Modern Vespa

I am going to a reunion with my brothers and need to haul 2 kayaks in the back of my truck, But, I also want to haul my GTS without spending $400 to do it.

Harbor freight has this motorcycle hauler for $114.
http://www.harborfreight.com/400-lb-receiver-mount-motorcycle-carrier-99721.html

As long as your vehicle is rated to carry the weight on it's hitch, this type carrier works very well. Personally I'd avoid anything from Harbor Fright.

No, but I do own a Versa-Haul which works very well.

We have a HF hauler that is really similar. I was able to purchase it used from a coworker for a few bucks.
At this point we have only used it for my smaller scooter (a Riva 125). I dont recall the wt. of my BV500, but it just seems too big to comfortably work back there.
We use it on the back of a Honda Element. So far the longest trip has just been from the central FL area down to S FL for a rally with the little scoot. Everything seemed stable and we didnt have any major issues.
It is a bit easier to have someone helping when you are putting the scooter on and off. Its not really that hard, but the thought of dropping the scoot is stressful.
It has come in handy when the little scoot is having mechanical issues.

Most of their hand tools are fine.....air tools aren't bad either, but Harbor is a pig in a poke with about everything else.....And keep your receipts if you ever want to return anything!

Maybe, if there were a really handy store. Like within a mile. But given my failures and time and $ lost shipping, for me, they provide no value. I keep toying with the tire changer idea but, given my mileage, the numbers don't work for me. We've been DINKS for 40 years, we've more than enough "stuff" to move around now.

I looked at the HF carrier and was not impressed. Went with the MX-600x instead. Costs more than HF but less than Versa Haul.

Bill

I went to their website and it says "not recommended for rear engine scooters over 300 pounds"
... The HF hauler probably has the same limitations.