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Is this a safe way to tow a Ryker
- Thread starter gkamer
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BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
I think if the windshield is removed and to be safe the handlebars should be strapped so they don't move, I would tow it that way. Maybe not cross-country, but a few hundred miles should be OK ....I would be concerned about the ground clearance under the rear wheel. I can't really tell from the pic how much there is ???? .... JMHO .... good luck ... Mike:thumbup:
PaladinLV
New member
So enlighten me. Seriously.
On ever auto I've needed towed that was towed from the rear, the driver has ALWAYS asked me to "unlock" the steering column.
Why would a Spyder be any different?
Tnx
AJ
It does not look like the hitch pivots, so you would not want the have the handle bars locked.
I would not want to make any tight turns with it.
The tail swing could damage the trike or hit something.
Paladin, the reason they had you unlock the steering was so they would not damage the steering lock or your ignition switch.
I would not want to make any tight turns with it.
The tail swing could damage the trike or hit something.
Paladin, the reason they had you unlock the steering was so they would not damage the steering lock or your ignition switch.
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
In my post above , I said " strapped " ie. secured, NOT using the Steering Lock ..... because I don't think it will LOCK in the " wheels Straight" position .......Mike :thumbup:
Isopedella
Well-known member
So is that a random photo, or a set up you are considering?
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
The problem here is we only have the Pic ..... I had a similar device for my Dirt Bike ..... and it did " pivot " ..... Mike :thumbup:
PaladinLV
New member
My point is, unlocking the steering column on a car will ALLOW the wheels on the car to move!
AJ
Isopedella
Well-known member
If it were my camper and Spyder I would place it on a normal tow behind trailer.
Configured of course to accommodate the Spyder.
That set up , well scares me, to many what ifs.
Imagine if the steering wasn't perfectly aligned, it would drift out beside you..
What happens if you have to hit the picks in a hurry.
Could you even get out onto the road before you tore the fitting off the van?
Yeah Nah. Strapped down to a trailer then a front cover every time for me.
Configured of course to accommodate the Spyder.
That set up , well scares me, to many what ifs.
Imagine if the steering wasn't perfectly aligned, it would drift out beside you..
What happens if you have to hit the picks in a hurry.
Could you even get out onto the road before you tore the fitting off the van?
Yeah Nah. Strapped down to a trailer then a front cover every time for me.
Bfromla
Well-known member
:agree:
Other concerns: lack of proper direction reflectors (only red seen is on camper) do Rykers have directional tires like spyders:dontknow: wind getting under panels wrong way & ripping off not just the windshield. :lecturef_smilie:Trailer it
Used to drive a tow truck. We would unlock the steering, but would tie off the steering wheel.
If you didn't the car would wander all over the place, forget about backing up.
I would use dollies, much safer
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