It will pull it ok but the hitch placement on the Spyder is tough on trailers. The hitch being attached basically to the rear wheel transfers any and all motion to the trailer. Make sure the trailer...
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It will pull it ok but the hitch placement on the Spyder is tough on trailers. The hitch being attached basically to the rear wheel transfers any and all motion to the trailer. Make sure the trailer...
Have a proper patch done and wear it out. I've run plugged tires for a long time also.
I have three bikes and each one has its own plug kit and compressor. That way I can't forget to switch units from bike to bike.
Look around the forum and you will find enough threads about belts and Belt tension to make your eyes bleed from reading them all. Mine vibrated from day one and I could move it around in the speed...
IMHO Everybody is entitled to their opinion. If I still had a Spyder it might be worth a shot. You would need to figure out a fuel cell cause at elevated the mileage goes to hell on the tricycle....
I have a bum neck so I use them on all my bikes so I don't have to twist my neck to safely make lane changes.
It's been called the Reuben Run because the original RTE was at a restaurant that makes the best Reuben ever.
If you want a rally then quit waiting for somebody else to do it and do it yourself. I started one here in central Oregon 10 years ago. Started as a RTE and turned into an annual event. I set up a...
Did you sell it to Mike & April ? He told me he was going to check it out when I saw him last month.
Stay in touch.
When I bought my 15 RTL new in October of 15, I paid 21k for it. Sold it 2 years later with tons of farkles for 17k. I wouldn't pay more than 10-12 for that one and only after I got to check it...
The hand brake was the first thing I added to my 15 RTL. I had no problem being able to squeeze it hard enough to engage the ABS from any speed. The install isn't hard with decent skills.
As far as...
I never fit on the little super sports but had an FJ1100, Concours and put around 400,000 miles on 6 different FJR1300 Yamaha's. Unfortunately I never made friends with my 2015 RTL. I spent money on...
I would vote for Russell. I'm on number 12. Seth uses foam instead of the spring like Russell. Russell makes the foam in house so they control the density to suit your needs. I know a number of...
Put a cover on it and make sure you have good insurance. You can't fix stupid .
I went from a 03 wing to a RTL in 2015. After 15k miles and lots of mods it never measured up in the comfort dept. Went back to a 06 wing. If you need room for 2 people look at 2020 and newer.
All you really need is a tape measure and a second person to hold the dumb end. Just measure from the same point front and rear of the front tires and adjust toe in to spec. The trick is to have...
Keep in mind that if you put a cooler on the tongue , Don't put glass bottles in it. With the hitch on the Spyder being attached to the rear wheel it gives the cooler a pretty violent ride. I built...
I've always used the cheapo sticky strings with fresh glue each season and I carry one of the Xlime pump compressors.
Not a bad road to be found in north east Oregon.
I hope you have success in your quest for comfort. I spent 15k miles and a lot of money just to end up back on a wing. Good luck.
Keep in mind that the Spyder hitch is a poor excuse for a real hitch. It adds to unsprung weight and any load you put on it adds to what the shock has to control. Whatever is on a trailer or a hitch...
My brides comfort was one of the prime reasons to send the 2015 Spyder down the road. We are both far more comfy on the GL1800 wing. I did look at a 2020 RTL at the dealer the other day and it looks...
Where I live our little road assn. checked out the soy based stuff and for a little better than a mile and a half they quoted 10k. Not doable for us.
They will run your card and hand you the hose or sometimes they ask if you help and then walk away. Hwy 97 through Or. and Wa. Is a good road and is now posted at 65 so you can make good time.
Just the price and not much else. They both mount to the swing arm and will transfer any and all motion to whatever you attach to it so don't put anything breakable in the bag and whatever you use to...
Used a Camelbak for years for iron butt rides. Hydration is critical and a water bottle in the trunk does no good. If it's close and easy you'll use it. In hot weather I put ice in it and it helps...
Carried extra once but didn't need it. I used the fuel and gave the can away. I always get gas when I can rather than when I need it. Even if it's only been 50-100 miles.
I'm the guy in Or. that built the frame mounted hitch and it worked great. I took it off when I sold the RT cause I didn't want liability issues if somebody did something stupid. I ended up giving it...
The "for sale" sign :thumbup:
The roads around here are so rutted from chains,studs and heavy trucks in the winter It is a challenge at times just to keep it between the lines. When I had the Spyder I just let it wander within...