Transporting Spyder by pickup

[Johnny_Swindle]

Other than the Rampage lift, does anyone know of any other to safely transport the spyder in the back of a pickup?

[Bob Denman]

One of the members in here actually built their own lift, for getting their bike on and off their truck. :thumbup:

Personally; I'd rather not see them transported like that...
It's a lot of weight, and it's put pretty high up in the air. This has to seriously affect the stability of ANY truck! nojoke

[marty1096]

Is there a low hauler made for them?

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[hypurone]

Is there a low hauler made for them?

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The only one I know of is by Kendon:

https://www.kendonusa.com/product/trike-spyder-ride-up-srl-folding-motorcycle-trailer/

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I do transport my 2014 Rt around the country on the back of my 2003 Toyt Tacoma 2wd pick-up ..... I just use ramps to drive it up and in ( I made a camper/box ) .........Took some pics at the Rally in NC in October......Mike :thumbup:

[Johnny_Swindle]

Thanks to everyone who has replied....

The reason I ask is that I am contemplating building a teardrop trailer to pull behind a pickup. I was wanting to take the spyder with me when I use the teardrop trailer. I was looking at the Rampage and was wondering if there was something similar. Yes, I know I can purchase a toy hauler, but wow are they over priced.

I may have to look at a 7 ft wide enclosed cargo trailer that can be modified/converted into a smaller version of a toy hauler/camper.

[Johnny_Swindle]

Thanks Blueknight.....

Are the photos here on Spyderlovers? I may have to pick your brain on the do's and don'ts because this sounds just like what I want to do.


I do transport my 2014 Rt around the country on the back of my 2003 Toyt Tacoma 2wd pick-up ..... I just use ramps to drive it up and in ( I made a camper/box ) .........Took some pics at the Rally in NC in October......Mike :thumbup:

[JerryB]

Hi Mike,

Re: my 2003 Toyt Tacoma 2wd pick-up

I have the same p/u; how about some photos?

Jerry Baumchen

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Thanks Blueknight.....

Are the photos here on Spyderlovers? I may have to pick your brain on the do's and don'ts because this sounds just like what I want to do.
I'm terrible with names :banghead::banghead::banghead: ...... It was a member " Bam Bam " of BamBam & Pebbles fame......... He posted them on Spyderlovers , I'll see if I can find them, although it won't show you much. I bought the trk cheap, re-moved and sold the bed ( got good money because it was rust free ). I then welded up a simple but sturdy frame over the OEM frame. I made it 68" X 86" +/- covered that with 1/2" plywood, then made a steel frame 6 1/2ft tall with a sloped overhang over the cab, which I covered in 26 ga. galv. sheet metal ( pop riveted on ).....It also doubles as a camper, I don't I have more than $ 500.00 in it ( minus the trk. ). Not gorgeous :roflblack:, those who have seen it can attest to that,(Mowin, Rnet, Bob D., Murphy B., Arntufun, etc. ) but it's functional and that's all I wanted :clap:.... Mike :thumbup:

[Johnny_Swindle]

Interesting.....do you remember the brand name of the ramps or did you weld them yourself? I can't weld, but I know few people who do.


I'm terrible with names :banghead::banghead::banghead: ...... It was a member " Bam Bam " of BamBam & Pebbles fame......... He posted them on Spyderlovers , I'll see if I can find them, although it won't show you much. I bought the trk cheap, re-moved and sold the bed ( got good money because it was rust free ). I then welded up a simple but sturdy frame over the OEM frame. I made it 68" X 86" +/- covered that with 1/2" plywood, then made a steel frame 6 1/2ft tall with a sloped overhang over the cab, which I covered in 26 ga. galv. sheet metal ( pop riveted on ).....It also doubles as a camper, I don't I have more than $ 500.00 in it ( minus the trk. ). Not gorgeous :roflblack:, those who have seen it can attest to that,(Mowin, Rnet, Bob D., Murphy B., Arntufun, etc. ) but it's functional and that's all I wanted :clap:.... Mike :thumbup:

