoff wheel because the bolts from the kit chafed on the rear plastic center fender. A very solid install. I pulled my trailer for the first time last week and everything tracks straight. |
Vertical Receiver Style Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: AO451806, SKU: AO451806
07.04.2011
5 Stars
Just installed yesterday. It took about 4 hours. I only had a problem with one of the bolts on the H bracket but used a little pry bar and everything went fine. Looks great and a great price. Will hopefully use in the next week or so and will update everyone.The instructions that I downloaded was a great help. |
Vertical Receiver Style Trailer Hitch for GL1800 1st Gen
ITEM CODE: AO451806, SKU: AO451806
07.03.2011
4 Stars
I just installed one of these on my 2009 model. Overall fabrication could be improved, and I had to stretch some holes, beat, pry, and grind the heads on the lower H bolts to get the fender to fit properly. Gave the product four star only because the fabrication could be improved. I have had this installed for a couple of weeks, so I haven't got to use it yet. I believe it will serve me well. It is a good buy for the price and I would recommend it. |