Pulling a Spyder

[78OldRide]

Was wondering if anyone has THOUGHT of pulling a Spyder with a receiver hitch bracket like they use on a tow truck. I`m thinking you drive the wheels in the bracket then lift up stamp the front wheels and pull with the rear tire on the ground. I have a 2011 auto.<br>
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[NancysToy]

Bad idea, in my book. The transmission gears moving without an oil feed in a dry sump engine would likely cause damage in pretty short order. Removing the belt might resolve that, but it is a pain, and would require removing the rear wheel at both ends of the journey...and adjusting the belt tension and tracking. One owner tried a tow dolly, but was not successful and recommmended against it. Buy a small trailer. JMHO.

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Bad idea, in my book. The transmission gears moving without an oil feed in a dry sump engine would likely cause damage in pretty short order. Removing the belt might resolve that, but it is a pain, and would require removing the rear wheel at both ends of the journey...and adjusting the belt tension and tracking. One owner tried a tow dolly, but was not successful and recommmended against it. Buy a small trailer. JMHO.

I agree.

A trailer is cheaper and easier than repairing a Spyder

Cruzr Joe


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[Chupaca]

Here's a thought..!!

do the reverse and cradle the rear wheel lift it off the ground and tow the front wheels free to turn with your direction..:dontknow: I just ryde it much more fun...:roflblack:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

THE PROBLEM WITH THIS IS

do the reverse and cradle the rear wheel lift it off the ground and tow the front wheels free to turn with your direction..:dontknow: I just ryde it much more fun...:roflblack:

If you do this REMOVE the windshield ! ! ! .........:yikes:......Mike :thumbup:

 

[HuckFin]

I have been thinking about doing the same thing with the rear wheel jacked up in the air, on a pivotal ramp that's built into the receiver hitch... In case of a breakdown.

 

[Bob Denman]

If you do this REMOVE the windshield ! ! ! .........:yikes:......Mike :thumbup:

:agree: Or at least pick up a spare one; you'll be needing it! :shocked:

Spyders will NOT drag backwards in a civilized fashion! :gaah:

 

[SNOOPY]

Bad idea, in my book. The transmission gears moving without an oil feed in a dry sump engine would likely cause damage in pretty short order. Removing the belt might resolve that, but it is a pain, and would require removing the rear wheel at both ends of the journey...and adjusting the belt tension and tracking. One owner tried a tow dolly, but was not successful and recommmended against it. Buy a small trailer. JMHO.

:agree:

 

[retread]

The best way to go on this, get a trailer. if you lift the front of the Spyder, with the belt on, the transmission will suffer from a lack of lube. If you lift the back the first good bump you hit will damage the underside of the frunk - lack of clearance. The plus side of this, trailers can be useful for other things than hauling Spyders.

john

 

[Bob Ledford]

Summary

So if you want to take your Spyder on a trip you have two choices

A. ride it

B. Trailer it

Do not plan on dolly towing forwards or backwards!

i agree with this because I bought mine to ride!

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree:
Mine only gets to see the bed of a trailer if it can't go under it's own power. :2thumbs:
The 2010: Only twice...

 

[78OldRide]

Thanks for in put.

Thanks for the in put. You covered about every thing I had thought of.