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Interesting.....do you remember the brand name of the ramps or did you weld them yourself? I can't weld, but I know few people who do.
:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: .... Johnny you know what this answer is .............. of course I made them:yes::yes:( alumin.)..... and the center one has piece of sheet metal with about 1000 dimples I made with a large nail then reversed it and attached it to the ramp ..... 26" rise x 10 ft. and the RT never slips even in the pouring rain, in fact I have stopped , gotten off to check the rear tire position, gotten back on kept driving up it ........Mike :thumbup:

[marty1096]

The only one I know of is by Kendon:

https://www.kendonusa.com/product/trike-spyder-ride-up-srl-folding-motorcycle-trailer/
I did not know Kendon made a fold up for a trike. I have a single rail Kendon I am looking to sell with a spare used it 3 times like new. Bought it last year. Thanks for info!


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[Mazo EMS2]

Sled Deck.....

http://www.toyupindustries.com/aboutus.html

Very popular with snowmobilers

[JimVonBaden]

You will have no issues with your 900 pound bike on even a half ton pick-up. Load it at your local MC/Spyder dealer on their ramp, and unload the same way.

[Bam Bam and Pebbles]

I have a link to the photo Mike is talking about, and he is correct, it doesnt show a whole lot. Mainly trying to show Mike in his luxurious digs.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=138723&d=1476076313 (http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=138723&d=1476076313)

[pdepalma]

One of the members in here actually built their own lift, for getting their bike on and off their truck. [emoji106]

Personally; I'd rather not see them transported like that...
It's a lot of weight, and it's put pretty high up in the air. This has to seriously affect the stability of ANY truck! nojoke
Harleys and other bikes have been transported that way successfully for decades...and they generally weigh more than a Spyder does...so long as weight is distributed properly and the load is secured...its perfectly safe. Most pickups are rated to handle the weight...

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[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Harleys and other bikes have been transported that way successfully for decades...and they generally weigh more than a Spyder does...so long as weight is distributed properly and the load is secured...its perfectly safe. Most pickups are rated to handle the weight...

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The weight, per se, isn't the issue. It's the fact that because of the Spyder's width it will have to be on a platform above the sides of the pickup. That puts it close to 2 feet above the bed floor. That is bound to have some affect on handling in corners. It may not be heavy enough high enough to be unsafe, but it will have an impact, especially if the pickup is a 1/2 ton two wheel drive. With a 3/4 ton 4 wheel drive you may not notice it much.

[Bob Denman]

The weight, per se, isn't the issue. It's the fact that because of the Spyder's width it will have to be on a platform above the sides of the pickup. That puts it close to 2 feet above the bed floor. That is bound to have some affect on handling in corners. It may not be heavy enough high enough to be unsafe, but it will have an impact, especially if the pickup is a 1/2 ton two wheel drive. With a 3/4 ton 4 wheel drive you may not notice it much.

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[Johnny_Swindle]

Thank you for the photo....


I have a link to the photo Mike is talking about, and he is correct, it doesnt show a whole lot. Mainly trying to show Mike in his luxorious digs.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=138723&d=1476076313 (http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=138723&d=1476076313)

[marty1096]

The weight, per se, isn't the issue. It's the fact that because of the Spyder's width it will have to be on a platform above the sides of the pickup. That puts it close to 2 feet above the bed floor. That is bound to have some affect on handling in corners. It may not be heavy enough high enough to be unsafe, but it will have an impact, especially if the pickup is a 1/2 ton two wheel drive. With a 3/4 ton 4 wheel drive you may not notice it much.
is it fair to say that a short bed super crew F150 is not going to cut it but a long box f150 will? On a short bed I would assume to much weight past the rear wheels.

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[BLUEKNIGHT911]

is it fair to say that a short bed super crew F150 is not going to cut it but a long box f150 will? On a short bed I would assume to much weight past the rear wheels.

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Marty, the length is moot ........ the width of the Spyder and the wheel wells of the truck are going to be the biggest issue first .... jmho ... Mike :thumbup::thumbup:

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: I'm not so sure...
I wonder if carrying that much weight, THAT high in the air; is made more interesting, when you place even more of it behind the rear axle? :dontknow:

...just sayin'...

