Isaac wrote on 07/28/16 at 18:34:27:Hi, Thanks for your supports.
My angry comment was for thumperclone. Bravo 12 did same trick to me, too. I don't have any negative feeling for any others.
I hope you could have productive use for it, and improve it if you can. There's always room for improvement since it's difficult to be perfect.
Thanks.
Easy Isaac, I wasn't trying to put you down or be critical of your hitch. I was only pointing out possible safety issues. And if you reread my post, I did say that your hitch looked good and that I hope it works for you.
"Isaac wrote on 05/26/16 at 18:48:48:
Thanks for your concern. That's why I made holes on side plates larger than mounting hardwares so hitch has some room to move around a little when it's really forced to. Remember swing arm has all the backloads including rear tires attached.
I have considered many possibilities including your concern. I have seen many other hitches for other motorcycles as well. Those are rather expensive to build, complicated and less practical. Besides, many hitches involve welding which means that it's permanent attachment. I wanted to be able to remove hitch ball easily when it's not used.
Hopefully your setup has enough movement to stop any serious wheel hop. I have seen people with trailers overloaded and/or shocks set too stiff have problems with wheel hop even with the hitch mounted to the fender/frame.
Your hitch looks good and I hope it works out well for you."