'13 FLHX, Need a trailer hitch.

[buckshot85]

What hitch do you have, what harness are you using and any issues????

 

[maxx442]

I put the Fat Baggers hidden vertical hitch (part # FBI 900-10) on my '13 Street Glide. Only issue is it is pretty low because of the illuminated fender extension. The ball mount comes with a 1 7/8" stainless ball with a 3/4" shaft bolt. I took the mount to a local fab shop and had them bore it out to 1" and then ordered a 1 7/8" diameter ball with a 2" rise from Curt. It raised my trailer tongue to an acceptable height.

I ordered the wiring harness and isolator (FBI-HARNESS-6) and installed it myself with no issues. I've pulled my trailer over 3,000 miles with no problems.

I usually order from J&P Cycles. They are knowledgeable and shipping is fast and normally free on orders over $99.

 

[buckshot85]

Thanks Maxx. Does the hitch ever bottom on you on hard bumps and is it pretty hidden?

 

[maxx442]

It has never bottomed out on me and when the ball mount is removed from the receiver nothing is visible.

 

[buckshot85]

Thanks, Bud. How was the install?

 

[Mojo]

maxx442- Thanks for chiming in and welcome to SGF ! ! ! I'm a Colorado boy myself!

 

[buckshot85]

I've stayed in Springs for a few days before we went hunting in Crested Butte. Beautiful.

 

[buckshot85]

Any issues with lean angle and hitch binding?

 

[maxx442]

Sorry it took so long to respond, I work nights and had to catch some ZZZZ's. The install was fairly easy. Be careful with the fender extension light. Skinny hands help.

Lean angle is great. I ran Iron Mountain Road in the Black Hills with the trailer hooked up. No binding at all. Even though the hitch ball is stainless steel I give it a shot of WD-40 whenever I hook up to prevent squeaks and binds.

Everyone told me I needed to get a swivel hitch on my trailer but I've had no issues with the standard coupler.

 

[buckshot85]

Thanks a bunch Maxx. Mike

 

[maxx442]

Trying to post pics.

 

[buckshot85]

Thanks for the pics. Definitely cant tell there's a hitch without the ball in place.

 

[maxx442]

It is the only fully hidden one I've found for the Street Glide. Even Bushtec's model shows a little of the receiver. I'm a bit OCD about my vehicles appearances and I am happy with this hitch.

 

[maxx442]

Nice hoodie Mojo.

 

[buckshot85]

Maxx, do you have clearance to pull the rear tire without pulling the hitch first?

 

[maxx442]

Yes, no problem at all. Just put a new rear tire on last August.

 

[buckshot85]

Thanks again. I appreciate it.

 

[maxx442]

No problem. BTW, my name is Mike too. Great minds think alike!

 

[buckshot85]

I hear ya brother.