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F3 Trailer Hitch
Love the F3 in the Touring configuration but don't see anything about a hitch. Does anyone know if a hitch for the F3 is in the works? How about it Lamont, working on a F3 Hitch??
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Supposedly....
I think Lamont said he's working on one in one of the other posts.
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My F3 will have a hitch.
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Will using aftermarket hitches void the warranty like BRP has stated about the RT hitches?
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Originally Posted by Magdave
Will using aftermarket hitches void the warranty like BRP has stated about the RT hitches?
Of course they will.
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Originally Posted by Lamonster
My F3 will have a hitch.
Will this be an after-market accessory you'll be selling to F3 owners?
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Originally Posted by GParch218
Love the F3 in the Touring configuration but don't see anything about a hitch. Does anyone know if a hitch for the F3 is in the works? How about it Lamont, working on a F3 Hitch??
I sat on one and talked to a regional factory rep to day because they had the new trailer there also. Said factory will not have one this year but will have one next year. I am sure it will read factory hitch is the only hitch that does not void the warranty.
Jack
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Originally Posted by jaherbst
I sat on one and talked to a regional factory rep to day because they had the new trailer there also. Said factory will not have one this year but will have one next year. I am sure it will read factory hitch is the only hitch that does not void the warranty.
Jack
Makes more sense to go with the trailer for $2,900 over the WALLET sized side bags.. Looks like I'll be holding on to my 622 for awhile 😃
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I don't have a trailer....the 622 trailer is not permitted in the UK as it doesn't satisfy
certain regulatory parameters...can't remember what it failed on.....BUT
I do like the look of this:
Very cool!
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Took a shot of these at the Brass Monkey Rally earlier this year:
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Originally Posted by OJ UK
I don't have a trailer....the 622 trailer is not permitted in the UK as it doesn't satisfy
certain regulatory parameters...can't remember what it failed on.....BUT
I do like the look of this:
Very cool!
Looks like a Uni-Go trailer / they are great!!! I had one I pulled behind my 04 FJR 1300...
I didn't know they had a Spyder hitch / Something ELSE to think about... It would hold enough stuff too😎
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Originally Posted by Mike,P
Looks like a Uni-Go trailer / they are great!!! I had one I pulled behind my 04 FJR 1300...
I didn't know they had a Spyder hitch / Something ELSE to think about... It would hold enough stuff too��
These are Australian made. http://madmaxtrailers.com
They come very highly recommended. If they work that well on a bike they'll be no
problem on a Spyder......might just be one of the solutions for the lack of storage space on the F3.
FWIW These trailers have 250 liters/60kg capacity which is a lot and you can wheel them into your hotel room
as they'll go through a standard door!
Last edited by OJ UK; 10-26-2014 at 08:12 AM.
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Originally Posted by OJ UK
These are Australian made. http://madmaxtrailers.com
They come very highly recommended. If they work that well on a bike they'll be no
problem on a Spyder......might just be one of the solutions for the lack of storage space on the F3.
FWIW These trailers have 250 liters/65kg capacity which is a lot.
It looks like a Uni-Go trailer but with a better/ Higher quality... Love the taillight!! What is the cost ????? It looks perfect for the F3😃
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There's one in Des Moines, Iowa, that looks like the one in Jeff's link. It's $1000!
https://desmoines.craigslist.org/mcy/4699333659.html
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OK....so last night I emailed the Australian company which makes the trailer.
I got a reply this morning!
Here it is:
G'day Geoff, Delighted to hear from you mate. ^_^
At present there is only one Spyder that is set up and towing one of our trailers. The owner's name is Stephen Landman of Albury-Wodonga in Victoria, Australia. He has posted 6 demo videos of his Spyder & Mad Max Motorcycle Trailer on his YouTube Channel. (Which is the video above....OJ)
Stephen had his guys create the Spyder subframe mounted towbar that you see him using.
Personally, I strongly-favour the development and use of a Swingarm-axle area mounted towbar, which pivots vertically there, on bushes on a Rod that passes through the Spyder's hollow axle. A twin spar towbar will pass around the Spyder's rear wheel, and will feature a horizontal pivot at its rear centre area. This system is currently already being successfully used by two other single wheeled trailer manufacturers.
