Thanks to Mels Monster garage I have been able to mount my Bicycle rack onto my spyder. The best of both worlds, heading out Mountain biking but riding my spyder to get to the trails !!!bike rack 11.jpg
Thanks to Mels Monster garage I have been able to mount my Bicycle rack onto my spyder. The best of both worlds, heading out Mountain biking but riding my spyder to get to the trails !!!bike rack 11.jpg
Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!
I was trying to figure out how to do that. Would love to see more pictures.
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I actually went so far as to contact Bushtec about this application, and the response was that it was unsafe and that they couldn't recommend it. I pointed out that motorcycle manufacturers have said the same thing about motorcycle trailers in general, but they didn't respond. Now I just want to go back and get the BRP hitch mounted on my RT!
I used my GS to pull a two bike dirt bike trailer I made with two dirt bikes and gear on it. The trailer with the bikes weighs about 600lbs. It pulls it just fine.
I was thinking on how to do the bicycle thing... you could weld a square reciever to a hitch already designed for the Spyder in order to recieve the hitch mounted bike carrier.
Thanks to Mels Monster garage I have been able to mount my Bicycle rack onto my spyder. The best of both worlds, heading out Mountain biking but riding my spyder to get to the trails !!!bike rack 11.jpg
I used my GS to pull a two bike dirt bike trailer I made with two dirt bikes and gear on it. The trailer with the bikes weighs about 600lbs. It pulls it just fine.
I was thinking on how to do the bicycle thing... you could weld a square reciever to a hitch already designed for the Spyder in order to recieve the hitch mounted bike carrier.
You could probably also create a bolt-on receiver, that you could install in leiu of the ball.
They actually have racks that have the receiver on them already. I have one that is the smaller size, but also has a block for if you want to use it in a class 3 hitch. This is all assuming the MMG hitch is set up as a receiver type.
I have the Corbin hitch which is just a ball, no reciever. I have a reciever-style rack that goes into a class I reciever. Just have to see if something is available to mount in lieu of the ball to recieve the rack.
I love cycling. As a matter of fact, I am doing the Ft. Leavenworth tri this weekend. However, I wouldn't be caught dead making my Spyder look that rediculous. The bicycles look awesome in the back of my Tacoma, but I'm afraid I'd have wear a red nose and gigantic red shoes to pull off riding around on a circus attraction.
Just my two cents that probably isn't worth the electrons spent to transmit this opinion. If it makes you happy; cool. But, I think it looks like a steamy pile of poo.
I love cycling. As a matter of fact, I am doing the Ft. Leavenworth tri this weekend. However, I wouldn't be caught dead making my Spyder look that rediculous. The bicycles look awesome in the back of my Tacoma, but I'm afraid I'd have wear a red nose and gigantic red shoes to pull off riding around on a circus attraction.
Just my two cents that probably isn't worth the electrons spent to transmit this opinion. If it makes you happy; cool. But, I think it looks like a steamy pile of poo.
You are of course entitled to you opinion, however I think most people that would do this wouldn't leave the rack attached... I know I wouldn't
And for some, the Spyder is their only means of transportation... sometimes you have to do some improv.
With Christ all things are possible, so live life with no fears and no worries.
Happy Ex Owner, Hopefully future Spyder owner again.
Pastor Deb Tangen, Missions Director and short term missionary.
Well after riding with the rack i decided to turn the forks of the rack around so that it didn't stick out so far, Now its perfect !!!!!!!!!!!! thinking about putting some sort of brake light onto the frame of the rack just to give it more brake light while the bike is on the back.
Anyone have any tips on wiring in the brake light????
With Christ all things are possible, so live life with no fears and no worries.
Happy Ex Owner, Hopefully future Spyder owner again.
Pastor Deb Tangen, Missions Director and short term missionary.