Frequently Asked Questions:
| Q: Why use EziMoTow rather than a trailer or
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A: Unmaintained trailers are dangerous, prone to
tyre blow outs, bearing failures and electrical problems. Then you have to
store them somewhere, register them and most importantly known how to tow
them. Utes have their draw back too. Typically they are high off the
ground, making loading and unloading potentially dangerous. There is also
the problem with storage. Where can you keep your riding gear or luggage
safe, dry and dust free when the bike's in the back? Also both utes and
trailers rely on tie downs pulling your suspensions down to maintain
tensions. Prolonged use can damage suspensions settings and seals.
| Q: What type of towbar does it require?
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A: The EziMoTow requires a Square Hitch type towbar, where the hitch can
slide out. Newer versions of this type of hitch, made by Haymen Reece or
vehicle factories also fit a tensioning bolt to the hitch receiver to
eliminate any movement of the hitch in the receiver. The EziMoTow requires
1) two tensioning bolts, one on the top and one on the side of the
receiver., or 2) one diagonal bolt in the top corner of the receiver. If
your tow bar does not have these bolts, they can easily be added by a towbar or exhaust shop.
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Rattle Bolt
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| Q: What type of motor bikes does it carry?
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A: We designed the EziMoTow to carry full sized dirt bikes and mini bikes.
Road bikes tend to have their footpegs further back, which prevents the
bike sitting properly on the carrying unit. Road bikes also can have
fairings and exhaust pipes under the frame, which also prevent the bike
sitting on the carrying unit.
| Q: How much weight can it carry?
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A: As the EziMoTow is designed for off road bikes, the manufacturers do
not recommend bikes larger than big dirt bikes such as Honda XR650’s. The
carrying capacity is really determined by the towbar rating on the
vehicle. Every towbar should have a rating placard fixed to it or fixed
elsewhere to the vehicle. The placard will have a towing capacity and a
tow ball down force rating. Usually the towbar down force rating is 10% of
the towing capacity. For example a 3500kg towing capacity would have a tow
ball down force rating of 350kg. You must add together the weight of the
EziMoTow (24kgs), plus the weight of your bike and ensure that it is less
than the down force rating of your tow ball.
| Q: How secure is the bike on the EziMotow?
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A: Absolutely. The specially designed stirrups secure the bike to
the carrier by the footpegs. The stirrups are tensioned by a wing nut from
underneath the rail and then locked into place by a locknut on top of the
rail. This ensures the stirrup does not move. The EziMoTow also uses a
ratchet type tie down from the bottom triple clamp of the bike down onto
the front rail of the carrier. The result is that both the front and rear
of the bike are secured to the carrier which eliminates any movement of
the bike on the carrier.
| Q: Does it take long to get the bike on and off?
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A: About the same time as putting a bike on a motorbike trailer. Simply
lower the carrying unit by releasing the hydraulic jack roll the bike over
the top. Locate and secure the footpegs. Raise the unit with the jack and
lastly secure the locking bolt and release the jack.
| Q: Are there road rule limitations (RTA, VIC ROADS
etc)? |
A1: Yes. The NSW RTA allow protrusions at the side of a vehicle of up to
150mm each side. (Vehicle Standards Information 10, NSW RTA) Therefore
particularly narrow vehicles may not comply with this rule. As yet we have
not had any customers who have experienced any difficulties with this
rule. The front wheel of the cycle is turned in towards the vehicle, which
reduces the overall length of the bike.
A2: Depending on the position of the vehicles number plate and tail
lights, the use of the EziMoTow, loaded with your bike may obstruct view
of them. The NSW RTA allow the number place to be relocated onto the
EziMoTow or alternatively a ‘Bike Rack’ number place can be obtained and
fixed to the EziMoTow. We manufacture a custom made aluminium tail light
bar, that complies with RTA regulations. It features either conventional
tail lights or slim line LED units. There is sufficient space between the
lights to fit either your vehicles number plate or a Bike Rack plate. (SEE
PHOTO GALLERY).
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