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Superclamp for the Spyder
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NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
That may well apply to a loose Spyder, from a geometry standpoint, but it real life with the front wheels chocked and tightly cinched down, the rear can be moved at least a foot to each side. After it did it to me on the (bumpy) road once, I took advantage of it, and that's how I load a second bike in the trailer now. Do whatever suits you, but the rear can and does move around when the fronts are tightly tied down. I can't explain the geometry, perhaps it is due to tires distorting slightly in the chocks, but it can and does happen. :dontknow:
spydaman60
New member
tried to order on line tonight but screen kept going black when typing personal info in!:banghead::banghead::banghead:will have to call again tomorrow!
Might have more to do with tire flex and it's ability to rotate the tires slightly on their axis. However, from the geometric end it's the angles. The obtuse angle on the left is longer from the pivot axis to the end of the tire. The acute angle on the right is shorter from the pivot axis to the end of the tire. This allows for the slight axis angle change.
Like I said, the angles are small, but by the time that slight angle change reaches the back of the swing arm, you can have noticeable rear movement.
Also, and probably a bigger concern is the stress the back end as a "lever" can put on those front mounts.
It doesn't take much....tie down the back.
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Like I said, the angles are small, but by the time that slight angle change reaches the back of the swing arm, you can have noticeable rear movement.
Also, and probably a bigger concern is the stress the back end as a "lever" can put on those front mounts.
It doesn't take much....tie down the back.
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bscrive
New member
Nice system but pretty pricey. All I did was made some triangular brackets 14" high and 7" wide and bolted them down to the deck on the trailer in front of each tire. I used a ratchet strap around each front wheel and brackets. For the back I just bolted an eye hook to the deck and put another ratchet strap around the tire and hooked it to the eye hook. Cost was a total of $30 and 1/2hr welding. Comes off the trailer in minutes. Best of all...no plastic.
Yelhelp
New member
The Dance
I drove semi trucks for a number of years and have always been amased at how a load can dance if all angles are not covered. I would bet that on a bumpy road if the back was not tied down it could jump and move side to side with just having the front end secure. I have seen some strange things happen.
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joet82
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if you strap them down at the footpegs, like the instructions tell you, the Spyder won't bounce anywhere and there will be no cause for concern. I even have to bounce my Spyder's rear to the left a few inches when packing up my RV for a move to make room for my DS450X and I've never had a problem with them touching during travel.
spydaman60
New member
just wanted to post and say that i bought these superclamps and installed them in my enclosed trailer about 6 months ago. they are a super product and truly worth the price. the nice thing about them also is that they come out in about 60 seconds if you have to use the trailer for another purpose. we've trailered the spyder behind the camper on three or four summer camping trips now, and it hasn't moved a 1/2" from side to side! they have a deal on them now which makes them even more attractive. if you have any doubt or questions about them, just pm me and i'l try to assist you!:thumbup:
Old Man Grizz
New member
I have floorboards...
Just wondering where the
best place to tie it down would be using the SuperClamp, but having floorboards?
Just wondering where the
best place to tie it down would be using the SuperClamp, but having floorboards?
billybovine
Active member
I asked the same question when I got mine. They will fit around the rear floorboards instead.
stillriding
happy old fart
...and pull the Spyder forward keeping the front tires pressing agains the chocks.
CanAmChris
New member
Good luck trailering it with that three wheeled car. Wet weight is 1749 lbs. GVWR is 2199 lbs. The math does not look good.
jaherbst
New member
I have Super Clamps in my Look trailer. Greatest thing since canned Beer. No groveling around on the floor to get straps through the wheels etc.
Lamont did not follow Super Clamps instruction. The tie down points (2) are 12 inches forward and 4 inches out from the rear passenger pegs or floorboards. This is to keep the Spyder pulled forward into the clamps and to prevent side movement or too much spring in the rear.
Simply drive onto the clamps and attach the two short ratchet straps. from a standing position. That's it.
I used E track for rear tie down because I have a Condor M/C chock in the middle and use the E track for different M/C.
Jack
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billybovine
Active member
I have Super Clamps in my Look trailer. Greatest thing since canned Beer. No groveling around on the floor to get straps through the wheels etc.
Lamont did not follow Super Clamps instruction. The tie down points (2) are 12 inches forward and 4 inches out from the rear passenger pegs or floorboards. This is to keep the Spyder pulled forward into the clamps and to prevent side movement or too much spring in the rear.
Simply drive onto the clamps and attach the two short ratchet straps. from a standing position. That's it.
I used E track for rear tie down because I have a Condor M/C chock in the middle and use the E track for different M/C.
Jack
Thanks for the pic. I was thinking of putting some e tracks in to increase the versatility of the trailer. Will have to push that project a little higher on my list.
jaherbst
New member
I painted the E track for little pizazz. Plastic end caps for the E track give it a finished look.
Jack
WellsboroSpyder
New member
Spyder quest
Will you have anybody at spyder quest in September at lake George ny. Might be a good place to demo the system. I showed wife the video and she is very interested.
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