Superclamp Tie Down System for Spyder

[Superclamp]

Finally a better way to tie down you Spyder when trailering. Check out the new Spyder Tie Down system watch the video www.superclamp.net :thumbup::clap:

 

[Y Rider]

This looks like a really nice system but $460 is a little too pricey for me. Might be worth while for a Spyder dealer that may haul Spyders a lot but for someone that may use it a couple times a year isn't cost effective. How about running a "Spyderlovers" only special sale?

 

[Firefly]

How about signing up as a site sponsor before trying to sell stuff out here?

Sorry - but real Spyder Ryders don't trailer....

I have trailered mine to the dealer before--- and I didn't even bother with tie-downs--- park it on the trailer in gear and go- never had a problem with it moving.

$460 ? Ain't gonna fly with most out here......

 

[boborgera]

How about signing up as a site sponsor before trying to sell stuff out here?

Sorry - but real Spyder Ryders don't trailer....

I have trailered mine to the dealer before--- and I didn't even bother with tie-downs--- park it on the trailer in gear and go- never had a problem with it moving.

$460 ? Ain't gonna fly with most out here......

I Agree with the Sponsor part, Not so with the tie down part, In the remote chance you get in an accident you'll wish you strapped it down.
But not for 460$ . 50 bucks or so will get you 4 heavy duty ratchet straps that will do the job. :thumbup:
I had to trailer my Spyder a few times to the dealer 160 mile round trip though hill and dale, without straps it would have been all over the trailer.

 

[Blue Star]

Interesting

I like it but I don't trailer my spyder, so I would not need it right now. I noticed on how the ATV's they had a clamp for the rear wheels, and said how you don't have to compress the shocks. Yet on the spyder you use a ratchet strap for the pegs, and compress the shocks. Also, without the rear clamp you can't lock in the spyder. Something to remember when I buy my RV.

 

[mxz600]

Sorry - but real Spyder Ryders don't trailer....

Maybe not, but smart ones do....

 

[jeromeb]

On the 12th, I am going to the Southeastern Cushman scooter rally in Hiawasee, Ga. and must trailer my RT and 1960 Cushman Super Eagle to the 5 day rally. I want to ride and enjoy both, thus the trailer. I have an Ironhorse Motorcycle trailer that I bought for this purpose, previous owner used it to haul a Harley trike. The rally is at the Bald mountain camp ground for anyone in the area and I am staying in a cabin at the campground. I rode the RT about 2000 miles on the N. C. and Ga. mountains a few weeks ago and knew I must take it with me. Cushman also made 3 wheelers and there should be a good number present. Like the look of the tie downs.
Jerry

 

[Firefly]

I must apologize for 'calling out' the Superclamp poster as I now see they indeed ARE a site sponsor....:thumbup: (we really become protective of this site don't we??)

I'll also say that I've only trailered my Spyder a few times to and from the dealer - which is only 45 minutes and I drove like granny to church - using a trailer the Spyder could not escape from..... so I didn't strap the bike down-- not something I would generally recommend-- but a personal choice I made. If going on a longer haul--- I certainly WOULD strap the spyder in place.

Now-- on the subject of trailering---- sorry-- but I bought mine TO RIDE... no way I'd trailer it to a vacation or event. Personal choice..... :thumbup:

 

[dancogan]

I do trailer my Spyder when my wife and I want to travel together and use the motorhome for camping. But I thought the instructions in the Spyder Owner's Manual recommends a strap through the rear wheel. I'd be very leery of attaching ratchets to the foot pegs. Both of my front wheels go into wheel chocks and get strapped in.

MXZ600 - I agree with you.

 

[Lamonster]

Yes they are a new sponsor here. Guess he should that first

 

[jeromeb]

I too bought my spyder to ride but my eagle is over 40 years old and is mainly for show. If I want to ride during my time away from the show I must trailer both. The "event" is in the Ga. mountains not far from the gap and other n. c. roads, thus I can enjoy multiple types of enjoyment from different types of cycles. I responded to the sponsors post because of my interest in a method of tie down to assist in the hauling of 2 valuable assets. The spyder manual gives tie down instructions with the SE in neutral and p brake on. A normal chock does not work thus my interest. I have not trailered on a long trip before thus more interest in the chock.
I bought my spyder at the end of June and rode over 2000 miles last month, great miles. I rode a ST1300 over 20000 miles last year and several thousand more on a TMAX. In the last few years I have ridden in all the lower 48, most multple times. Also several 1000 plus mile days. By the way I will be 70 in a few months and still enjoy my rides. Cushmans were my first love and my first rides. My first date was on an eagle. Aways a special place for your first loves.
The chock is costly but worthy of my interest.

