Hitch mounted motorcycle carrier suggestions?

I'm thinking about getting a hitch mounted motorcycle carrier for my Honda CT 125. 
 

Specifically, this one

I've never used one before. I chose the one above because it's mostly aluminum, has tie down points from better angles and the wheel chock would give me added peace of mind, even though I couldn't roll the bike off the front like the cheaper models.  
 

Any suggestions?

I've used a bunch of different carriers over the years. Assuming decent quality construction, the one you've posted looks like it would work great. 

Tip: If it can flop around due to the fit between the hitch and the carrier, use a tie down from the bike to the hitch frame to stop the flopping. It doesn't really hurt anything, but it can be unnerving seeing it move so much in the mirrors. 

That one looks a lot better than the $120 H-F version I have (similar to the $139 version on the linked website).  It wasn't bad to load, but unloading it solo was a challenge.  

Consider adding some 4-pin trailer lights to the tray.  When I had a bike on the back of my minivan, the bike wheels almost completely blocked the van's tail/brake lights and turn signal lights.   I know of a couple of folks who have been re-ended with motos on similar racks. 

I thought 400 lbs. of DRZ hanging off the back of a minivan would be more noticeable, but in reality the van drove like it wasn't there.  At least on the interstate. I'm sure carving through mtn roads would be different.

I use the steel version of that one, it works great. They have a collar with bolts that tighten up against the hitch to prevent wobbling and it is very solid when those are tightened down. 

I like to unload the bike by rolling it forward off the carrier which it looks like that wheel chock would prevent but the ct is light enough that wouldn't be an issue. It would definitely make it more convenient to load, I get the bike on the carrier then lean it against the vehicle while getting the straps positioned and balance it upright while tightening. Having the bike secured upright would be more benefit than being able to roll it off forward. 

Way better than the HF cargo carrier basket I used to carry my CT90 across the country. 

I got an almost identical steel one off of Amazon for my pit bike (chinese 50cc scooter).  It did the job just fine.  It was very heavy and a PITA to move around when not using, and somewhat of a pain to load and unload.  I ended up just ditching it and loading the bike in my race trailer.

The best out there that I've used is the Versahaul, but it's way overkill for your application and would be an unnecessary pain in the ass to move around as a result.

That aluminum one looks fine for your needs. In general I prefer haulers that have a front and rear strapping point vs. the mid point like that one since they seem to be a bit more stable especially on really rough highways and whatnot. Easier to get some more downward pressure on the back wheel. But again, probably doesn't matter for the Trail 125.

There are two versions of aluminum haulers I've seen. Any that use an aluminum rail with a steel support tying in to the hitch like what you posted are fine. Some of the really cheap ones use an extruded aluminum plate that ties the bike rail to the steel hitch tube, and those are notorious for fatiguing and breaking even with light bikes. I think harbor freight has redesigned theirs, but their first generation of hitch haulers was like this.

I don't recommend tying down way out on the bars like the ad shows - if you can go around the lower triple clamps, it gives you a bit more side to side support under braking and acceleration. Many bikes also have rubber mounted bars, and it's pretty easy to damage the mounts if you're strapping the entire bike down through them. Not sure how the CT's are mounted.

Lights are a worthwhile addition, even a small bike usually blocks the truck's lights.

I got a used aluminum extrusion carrier off CL, IDK if it is the type gearheadE30 is talking about with fatigue problems.  I also bought one of the HF motorcycle high-lifts which were all recalled due to the welds cracking, so I have a pattern of buying stuff with an uncommon but flawed design.  Really, I will not be using either much, and only for relatively light stuff, and now I know to inspect both carefully for cracks...

I've used the carrier once for a medium size scooter weighing maybe 300#.  It worked okay.  A few notes:

- scooter has 130/70-13 tires (and one was flat) but they are a tight fit in the channel and ramp.  Wider tires with the same OD would have been a real PITA.

- I agree w/ EvanB that the receiver stabilizer things (square u-bolt and piece of steel plate) are cheap and do seem to help

- I ended up using 4x ratchet straps which was overkill, took a long time to put on, and wouldn't have worked if the scooter had all its bodywork in place.  One pair went from the scooter to to the normal tiedown points on the carrier, the other pair went from the scooter directly to the hitch's safety chain anchors.

- the behind-the-wheel chock kept the scooter in place well enough but would have hit on the scooter's lower fairing

+1 for wobbly things happening.  It doesn't hurt anything, but it does probably increase the chances of a strap popping off.

You can get 2" hitch tensioners that are basically a collar with a bolt that cinches down on the insert.

I also always loved the way my Allen bike rack combined a lock and an anti-floppy thing in one.  You install it and turn a knob which pulls a wedge tight inside the hole, then a key locks the knob.  Unfortunately, they don't make a motorcycle rack, just for bicycles.

+1 on regular inspections for cracks. The steel ones are a chore to move around and install. If you're handy I would replace the wheel chock with some bent tubing instead of the flat bar. Take it to a V point and it will bite the front tire so you can let go while doing up your straps. 

I had decided to order the carrier that I linked in the first post, but it was out of stock, so I bought this one instead.  It looks to be the same as their basic carrier, upgraded with a longer ramp.  
 

https://www.discountramps.com/motorcycle-carrier/p/AMC-400L/

I would have liked to have that forward wheel chock, but I'll try this one without it for now. 
 

I have this out in my barn, and I can probably adapt it to the carrier later if it seems necessary. 
 

Assembly took less than 15 minutes. I added a few washers where the bolts and lock nuts meet the aluminum, and a little Loctite on the two small bolts that go through the side of the rack that the ramp mounts to when you're traveling.

It's a little heavier than I had expected, but I don't think that it would be strong enough if you made it lighter. There's steel where you need steel and steel is heavy.

Aside from the lack of washers, my only other minor complaint is that the two boxed aluminum main rails were full of chips from drilling the holes. They kept falling out slowly as I flipped it around, but there was no good way to get them all out quickly. It's probably the kind of thing that only I would care about.

I'm happy with this purchase and it will probably work fine for what I need it to do.

At lunch today I'm grabbing a used Ultimate MX Hauler, which I'm stoked about.  I'll be selling my hitch moto tray that's like yours shortly...

I figured that this would be as good a time as any to upgrade my tie down straps.

Back in the 90s, a friend gave me a pair of really nice, motorcycle specific, cam lock tie downs after he sold his bike. I've been using them ever since...which is probably way too long.

I've heard good things about Mac's and, even though they're kind of pricey, decided to order a four pack. Assuming that I keep these for 30 years just like I did with the last ones, I should get my money's worth. For an extra $10, I upgraded to the yellow ones; not to match the bike, but because they would look completely different from all the other tie downs I have in the garage and it will be easy to make sure they remain dedicated to this purpose and this purpose only.