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Old 02-02-2011, 05:11 PM
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TEET,
When I switched from the plastic cement filled wheel weights to the cast (gilson) ones I had to remove some of the extra weight I had in the rear box. I have found If I get to much rear weight (rear box) on my 1211 that it will tend to push the front straight instead of allowing it to turn when I want.

I am about 275 plus the 65x2 wheel weights and about 100-125 in the rear box. This is the best I can get as far as enough weight to push anything I want and still be able to steer good. I started with around 250 in the rear box and have since removed about half that. It will be different according to front tire choice and how much you hang on the back. The more you hang on the back the lighter the front will get.

If you want to make a mount, I would suggest finding a hitch or bagger plate. They bolt to the frame and are an easy starting point. I bolted my rear box to one then bolted the regular hitch on the back of the box. Works nice for what I use it for.

JOE
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