[ingramwc]

For a standard full size pick-up the rear wheel wells are 48 inches apart (4 ft.), driving a Spyder into the bed will not work, you would have the back it up a ramp to load it.
I see ads all the time in motorcycle magazines for ramps that cover the width of the tailgate. Usually made of aluminum and in 3 pieces that hook together to make a solid ramp. The ramp looks like 3 ladders side by side, traction should not be a problem. I hope this may help.:thumbup:

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

For a standard full size pick-up the rear wheel wells are 48 inches apart (4 ft.), driving a Spyder into the bed will not work, you would have the back it up a ramp to load it.
I see ads all the time in motorcycle magazines for ramps that cover the width of the tailgate. Usually made of aluminum and in 3 pieces that hook together to make a solid ramp. The ramp looks like 3 ladders side by side, traction should not be a problem. I hope this may help.:thumbup:
Those LADDER ramps are not a problem for 4wd ATV's ...... but a one wd Spyder going backwards !!!!! :banghead::banghead::banghead: ....not going to happen ....jmho......Mike :thumbup:

[JimVonBaden]

Those LADDER ramps are not a problem for 4wd ATV's ...... but a one wd Spyder going backwards !!!!! :banghead::banghead::banghead: ....not going to happen ....jmho......Mike :thumbup:

It depends. If you back the truck up to a small hill to level the ramps, or use a motorcycle ramp at a dealer, it should be no problem.

[JimVonBaden]

These ramps, which provide grip:

http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/m-dWnNQSVTPjbmT-FbiGkug.jpg (http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjmvfr74_bQAhWE7yYKHQL2C-EQjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fbhp%2Faluminum-motorcycle-ramp&bvm=bv.141536425,d.eWE&psig=AFQjCNGNsYfOriqii1SdeZCg3qxywxMDbw&ust=1481911156293757)

Small hill to level it:
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4QjnieF8cAA/maxresdefault.jpg (http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiPwZPI4_bQAhUJ6CYKHVahB60QjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rideout-club.com%2Ftag%2Framps%2F&bvm=bv.141536425,d.eWE&psig=AFQjCNGNsYfOriqii1SdeZCg3qxywxMDbw&ust=1481911156293757)

[marty1096]

Marty, the length is moot ........ the width of the Spyder and the wheel wells of the truck are going to be the biggest issue first .... jmho ... Mike [emoji106][emoji106]
Yes I thought it would be too much weight behind rear axle. So now we are stuck with me riding behind him hauling his Vic cross-country in a lowhauler. Which I don't really mind. Lol...when we get to a spot where he wants to ride we can park and ride around that area. If anyone has another idea let me know. The 7ft lowhauler was purchased for my Vegas 8ball that I no longer ride and his CC.

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[MOSESS]

If you need to move the Can am you can use my trailer if you promise to bring it back....

[Johnny_Swindle]

I did not mean to cause any controversy with my question......good thing I did not ask about motor oil or tires :shocked:

At some point I will potentially get the Rampage system.....it seems to be the lesser of the evils. Will just have to address the windshield at that point.

Thanks for everyone responses.

[south GA Farm Boy]

Why don"t you just buy you a 6' by 10' trailer with low swing axle and 14" tires on it. You can tie your three wheels, and it is not going to move! Please make sure trailer is 6 ft inside, so you have room on each side for your wide front!

[Bfromla]

https://youtu.be/syz6MefiBAw
Other than the Rampage lift, does anyone know of any other to safely transport the spyder in the back of a pickup?
If you have a full size pickup there is: http://www.powerdecks.com/index.aspx



https://youtu.be/syz6MefiBAw otherwise trailer:thumbup: Just always point spyder in right direction! (Into the wind ,not breaking the windshield!)

[motoswami]

Thanks to everyone who has replied....


I may have to look at a 7 ft wide enclosed cargo trailer that can be modified/converted into a smaller version of a toy hauler/camper.

