TIE-DOWN SPYDER TRAILERING
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Originally Posted by
jcthorne
There is no need for $500 wheel chocks. A set of good quality ratcheting straps tying down the wheels correctly works fine, is the BRP preferred method, does not damage wheels, alignment or any suspension component. I have hauled vehicles FAR in excess of 10x the value of spyders many thousands of miles using ratchet straps through the wheels and never once damaged a wheel or suspension component. The wheels and thier attachment are what supports all forces on the bike during normal road use, they are the only parts designed to do so and are what should be used during transport.
Mike's suggestion of an over the tire use of the strap is a good one and works well on trailers that have access directly in line with the tires. Many trailers do not.
Sorry to say, superclamps are a well built solution looking for a problem that does not exist.
Thank you JC for your comment, it seems like you , me, and a very few others get it......But you doubters and naysayers consider this ...." U-HAUL " one of if not the largest mover of things in this country uses exactly the same RACHET STRAP DEVICE on the car dollies they rent for exactly the same reasons I do....go to their web site and see how they tell the renters to secure their cars to the dollies.....and if you are scratching your head wondering what I'm talking about .....start at the beginning of this THREAD and read all the posts........Happy Trailering. Mike :thumbup:
I have WheelDocks for my Harley and my wife's Sporty Trike.
http://www.wheeldock.com/
Superclamp is very similar and designed for Spyders.
Safe travels on your move!
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Originally Posted by
Wildrice
Mike,
Do you have photo showing the rear tire secured by a single strap that secure both front & rear motion? I can visualize the single strap securing front motion, but the rear motion--not so much ???? Is the F3 parked with the front facing the front ? I have several motorcycle wheel chocks but all are too narrow for the F3 wide rear tire..
Thanks,
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Type this in exactly......THE EASIEST.....It will be about 15 down in the list.......Mine is in a home made cradle, but that is because that is what I needed.....All anyone has to do is secure the front hook in front of the tire somehow.....and the rachet has to attach at the rear of the tire somehow......And that's it................I had a fairly serious collision and the Spyder never moved.......Some people just believe the expensive and /or complicated something ....it just has to be way better.....BS...........I have no complaints with the SUPERCLAMP, I'm sure it works as stated by the manufacturer.......but it does cost over $ 400 more than mine......If that rows your boat great.....it doesn't row mine..........Mike :thumbup:
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Originally Posted by
Bensonoid
I will add you to the list of people who get it :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:......nice pics :yes:..Mike
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Inexpensive front wheel chocks
Tie down---secure rear wheel with heavy duty strap. Secure front wheel chocks(front side) with small bolts to trailer--after parking Spyder on trailer slide the (rear side) chock behind the front wheels. Rear side of front wheel chocks could be secured with a removeable pin.
These 2 piece http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/a...d=111256&stc=1http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/a...d=111257&stc=1chocks sold for $6.95 per wheel.
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Tie me Kangaroo down Jed...
Anyone else remember that tune ?? or where I left my cell phone, car keys ???
I thought I mentioned securing rear wheel along with $6.95/wheel chocks:yes:
Inexpensive front wheel chocks
Tie down---secure rear wheel with heavy duty strap. Secure front wheel chocks(front side) with small bolts to trailer--after parking Spyder on trailer slide the (rear side) chock behind the front wheels. Rear side of front wheel chocks could be secured with a removeable pin.