Towing the CanAm Spyder

[Alberts46]

Just saw this on another site, any thoughts?

http://www.motorcycle-rack.com/CanAm_Tow_System.html

 

[cuznjohn]

www.motorcycle-rack.com/CanAm_Tow_System.html

 

[Alberts46]

After looking at this again, I might be concerned if you have a bump skid it may drag the ground. Does look very interesting, reasonable and a good way to get it to your dealer for service, etc. and still have a ride home if you can't wait.

 

[exwinger]

Money maker

Looks good but I would never use it . First off it looks like you have to ride it up the ramp ?? Damage if you didn't stop just perfect .

There has to be a lot of turbulence behind the vehicle and I can see the windshield being destroyed .

Not a whole lot of tie down confidence either , seems like a whole lot of sway could develop and end up possible even tipping the spyderI ????? I think I'll stick to just riding mine or spend the extra $$$$$$ and buy a trailer if I really need to haul it .

 

[Lagaffe]

Don't forget to remove your windshield !!!

 

[bustedflat]

That pivot point looks rather flimsy, metal on metal with just a bolt through? Looks like it wouldn't take much of a twist to tear that pivot point apart. Also too close to the tow vehicle, how much can you turn before you are into the spyder?

 

[kbwitt]

Just saw this on another site, any thoughts?

http://www.motorcycle-rack.com/CanAm_Tow_System.html

Thanks lfor sharing the site. Looks very interesting and worth looking into. I hope someone from here buys one and gives a full report.
Kenn

 

[Frank.block]

Towing a Sppyder

Interesting and low cost solution. Also a Rampage Power Lift Ramp can be mounted sideways on the back of Class A motorhomes. www.rampagelift.com. Cost is much higher, but works very well. Full disclosure is that we make this, so just putting it out for thought.

 

[Bob Denman]

I'd be concerned about all of the road grime getting kicked up, and stirred into every hiding place on the bike... nojoke
As well as the possibility of windshield damage.

It looks to be a potentially good idea; I'm just not going to be the one to test it. :shocked:

 

[ingramwc]

1 more thing; how do you lock the steering on the Spyder? Having the wheels trying to turn from side to side cannot be a good thing!!

 

[PrairieSpyder]

I'd just get a trailer to put it on or one to put it into.

On I-90 today, I saw a motorhome going the opposite way. It had an RT on a rack at the rear and hoisted high up, then a car on a tow-bar. I'd be interested in knowing more about that rack.

 

[Bobleach45]

I'd just get a trailer to put it on or one to put it into.

On I-90 today, I saw a motorhome going the opposite way. It had an RT on a rack at the rear and hoisted high up, then a car on a tow-bar. I'd be interested in knowing more about that rack.

My my friend has one like you are talking about for his HD. A good RV dealer can fill you in. I know my friend paid $10K for the one for the HD. My guess is that due to size for the Can Am to fit it will be a lot more.

 

[Bob Denman]

I'd just get a trailer to put it on or one to put it into.

On I-90 today, I saw a motorhome going the opposite way. It had an RT on a rack at the rear and hoisted high up, then a car on a tow-bar. I'd be interested in knowing more about that rack.

:shocked: Putting an RT up like that, is a scary thought! :shocked:

 

[PrairieSpyder]

I'd just get a trailer to put it on or one to put it into.

On I-90 today, I saw a motorhome going the opposite way. It had an RT on a rack at the rear and hoisted high up, then a car on a tow-bar. I'd be interested in knowing more about that rack.

:shocked: Putting an RT up like that, is a scary thought! :shocked:

:agree: That's why I'd like to see one up close and standing still. I don't know if I'd do it, though.

 

[CapeSpyder]

All you need is the back end of the RV to bounce and

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[IdahoMtnSpyder]

On I-90 today, I saw a motorhome going the opposite way. It had an RT on a rack at the rear and hoisted high up, then a car on a tow-bar. I'd be interested in knowing more about that rack.

Good way to overload the suspension, towing capacity, and braking capacity of the MH.

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[Bob Denman]

:agree: :yikes:

 

[Snakeeater]

Any website using Comic Sans should be read with a grain of salt.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

THIS DEVICE

I'm guessing .......but I think the TOW vehicle will need a hitch capable of over 500 lbs tongue weight capacity......IMHO that's quite a bit......plus the other things already mentioned :lecturef_smilie: .....Mike :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: That's a stout Class III hitch, or even a iV. :shocked:
And without any ability to equalize the load.