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.

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!

[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/tr...cycle-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

[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

[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 ...... 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

[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 ...... 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

[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.

.... Johnny you know what this answer is .............. of course I made them( 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

[marty1096]

The only one I know of is by Kendon:

https://www.kendonusa.com/product/tr...cycle-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

[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!

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

[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

[Bob Denman]

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?

...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.

[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.

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

[JimVonBaden]

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

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.