My lady and I travel with just such a rig. With the Tundra pick-up, we pull a 7x12 V-nose box trailer, purchased with a pop-out tent/bed down one side and an awning down the opposite. Full-wide ramp in the rear makes loading a snap; however, space inside the trailer is pretty much taken up by the F3 and assorted plastic boxes to hold all our camping gear and such. Pingel removable front wheel chocks can be taken up and out of the way when we're living inside the unit. Microwave and toaster oven, plus a one-burner Coleman stove, take care of cooking chores. A few built-in cabinets in the Vee provide storage. Wired for 12V and 120V lighting.

Makes for a nice way to get to far away places, set up camp and do daily loop rides until we've explored the area; then, break camp and truck on to the next POI.

[JimVonBaden]

I did not mean to cause any controversy with my question......good thing I did not ask about motor oil or tires :shocked:

At some point I will potentially get the Rampage system.....it seems to be the lesser of the evils. Will just have to address the windshield at that point.

Thanks for everyone responses.
Are you kidding? There will always be people saying it can't be done, or my way is the only way. Just read through the opinions and choose what works for you! :thumbup:

[JimVonBaden]

https://youtu.be/syz6MefiBAw
If you have a full size pickup there is: http://www.powerdecks.com/index.aspx



https://youtu.be/syz6MefiBAw otherwise trailer:thumbup: Just always point spyder in right direction! (Into the wind ,not breaking the windshield!)
You will surely die a horrible death with that rig. It is making the Spyder sit to high destabilizing the truck. Like these have for decades:

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/m5sSo9ZFaoc/maxresdefault.jpg

:roflblack:

[Bfromla]

You will surely die a horrible death with that rig. It is making the Spyder sit to high destabilizing the truck. Like these have for decades:

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/m5sSo9ZFaoc/maxresdefault.jpg

:roflblack:
But the spyder is streamlined & :p:popcorn::firstplace:

[Johnny_Swindle]

The goal was to pull a teardrop camper with the pickup and then some how address how to take the spyder.


Why don"t you just buy you a 6' by 10' trailer with low swing axle and 14" tires on it. You can tie your three wheels, and it is not going to move! Please make sure trailer is 6 ft inside, so you have room on each side for your wide front!

[Johnny_Swindle]

Thanks....that is the plan.


Are you kidding? There will always be people saying it can't be done, or my way is the only way. Just read through the opinions and choose what works for you! :thumbup:

[Dc8cappie]

Something like this?

http://motorcycletrailer.com/rampage/canam1/

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Something like this?

http://motorcycletrailer.com/rampage/canam1/
A couple of watchits for that system. First, you probably should take the windshield off. That's about a 10 minute job is all. They aren't designed to withstand 80 mph wind backwards. The other is if you are pulling a trailer and have the Rampage installed you need to have the tailgate down. Depending on the height and location of the trailer tongue jack stand it can hit and crunch the tailgate, particularly when you go through dips. You have to allow for that. I hauled my Goldwing from Louisiana to Idaho parked on an 8' long 2 x 12 plank in the short bed of the pickup. To avoid the tailgate hitting the top of the jack stand I took it off. I didn't care if the plank hit the jack stand.

[Buckeye Bleau]

[QUOTE=marty1096;1208204]I did not know Kendon made a fold up for a trike. I have a single rail Kendon I am looking to sell with a spare used it 3 times like new. Bought it last year. Thanks for info!


The Kenton trike/Spyder hauler is very new, just in the past month or two.

Joe

[feetprints]

I have the American lift in my GM 3/4ton short box. We travel from Alberta to Arizona with the Spyder safely tied down(extra straps on the full cover) no rubbing,perfectly clean! The lift is hydraulic,electric with a remote that moves the deck fromflat on the ground (for easy tie down)over the end gate opening(only 60 inches) to settle inside the truck box over the wheel wells.

[Johnny_Swindle]

Very nice...:yes:

Do you have the web address for the company??


I have the American lift in my GM 3/4ton short box. We travel from Alberta to Arizona with the Spyder safely tied down(extra straps on the full cover) no rubbing,perfectly clean! The lift is hydraulic,electric with a remote that moves the deck fromflat on the ground (for easy tie down)over the end gate opening(only 60 inches) to settle inside the truck box over the wheel wells.

