Hitch Recommendation for Transporting Dirt Bike with a 1997 Acura TL

Published 02/03/2016

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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

$273.18

1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Stainless Steel - 2,000 lbs

(361)

$36.01

2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Stainless Steel - 3,500 lbs

(361)

$40.29

Curt Class II Drawbar - 3/8" Rise, 1" Drop - 7-13/16" Long - 3,500 lbs

(2325)

$31.29

Curt Hitch Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Hitches - 1/2" Diameter x 2" Span

(2971)

$4.06

Question:

I have a 1997 Acura TL 2.5 Can I use this hitch to carry a single motorcycle rack. It would be for a two stroke dirt bike so the rack and bike would be about 200lbs tongue weight. One issue I have to look for is a motorcycle rack with a 1 1/4 receiver ? I have attached an example of what Im doing.

asked by: Mark

Expert Reply:

The only hitches available for your 1997 Acura TL are Class I hitches with lower capacities. There are no motorcycle carriers that we offer that will fit a Class I 1-1/4 inch hitch. Your best option for using your TL as a tow vehicle is going to be to find a lightweight trailer for transporting the dirt bike.

The hitch part # C11155 would be the correct hitch to use. For trailer wiring you would then want the part # 118336, for a ball mount # C45503, 2 inch ball # A-82, and 1-7/8 inch ball # A-80.

expert reply by: Jameson C