Trailer Hitch

[pdxsenior]

I have a 2015 F3S E6, and ordered a hitch made for this bike off of Ebay. I ordered it from a company in Canada, Traileretc, for $249.00. Traileretch hitch is similar to one shown below, with one major difference. The Traileretch hitch uses the Spyder axle to attach the hitch along with four (4) bolts. The side plate stays attached to the axle and frame but the hitch can be removed without disturbing the axle.

THE BIG QUESTION???? Will the Traileretch or the Can-Am Accessories hitch cause Bombardier (BRP) to cancel or not honor my warranty, including my extended warranty?
Their Owners Manual says it will. Any thoughts on this, any way around this?
Mike H

Personally, I would not have bought what I did buy if it was using the axle as a connection point.
But thats just me!

15' F3S SE6 owner

 

[Roadster Renovations]

It looks like it only bolts to the 2 lugs for the rounded bumper on each side. If that is the case, with no other means of support, that will put a tremendous amount of pressure on those bolts. Not only will they be subjected to tongue weight, but also acceleration and braking force.
I hope it holds up well for you, but that is a lot riding on 4 M8 bolts in my opinion.

And taking a second look, the upper bolt uses a spacer since the frame tapers at the upper position. That may be a weak point. I spoke to Pierre in New York and saw this hitch back in September, and it is well made, very sturdy, but now seeing the attachment method, I think it could have been done better.

When you tow I would suggest really watching those upper bolts. If they start to sag......