Black Widow SMC-600R Hitch Mount Motorcycle Carrier

I don't usually write product reviews, unless I really like or really hate a product LOL.I wanted a bike carrier that was over the top sturdy so I could carry our Honda rebel around without having to worry about it. I would guess that it weighs about 350 fully loaded.The pros: this thing is over the top sturdy. Comparing this to our old bike carrier which worked just fine is no comparison at all. Since I bought this for peace of mind I'm really happy with what I have. However there are a couple things that some people might have issues with.Cons: this thing weighs about a hundred pounds 98 to be exact, and with the tire holder all the way out is 7 ft long. not an issue for me I actually like that it's oversized but it could be an issue for someone not prepared to lift a hundred pounds every time they want to put their bike rack on. Second, the bike ramp which is really long in my opinion, really isn't that sturdy. I would have much preferred a sturdy short ramp. I realize they made it that long because people push their bikes up onto the holder, I don't know who these people are however I just start the engine and let it get up under its own power. This is definitely not an issue for my 350 lb Honda but I definitely could see the ramp bending under an actual 600 lb bike though I think the carrier would hold it just fine. Finally, the only real concern I have is the hitch only goes into the receiver about four inches. I obviously am not an engineer, so I'm not saying it's unsafe but I would much prefer that it slides deeper into the receiver than that period. I even seen One reviewer who had just went ahead and drilled his own holes.

Very good and sturdy system.

seems to be well made. haven't had a chance to try with a bike yet. hopefully strong enough.

If you want to maintain the space in the bed of your truck this is a great tool to do that. I bought a harbor freight carrier and it was terrible, ramp was 3' long maybe. I just did not feel comfortable with how much it moved around while driving either. This is sturdy, I don't worry, it does move around a bit but it is solid. The ramp is a perfect length for my big Ram 2500 on 35's. It is a breeze loading the bike in the back. I love the wheel lock, adds another level of comfort. Another thing that sets this apart is the solid surfaces, most bike carriers have spaces between, like a ladder style and it is the biggest pain in the ass to work with. This ramp is not cheap but you get what you pay for.

This thing works really well. The only downside thus far is the set-screw (bolt) system that tightens the unit to your hitch to reduce tilting and bouncing. The bolts that are intended for that purpose (like all of the hardware in the kit) are a much cheaper grade of bolt and will bend. I replaced them with grade 8 bolts with decent success. Plan to tighten them a time or two on a long trip, as it’s not a perfect system. I have hauled my KTM 1190 ADV on a couple of long trips and am happy with it. (Slightly under 500lbs)It’s pretty easy to load a bike on by yourself, though you’ll want to put some kind of grip tape on the ramp before you use it. I also got a set of magnetic trailer lights to stick to the carrier as my tail lights are at least partially blocked when the bike is on there.A final note: this thing is heavy. Don’t try to put it on your hitch by yourself if you’re a smaller person.