timgray Posted February 24, 2009 Share #1 Posted February 24, 2009 I've given up on buying a hitch assembly for an 83. a buddy that has a full service shop says he can build me one if I can get photos of a hitch off the bike and or measurements and photos on a bike. Anyone able to help me? He will havethe bike at his shop to measure, but would like a starting idea as to waht they look like, how high they are mounted, etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted February 24, 2009 Share #2 Posted February 24, 2009 Tim, I have a homemade one on my 83. If I get a chance I will take my side bags off and see if I can get you some measurments and pictures this afternoon. Mine works real good even though it is probably heavier than a manufactured one. RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted February 24, 2009 Share #3 Posted February 24, 2009 I'll be waiting too, Randy Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dray Posted February 24, 2009 Share #4 Posted February 24, 2009 i just seen one for a 83 in ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/83-Yamaha-Venture-XVZ1200-1200-Trailer-Hitch-Complete_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35580QQihZ006QQitemZ160317097214QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW yep i was right it was an 83 hitch dang im good Dray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted February 24, 2009 Share #5 Posted February 24, 2009 I don't know where you have been looking for a hitch but they do show up on Ebay from time to time. Used one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Accessories_Motorcycle-Parts-Accessories__83-Yamaha-Venture-XVZ1200-1200-Trailer-Hitch-Complete_W0QQitemZ160317097214QQddnZPartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQadiZ2863QQddiZ2811QQadnZMotorcycleQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item160317097214&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A543|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318 These next two are a bit confusing. He shows them both as 84 and up but I THINK the first one may actually be for the '84 and the other for "86 and up. I'm not sure though. New One: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Accessories_Motorcycle-Parts-Accessories__YAMAHA-VENTURE-ROYALE-XVZ1200-TRAILER-HITCH-BRAND-NEW_W0QQitemZ220319583967QQddnZPartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQadiZ2863QQddiZ2811QQadnZMotorcycleQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item220319583967&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A543|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318 New One: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Accessories_Motorcycle-Parts-Accessories__YAMAHA-VENTURE-ROYALE-XVZ1300-TRAILER-HITCH-BRAND-NEW_W0QQitemZ220319583052QQddnZPartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQadiZ2863QQddiZ2811QQadnZMotorcycleQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item220319583052&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A543|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timgray Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share #6 Posted February 24, 2009 83's rarely show up. and the 84+ are different and will not fit. Plus I'm betting that 83 will end up at $250.00 by the time it ends. I can have one built and powdercoated for less than that if I have measurements and photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rottdoglover Posted February 24, 2009 Share #7 Posted February 24, 2009 Try this link (I hope) http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=29875 I asked for some info on building a hitch and got some good insight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted February 25, 2009 Share #8 Posted February 25, 2009 Got tied up today, will try tomorrow. RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted February 25, 2009 Share #9 Posted February 25, 2009 Ok for me, no hurry. 'Preciate it. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timgray Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share #10 Posted February 25, 2009 No major hurry. cant ridde until Late april/may anyways... another 20 inches of snow is predicted in march for around here with snow on the ground until past easter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted February 26, 2009 Share #11 Posted February 26, 2009 I took off one bag and took pictures this evening. I also took a lot of deminsions and will draw up a sketch I can scan. Did not realize how dirty the bike was under there. RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted February 26, 2009 Share #12 Posted February 26, 2009 Glad we could help cleaning up your bike! Thanks for your time, Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timgray Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share #13 Posted February 28, 2009 Anyone's photos of the hitch on their bike with the bags off on a 83 would help a lot as well. We need to know where everything mounts to and how it sits. The more photos the better on this one. It might not be a bad idea to post photos of the 84's and 85 as well so that the differences can be seen side by side. After I'm all done I'll gladly start a new thread on a complete how-to and all drawings and measurements so that anyone else later on can make one or get one made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasFlyer Posted March 1, 2009 Share #14 Posted March 1, 2009 I also have an '83 Venture that would like to have a hitch. Have trailer, no hitch. I likely can build it - I have the resources - if I can get drawing/pix. As said by others - any help is appreciated!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhncue Posted March 1, 2009 Share #15 Posted March 1, 2009 Anyone's photos of the hitch on their bike with the bags off on a 83 would help a lot as well. We need to know where everything mounts to and how it sits. The more photos the better on this one. It might not be a bad idea to post photos of the 84's and 85 as well so that the differences can be seen side by side. After I'm all done I'll gladly start a new thread on a complete how-to and all drawings and measurements so that anyone else later on can make one or get one made. Why would there be a difference between an 83 and 84/85? Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithR Posted March 1, 2009 Share #16 Posted March 1, 2009 Check out these guys - they show a hitch for a 83-84-85 Keith http://www.customcruiserchrome.com/yamaha_hitches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timgray Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share #17 Posted March 5, 2009 My timeline for building this hitch was just pushed up. My buddy said that if I want him to make the hitch it needs to be right away as he is slow right now and has a big job coming up in 12 days. I'm rushing to reassemble my bike in the next 3 days so I can ride it to his shop to get it started. I need to see where the mount points are to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted March 5, 2009 Share #18 Posted March 5, 2009 My timeline for building this hitch was just pushed up. My buddy said that if I want him to make the hitch it needs to be right away as he is slow right now and has a big job coming up in 12 days. I'm rushing to reassemble my bike in the next 3 days so I can ride it to his shop to get it started. I need to see where the mount points are to begin with. I have pictures and most of the sketch with mount point dimensions. I will try my best to get them posted this evening. RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted March 6, 2009 Share #19 Posted March 6, 2009 I am going to add some pictures and a sketch. The dimensions are from hole centerline to centerline. The steel dimensions are bottom strips are 3/8th by one inch. The strips going up to the top bolt holes are 1/4 by one inch. RandyA You will have to compare the characteristics of the hitch with the sketch for it to make sense. If you click on the sketch it should get big enough to read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timgray Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share #20 Posted March 6, 2009 Now that is perfect! Thank you very much! that answers a ton of questions. These will be prefect to start on the design. Thank you very very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted March 6, 2009 Share #21 Posted March 6, 2009 Hey Tim, I see you are into Fiero GT's. There is one floating around here that has a North Star V-8 engine in it. I heard it runs pretty good. And, you are very welcome. Sorry it took me so long to get it together. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted March 6, 2009 Share #22 Posted March 6, 2009 Great job, Randy! I'm about to get started on mine, but it's an 84 and will be a little different. I'm going to make a receiver hitch, as I also want to put a cooler rack on there sometimes. I'll post pics and layout when I'm done. Thanks again, Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1bummer Posted March 6, 2009 Share #23 Posted March 6, 2009 Hey! This is the receiver hitch I built for my 84 about 1.5 years ago. Then I found a chrome one to replace it with. Even though I thought it might be a bit wimpy as far as side to side movement is concerned, it actually worked great. I didn't get any sway from my trailer at all. There's even a bracket to mount a mudflap. If your interested in it, I willing to part with it. Have any goodies you might want to trade? Left side mirror? Valve covers? A rubber band for holding the side covers on? Misc.? I added a picture of the bike with the hitch and a trailer attached just to give an idea. Of course it sat much lower with 2-up and the trailer tongue was about even with the rear axle. Thanks, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted March 7, 2009 Share #24 Posted March 7, 2009 Exactly what I was gonna build! So, whats it gonna take? I got an extra reg/rectifier, rear fender, maybe a couple other things laying around! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1bummer Posted March 7, 2009 Share #25 Posted March 7, 2009 I'm easy, make me an offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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