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Curious..!!
The front wheels ryde on the boxes and the rear wheel will set on the trailer bed...? How are you securing the wheels..? The wood ramps tie into the drop gate..?Nicely done. A picture of the spyder on the trailer would be nice...
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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More specifics...
Directly under the tires is a slot for wrapping rope or a tiedown to the wheel rim. the tiedown will also wrap around the trailer rail to prevent left/right and up/down movement. The trailer has front and rear tiedown loops to the wheels to prevent front/back movement.
The weight of the ramps is considerable given that there are 3 - 8' treated 2x6s. I can barely move them around. (Which is why they're riding on a furniture dolly in the pictures) The rails aren't going anywhere and neither is the Spyder. The Spyder's own suspension keeps things in place even with major bumps.
I had originally thought to provide two mountable stand-offs between the two ramps to keep them apart, but I haven't seen any movement yet. It would be simple to implement.
My only concern was if the weight was too high sitting on the ramps and if tipping over was a risk under emergency maneuvers. Actually the weight is only 4-1/2" higher since the rear of the bike is at trailer-bed height, not ramp height.
I've had a trailer turn over on me and three dirt bikes when a driver aimed her car at me because she wasn't looking, and that was a trailer that was made specifically for motorcycles. I don't think the risk is any greater on this trailer, because the weight is more centered.
I'll see if I can get a picture with the Spyder on the trailer and rigged for travel. Unfortunately, it won't be soon, unless someone wants the trailer and ramps right now. I'll post again when I get pictures.
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