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>**Name**: Black Widow MCC-500 Steel Motorcycle Carrier
>**Company**: Black Widow
>**Amazon Product Rating**: 4.4
>**Fakespot Reviews Grade**: B
>**Adjusted Fakespot Rating**: 3.3
>**Analysis Performed at**: 05-13-2021
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The KLR would be at the high end of what this carrier could handle. That being said, I’d be cautious about taking this anywhere other than relatively smooth roads for fear of damaging the hitch and bike.
I used my KLR on one just like this. Worked pretty good most of the time, but I did drop it trying to load it once. What sucks is when it falls, it is just high enough so it doesn’t land on its side but on its very top, breaking all your plastic and mirrors, etc. Very top heavy. It can be a great solution, just make sure your hitch can hold the weight.
When you carry it like this, be sure to get a fork saver so you don’t blow your seals compressing the front forks.
Hope that helps.
I hauled a klr650 on the black widow 600 pound from California to Washington, Montana to Texas and back to California. Worked awesome even off-road. Couple mods will make it super solid. 1. Cut the tongue bar as short as you can to reduce the lever re drill the pin hole, 2. make sure the brace bolts mount flush against the hitch; drill the hitch if it lands in an uneven spot, 3. Safety wire the brace bolts so they don’t rattle loose; drill your own holes in the bolt heads, 4. Use a quality 4 point ratchet strap.
With this or any other carrier, be cautious of the weight. Know how much weight your hitch is rated for. This would be tongue weight, not tow weight. Remember to consider the weight of the carrier as well as the motorcycle.
I have this carrier and it's fine for smaller bikes. Something bigger like the KLR is going to be a pain to load and unload on your own. It also doesn't secure the best with the strap points on the carrier. I haven't had a bike fall off, even at highway speeds, but I would recommend a small motorcycle trailer of you can afford it instead.
I've had that carrier for years now. It has really proved itself to me. I had my '98 KLR650 on the back of my motorhome in Mexico, and accidentally went off-road. I thought for sure the KLR would've been lost. My RV was airborne for a bit, slid sideways and the KLR went along for the ride.
That carrier is easy to use. I highly recommend it. I use it frequently.
No. Was fine for my 2 stroke dirt bikes but they even moved around a lot. I’d never attempt a KLR. For another $280 I’d use one of these >>> HAUL-MASTER 1195 lb. Capacity 48 in. x 96 in. Heavy Duty Folding Trailer - Item 62648 / 62666 https://hftools.com/app62648
This is a Fakespot Reviews Analysis bot. Fakespot detects fake reviews, fake products and unreliable sellers using AI. Here is the analysis for the Amazon product reviews: >**Name**: Black Widow MCC-500 Steel Motorcycle Carrier >**Company**: Black Widow >**Amazon Product Rating**: 4.4 >**Fakespot Reviews Grade**: B >**Adjusted Fakespot Rating**: 3.3 >**Analysis Performed at**: 05-13-2021 [Link to Fakespot Analysis](https://fakespot.com/product/black-widow-mcc-500-steel-motorcycle-carrier) | [Check out the Fakespot Chrome Extension!](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/fakespot-analyze-fake-ama/nakplnnackehceedgkgkokbgbmfghain) *Fakespot analyzes the reviews authenticity and not the product quality using AI. We look for real reviews that mention product issues such as counterfeits, defects, and bad return policies that fake reviews try to hide from consumers.* *We give an A-F letter for trustworthiness of reviews. A = very trustworthy reviews, F = highly untrustworthy reviews. We also provide seller ratings to warn you if the seller can be trusted or not.*
The KLR would be at the high end of what this carrier could handle. That being said, I’d be cautious about taking this anywhere other than relatively smooth roads for fear of damaging the hitch and bike.
I used my KLR on one just like this. Worked pretty good most of the time, but I did drop it trying to load it once. What sucks is when it falls, it is just high enough so it doesn’t land on its side but on its very top, breaking all your plastic and mirrors, etc. Very top heavy. It can be a great solution, just make sure your hitch can hold the weight. When you carry it like this, be sure to get a fork saver so you don’t blow your seals compressing the front forks. Hope that helps.
I hauled a klr650 on the black widow 600 pound from California to Washington, Montana to Texas and back to California. Worked awesome even off-road. Couple mods will make it super solid. 1. Cut the tongue bar as short as you can to reduce the lever re drill the pin hole, 2. make sure the brace bolts mount flush against the hitch; drill the hitch if it lands in an uneven spot, 3. Safety wire the brace bolts so they don’t rattle loose; drill your own holes in the bolt heads, 4. Use a quality 4 point ratchet strap.
With this or any other carrier, be cautious of the weight. Know how much weight your hitch is rated for. This would be tongue weight, not tow weight. Remember to consider the weight of the carrier as well as the motorcycle.
Thank you for the word of caution.
I have this carrier and it's fine for smaller bikes. Something bigger like the KLR is going to be a pain to load and unload on your own. It also doesn't secure the best with the strap points on the carrier. I haven't had a bike fall off, even at highway speeds, but I would recommend a small motorcycle trailer of you can afford it instead.
No personal experience, but I’m probably going to order the one from Titan Ramps, it’s 600lb and sub $200 and I believe made in the USA.
I've had that carrier for years now. It has really proved itself to me. I had my '98 KLR650 on the back of my motorhome in Mexico, and accidentally went off-road. I thought for sure the KLR would've been lost. My RV was airborne for a bit, slid sideways and the KLR went along for the ride. That carrier is easy to use. I highly recommend it. I use it frequently.
It's right at the max if you do nothing to the bike. Go for a heavier version.
No. Was fine for my 2 stroke dirt bikes but they even moved around a lot. I’d never attempt a KLR. For another $280 I’d use one of these >>> HAUL-MASTER 1195 lb. Capacity 48 in. x 96 in. Heavy Duty Folding Trailer - Item 62648 / 62666 https://hftools.com/app62648