Price wise we are planning to keep our trailer's retail price down under AUD$3000. Freight and handling will be an additional amount.
Very impressed with the response time, bearing in mind that he replied on a Sunday!
I've always liked the way the Aussies run their businesses. Great service and no BS!
You ask for the price and they tell you.....without inventing an artificially low price to which extras must be added as is the case so often elsewhere.
Anyway, there you have it and I think it's a cracking trailer. Good capacity, very well made, and can be wheeled into your motel room when you're
touring!
Last edited by OJ UK; 10-26-2014 at 07:38 AM.
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Originally Posted by OJ UK
OK....so last night I emailed the Australian company which makes the trailer.
I got a reply this morning!
Here it is:
. . . our trailer's retail price down underAUD$3000.
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Cute! I wonder if he realized his pun?
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I was so intent on getting the info to this site that I didn't notice David's unintended pun!
Well spotted, Patti!!
Got some pics from the horses mouth! Always good....
MadMaxRightSide.jpg MadMaxTrailerLeftSide.jpg MadMaxRear.jpg MadMaxLg.jpg
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Originally Posted by OJ UK
I can see now that is quite different from the one I saw on Craigslist. It's a nice-looking trailer. With needing a different hitch for the Spyder, is it that much better than a 2-wheel trailer that can be used with the OEM hitch?
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Good point Patti....but remember there's no such thing as an OEM hitch for the F3 yet and who knows
how long it'll take BRP to market one.
I think, taking into account the quality evident here, if this trailer can be brought to market for less
than AU$3000 which is around $2650 US there will be a fair amount of interest in this nice compact
trailer. Of course the shipping may prove to be a downside with those who shop on price alone but
if the quality is there and it's got a two year warranty then I think folk will go for it.
Here's a magazine article:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/128777...4/15631925795/
Last edited by OJ UK; 10-26-2014 at 08:22 AM.
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Originally Posted by OJ UK
These are Australian made. http://madmaxtrailers.com
They come very highly recommended. If they work that well on a bike they'll be no
problem on a Spyder......might just be one of the solutions for the lack of storage space on the F3.
FWIW These trailers have 250 liters/60kg capacity which is a lot and you can wheel them into your hotel room
as they'll go through a standard door!
Can you sleep with it also? Will it have a pint with you. I gotta know!
Jack
All my life I wanted to be somebody, now I realize I should have been more specific.
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2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
2018 Tiffin Phaeton 37BH Motorhome
2015 BMW R1200R LC
2014 RTL SE6 Pearl White
2012 RT-622 trailer viper red
2014 Look 7x12 motorcycle trailer silver and black
2011 Polaris Ranger green
2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL silver oak
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There is a guy in Texas who sells and services them if he is still in business. They are used a lot on the BMW's. google UniGo and it should come up. Texas Motorcycle Trailers Plus
Jack
Last edited by jaherbst; 10-26-2014 at 09:09 AM.
All my life I wanted to be somebody, now I realize I should have been more specific.
2019 Specialized E-Bike COMO 2.0
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
2018 Tiffin Phaeton 37BH Motorhome
2015 BMW R1200R LC
2014 RTL SE6 Pearl White
2012 RT-622 trailer viper red
2014 Look 7x12 motorcycle trailer silver and black
2011 Polaris Ranger green
2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL silver oak
2016 Can Am Maverick
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Originally Posted by jaherbst
Can you sleep with it also
If you're on the very small side you can probably sleep IN it!
And you can park it next to your motel bed.
Will it have a pint with you
Nah! But it'll hold enough beer to keep you happy!
I gotta know!
Jack
May I assume that you're not impressed, Jack? Is it because it's not made in the US?
If I wanted a trailer like this it would be easier for me to get it from Australia than from the US.
Last edited by OJ UK; 10-26-2014 at 09:50 AM.
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Originally Posted by jaherbst
There is a guy in Texas who sells and services them if he is still in business. They are used a lot on the BMW's. google UniGo and it should come up. Texas Motorcycle Trailers Plus
Jack
appears to be a dealer in Jacksonville, FL too..
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