Mountain bike carrier

[Water Warrior 2]

Hollow rear axles are more common on dirt bikes and sport bikes. A racing stand can be used to keep the bike upright for maintenance and repairs.
Letting my mind wander a bit I was thinking of a trailer similar and slightly more robust to haul a motorcycle behind a vehicle. I don't have room for an actual trailer but a 1 wheeled affair might not be hard to park somewhere when not in use. I really don't like the idea of loading a bike in the Ranger because of the height/weight issues and the need for long ramps. I'm talking full size 500/600 pound bikes that are more readily dropped by old guys with bad backs. Although we have never had a bike break down or need an actual repair that prevented riding it to the shop there might come a day.
And of course I could indulge in a riding/driving vacation whenever I choose to. It would have been much better than driving my car to Tenn. in 2007 and renting a bike upon arrival. And no I never considered riding the Vstrom all the way there for more a minute. I just wasn't prepared and experienced enough for a trek back and forth across North America on a bike. The bike was capable but the rider was the weak link.