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towing 3 wheels down
I'm getting ready to start me retirement in my RV and I would like to tow my 2012 RT behind it.
Is it possible to tow the RT 3 wheels down?
I can make a bracket, I just want to make sure I will not hurt the engine and transmission
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The transmission needs engine oil pressure for proper lubrication. Get a trailer.
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Can Am Towing System
I don't know if anyone has tried this system. Take a look at http://www.motorcycle-rack.com/CanAm_Tow_System.html
It might be what you are looking for. If anyone out there has tried this, please let me know.
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WELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
After advising DO NOT DO THIS ....... could you - yes if you removed the DRIVE BELT ..... But I can not think of any type of towing set-up you ( or someone ) could devise that wouldn't do something BAD to the front suspension ..... other than a front wheel DOLLY set-up !!!!! ..... But that would have to be custom made ..... so cost wise getting a small aluminum trailer is easier and cheaper in the long run............ Mike
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No....
You can tow them to safety but if you are going to travel I would trailer it. I did see a lift (like motorized wheel chairs) on the back of a motorhome with a spyder on it but not sure how well that would work. I know there has been mention of towing but removing the belt so there is not drive to the engine but not an easy task to do each time you want to ryde.... Toy hauler or trailer would be best....
Gene and Ilana De Laney
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Originally Posted by Chupaca
You can tow them to safety but if you are going to travel I would trailer it. I did see a lift (like motorized wheel chairs) on the back of a motorhome with a spyder on it but not sure how well that would work.
I was thinking of this setup and I even saw one once. The problem I have is that I have a 10,000 pound hitch that would support 1,000 pound tongue weight. The bike weighs almost 1,100 pounds. which is not a problem. The problem I see is that the bike is hanging very aft of the ball and bouncing up and down.
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Originally Posted by HughT
I actually like that.
Would I have to remove the windscreen ever time I tow it?
What about the front wheels, would I have to lock the handlebars?
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The front tires on the scale are 650 pounds and the rear tire was 450 pounds.
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If I go with a trailer -
I know that has been a lot of discussion about trailer size, what size is recommended for a RT?
HughT - US Army Major (Retired)
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Consider a 6x10 trailer as about the minimum.
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Originally Posted by HughT
Looks like the nose would be very close to the ground. I would get a nice trailer and be done with it.
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Originally Posted by HughT
I know that has been a lot of discussion about trailer size, what size is recommended for a RT?
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I was building a nice aluminum trailer with a tilt bed. Since I don't weld aluminum I was having the shop teacher weld it. I don't think it will be finished in the next two weeks. I will be back next January and finish it then
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Originally Posted by Highwayman2013
Looks like the nose would be very close to the ground. I would get a nice trailer and be done with it.
I'm going to make it with the back wheel a little lower. My front wheels are 2-3" higher than a normal RT since I changed the springs
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Originally Posted by HughT
I know that has been a lot of discussion about trailer size, what size is recommended for a RT?
The one that I'm building has a bed 6' X 10" which tilts, and then 3' upfront for an enclosed area (3X6').
Very similar to the Aluma trailer
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2 TO 3 INCHES
Last edited by BLUEKNIGHT911; 02-18-2017 at 10:29 PM.
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Setting the toe in with the laser will be the same but I'll bet there is more than a little negative camber. Negative camber will stick good in the corners but raise hell on tire wear. That much change in ride height can't be good for suspension parts. just another opinion.
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towing 3 wheels down
Min. trailer size is 6ft. X 10fyt. I know because I have a 5 X 10 trailer and it is 3" too narrow. Good thing I have a neighbor who has one the right size that I am borrowing next week to get my new RT Limited. Always a two wheel rider until this year.
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I don't get it??
They laser aligned it. I also raised the rear.
It handles so much better. In a roundabout I can turn the wheel with one hand. I used to fight to do that
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Originally Posted by fjray
Setting the toe in with the laser will be the same but I'll bet there is more than a little negative camber. Negative camber will stick good in the corners but raise hell on tire wear. That much change in ride height can't be good for suspension parts. just another opinion.
It's a much smoother ride.
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Originally Posted by fjray
The transmission needs engine oil pressure for proper lubrication. Get a trailer.
yep that's what u need to do
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Tow your 2012RT spyder on a trailer, behind your RV, tie your spyder down with a strap.
Run the strap underneath the spyder ( so it wont scratch your tupperware) and on top of the center of the rear tire, secure it on the front of the trailer.
Send a pm to Mike,( Blueknight911) he can help you. Deanna
Last edited by Deanna777; 02-19-2017 at 03:09 PM.
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Trailer rails
Whatever you do, DON'T buy a trailer with siderails. Unless you have a lot of clearance, it's miserable to load the bike. My trailer was four inches wider than my F-3 and it would take a half hour or more to load because you have NO room to turn the front wheels. I just removed everything above the load bed with a bandsaw except for the front bulkhead and the rear eight inches which support the tailgate and the lights. Things are much easier now. You also need at least a five to six foot ramp in order to keep from high centering as you load the bike.
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What brand trailer does everyone use?? Looking at Carry on 6x12 wood deck.
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