Instructions for
MotoTote MTX carriers:
Intended Use and Limitations
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!
The MotoTote is a hitch-mounted carrier for transporting motorcycles. Do not use it for any other
purpose.
Do not exceed product limitations or deviate from these instructions
Bike
MTXS MAX=600 lbs/272 kg
MTX3 MAX = 500 lbs/227 kg
+
MotoTote
60 lbs/27 kg
=
TOTAL
CANNOT EXCEED
...the tongue weight capacity of your vehicle OR 10% of vehicle’s total towing
capacity. This info is in the vehicle user’s manual or the manufacturer’s website.
Note: The vehicle must have a class III or better hitch receiver AND the vehicle
must be rated to support the total weight of the bike + MotoTote.
MTXS MTX3
and
Maximum weight capacities for MotoTote carriers manufactured before May 2015 are as follows:
MTXS = 550 lbs./250 kg.
MTX3 = 450 lbs./205 kg.
Additional items you will need
One 5/8” wrench or socket
One 11/16” wrench or socket
Four high quality
tie-down straps
Accessory Pack Contents
Check the accessory pack for these items: Note that some of the items may already be installed on the MotoTote
End caps Bolts Nuts Washers Lanyard Hex wrench
1 ea
1 ea 4 ea 8-12 ea
Additionally, the Zero Wobble Bolt Kit includes on long bolt, one flange nut, and one flat washer
1 short
4 medium
3 long
5 locking
2 flange
1 lock
5 flat
Lynch
pin
Ramp keeper tab
1 ea
1 ea
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MTX Platform for
Light holes
MTX Platform
NOTE: The MTX Platform can be bolted on
facing eith er w ay regar dless o f which way you
plan for the bike to face. However, if you
plan to install the MotoTote Light Kit, then
make sure the light holes are facing outwards
(away from vehicle)
Put Ramp K eeper Tab on third
hole from MTX Platform (skip two
holes) , toward the end where the
rear of bike will be.
Flange nut
Flange nut
AND This section applies to both carriers
Bolt the MTX Platform to the Receiver Tube with
2 long bolts, FLANGE nuts and 4 washers as shown.
Tighten unt
tight. Retighten as needed for the first 500 miles of use.
You can put Platform closer to vehicle if desired
using holes along length of Receiver Tube.
Bolt holes will not line up if the Receiver Tube is
backwards - see note below.
il METAL IS COMPRESSED and connection is
Ram p Keeper Tab
NOTE about this big hole: The big vertical hole
must be away from the hitch or bolt holes will
not line up. The hole is covered up when MTX
Platform is in furthest-out position.
This hole is for optional hitch ball so is not
used during a normal assembly. To attach a
hitch ball, move Platform closer to vehicle to
expose the hole.
Receiver
Tube
ONLY
m3: Disregard and
For
SKIP TO THE NEXT SECTION
Attach Front Tie Down Arm and Wheel Stop
with two medium bolts and nuts (no washers).
Position the Wheel Stop for length of bike: For-
ward for larger bikes and rearward for shorter
bikes. Most sport bikes will use the shortest/
rear-most position.
Attach Rear Tie Down Arm and Track with
two medium bolts at rear of track and nuts
(no washers) and one short bolt at front of
track with LOCK WASHER. Track should be
on top of Wheel Stop base as shown.
Adjust position of Wheel Track for length of
bike. Most sport bikes will use shortest/
forward-most position.
Rear Tie
Down Arm
Wheel
Stop
Front Tie
Down Arm
NOTE: You can assemble
your MotoTote so the bike
will fa
ce either left or right.
If you want bike to face left
then attach Wheel stop on
the left and Track on right
- vice versa for facing right.
Track
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ONLY
Sport: Disregard and
For
GO BACK TO PREVIOUS SECTION
Wheel
Stop
tach Rear Tie Down Arm
At
and Track with two medium
bolts and nuts (no washers).
NOTE: You can assemble
your MotoTote so the bike
will fa
ce either left or right.
If you want bike to face left
then attach Wheel stop on
the left and Track on right
- vice versa for facing right.
Front Tie
Down Arm
Rear Tie
Down Arm
Attach Front Tie Down Arm and Wheel Stop with two
medium bolts - DON’T PUT NUTS ON BOLTS YET.
Position the Wheel Stop for length of bike: Mid/forward
position for dirt bikes, rear-most position for scooters.
Put Wheel Back Stop on top of previously
positioned pieces, hold down with hand, then
remove the two previously inserted bolts.
Position Back Sto p for front tire diameter:
Forward for small tires, rearward for large tires.
Re-insert the two bolts. Now put on and tighten nuts
(no washers).
Use the one short bolt with LOCK WASHER where
Track and Back Stop join as shown.
Attachment to Hitch This section applies to both carriers
Slide Receiver Tube of the MotoTote carrier
into the vehicle receiver hitch tube.
Flange nut
Track
Wheel
Back
Stop
Secure the MotoTote Receiver Tube to the
vehicle hitch tube with the Zero-Wobble Bolt,
FLANGE NUT, and washer as shown.
DO NOT PUT WASHER ON BOLT HEAD.
The bolt head should recess into the hitch
hole and seat against the Receiver Tube
of the MotoTote carrier as shown.
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Vehicle Receiver
Hitch Tube
Receiver Tube
of MotoTote
The head of the ZeroWobble Bolt needs to
be recessed into hitch
pin hole of vehicle receiver hitch tube.
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Loading and Securing the Bike
U
se the loading ramp to lo ad the bike. Be su re th e tw o hooks on
Loading the bike
the end of the r
Roll the bike up the ramp and onto the MotoTote.
amp are inserted into the slots in the Wheel Track.
After lo ading:
The bike should be about vertical to the ground, not tilted to either side.
Secure the loose ends of the tie-downs. Do not let them hang free.
Stowing Loading Ramp for Transport
The ramp can be attached (stowed) for
transport so you don’t have to put it
inside your vehicle. Stow the ramp with
the quick-connect hardware as shown.
This whole page applies to both carriers
Secure the bike with four tie-downs
Use two tie-downs to secure the handlebars to the two front tie down loops, compressing the suspension sufficiently so
that the bike is secured tightly.
Use o ne tie-down to secure the rear tire
to the two tie down loops at the rear.
Run a tie-down from one foot peg under
the track to the other foot peg, then cinch
down as tight as possible.
Do s and Don’t s
Inspect the MotoTote before each use for any damage or defects. Do not use if any damage or defects are present.
s use quality tie downs made for motorcycles.
Alway
Inspect tie downs for fray or wear. If present, do not use them.
Make sure to tie the foot pegs down to the MotoTote as well as the back tire.
Always secure the ends of the tie downs so they don’t hang free.
Don’t use the MotoTote for other than intended use as described in these Instructions.
Don’t haul more weight (bike and carrier combined) than the tongue weight rating of your vehicle.
Don’t modify or change the MotoTote
One Year Limited Warranty
For one year from the date of retail purchase, D&D Design, Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace any part or parts found to be defective in material or work m ans hip. This c overs products w hic h hav e b een operated in accordanc e wit h these instruc tions, and w hic h hav e n ot been subject to
misuse, ab use, commer c i al use, neglec t, accident , im pr oper maint en ance or alter ati ons . Warranty servic e is availabl e, w ith proof of pur chase,
through D&D Design, Inc. by contacting D&D Design, Inc. at (888) 333-4621 or support@mototote.com.
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