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I have a 2014 RT-S and I know the weight limit for riders and gear.
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Bob Denman
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:agree: 400 pounds... :shocked:
the Spyder could certainly be hooked up to a heavier load; what'll you do if it gets away from you? :yikes:
I have no doubt, that the engineers who decided on that limit; know more about the bike, than we do...
the Spyder could certainly be hooked up to a heavier load; what'll you do if it gets away from you? :yikes:
I have no doubt, that the engineers who decided on that limit; know more about the bike, than we do...
ingramsail
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Pull a bunkhouse trailer over 17000 miles this summer and on problem with a 2012 rts se5. Tradered for a 2014 and plan on doing over 20000 miles this year. Two up and tralier fully loaded ac plus.
Roadster Renovations
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Do you happen to know what your bunkhouse weight is? We have been looking at them. Cheaper than hotels and much more fun!
Bob Denman
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Does "Bunkhouse", also mean, "Bunk Beds"? :shocked:
That might cut down on some of the potential for entertainment, but the footprint would be minimized! :roflblack:
That might cut down on some of the potential for entertainment, but the footprint would be minimized! :roflblack:
ingramsail
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Have not checked the weight, don't want to know. It is easy to pull and have no problem even in the mountains.
vehicle carry weight, tongue weight and trailer weight...
Thanks for the specs. I went back and re-read the the manual. The first time I had read the manual, I interpreted that to mean the trailer could hold 400#.
The manual shows a dry weight of 1023#, total vehicle load allowed (including operator,
passenger, cargo and added accessories) 494#. And GVWR of 1499.1#.
Maximum weight on trailer tongue 40#
Maximum towed weight (trailer and cargo) 401#
The lightest single rail trailer I could find was 216#. So adding the bike would put the load about 300 over the manual's stated max.
On a slight tangent, the lightest trailer I could find for cargo was 145#
Thanks for the specs. I went back and re-read the the manual. The first time I had read the manual, I interpreted that to mean the trailer could hold 400#.
The manual shows a dry weight of 1023#, total vehicle load allowed (including operator,
passenger, cargo and added accessories) 494#. And GVWR of 1499.1#.
Maximum weight on trailer tongue 40#
Maximum towed weight (trailer and cargo) 401#
The lightest single rail trailer I could find was 216#. So adding the bike would put the load about 300 over the manual's stated max.
On a slight tangent, the lightest trailer I could find for cargo was 145#
found these...
http://www.amazon.com/TMS-Motorcycle-Trailer-Carrier-Hauler/dp/B005XDM0XO
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Curt-45006-ATV-Bolt-On-Ball-Mount-Adapter-/281464381845
might just do the trick!
http://www.amazon.com/TMS-Motorcycle-Trailer-Carrier-Hauler/dp/B005XDM0XO
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Curt-45006-ATV-Bolt-On-Ball-Mount-Adapter-/281464381845
might just do the trick!
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
NO WAY
:gaah: :lecturef_smilie:......I am certain the TONGUE weight from the Motorcycle will far exceed 40 lbs ..................This is not a problem for a car or truck , but NO way for a Spyder ....JMHO.................Mike :thumbup:
Thank you everyone for the responses.
Mainly for pulling empty when with a large group of riders. Acting as the "sweep" or snatch & grab if another bike breaks.
Comment was made "I don't want any trikes in my line." I am trying to rub the guys nose in it that Spyders:
A) can keep up (In dash down open smooth highway, the only ones in the group able to out-run me were a Busa 1200 and a Busa 1400. I hit 110 mph. It was not a race, just sport bikes trying to show a Spyder was not "sporty")
B) can help and do other stuff besides carry a rider or 2.
2 weeks later a Spyder riding with a larger group from that same club hit 130 mph when they TRIED to leave said Spyder (with mature rider!) in the dust. Note: They were not successful in leaving her behind...
Mainly for pulling empty when with a large group of riders. Acting as the "sweep" or snatch & grab if another bike breaks.
Comment was made "I don't want any trikes in my line." I am trying to rub the guys nose in it that Spyders:
A) can keep up (In dash down open smooth highway, the only ones in the group able to out-run me were a Busa 1200 and a Busa 1400. I hit 110 mph. It was not a race, just sport bikes trying to show a Spyder was not "sporty")
B) can help and do other stuff besides carry a rider or 2.
2 weeks later a Spyder riding with a larger group from that same club hit 130 mph when they TRIED to leave said Spyder (with mature rider!) in the dust. Note: They were not successful in leaving her behind...
WA5VHU
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Time for a change...
And what will these smart(dumb) azzes have to say when they get old and have bad knees? I think I would find some nicer folks to ride with.
:doorag:
Charles
And what will these smart(dumb) azzes have to say when they get old and have bad knees? I think I would find some nicer folks to ride with.
:doorag:
Charles
easysuper
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pulling a trailer
I know I'm going to hear from the naysayers and the know-it-alls but I have logged in over 13k miles with my Trailmaster Aspen , that when loaded with all our gear comes in around 430 lbs. I have had no problem what so ever , riding in rain,mud,snow you name it , and this comes from real experience , not something I read online or in a book . My wife pulls a dog trailer 250 lbs. add the 45 lb. English Setter and you never even know its back there. The only thing it effects is the gas mileage , and you want to take the corners with some common sense . It does not seem to take any more room to stop either.
I know I'm going to hear from the naysayers and the know-it-alls but I have logged in over 13k miles with my Trailmaster Aspen , that when loaded with all our gear comes in around 430 lbs. I have had no problem what so ever , riding in rain,mud,snow you name it , and this comes from real experience , not something I read online or in a book . My wife pulls a dog trailer 250 lbs. add the 45 lb. English Setter and you never even know its back there. The only thing it effects is the gas mileage , and you want to take the corners with some common sense . It does not seem to take any more room to stop either.
sscheuer47
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Have you ever looked into brakes on the trailer and adding a brake controller to the Spyder?
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