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TOWING WITH A CAR DOLLY
- Thread starter namknight
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I would think you need to remove the belt if your going to tow it any dissident.:dontknow:
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
There was one member a long while back that tried...unsuccessfully. I wouldn't even consider it. The belt would have to be removed to keep the output shaft from turning, causing transmission wear. Wheel bearings would take a beating, too. I'm sure the dealer would not warranty any problems that arose. Even though it might be possible, I just wouldn't want to take the chance. A small, flat trailer is probably cheaper to purchase than a tow dolly, anyway.
Aufgeblassen47
New member
Problem is, for my Ryker, a "small" trailer would not due; a minimum of a 6 X 10 trailer is needed, so your tow vehicle's MPG is gonna suffer quite a bit, and trailers that size are quite expensive (compared to a small one).
I wonder then, if you could tow it backwards with drive wheel on the dolly?
Disconnecting the belt from the rear sprocket is a quick and simple job. I think you could just tie it out of the way and not have to remove it. I wouldn't worry about wheel bearings, though some have said here that they shouldn't be spun without belt tension. Not sure why as I don't see them as special. Probably less stress on the bearings than riding down the road, as they won't have belt tension and rider/gear loads to deal with.
As for towing backwards: In Washington State you would have to relocate the license plate to face to the rear. Have thought about this myself and I would go with removing the belt and towing forward if I needed to use the dolly.
Regards,
Don
Gwolf
Well-known member
I would consider 6' x 10' a small trailer. If it is necessary to trailer it, I move the Spyder on a 8' x 20' foot equipment trailer with an 8000 GVW rating.
Spyderlass
New member
Perhaps you could tow it backwards, tie off the bars if necessary. This is done commonly with small cars.
Oops, I went away for a cuppa tea before posting, I see I've been gazumped. Hehe...:banghead:
Oops, I went away for a cuppa tea before posting, I see I've been gazumped. Hehe...:banghead:
Eviltwin
New member
A few choice bumps and you will see sparks flying and plastic grinding. Also note that unlike other tows, there is no pivot at the hitch so any turning is going to be done by the front wheels. Back that thing up and the wheels will turn into the direction of the turn up until the point they wont turn anymore and the whole bike will start shuddering and bucking.
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