Any input on the Optimal angle of trailer ramps for loading a Spyder?

[NutinElse2do]

Afternoon all,

Waiting on a few more things before taking delivery of our New 2025 S2S, hopefully, next week (happy dance)!

We are now searching for enclosed trailers (6.5 x 12 ) and have seen several that fit our needs, but have barn doors (68 inch opening) only no ramp.

What I am curious is, if the AI response is correct regarding the angle the ramps needs to be.

The ideal ramp angle for loading a Can-Am Spyder RT Limited is between 16 and 23 degrees, with 18 degrees often cited as a good target. A lower angle, such as below 19 degrees, is preferable to prevent the front of the Spyder from scraping on the ground.

I am trying to figure the approximate ramp length I need using rise run calculations, but 16 to 23 degrees is a wide window.

If I could get input from people who have the ideal set up (no blocks etc), it would help me determine the ramp angle/length I need.

Example (my rise to the trailer floor is 19 inches and my ramps are 5 ft long).

Thanks in advance,

NutinElse2Do aka Richard and Nikki
Almost own a 2025 RT Limited S2S…

 

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Check out this thread

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Thread 'What do you think of these Ramps for loading a Spyder onto an aluminum utility trailer?'

Jan 16, 2025

Just wondering what you folks think of these ramps for loading? Overkill? Just right? Not enough? Was going to get 3 of these. According to Discount Ramps measurement equation, it seems an 8' ramp will do. The trailer is 6'x10' with a 20" deck height. The Spyder weighs 1000 pounds, with me an extra 200, so would a 1000 ramp in the center be enough?

https://www.discountramps.com/motorcycle/ramps/p/311215/?srsltid=AfmBOopovoYlCFV_DfP58vhv9Fff2PCx053dPhJAnpXem8Ouo3PGq8njp1U&gPromoCode=10offlfashsalewke12025&gQT=1

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[Cobranut]

Afternoon all,

Waiting on a few more things before taking delivery of our New 2025 S2S, hopefully, next week (happy dance)!

We are now searching for enclosed trailers (6.5 x 12 ) and have seen several that fit our needs, but have barn doors (68 inch opening) only no ramp.

What I am curious is, if the AI response is correct regarding the angle the ramps needs to be.

The ideal ramp angle for loading a Can-Am Spyder RT Limited is between 16 and 23 degrees, with 18 degrees often cited as a good target. A lower angle, such as below 19 degrees, is preferable to prevent the front of the Spyder from scraping on the ground.

I am trying to figure the approximate ramp length I need using rise run calculations, but 16 to 23 degrees is a wide window.

If I could get input from people who have the ideal set up (no blocks etc), it would help me determine the ramp angle/length I need.

Example (my rise to the trailer floor is 19 inches and my ramps are 5 ft long).

Thanks in advance,

NutinElse2Do aka Richard and Nikki
Almost own a 2025 RT Limited S2S…

I would HIGHLY recommend buying a trailer with a beaver-tail and a drop-down ramp door rather than trying to use separate ramps.
The door is a fairly low angle, and if you still have clearance issues a longer extension is easily added.

Fumbling around with separate ramps will quickly get old, and having to store them alongside or under the spyder risks damage to your bike.

 

[2dogs]

I would HIGHLY recommend buying a trailer with a beaver-tail and a drop-down ramp door rather than trying to use separate ramps.
The door is a fairly low angle, and if you still have clearance issues a longer extension is easily added.

Fumbling around with separate ramps will quickly get old, and having to store them alongside or under the spyder risks damage to your bike.

Exactly what Cobranut said. And in addition to that, you can get spring assisted cables to attach to the inside of the trailer door opening to retract and raise the ramp (trailer rear door). Some toy haulers come with those already installed. Good luck.

 

[Cobranut]

Exactly what Cobranut said. And in addition to that, you can get spring assisted cables to attach to the inside of the trailer door opening to retract and raise the ramp (trailer rear door). Some toy haulers come with those already installed. Good luck.

All the ramp door trailers I've seen have the spring assist cables as standard.
Even an aluminum trailer door such as mine would be quite heavy to lift without that assist.

 

[2dogs]

All the ramp door trailers I've seen have the spring assist cables as standard.
Even an aluminum trailer door such as mine would be quite heavy to lift without that assist.

Also go 7x12, you won't be sorry.