I'm looking for an illustration showing the critical dimensions of the 2023 RT

[Metalman]

I have looked in the owners manual and the electronic manual, but I haven't found a diagram that shows the major dimensions of the trike. Does anyone know where I can find one?

 

[Redbeard]

I googled it and came up with these numbers:

The 2023 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited measures 111.5 inches long, 61.2 inches wide, and 57.6 inches high. [1]

Dimensions & Specs

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• • Length: 111.5 in (2,833 mm)
  • Width: 61.2 in (1,554 mm)
  • Height: 57.6 in (1,464 mm)
  • Wheelbase: 67.5 in (1,714 mm)
  • Seat Height: 29.7 in (755 mm)
  • Ground Clearance: 4.5 in (115 mm)
  • Dry Weight: 1,021 lb (464 kg) [1, 2]
  I don't have my manual near me, but I thought this info was in the paper manual.

 

[racoon]

2024 Spyder RT Operators Guide Page 178 and 179.

 

[Metalman]

I got some of those measurements earlier, but the one I was looking for was the track of the front wheels, center to center, so I'd know exactly how far apart to secure my wheel chocks in the trailer. I googled it and AI told me the distance was 54.5 inches.

 

[Snoking1127]

I got some of those measurements earlier, but the one I was looking for was the track of the front wheels, center to center, so I'd know exactly how far apart to secure my wheel chocks in the trailer. I googled it and AI told me the distance was 54.5 inches.

That sounds about right.

 

[Mikey]

I drove my bike onto the trailer; centered it up, side to side; then put my chocks under the wheels and marked out the hole locations; backed the bike up; drilled my holes; bolted the chocks down; and washed my hands!

 

[safecracker]

I did the same as Mikey, drove Spyder onto trailer.

 

[Metalman]

I did the same to locate where I wanted the chocks front to back. But I wanted to be sure about the side to side placement and I wanted it to be equal on each side. So it was no trouble marking it out knowing the center line of the track. I'm curious how you guys bolted the chocks down to the floor.

 

[Snoking1127]

On a Primo aluminum trailer I used 1x1 aluminum angle pieces on the under side.

 

[Metalman]

That certainly looks strong enough to hold well. I drilled holes through the plywood and through the joist support underneath. Then I drilled and tapped 5/16 - 24 thread and used stainless steel bolts.

 

[Mikey]

That certainly looks strong enough to hold well. I drilled holes through the plywood and through the joist support underneath. Then I drilled and tapped 5/16 - 24 thread and used stainless steel bolts.

You're lucky it hit on framing, mine missed all of the cross members, so I use fender washers, nuts, bolts, and lock washers. The deck is thick enough that it's not going anywhere! After coming back from Tenn with it, I got into an almost fender bender with a pile of cars and trucks, it was a 2 sec pile of screaming brakes and maneuvers that tested that theory, but it passed the bill!!!! Without a scratch or dent, I did soil my undies thro! I had a brand-new ride in the trailer on its wheels and tight to the chocks!

 

[Jackhartjr]

I used the X-track and had a chock in front, then used a 3 inch strap around the tire! I simply used a lot of screws to put the X-track down with.
It didn't move. I'll see if I have a picture.

 

[racoon]

I got some of those measurements earlier, but the one I was looking for was the track of the front wheels, center to center, so I'd know exactly how far apart to secure my wheel chocks in the trailer. I googled it and AI told me the distance was 54.5 inches.

The top of Page 179 of the 2024 Spyder RT Operators Guide has this as the first line in the Dimensions section:

Front wheel track 1384 mm (54.5 in)

 

[Snoking1127]

In case of a very fast stop towing (as in, "Oh no!!"), I wanted to make sure the Spyder did not end up in the pickup with me. So the rear tire track is REALLY bolted to the trailer. I milled out pieces of a Nylon cutting board so the rear tire was not just sitting on the center of it's tread.