Has Anyone Fitted The Cate Motorbike Carrier/rack?

I like that a lot.
It could be an option for me to take my bike away on a long trip and still have my van. I was thinking of using my trailer but this limits the speed I could drive at.

Does it make the van bounce when going over bumps or is the front too high. I guess it works better with a 4motion.
 
I have VB Air suspension, so the van self-levels whatever the load.

Initially I intended to use it for track days, but I don't seem to be doing so many of those (even before the pandemic), but I am looking to change my Triumph Trophy (a lovely bike, but too heavy for this carrier) for something that is light enough to be carried (less than 250kg) and comfortable enough for both me & the missus to visit local areas while camping in the van.

However as yet, I haven't driven anywhere with the bike on - and my van is 2wd.
 
Sorry - I fitted it myself, but I would have thought that a towbar specialist could do it quite easily, as it mounts to the chassis in the same way.
 
Just bringing up an old thread rather than start a new one.

Getting a 2021 coast and sourced a cate rack from eBay, not sure the springs on a 21 coast if they are t28, 30 or 32 but would you recommend higher rated springs on the rear? Air is cost prohibitive.


Thanks for the posts it was f helpful in making the decision the cate was the right one to go for.

Cheers.
 
Wilso122-Cali-coast said:
Just bringing up an old thread rather than start a new one.

Getting a 2021 coast and sourced a cate rack from eBay, not sure the springs on a 21 coast if they are t28, 30 or 32 but would you recommend higher rated springs on the rear? Air is cost prohibitive.


Thanks for the posts it was f helpful in making the decision the cate was the right one to go for.

Cheers.
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To be honest, it’s hard to tell how the weight would affect OEM springs as I’ve always had air. But you are talking potentially three average people in weight so I’m sure it must make a difference to increase the rear springs, but would that compromise the every day ride? I’m afraid I can’t say.
 
there is a guy in germany that designed and manufactured his own version withe TüV approval. Cost was approx €800 ish.

if anyone is interested I can find the details
 
Fluff34567 said:
there is a guy in germany that designed and manufactured his own version withe TüV approval. Cost was approx €800 ish.

if anyone is interested I can find the details
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That price is cheaper than the Cate frame alone without the adaptor plates so could well be of interest to some if it is accurate, so please post the details.

I’m not sure one would need TÜV approval on a UK registered van, but it certainly gives peace of mind. I always thought that getting such approval was rather expensive and not really feasible for the individual. I know that I had a hard time finding TÜV approved tyres for my grey import motorbike when I lived in Germany because the tyre manufacturers wouldn’t do the required testing for such a comparatively scarce bike. Having said that, I was always surprised how many custom parts are available from Germany.
 
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