Jerry

 

[Firefly]

I suppose if I was trailering a lot and spend good money on a nice trailer--- what's another $450 for the superclamps.....

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jeromeb, you could tow your show bike on a small trailer with your Spyder----- Scotty has done this-- talk about getting some looks!

 

[Superclamp]

Spyderlover members I read some of the comments and we have to say our product is not for everyone, but this is what we know. I personally own 2 spyders and trailered them to Sturgus twice and if you read BRPs way of tieing down the Spyders its a joke and a pain. No one has made a tie down system specifically designed for a Spyder untill today. Superclamp has designed, engineered , tested (thousands of miles) and now manufactures a better alternitive method of tieing your Spyder down when you have to trailer your unit. I wraped towels around my rims and tied down with ratched strapes and at my first stop the ratch must of come loose and the towel slipped down and the strap rubbed the powder coating off in one spot on my rim. With our chock you have no worries of this happening and your tires will not move side to side as they are held in spot with our inside tire guides as well as tieing the custom strapes to the footpegs we can assure you it is just fine and there is very little compression on the rear shock do to the angle of pull. Some people think its not worth the money, well , this product is worth every penny once you have used it. Please call us if you have any questions about the product. 1-403-203-2210 or visit www.superclamp.net

 

[Dragonrider]

Different tie down options

I just came back from a 3800 mile trip with my RT in a covered trailer. I had a strap through both front rims, and one through the back - the RT didn't move, regardless of road condition.

For convenience, I'm adding a set of Black+Grey chocks (http://www.blackandgray.com/wchockMain.php - $160.00 for the kit), but will still strap the bike in place.

Personally, for the slight difference in pricing between a good uncovered and a covered trailer, I would opt for covered - keeps the Spyder OUT of the elements, and prying eyes...

 

[bikeguy]

I too bought my spyder to ride but my eagle is over 40 years old and is mainly for show. If I want to ride during my time away from the show I must trailer both. The "event" is in the Ga. mountains not far from the gap and other n. c. roads, thus I can enjoy multiple types of enjoyment from different types of cycles. I responded to the sponsors post because of my interest in a method of tie down to assist in the hauling of 2 valuable assets. The spyder manual gives tie down instructions with the SE in neutral and p brake on. A normal chock does not work thus my interest. I have not trailered on a long trip before thus more interest in the chock.
I bought my spyder at the end of June and rode over 2000 miles last month, great miles. I rode a ST1300 over 20000 miles last year and several thousand more on a TMAX. In the last few years I have ridden in all the lower 48, most multple times. Also several 1000 plus mile days. By the way I will be 70 in a few months and still enjoy my rides. Cushmans were my first love and my first rides. My first date was on an eagle. Aways a special place for your first loves.
The chock is costly but worthy of my interest.

Jerry

Here's a link to another way to ride the Spyder and also take the Eagle with you. Hope Scotty doesn't mind. I just thought this was such a cool way to go.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/album.php?albumid=130&attachmentid=28974


Cotton

 

[Y Rider]

Spyderlover members I read some of the comments and we have to say our product is not for everyone, but this is what we know. I personally own 2 spyders and trailered them to Sturgus twice and if you read BRPs way of tieing down the Spyders its a joke and a pain. No one has made a tie down system specifically designed for a Spyder untill today. Superclamp has designed, engineered , tested (thousands of miles) and now manufactures a better alternitive method of tieing your Spyder down when you have to trailer your unit. I wraped towels around my rims and tied down with ratched strapes and at my first stop the ratch must of come loose and the towel slipped down and the strap rubbed the powder coating off in one spot on my rim. With our chock you have no worries of this happening and your tires will not move side to side as they are held in spot with our inside tire guides as well as tieing the custom strapes to the footpegs we can assure you it is just fine and there is very little compression on the rear shock do to the angle of pull. Some people think its not worth the money, well , this product is worth every penny once you have used it. Please call us if you have any questions about the product. 1-403-203-2210 or visit www.superclamp.net

I don't think anyone is denying the superior quality and ease of use of the Spyder version of the Superclamp. I would love a set of these for my enclosed trailer. It's just that $450 is too high a price to pay for someone like me that would use it once or twice a year. But as they say "you get what you pay for". You definitely have an excellent product and if you ever run a sale for Spyderlovers I may just jump in and get a set. :thumbup:

 

[SpyderDen]

:agree:

 

[SpyderDeb]

Maybe not, but smart ones do....[

I think I'm a real Spyder ryder - I've rydin over 37,000 miles and we've hauled ours in an enclosed trailer alot - I'm just thankful we can afford to! Sure is nice to get to the destination fresh and with clean bikes! Thanks honey

 

[arntufun]

:agree: We haul ours on every camping trip we go on. We ride when we get there. :doorag: