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Spyder on a trailer
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viking3666
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I have the same setup
I tie my RS-S down just like you--have two additional up to the passenger handles--works great
I tie my RS-S down just like you--have two additional up to the passenger handles--works great
Had to trailer my Spyder a few times [80 miles one way] And that's how to tie it down.
Always carry extra straps just in case one falls off, or the ratchet fails on a strap.
Also rap a towel around the part of strap that makes contact with the wheels [rub]
Be careful not to put the strap [rear wheel] though the sprocket, it will bend easy.
dshogman
New member
My experience: for my winter in Texas, I pulled my TandemTow trailer with the Spyder aboard from Anacortes, WA to Kerrville, TX. As a particularly anal type of guy, I tied the Spyder down with 7 tiedowns. Yes, probably overkill, but as I said, anal. The platform on the trailer is 6 x 8 ft. Tie downs along the edges and two down the center through the deck.
Front wheels are tied down sideways from the leading edge of the tires, and from side of trailer around trailing edge of tire back to middle center just in front of the rear tire. Rear tire's trailing edge tied sideways to edge of trailer. Front edge of rear tire is tied forward to forward center tiedown of trailer. Parking brake on, in gear, didn't move an inch for the entire trip. Checked tiedowns couple times a day while on the road. Cloths wrapped around each place where the tie downs passed through the wheels.
Any questions, send me an email.
Front wheels are tied down sideways from the leading edge of the tires, and from side of trailer around trailing edge of tire back to middle center just in front of the rear tire. Rear tire's trailing edge tied sideways to edge of trailer. Front edge of rear tire is tied forward to forward center tiedown of trailer. Parking brake on, in gear, didn't move an inch for the entire trip. Checked tiedowns couple times a day while on the road. Cloths wrapped around each place where the tie downs passed through the wheels.
Any questions, send me an email.
flamingobabe
...in the pink (Girls On Spyders)
where in Texas are you spending the winter??????perhaps we Texans can meet up with you or have a bar-b-q in your honor....I'm half way between Houston and Galveston.......
In addition to the heavy duty, ratchet tie downs already mentioned, I have mounted two motorcycle wheel chocks to the floor of my open landscape trailer. These anchor the front wheels solidly and take a bit of strain off of the tie downs during cornering and the inevitable bumps in transit. Some people have added wooden, home made, braces to the floor of their trailers to act as stationary wheel chocks. I just happened to have a set of metal wheel chocks lying around when I set up the trailer for towing the RT.
Note: I believe that adding bracing to the wheels is not a necessity, just an added level of comfort for me when I tow the RT. Tie downs alone will certainly do the job and a simple check of their tension at every stop along the way is recommended.
Have a safe trip and enjoy your "winter cruising".
Note: I believe that adding bracing to the wheels is not a necessity, just an added level of comfort for me when I tow the RT. Tie downs alone will certainly do the job and a simple check of their tension at every stop along the way is recommended.
Have a safe trip and enjoy your "winter cruising".
SteveMac
MOgang Member & Monster Member,
Hey Nudle.
Coming down from the great white North?
I tie mine down exactly as you describe. One caveat. Be sure to use a towel or sheepskin sheath to protect your front wheels. I didn't the first time and I scratched mine slightly. Have a safe trip! If you come down Interstate 55, and are near Cape Girardeau MO, send me a PM and we will meet up!
bjt
Very Helpful Member
I trailered my Spyder last weekend from Michigan to New York with ratchet straps through the front and rear tires just like you describe. There were absolutely zero issues with hauling the Spyder that way.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
Don't use the passenger grab bars. The straps will mar the soft surface. Tying through the wheels is sufficient...and is the method BRP recommends in your manual. If the trailer is too short, you can tie the front wheels back and the rear wheel forward, if need be. You can also cross-tie the front wheels, right wheel to left side and vise versa, to save space. Be sure to check the trailer tongue weight before you tie the Spyder down. You should have 10%-15% of the loaded traler weight as a tongue weight. Too light and the trailer becomes unstable.
dancogan
New member
:thumbup: That's what I do, too. I have one condor wheel chock that really locks in one of the front wheels and one plain-jane chock. I strap the front wheels to the chocks and the rear wheel using a ratchet strap to tie downs on the bed of the trailer. Traveled through the hills of PA just fine this summer.
Brentc
Active member
I'd go through the wheel
By going over the hitch your basically transferring all of the weight through that connection. So every bump you hit all the force is transferred there as well. It's really just as simple to go through the Tim, avoiding the valve stem, and your good to go. I've trailered mine that way for a few thousand miles with zero issue.
By going over the hitch your basically transferring all of the weight through that connection. So every bump you hit all the force is transferred there as well. It's really just as simple to go through the Tim, avoiding the valve stem, and your good to go. I've trailered mine that way for a few thousand miles with zero issue.
Brentc
Active member
From your picture online it looks doable
From the picture of your spyder in your signature, you could do it. Go from side to side, stay low and your all set. If you want to use the hitch, just be aware that your still basically bound by the 40lb weight limit that would be exceeded by movement of the spyder as the trailer hits bumps.:thumbup:
Question. Tongue weight rating on car receiver?
Tongue weight rating for receiver to pull RT Limited around 1000 lbs. Question.
Hello,
I have a Subaru Outback and the receiver tongue weight max is 200lbs. 1.25" receiver
I think this is to small and weak so what is the recommendation from those who trailer their spyders??
Blessings
Mathew
I have a Subaru Outback and the receiver tongue weight max is 200lbs. 1.25" receiver
I think this is to small and weak so what is the recommendation from those who trailer their spyders??
Blessings
Mathew
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