So, I'm thinking about modifying an AEV swing away tire carrier to hold a small motorcycle (probably a honda ST clone, around 150lbs) I know the carrier would be fine with just the bike on it but I'm worried that the bike and a spare would be too much weight. I cook at the tailgate, so the weight would be hanging out there probably a couple of hours a day. I'm thinking my options are 1) to put both the spare and the bike on the back and cross my fingers that it doesn't start to sag immediately 2) try to find somewhere else to mount the spare,which may not even be a viable option. The only places on the jeep where there is space are the roof, hood, or side of the jeep, on the passenger side, covering the side window of the hard top. I'm assuming the hood wouldn't work, even with a narrow tire I'm sure visibility would be bad and the hood would need more support. The roof won't work because I have a fiberglass clamshell style roof tent that extends almost the full length of the roof. And I figure the side of the jeep is bad idea because its just waiting to get ripped off in a tight squeeze. or 3) Find a way to mount the bike to the front bumper, which probably wouldn't work because the seat would sit 10" higher than the hood.
I'm hoping the Heavy Duty Old Man Emu 2.5" suspension is up to the task , I only plan to run 33's. I don't want a hitch receiver carrier because I would have to take the bike off every time i wanted to get to the refrigerator or to cook or open the tailgate for anything. I suppose I could mount a hitch receiver carrier to the front but that would stick the bike way out there and totally screw my approach angle. I would really love to bring a bike along so we could explore small towns and stuff while traveling, and so we wouldn't have to break down camp just to run into town to grab a beer or something to eat. Also, I would love to have back up transportation in the event that I break down in the middle of the desert.
Anyone have any suggestions? Am I trying to have my cake and eat it too?
Heres a picture of my rig for reference
I'm hoping the Heavy Duty Old Man Emu 2.5" suspension is up to the task , I only plan to run 33's. I don't want a hitch receiver carrier because I would have to take the bike off every time i wanted to get to the refrigerator or to cook or open the tailgate for anything. I suppose I could mount a hitch receiver carrier to the front but that would stick the bike way out there and totally screw my approach angle. I would really love to bring a bike along so we could explore small towns and stuff while traveling, and so we wouldn't have to break down camp just to run into town to grab a beer or something to eat. Also, I would love to have back up transportation in the event that I break down in the middle of the desert.
Anyone have any suggestions? Am I trying to have my cake and eat it too?
Heres a picture of my rig for reference