[feetprints]

Amerideck.com explains all and lists distributors. Note the deck is 58 inches wide and an RT is 62.5 so there is a 2 inch overlap on each side. This does not present a problem at all(plenty of support under each tire. as most full size truck boxes are at least 65 inches wide rail to rail. Also check you tube videos.


OTE=Johnny_Swindle;1210129]Very nice...:yes:

Do you have the web address for the company??[/QUOTE]

[Johnny_Swindle]

Thank you....

This may solve the problem.


Amerideck.com explains all and lists distributors. Note the deck is 58 inches wide and an RT is 62.5 so there is a 2 inch overlap on each side. This does not present a problem at all(plenty of support under each tire. as most full size truck boxes are at least 65 inches wide rail to rail. Also check you tube videos.


OTE=Johnny_Swindle;1210129]Very nice...:yes:

Do you have the web address for the company??[/QUOTE]

[blueridgegator]

I have one of these for sale.
http://www.mountainmaster.net/images/480_DSC05970.JPG

[Johnny_Swindle]

I have one of these for sale.
http://www.mountainmaster.net/images/480_DSC05970.JPG
Very nice....I an holding off on buying a loading system for a few months as I am having to buy a car for my daughter.

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[Bob Denman]

Very nice....I an holding off on buying a loading system for a few months as I am having to buy a car for my daughter.
:D I've got a possible solution...

Give her your truck, and go full-time on the Spyder! :2thumbs:

[arntufun]

Very nice....I an holding off on buying a loading system for a few months as I am having to buy a car for my daughter.

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Please don't listen to these folks that think it can't or shouldn't be done................... It is super easy to load a Spyder in the bed of a pickup and you will never even notice it is back there. About 45 seconds. :thumbup:



1. Buy a Harbor Freight tri fold ramp and cut hinges off to separate it. (less than $100.00)

2. Find a slight hill and back it on.

3. Take your windshield off with an RT

4. Strap the damn thing down

5. Have fun on your trip.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lq3WgTmgZPg

[JimVonBaden]

Please don't listen to these folks that think it can't or shouldn't be done................... It is super easy to load a Spyder in the bed of a pickup and you will never even notice it is back there. About 45 seconds. :thumbup:



1. Buy a Harbor Freight tri fold ramp and cut hinges off to separate it. (less than $100.00)

2. Find a slight hill and back it on.

3. Take your windshield off with an RT

4. Strap the damn thing down

5. Have fun on your trip.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lq3WgTmgZPg
Exactly what I was talking about!:thumbup:

[Johnny_Swindle]

I would love to but the parking garage has a hard time realizing that my spyder is at the gate and can't get in. I am attempting to the the manager to provider a solution.


:D I've got a possible solution...

Give her your truck, and go full-time on the Spyder! :2thumbs:

[Johnny_Swindle]

Finding the light hill is the challenge. I live in south Louisiana and locating a hill or elevated patch of round is difficult to do. But that is an idea.

Thanks.


Please don't listen to these folks that think it can't or shouldn't be done................... It is super easy to load a Spyder in the bed of a pickup and you will never even notice it is back there. About 45 seconds. :thumbup:



1. Buy a Harbor Freight tri fold ramp and cut hinges off to separate it. (less than $100.00)

2. Find a slight hill and back it on.

3. Take your windshield off with an RT

4. Strap the damn thing down

5. Have fun on your trip.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lq3WgTmgZPg

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Please don't listen to these folks that think it can't or shouldn't be done................... It is super easy to load a Spyder in the bed of a pickup and you will never even notice it is back there.
Providing you have a full length bed, not a short one. My Titan bed is about 79" long. The RT is 105" long, 2 feet longer than the bed!

[arecibo50]

KOOL! Tight fit but it's in....!(hey that's what she said lol)
Wish I would've have seen this prior to ordering my RAM truck....I have RAM storage boxes & loose the space behind the wheel wells....& no hills on my flat Florida property....I guess longer ramps could work but where would u store them.
Why remove the windshield?

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[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Why remove the windshield?

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Caution. Don't count on it to have been designed to withstand an 80 mph wind in reverse!

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