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Discover the Easy-Lifter hydraulic lifting system! 🚗🏍️ In this video, I take you through everything you need to know about this game-changing tow bar bike rack for transporting motorbikes. From how the system works to why it’s a fantastic alternative to a trailer, I’ll also show you the step-by-step installation process to make setup a breeze.
Designed as a versatile towbar motorcycle rack, this motorcycle carrier—known as the Easy-Lifter Hydraulic Bike Rack—can handle up to 200kg bike weight, making it perfect for a range of motorcycles. I’ll break down the benefits of this hydraulic bike lift and hitch rack, plus share my experience on the first test drive with my motorbike securely loaded on the back. Whether you’re looking for a reliable towbar motorcycle carrier or just curious about this innovative system, this video has got you covered.
Have you tried the Easy-Lifter Dirt Bike Rack or a similar system? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!
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0:35 – Big box for Williams trailer
1:20 – Easy Lifter Kit
2:27 – Showing the installation
3:11 – Easy Lifter installed for the bike
3:45 – Cleaning up the tow bar
4:35 – Fitting bolts
5:50 – Opening the spare tire
6:20 – Socket adapter
7:05 – Assembling the hydraulic weight lifter
8:21 – Securing with ratchet straps
10:57 – Assembling the Easy Lifter to hold the bike over a saddle
14:12 – Attaching ratchet straps
17:16 – Number plate board
18:35 – Easy Lifter price
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44 Comments
Hi Vanessa, Even though I have never driven a car, So obviously never needed a trailer to carry a bike, But 50 years a biker and counting, Having said that I enjoyed your video, And you are one tough 💪 gal ,And a handy one to have around. Best wishes Roy 👍 😊.
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Just make sure people don’t confuse their vehicle’s towing weight limit with the tongue weight limits. Or you might end up with the whole kit sliding along behind you! Cool clip. Great info. Love that you cover all the non riding aspects to off roading. Do a ton of riding on Vancouver Island out into the wilderness, you provide great insights and wisdom. Thank you.
You need to remove the saddle then it will fit !! 😊😊😊
That's a pretty cool looking watch. Can you share what it is, please?
I’m not sure this would work on my Honda Jazz 😂
Hey!! Vanessa 👍😊
Vanessa, a perfect demonstration as to why you would NOT purchase one of these bike lifters !!!
Nice. Unfortunately for me, my spare wheel can come off but there is a surround that can't be removed. I also do not think my Pajero has the downward wight capacity on the rear to take a 180kg bike plus the wright of the rack.
To anyone considering one of these carriers, remember that the weight on the tow ball is increased due to the leverage of the extended hitch
Most cars, and indeed many 4x4s only have a nose weight capacity of just 90 kg. Look in your car handbook. The weight of the carrier itself must be deducted from that to give the actual capacity left to carry the motorcycle. So, for most cars, you can forget anything bigger than a kids's trials bike.
In short…forget about bike racks and get a trailer.
Don't forget to tell your car insurer you have a tow-bar.
Here's the data on the LR Defender
Defender 1999–2016: The maximum nose weight is 120 kg for the Defender 130 and 150 kg for the Defender 110 and 90
Defender 1983–1998: The maximum nose weight is 250 kg and the minimum is 150 kg.
Current Defender is 120 – 150 kg.
I hope the car in the clip has been suitably modified to cope with the additional weight. A standard Defender is not up to the job.l
Geezerbird!
There's a couple of things I can think of is that, firstly is the price of the bike trailer/carrier is a bit expensive. For less money, you could buy a 2nd hand van like most riders do when they take their sports bikes to the track. Secondly, how many people have a car/vehicle with a towing capacity to do this? How many people have a car with a tow bar for that matter? Just buy a van
It looks like you could have left the tyre on and what is the point of the extender could the bike be closer to your Defender ? ❤your stickers quality where from ?
I don’t recommend dropping your nuts on the ground?
Out of context that has a whole different meaning.
These are dangerous, and should come with a vehicle 'health warning'!
I don't want to burst anyone's bubble, but strongly advise a single bike trailer over these. Especially for heavier bikes and frequent use.
100kg dirt bike ok… everything else, go trailer or van.
We always transport Motorcycles without a trailer when possible 👊
Hi Vanessa…. Great idea but still a few niggles need sorting to make this work better always an issue on new ideas and designs i guess.. Its a great price for the amount of materials used etc I have the Motolug collapsable trailer that cost much the same but still you are towing at the end of the day. I noticed after you had loaded the bike it was not up against the front wheel chock maybe a wheel grabbing chock would hold the bike so you are hands free for strapping or maybe some kind of plate to fit where the number plate board fits so you can put the side stand down till you have a strap on the bike its the initial hands free after loading that is important I'm sure the number plate board would fit elsewhere even to the bike with small bungee straps. Great video and honestly showing its not just a 1 minute easy task👍
Having had one of these a few years ago, I went back to either bike in the van or on my bike trailer.
