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<blockquote data-quote="Pepperell" data-source="post: 892628" data-attributes="member: 708"><p>For the light wiring on my gen 1 I removed the stock rack and tail section with the taillight assembly and I think the left side rear cowling. This exposed the wiring near where I wanted to install the Hoppy using the rubber strap that Yamaha conveniently provided for just this purpose... <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> I used the provided quick connectors on the appropriate wires, but others cleverer than I might solder or pull pins from the connector that's in that area.</p><p></p><p>I haven't checked my hitch weight but it seemed to feel somewheres between 20-40# without paying any attention to how I loaded it. Because the container is so short it's hard to load it wrong. If I eventually move my cooler to the tongue I may have to revisit this.</p><p></p><p>The next time I have the trailer hooked up and empty I'll lift one side and see just how much angle I have. Bob Vail who still visits this forum from time to time used a ball hitch on his FJR and towed a small trailer about a billion miles. He continues to do so with a small tent trailer and (I think) a Gold Wing. He has over 100,000 miles IIRC towing experience and hosts a Delphi Forum dedicated to motorcycle trailer towing.</p><p></p><p>I speak from ignorance on the shell material. It's pretty slimy feeling, tho. Cerulean Silver would work for me!!</p><p></p><p>If you figure out a better latch and hinge arrangement I'd be interested to see it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pepperell, post: 892628, member: 708"] For the light wiring on my gen 1 I removed the stock rack and tail section with the taillight assembly and I think the left side rear cowling. This exposed the wiring near where I wanted to install the Hoppy using the rubber strap that Yamaha conveniently provided for just this purpose... ;) I used the provided quick connectors on the appropriate wires, but others cleverer than I might solder or pull pins from the connector that's in that area. I haven't checked my hitch weight but it seemed to feel somewheres between 20-40# without paying any attention to how I loaded it. Because the container is so short it's hard to load it wrong. If I eventually move my cooler to the tongue I may have to revisit this. The next time I have the trailer hooked up and empty I'll lift one side and see just how much angle I have. Bob Vail who still visits this forum from time to time used a ball hitch on his FJR and towed a small trailer about a billion miles. He continues to do so with a small tent trailer and (I think) a Gold Wing. He has over 100,000 miles IIRC towing experience and hosts a Delphi Forum dedicated to motorcycle trailer towing. I speak from ignorance on the shell material. It's pretty slimy feeling, tho. Cerulean Silver would work for me!! If you figure out a better latch and hinge arrangement I'd be interested to see it. [/QUOTE]
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