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Trailer question, which one.
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You probably won't find one expressly for the Spyder - too small of a market. We have a monster 8' X 18' X 6.5' tall enclosed Pace trailer with a ramp door (the price was right). A chock was assembled from scrap lumber and plywood and attached to the floor. Run the Spyder in place, both wheels against the chock. Place a strap around each of rear footpeg mounts to the E-track on the floor, pulling down and forward. I do trailer my HD Ultra, too.
Random points:
- Size matters - the Spyder foot print is 5'1" X 9'. A 6' wide trailer with ramp door will be very tight to get the front end through.
- Entrance ramp - shallow angle to allow the Spyder to pass through without snagging the front air dam.
- Enclosed or not - as we trailer out of the frostbitten, salt ladden Northland, enclosed was absolute
The target for my next trailer will be an all-aluminum, 7 X 16 + V-front, with a 5' (or 5'6") ceiling height (Aluma brand). Stand-up room is nice but it is in tow longer than I'm standing in it: height = wind resistance = low fuel mileage. Need to verify the ramp angle which is dependent on trailer height. Both machines will have to be angled into place for this size trailer.
Wayne
Random points:
- Size matters - the Spyder foot print is 5'1" X 9'. A 6' wide trailer with ramp door will be very tight to get the front end through.
- Entrance ramp - shallow angle to allow the Spyder to pass through without snagging the front air dam.
- Enclosed or not - as we trailer out of the frostbitten, salt ladden Northland, enclosed was absolute
The target for my next trailer will be an all-aluminum, 7 X 16 + V-front, with a 5' (or 5'6") ceiling height (Aluma brand). Stand-up room is nice but it is in tow longer than I'm standing in it: height = wind resistance = low fuel mileage. Need to verify the ramp angle which is dependent on trailer height. Both machines will have to be angled into place for this size trailer.
Wayne
Don in E Texas
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Here is a nice post by Blackwidow74 about her slick, aluminum, trailer:thumbup::
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10995
My trailer, like many other "bike" trailers, is nothing more than a "Utility" trailer. 6.5' x 10'. I think I paid $850 for mine. Here is a post on how I load my :spyder2::
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9565
The trailer is also used to move my Kubota tractor.
Hope this helps.
don
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10995
My trailer, like many other "bike" trailers, is nothing more than a "Utility" trailer. 6.5' x 10'. I think I paid $850 for mine. Here is a post on how I load my :spyder2::
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9565
The trailer is also used to move my Kubota tractor.
Hope this helps.
don
bone crusher
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What is the weight limit of towing for the bike?
Lamonster
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nyfdtsdemt
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6 by 10 enclosed
paid 3000 well worth it
get a ramp back
paid 3000 well worth it
get a ramp back
I got the Kendon folding trailer that is 6' x 8' unfolded. The thing I like most about it is that when folded it stands upright against the wall of my garage taking up very little room.
I've attached a photo of the Spyder on the Kendon trailer behind my hitch rack with my '47 Matchless.
I've attached a photo of the Spyder on the Kendon trailer behind my hitch rack with my '47 Matchless.
Blackwidow74
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SpyderGirl
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We bought an over-sized ATV trailer that is just larger than 5 x 9. It's not perfect, but it works. Has lots of tie down points too. It's very light-weight (300 lbs) which was a must because we are pulling with our 4 cylinder car (a HHR).
There is a company that does make a trailer for the Spyder... Adventure something in Colorado. They are quite pricey though.
There is a company that does make a trailer for the Spyder... Adventure something in Colorado. They are quite pricey though.
Nice !!! I like your trailer the best so far.
Has anyone used a u-haul (6x10) to tow their Spyder? Any concerns with the ramp angle? In a few weeks I'll need a trailer for 4-5 days and thought that u-haul might be the easiest and cheapest way to go--unless some kind soul in So. Cal wants to lend/rent me their trailer
I seem to remember U-Haul's 6x12 is not wide enough due to the rear gate position. You better go measure it before renting it to make sure.
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