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Old 22-08-2013, 15:20   #16
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This is it...

yup, that's the standard flange type
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Old 22-08-2013, 15:23   #17
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That's a big help, thanks. At least when I read other threads it will make more sense to me now
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Old 22-08-2013, 15:24   #18
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You can even get a tow bar and trailer for your motorbike
just found this

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Old 22-08-2013, 15:25   #19
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Old 22-08-2013, 15:27   #20
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just found this

Where's the toilet roll holder?
That looks scary to ride.
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Old 22-08-2013, 15:29   #21
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That can't be legal surely? Well, not in this country I would've thought
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That can't be legal surely? Well, not in this country I would've thought
no idea, think it was in Spain or somthing
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ohh yeah, always remember to keep your tow bar ball well lubricated..
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ohh yeah, always remember to keep your tow bar ball well lubricated..
Seriously? What do I have to... er... rub it with to keep it lubricated?

And is this in general or just when towing?
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Seriously? What do I have to... er... rub it with to keep it lubricated?

And is this in general or just when towing?
Normally a thin covering of grease.

The tow ball cover, basically stops grease from getting on your clothes, and stops the ball from rusting.

However when in use, when you take the cover off, place it in an old plastic carrier bag as it tends to put grease on your carpet, or anything else in your boot.

When you disconnect the trailer, caravan etc, put the cover on straight away, I have many pairs of trousers that were marked with thick black grease as you always touch them when you go into the boot

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Got it. Thanks for the tips, much appreciated

Not sure if/when I'll ever get around to using it, but it helps to know what I'm doing should the need arise
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Normally a thin covering of grease.


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Unless you have an Alko stabaliser hitch, then it MUST be kept grease/oil free..
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Unless you have an Alko stabaliser hitch, then it MUST be kept grease/oil free..
Yes good point, but this looks like the standard ball, how is the Alko ball different, does it have a longer neck?

The standard 50 mm ball has a small flat on the top, mine has ISO stamped on the top. Is the Alko one different, I have never used one?
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thats what youre tow ball should look like......i used multipurpose grease ..........this is the one im fitting to my Hyundai




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Yes good point, but this looks like the standard ball, how is the Alko ball different, does it have a longer neck?

The standard 50 mm ball has a small flat on the top, mine has ISO stamped on the top. Is the Alko one different, I have never used one?
The ball is the same, some of the Alko tow balls have a longer neck to allow greater clearance of the stabaliser lever from the rear of the tow vehicle, stops the lever fouling on spare wheel etc. not always needed though.
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