One of the members in here actually built their own lift, for getting their bike on and off their truck.
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!
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!
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...
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.
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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.
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.
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
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
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.
Originally Posted by 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
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 ...... 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 , 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 .... Mike
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.
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.
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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!
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.
[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.
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.
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.
Those LADDER ramps are not a problem for 4wd ATV's ...... but a one wd Spyder going backwards !!!!! ....not going to happen ....jmho......Mike
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!
The goal was to pull a teardrop camper with the pickup and then some how address how to take the spyder.
Originally Posted by 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!