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Aufgeblassen47
06-17-2019, 01:15 PM
I mean, it is 59.4" wide, so there is only 0.3" to spare on each side whilst loading onto trailer. :shocked:

KC61
06-17-2019, 01:27 PM
Not gonna work, you will booger something up. Heard of it happening already. Get a 6x10 or 6x12 if you can

cueman
06-17-2019, 01:44 PM
My Aluminum Triton is an 84” x 120”. This gives me room to walk around and strap it down. Plus, for me, it helps to get on and off more safely. The ramp is the full width and 4’ long. ;) cueman

gkamer
06-17-2019, 03:14 PM
My Aluminum Triton is an 84” x 120”.

Is that the bed or overall dimensions?

Aufgeblassen47
06-17-2019, 04:16 PM
I'll probably get a 5.5 X 9 one.

Probably prudent would be to BACK it onto the trailer.

https://mobileimages.lowes.com/product/converted/654102/654102529008.jpg

cueman
06-17-2019, 04:58 PM
Is that the bed or overall dimensions?

That is the bed dimensions and it weighs 650lbs. and has the 14” wheels. cueman

KC61
06-17-2019, 07:24 PM
I'll probably get a 5.5 X 9 one.

Probably prudent would be to BACK it onto the trailer.

https://mobileimages.lowes.com/product/converted/654102/654102529008.jpg

Be easier to line it up if you pull onto the trailer instead of backing.

vstrommer
06-17-2019, 07:45 PM
I have a 6' x 12' Triton trailer and plan on putting 2 Rykers back to back on it by offsetting the rear wheels.173069

cueman
06-17-2019, 07:49 PM
And don’t forget that the front of the Ryker is heavier than the rear. Just make sure the trailer is long enough so you can get the proper hitch weight. IMO cueman

cueman
06-17-2019, 07:51 PM
I have a 6' x 12' Triton trailer and plan on putting 2 Rykers back to back on it by offsetting the rear wheels.173069
How big is your shoe horn? :roflblack: cueman

cjackg
06-17-2019, 08:18 PM
Yes, doing it backwards is always easier... lol

Jsmith8695
06-17-2019, 11:00 PM
Manuel states the RYKER should be transported with the front facing forward.

Aufgeblassen47
06-18-2019, 09:41 AM
Manuel states the RYKER should be transported with the front facing forward.

Speaking of that, instead of towing on a trailer, I've just sent a message to Can-Am asking if the Ryker be towed safely (i.e. w/o transmission damage) on a dolly with the rear wheel on the ground. Will be interesting what they say.

Will be a helluva lot less weight towing & much better resulting MPG.

KC61
06-18-2019, 11:32 AM
When the Rep at CanAm stops laughing about using a Dolly I'm relatively sure the answer will be a firm NO

old Timer
06-18-2019, 11:34 AM
Speaking of that, instead of towing on a trailer, I've just sent a message to Can-Am asking if the Ryker be towed safely (i.e. w/o transmission damage) on a dolly with the rear wheel on the ground. Will be interesting what they say.

Will be a helluva lot less weight towing & much better resulting MPG.

Would not be a good idea AT ALL because the input pulley from the motor would be spinning a extremely hi RPM's as the CVT tranny would think it is in the lowest effective gear. The engine RPM governs the engagement of the centrifugal clutch on the motor. It would be like putting a manual shift vehicle in low gear and holding the clutch in while pulling the venicle, at the speed increases the transmission input would try to run an extremely hi RPM with the resulting serious damage to the tranny and possibly the motor should the centrifugal clutch accidently engaged. Try pushing your Ryker in either forward or reverse gear with the motor off.

Do not try it.

Aufgeblassen47
06-18-2019, 02:14 PM
Would not be a good idea AT ALL because the input pulley from the motor would be spinning a extremely hi RPM's as the CVT tranny would think it is in the lowest effective gear. The engine RPM governs the engagement of the centrifugal clutch on the motor. It would be like putting a manual shift vehicle in low gear and holding the clutch in while pulling the venicle, at the speed increases the transmission input would try to run an extremely hi RPM with the resulting serious damage to the tranny and possibly the motor should the centrifugal clutch accidently engaged. Try pushing your Ryker in either forward or reverse gear with the motor off.

Do not try it.

Okie dokie! It could be towed BACKWARDS though.

Markubis
06-18-2019, 03:50 PM
Okie dokie! It could be towed BACKWARDS though.

Most likely but you'll have to lock the steering.

vstrommer
06-18-2019, 09:48 PM
Manuel states the RYKER should be transported with the front facing forward.

Why would it matter?

NewYorkSpyder
06-18-2019, 09:54 PM
Transport facing forward mainly because the windshield is designed to cut thru the wind not catch it.

Dragracer
06-19-2019, 06:46 AM
I have an 80" wide by 12' long trailer. it will fit both my Ryker, and the wife's Spyder. It's a tight fit with the Spyder being backed onto the trailer.

Aufgeblassen47
06-19-2019, 07:03 AM
Transport facing forward mainly because the windshield is designed to cut thru the wind not catch it.

I would slide it all the way down if towing backwards.

old Timer
06-19-2019, 11:18 AM
Okie dokie! It could be towed BACKWARDS though.

NO.........100% same issues period.

You could tow only if the speed never exceeded a very low speed, something well under 10 MPH.

Aufgeblassen47
06-19-2019, 11:19 AM
Transport facing forward mainly because the windshield is designed to cut thru the wind not catch it.

It is so small, it would hardly matter. Plus, you can lower it all the way down.

Aufgeblassen47
06-19-2019, 11:21 AM
You could tow only if the speed never exceeded a very low speed, something well under 10 MPH.

LOL. :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

old Timer
06-19-2019, 11:25 AM
LOL. :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Clearly you understand that I am not talking about towing on a trailer, only talking about towing with the rear wheel on the ground spinning the transmission.

vstrommer
06-19-2019, 05:35 PM
Here you go Guy's.........:lecturef_smilie:.....2 Ryker Rally's on a Triton 6' x 12' trailer.... No Problem..:ohyea:
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cueman
06-19-2019, 06:07 PM
Are you a magician? Or are you good a photo shop? Just kidding but I bet you were a grocery bagger when you were a kid. You sure pack a mean trailer. :thumbup: cueman