Patent ID: 6682292
Filing Date: 2004-01-27
Classification: B60D,B60R

Abstract:
A motorcycle tow rack for mounting to a receiver hitch, comprising:a receiver hitch post having a forward portion for fitting within the receiver hitch, and a rearward portion defining a pivot post; a rack frame having a receiver sleeve pivotally secured to said pivot post, and having a mast which extends vertically upwards; two stabilizer bars pivotally secured to the receiver hitch and slidably secured to said rack frame; two lower arms which are secured to the rack frame and which extend rearward to provide a cradle for receiving a forwardly disposed wheel of a motorcycle; tie down members which extend from the motorcycle to the tow rack, and secure the forwardly disposed wheel to said two lower arms defining said cradle; and yaw braces extending between a frame of the motorcycle and a steering assembly of the motorcycle, to secure the front wheel of the motorcycle in substantially fixed relation to the frame of the motorcycle.