DISCLAIMER: I am not an expert here. Consult your dealer first.
Isn't this tongue weight, not ball mounted weight? Unless you're mounting it on the hitch ball, which would be strange.
you should be working against a ~750 lb limit (771 for me)
Looking here: https://www.discountramps.com/are-motorcycle-carriers-safe/a/b80/ they measure thus: "[h=3]VEHICLE SAFETY AND TOWING CAPACITY[/h]When considering which carrier is right for you, it’s important to factor in the towing capacity of your vehicle. A 1994 Honda Civic is not the vehicle you want to use when towing your bike cross country. Your vehicle must be able to handle the weight of both the carrier and the bike. Since the carrier hangs off the hitch, all of the weight will be “tongue weight”. Typically large trucks and SUVs are required to accommodate this high tongue weight."
Isn't this tongue weight, not ball mounted weight? Unless you're mounting it on the hitch ball, which would be strange.
you should be working against a ~750 lb limit (771 for me)
Looking here: https://www.discountramps.com/are-motorcycle-carriers-safe/a/b80/ they measure thus: "[h=3]VEHICLE SAFETY AND TOWING CAPACITY[/h]When considering which carrier is right for you, it’s important to factor in the towing capacity of your vehicle. A 1994 Honda Civic is not the vehicle you want to use when towing your bike cross country. Your vehicle must be able to handle the weight of both the carrier and the bike. Since the carrier hangs off the hitch, all of the weight will be “tongue weight”. Typically large trucks and SUVs are required to accommodate this high tongue weight."