Spyder Weight Capacity Question

[shroth]

I saw the 440lbs weight limit for the Spyder. Unfortunately my wife & I would be about 475lbs. Anyone else in this situation & can tell me I'm really risking damage to the Sypder? REALLY wanna buy one but was hoping to be riding as a couple.......not alone

 

[arntufun]

You and the Spyder would be fine............... Buy one and get on the thing and ride it like you stole it. :thumbup: The Spyder has plenty of power to handle that, but I would just make sure you adjust the rear shock to 5.


If I listened to every restriction out there, I would never have any fun. FYI........I'm the type of guy that rips my mattress tags off. I'm sort of a real rebel............... :yikes:

 

[NancysToy]

If you do decide to get a Spyder, remember that you will have no room for cargo if you are already pushing the weight limits. I'd suggest a trailer for the cargo.

 

[daveinva]

At our, ummm, largest, the GF and I together in gear on the bike weighed well over 600 lbs (I won't tell you the distribution :joke.

That said, we never took trips longer than a couple hundred mile day trips, and hoonage had to be kept to an absolute minimum-- I rode like an old woman.* Spyder handled well enough, but the shocks needed to be jacked up, and the rear *will* bottom out over a big-enough pothole so avoid those with the rear tire.

* No offense to old women :doorag:

 

[Bob Denman]

None taken Dave! :roflblack:
It almost sounds like a trade up to an RT might want to be put on your Christmas list... (525 pound limit)

 

[Hawk]

Over that limit here and still put cargo on it, never had an issue. I put my front shocks to the highest setting as well, helps with the feeling of it tipping to one side during a turn. Got the elkas now so that is helped even more.

 

[wyliec]

You and the Spyder would be fine............... Buy one and get on the thing and ride it like you stole it. :thumbup: The Spyder has plenty of power to handle that, but I would just make sure you adjust the rear shock to 5.


If I listened to every restriction out there, I would never have any fun. FYI........I'm the type of guy that rips my mattress tags off. I'm sort of a real rebel............... :yikes:

It's been awhile since I adjusted the rear shock; but, I thought that one adjusted to 7 and the fronts maxed out at 5. :dontknow:

 

[Ga Blue Knight]

You should be fine as long as you don't over do it. I would check the break pad wear on a regular basis, just to be on the safe side!

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

WEIGHT THOUGHTS

IMHO, The listed maximums on all products that require them are a combination of physical testing and LAWYER recommedations for CYA purposes.. i.e. when a 6 ft. step ladder says rated for 250 lbs., they have probably tested it at 400 lbs. but the lawyers recommend 250 lbs. to cover themselves against lawsuits......Is the Spyder dangerous at over 440 lbs. I don't think so....Over 550 lbs. I don't think so .....But do increase your pre-load to 5 all around to assist the driving capabilities and don't try to TURN it as fast as you think it will go.....JMHO....Mike...ride safe....:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree::thumbup:

 

[donec]

Just a note the BRP people place the weight restrictions, but they also talk about what happens if you go over those limits saying that handling and safety may be reduced but they do not say anything about damage to the Spyder that I have found.

 

[wyliec]

IMHO, The listed maximums on all products that require them are a combination of physical testing and LAWYER recommedations for CYA purposes.. i.e. when a 6 ft. step ladder says rated for 250 lbs., they have probably tested it at 400 lbs. but the lawyers recommend 250 lbs. to cover themselves against lawsuits......Is the Spyder dangerous at over 440 lbs. I don't think so....Over 550 lbs. I don't think so .....But do increase your pre-load to 5 all around to assist the driving capabilities and don't try to TURN it as fast as you think it will go.....JMHO....Mike...ride safe....:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

I double checked and the rear can be set to 7; at least that's the way it is on a 2008. Why not take the rear to 7, if you are going to be over max weight?

 

[spydaman60]

my experience---

I double checked and the rear can be set to 7; at least that's the way it is on a 2008. Why not take the rear to 7, if you are going to be over max weight?

the wife and i go about 425 and we're set at 5 on the rss.(both front and rear) it has never bottomed out on us. for 600 i'd definitely go to 6 or 7 though.

 

[Desert Spyder]

I've been meaning to ask this question: is there a difference between towing a trailer and operating the Spyder with weight restriction exceeded? On the RT SE5 we have the Trailer Mode. Is it proper to use this mode when not towing a trailer? Any risk to the bike? Can using the trailer mode with the weight restriction exceeded be a good suggestion, especially on steep runs like we had in Durango?

 

[wyliec]

the wife and i go about 425 and we're set at 5 on the rss.(both front and rear) it has never bottomed out on us. for 600 i'd definitely go to 6 or 7 though.

I believe you have Fox shocks on the 2012 RSS, which may account for not bottoming out when set to 5. I don't believe the shocks used on the RS are as good as those on the RSS.:dontknow:

 

[NancysToy]

I've been meaning to ask this question: is there a difference between towing a trailer and operating the Spyder with weight restriction exceeded? On the RT SE5 we have the Trailer Mode. Is it proper to use this mode when not towing a trailer? Any risk to the bike? Can using the trailer mode with the weight restriction exceeded be a good suggestion, especially on steep runs like we had in Durango?

In my opinion, and mine alone, it sure wouldn't hurt to use trailer mode (or your own good judgement in shift points) when riding heavily loaded. From the posts here recently, far too many SE owners are short shifting and failing to use the rpm band properly or effectively. The Spyder comes alive at 5K, and should be run in the upper half of its rpm range for the most part. JMHO

 

[bullant12]

FYI........I'm the type of guy that rips my mattress tags off. I'm sort of a real rebel............... :yikes:

What... a... real... rebel!!! I bet you throw plastic bottles in the aluminum recycle bin!:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[arntufun]

It's been awhile since I adjusted the rear shock; but, I thought that one adjusted to 7 and the fronts maxed out at 5. :dontknow:

Opps Ron............. I ment max out the rear. I was thinking of the fronts when I said 5. pps:

 

[shroth]

the replies to my stupid question..........

thanx to everyone for the replaies about going overweight. i'm using the 525 limit to "inform the wife" that WE need an RT!! she liked her ride on it......now it's time to find just the right one.......my bet is a white limited.....

 

[Bob Denman]

Way to go!! :2thumbs: A built-in reason for an upgrade!
You know; the RTS and Limited models have an onboard air compressor for adjusting the rear suspension... It doesn't add capacity, but it does allow for some easier tinkering with the settings to find what works best... :thumbup: