markland hitch

[danburywildman]

I recently purchased a 83 XVZ!200 and bought a used Markland hitch off an 83. I was wondering if anyone has pictures or instructions for mounting this hitch. I have some of it figured out and have seen the way a Gen 2 hitch fits but mine is a little different.

[Snaggletooth]

This look like the set up you bought?

[Snaggletooth]

As you probably figured out, three mounting points on each side.

 

Main pull bar at foot peg support bracket. Same as exhaust hanger. Will probably need longer bolts.

 

Then the rear hanger bars attach at the same point as the luggage hanger bars and fender mounting point throught the rear subframe. Will need longer bolts. Watch your tire clearance.

 

The short bars (anti sway if you will) off the main pull bar attach to the rear crash bars with 3 piece frame clamps to fit 1" bars, if they didn't come with the hitch.

 

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/drag-specialties-universal-three-piece-frame-clamp-chrome-1-inch/part/DS-2404-0365

 

Don't forget to order a 5 to 4 wire convertor for your harness to get hooked up.

 

Hook up both main pull bars first and then lift the hitch to line up the holes for the hanger bars. Insert those bolts then attach the frame clamps to the crash bars. If the hitch is straight everything should line up well.

 

 

That should do it if you don't have the rear lightbar/bumper. Still the same, just a lil more wiggling.

Hope that helps.

 

Mike

Edited April 14, 2013 by Snaggletooth

[Prairiehammer]

Mike's photos are good. And here is a picture of the Markland trailer hitch installation sheet.

[Snaggletooth]

Well now ya tell me!!!

 

Mine came in a box. A small box. With pieces missing.

 

Some assembly required.

 

But I like puzzles.

[danburywildman]

Hey thhanks alot.:bighug:I think thism will do it. Much appreciation to all of you who answered my question!