In a message dated 9/30/01 8:52:19 PM, gary2a@TELUSPLANET.NET writes:

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Gary,

Been there, done that, do that! I started with the Bus Depot hitch, then
fabricated a 2 inch short receiver box adapter that bolts onto the BusDepot
hitch plate. I then bought one of the commercial bike carriers. Looks like
what you show on this page with the steadying tie-down bar, except the
commercial unit has one in the front and one for the rear wheel also. It also
has a nice steadying brace that fits just under the bike rock guard. Also
comes with a stowable ramp. Steel. Has a rated capacity of 350 pounds. I haul
my '80 Honda XL500S single there for all camping trips. If we don't take the
Honda, the same company made a 3 bike rack for the mountain bikes. Use that
as the occasion warrants.

With the Honda on the tail, we have logged several 2K+ trips at speeds to 80
mph with no problem. Added 5 psi to the rear tires though. Otherwise,
handling was squirmy!