Next stop, Ushuaia? Black Widow Carrier carrying Livewire One Motorcycle

[Dark-Fx]

Bought a Livewire One today.

Dealer didn't think the rack was solid enough to drive with it on there so they are going to deliver it instead. Will beef up the rack some and give it a go a different day.

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[R1Sky Business]

Homemade rack or retail?

 

[Dark-Fx]

Homemade rack or retail?

Retail. Blackwidow. Rated for 600 lbs, bike is 540 something? It was a bit difficult to even get the bike up there.

I made a hitch for my convertible Camaro that stood up to a 1000 mile trip with a bicycle sticking way up in the back and it held up fine. I'm pretty confident in my welding skills but figured it would be easier to start with a base.

 

[ironpig]

Love this - Hoping you post some more experience and impressions of the Livewire and also the upgraded rack.

 

[Blur1t]

Bought a Livewire One today.

Dealer didn't think the rack was solid enough to drive with it on there so they are going to deliver it instead. Will beef up the rack some and give it a go a different day.

That’s awesome! I was looking into the Del Mar version next year as my max pack will be hopefully delivered by then. Let us know your adventures would love to hear about it!

 

[moosehead]

Congrats, the LW is so badass, and looks it too. What kind of noise, if any does it put out?

 

[kanundrum]

Do it! Just avoid Mexico or buy a school bus at least!

 

[CommodoreAmiga]

That looks like it blocks your brake lights. You should add lights to the carrier.

 

[Dark-Fx]

Congrats, the LW is so badass, and looks it too. What kind of noise, if any does it put out?

It's pretty quiet. No artificial sounds, just the geartrain sounds.

 

[Dark-Fx]

That looks like it blocks your brake lights. You should add lights to the carrier.

I think it doesn't block it for anyone who is following at a reasonable distance. The high stop lamp is still very visible.

 

[Big_Ike]

A little embarrassed to admit that it took me a couple of minutes to get the reference to Ushuaia!

 

[junkanoo]

Awesome looking bike. Enjoy!

 

[Pendarin]

They aren't cheap, but I recommend a Kendon trailer. They're really high quality, IMO. I have this one:
https://www.kendonusa.com/collectio...l-rail-ride-up-srl-folding-motorcycle-trailer

for carting around my Zero SR/S. It worked really well with my Jeep and I expect it'll be just as good with the R1T. The stand-up feature helps them consume minimal (though not nothing, of course) space along a wall in the garage.

 

[Dark-Fx]

They aren't cheap, but I recommend a Kendon trailer. They're really high quality, IMO. I have this one:
https://www.kendonusa.com/collectio...l-rail-ride-up-srl-folding-motorcycle-trailer

for carting around my Zero SR/S. It worked really well with my Jeep and I expect it'll be just as good with the R1T. The stand-up feature helps them consume minimal (though not nothing, of course) space along a wall in the garage.

That's not a bad thought, but for the few times I'd do it where taking a trailer makes sense, uhaul rentals sure are cheap.

 

[camaroz1985]

Congrats! The Livewire is a lot of fun, and definitely a unique riding experience. I kept finding myself reaching for the clutch every time I stopped, but I'm sure you get used to it eventually. The artificial vibration when stopped seemed a little strange before I rode, but even that is kind of fun.

Nice you could grab a charge while loading too. I think the Harley chargers around here are only 25 kW though.

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