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A combination tow hook and base plate system for connecting a tow bar to a towed vehicle. The system includes transversely opposed tow hook members, each having a closed loop configuration, connected to the towed vehicle. The system also includes base plate members configured to be operatively conne

A combination tow hook and base plate system for connecting a tow bar to a towed vehicle. The system includes transversely opposed tow hook members, each having a closed loop configuration, connected to the towed vehicle. The system also includes base plate members configured to be operatively connected to the tow bar, each base plate member including a horizontally oriented spacer plate, a stiffener, an optional cross member interconnecting the base plate members, and a tow bar connector mechanism. The system further includes connector mechanisms configured to operatively connect the base plate members to the tow hook members, each connector mechanism including a connector plate, a spacer configured to be slidably insertable through the closed loop configuration of the respective tow hook member, and a fastening mechanism. The connector plates, spacer plates, and fastening mechanisms are configured to cooperatively and removably secure the base plate members to the tow hook members. For some applications, the length of the optional cross member may be adjustable. A kit and a method of using the combination tow hook and base plate system is provided.

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A combination tow hook and base plate system for connecting a tow bar to a towed vehicle. The system includes transversely opposed tow hook members, each having a closed loop configuration, connected to the towed vehicle. The system also includes base plate members configured to be operatively conne

A combination tow hook and base plate system for connecting a tow bar to a towed vehicle. The system includes transversely opposed tow hook members, each having a closed loop configuration, connected to the towed vehicle. The system also includes base plate members configured to be operatively connected to the tow bar, each base plate member including a horizontally oriented spacer plate, a stiffener, an optional cross member interconnecting the base plate members, and a tow bar connector mechanism. The system further includes connector mechanisms configured to operatively connect the base plate members to the tow hook members, each connector mechanism including a connector plate, a spacer configured to be slidably insertable through the closed loop configuration of the respective tow hook member, and a fastening mechanism. The connector plates, spacer plates, and fastening mechanisms are configured to cooperatively and removably secure the base plate members to the tow hook members. For some applications, the length of the optional cross member may be adjustable. A kit and a method of using the combination tow hook and base plate system is provided. ng a lock to lock the supporting legs in any position. 15. The system of claim 14, wherein the lock is a mechanical means for locking the lever and gearbox in position. 16. A system for supporting a fore-and-aft wheeled vehicle in a generally upright stationary position, comprising: a pair of laterally extending support legs independently moveable between a raised retracted position permitting normal motion of said vehicle and a lowered ground-engaging position; an operating lever responsive to user input to generate separate control inputs for displacing said respective support legs so as to permit independent movement thereof; a gear system in communication with the operating lever, to position the support legs; and a positioning system communicating between the gear system and the support legs. 17. The system of claim 16, wherein the positioning system is a mechanical cable/pulley system. 18. An enclosed motor cycle vehicle having a balance system comprising: a pair of laterally extending support legs independently moveable between a raised retracted position permitting normal motion of said vehicle and a lowered ground-engaging position; an operating lever responsive to user input to generate separate control inputs for displacing said respective support legs so as to permit independent movement thereof; and an actuator mechanism responsive to said respective control inputs for displacing said support legs between said ground-engaging and retracted positions in response to user input.