Hitch installed

gomarlins3 · 03-29-2007, 01:45 PM

Finally got around to installing the Hammerly S2000 hitch. Now I can tow my race tires and tools instead of having to drive to the events with them already on. I hated having to drive to road courses with them on since they tracks were over 3 hours away. Now up here in Idaho, the closest tracks are 6 hours away and I felt that was too far on race tires. The trailer is coming along, but won't be done for awhile.

gomarlins3 · 03-29-2007, 01:46 PM

Wiring and finished product:

gomarlins3 · 03-29-2007, 01:47 PM

The hitch is removable by taking out three pins. The brackets stay for easy reinstall.

Java Junky · 03-29-2007, 08:32 PM

No surprises Go. You do very neat work n' take a great set'a flicks.
Do you know (what a silly question!) what the hitch weighs?
Be well, n' thanks.
Java

gomarlins3 · 03-29-2007, 09:30 PM

Actually I don't, but I will be taking it off tomorrow for this weekend's autoX (since the trailer isn't done yet), so I will try to remember to weigh it then.

Scooterboy · 03-30-2007, 04:54 AM

Boy I would like to get hold of one of those hitches. I could pull one of my scooters to shows along with the S. A classic combo!

Java Junky · 03-30-2007, 05:16 AM

'Seen a Beemer with a sidecar pullin' a trailer that had another older (looked military) Beemer with a sidecar on it on the NYS Thruway.
A Stewie pullin' a Vespa? 'Wouldn't even draw attention ('ceptin' from those of us that appreciate Stewies and/or Vespas) Scoot.
Be well.
Java

bjurasz · 03-30-2007, 02:39 PM

Any reason why the S2000 is not recommended for towing? Is it simply Honda doesn't want to specify a maximum weight so they just say "0"? The 'ol weak clutch thing? Problem with the frame?

Ten years ago I had a 1992 Corvette that had a max. tow capacity of 1,000 pounds. Lots of power, lots of torque, massive brakes, long wheelbase, and yet only 1,000 pounds towing. The reason was pretty simple: the back part of the frame used aluminum, not steel. Tow too much weight you bend that part of the frame.

bobby2002S2K · 03-30-2007, 08:15 PM

Hey Go, nice hitch very nice clean work! But i got to ask from the first pic. where did you get the 3 pocket s2000 storage thats on the bottom of your trunk lid??

gomarlins3 · 03-30-2007, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobby2002S2K

where did you get the 3 pocket s2000 storage thats on the bottom of your trunk lid??

Muz
Honda S2000 Accessories - Leather Trunk Lid Saddlebag

I would have bought the black with grey , but I bought mine used.

gomarlins3 · 03-30-2007, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Java Junky

Do you know what the hitch weighs?
Java

Weighted it today= 13 pounds.

03-29-2007, 01:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,226	Hitch installed Finally got around to installing the Hammerly S2000 hitch. Now I can tow my race tires and tools instead of having to drive to the events with them already on. I hated having to drive to road courses with them on since they tracks were over 3 hours away. Now up here in Idaho, the closest tracks are 6 hours away and I felt that was too far on race tires. The trailer is coming along, but won't be done for awhile. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

03-29-2007, 01:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,226	Wiring and finished product: __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

03-29-2007, 01:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,226	The hitch is removable by taking out three pins. The brackets stay for easy reinstall. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

03-29-2007, 08:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 4,909	No surprises Go. You do very neat work n' take a great set'a flicks. Do you know (what a silly question!) what the hitch weighs? Be well, n' thanks. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

03-29-2007, 09:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,226	Actually I don't, but I will be taking it off tomorrow for this weekend's autoX (since the trailer isn't done yet), so I will try to remember to weigh it then. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

03-30-2007, 04:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
Scooterboy Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 40	Boy I would like to get hold of one of those hitches. I could pull one of my scooters to shows along with the S. A classic combo!

03-30-2007, 05:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 4,909	'Seen a Beemer with a sidecar pullin' a trailer that had another older (looked military) Beemer with a sidecar on it on the NYS Thruway. A Stewie pullin' a Vespa? 'Wouldn't even draw attention ('ceptin' from those of us that appreciate Stewies and/or Vespas) Scoot. Be well. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

03-30-2007, 02:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
bjurasz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 132	Any reason why the S2000 is not recommended for towing? Is it simply Honda doesn't want to specify a maximum weight so they just say "0"? The 'ol weak clutch thing? Problem with the frame? Ten years ago I had a 1992 Corvette that had a max. tow capacity of 1,000 pounds. Lots of power, lots of torque, massive brakes, long wheelbase, and yet only 1,000 pounds towing. The reason was pretty simple: the back part of the frame used aluminum, not steel. Tow too much weight you bend that part of the frame.

03-30-2007, 08:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
bobby2002S2K Wisdom begins in wonder. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lorton,VA Posts: 552	Hey Go, nice hitch very nice clean work! But i got to ask from the first pic. where did you get the 3 pocket s2000 storage thats on the bottom of your trunk lid??

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