Badhardtail Posted July 3, 2011 Share #1 Posted July 3, 2011 Hello everyone, years ago someone posted plans on how to maked a hitch for the 2nd generation Venture. I've searched everywhere but the right where and can't find them, can anyone help me out thanks Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightventure Posted July 3, 2011 Share #2 Posted July 3, 2011 (edited) I made my own several years ago. No plans. Hope I don't forget anything because it's been a while.There is a brace that runs between the saddle bag frame work. I removed it and cut a couple of 7 gauge pcs the same shape as the sides. Used a transfer punch to transfer the mounting hole locations to one piece and then used that piece to mark the other on. If I remember right I tapped the mounting holes to the same thread as the original. Then I mounted the pieces where the brace used to be. Then I carefully measured the width of the cross piece and cut a piece of 1 1/2" square tubing to fit. I fitted it in where it was parallel to the ground and welded it in. If anything it needs to tilt up a little so when there is weight on the bike it is parallel. Then I cut another piece of 1 1/2" square tubing 4" long to make a reciever. The tubing needs to be 1/8" and then a 1 1/4" hitch will slip in. I remember I had to grind the internal weld down smooth to get it to go in. I actually never used a factory hitch because I built my single wheel trailer with a 1 1/4" tounge that slipped right in. I was just out looking and noticed I also had to weld 2 small tabs out the back for more mounting holes. http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad166/midnightventure/trailer%20hitch/CIMG1246.jpg http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad166/midnightventure/trailer%20hitch/CIMG1244.jpg http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad166/midnightventure/trailer%20hitch/CIMG1243.jpg http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad166/midnightventure/trailer%20hitch/CIMG1242-1.jpg Edited July 3, 2011 by midnightventure additional info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightventure Posted July 3, 2011 Share #3 Posted July 3, 2011 I welded the nut on the right side to put a bolt in to tighten things up but discovered it was unnecessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badhardtail Posted July 4, 2011 Author Share #4 Posted July 4, 2011 Hey thanks Midnight I think that this is the one that I saw. Shouldn't be too hard to figure out the measurements! Jos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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