I only had 120kg enduro bike on it. Just found it unstable and the ground clearances were just too small. This was on my 4×4 with air suspension. For me no need for extension however I found i needed to be in offroad suspension settings to allow safe movement over speed bumps and light trails.
I use my viano and sprinter most the time. Anything bigger I just use 2 bike trailer which makes no difference to my fuel economy. Only downside is the decreased motorway speed.
There is an American version which has multiple mounting points for rack, 2inch receiver etc which looks alot more stable which might be worth a look
Farther in law had one of these on his motorhome a few years ago to carry a 125 cruiser. The only issue he had was at the time the bar across the seat didn't go low enough. He wondered why there were lots of friendly Portuguese waving at him as the handlebars bounced down the road 😂😂 was soon modified and fine after that.
Waste of money and it looks too low for driving up hill , just buy a normal 4×4 motorcycle rack , keep your spare tyre and you can detach the rack quickly to open your back door .manually lift the back of the bike on first then the front , or use a ramp , simple 😁😎
My only suggestion is to release hydraulic pressure prior to driving so the latch takes the dynamic load instead of the hydraulic piston seal to save wear. But not releasing it gives you belt and bracers, so it's a matter of preference, really.
The challenge with these kinds of hitch haulers is the significant torque they place on the hitch receiver from shaking left to right when driving on uneven ground. Have you considered a Mojo Moto Hauler? That reduces the overall weight by removing the platform and has the same mechanism for mounting the bike by just its frame. I'm thinking about going for this with my van. Its a proven design and is popular in the US.
I live in British Columbia. I drive a half tonne truck, and use a Mototote hitch mount motorbike carrier to transport my sportbike with me when I have travel work commitments. I have owned and used that carrier for ten plus years now. Without any problems. It isn’t hydraulic, but it’s sturdy and well built. $700 U.S. I feel way more secure getting my bike onto that carrier. Rather than ride it into the back of the truck. Have seen way too many utube motorbike clown disasters.
I work for and travel extensively with bc ferries. A hitch mount motorbike carrier makes perfect sense. I don’t have to deal with towing a trailer, and the added expense of paying for a trailer on the ferry.
It seems to me that you made a good choice that fulfills your requirements. Your suspension looks like it can handle the added weight. Good demo 🙂👍
Is it TIME YET??
So you are a mother now… any comments?
Or you just get one of these. https://youtu.be/9N4jY8Cxhoc?si=9KaJT3ZqLrWmVwcI.
Great bit of kit,but in the uk, many cars won't have the nose weight for this. Plus, it may be like loading a top box a motorbike put a fair bit of weight over the rear centre. Must be honest if I could afford that defender would just get a van much better and easier.
Great video, though.
Don’t think i’d feel safe about that without that hoop bar being installed.
Haven't you severely compromised rear lighting; brake lights/tail lights/turn signals?
I would get a block of wood to but under the kickstand to account for the height difference. I always had a ratchet strap connected to the carrier and laying over the tailgate, when I rolled the bike onto the carrier the strap was waiting to hook to the handle bar and lean the bike away from the vehicle. It makes it easy to get the rest strapped down from there. You just want to avoid trying to hold up the bike up while you have to reach for and connect tie downs. Mine was a bumper height carrier, but the same process should work even easier with this one. The over the seat clamp should serve the same purpose and be easy to modify by adding some length to either side if you have access to a welder.
had one if these on the back of the boxer van, 169kg wet weight bmw310 rallyraid for 8k miles over the summer all over Europe no probs Tony who sells these is a great bloke, mine is now for sale now
the hoop us to hold the bike and stops you having to payout 850 euro for a rear window because I manage to put the handle bar through the glass just getting onto the tunnel. also make sure you put the lock pin into the bottom I drilled a second one. east to for get but with disastrous results
Far out, that sticks out quite a bit from the back of car. Too bad if you need to access the rear door, even when bike’s off the rack
RTFM Might be a good idea, perhaps
dad built those in 1978 for us and my mates parents to take us to mx race meetings
I have the standard ramp version of the easy lifter…….I too found the bike too high to use the support bar, I had a slightly taller tube fabricated, now works a treat, I use the support bar to hold the bike upright / in place and prevent it toppling over whilst you secure the straps. Great bit of kit.
7:25 😁 a quick cover up there 😉
Hi girl
You are compressing your fork, put something between the tyre and the mud guard, it will keep the bike firm on road bumps and avoid the yoyo slack spring effect on the cargo strap (specially if it is with hooks)…
Hi. Great idea. What extra length does that add to the vehicle
Would that extra length add extra cost on ferry or tunnel. ??? Please
These things are rubbish for anything except a trials bike of a child's motocross bike unless the carrier is mounted directly to the chassis of something properly chunky. The nose-weight rating of most towbars is 70-100kg, and exceeding this will fracture the back of the vehicle and eventually cause the whole lot to fall off. Dreadful idea!
Only in England! What a monster!
I would check that you haven’t exceed the rear axle weight. The DVSA are hot on this subject.