Trailering a Spyder on an open trailer

[Elembytes]

Utility Trailer- NO COVER

We have utility trailer we use to haul our Spyder and we do NOT use a cover on the Spyder when going down the highway or any road for that matter.

You may have to do some "Cleaning" when you arrive at your destination but you won't lose or tear your cover either.

That's been our experience. Can't afford an enclosed trailer.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

There is only one cover recommended for trailer use and can't recall name or if they make one for spyder. Would recommend caution.
pete

Seems like I remember someone on here mentioning using a heavy quilt over the Spyder covered with a tarp, or something on that order. The idea was to have a soft cover directly on the Spyder that was too heavy for the wind to easily whip around.

But I'm still of the thinking that a wash job at the end of the trip is less time consuming and easier than hassling with a cover that won't scuff.

 

[Wrongway]

Thanks to everyone for all the responses.
Because of the time of year that we'll be travelling we're going to go with no cover at all.
That way when we get to Florida, I've got over 5 months to get the Spyder clean again

Again, Thanks
Greg

 

[Indyron]

Myth buster

I have an aluma ut10 and have trailered my RT for many miles mostly uncovered. I have also trailered covered with BRP's full cover and never seen a scratch on my RT (my Ultimate seat doesn't like rain). My experience is windshield down and cover straps tight. Happy trailering!

 

[Spacecoast Spyder]

2016 Spyder RT with Geza cover

This summer we trailered the RT from Central Florida to upstate New York and back, 4000 miles total. Almost the entire trip the Spyder was covered with a Geza Pro cover. http://www.gezagear.com/I was concerned about the cover rubbing the paint or windshield, but was assured that was not a problem. Running at highway speeds on interstates including heavy rain, not a mark on the bike. I was very pleased with the cover and would recommend it. Although it is a little pricy, but then the Spyder is too. Does require removing the antenna to install the cover, but easily replaced once you get the hang of it.

 

[Uticat]

Geza cover

This summer we trailered the RT from Central Florida to upstate New York and back, 4000 miles total. Almost the entire trip the Spyder was covered with a Geza Pro cover. http://www.gezagear.com/I was concerned about the cover rubbing the paint or windshield, but was assured that was not a problem. Running at highway speeds on interstates including heavy rain, not a mark on the bike. I was very pleased with the cover and would recommend it. Although it is a little pricy, but then the Spyder is too. Does require removing the antenna to install the cover, but easily replaced once you get the hang of it.

Hello, would like to know more about your Geza cover, how long to put on, take off, price, went to their website, lots of testimonials and a lot cheaper than an enclosed trailer.

 

[MSa1956]

Size

This summer we trailered the RT from Central Florida to upstate New York and back, 4000 miles total. Almost the entire trip the Spyder was covered with a Geza Pro cover. http://www.gezagear.com/I was concerned about the cover rubbing the paint or windshield, but was assured that was not a problem. Running at highway speeds on interstates including heavy rain, not a mark on the bike. I was very pleased with the cover and would recommend it. Although it is a little pricy, but then the Spyder is too. Does require removing the antenna to install the cover, but easily replaced once you get the hang of it.

What size was the Pro cover you used, and How well did it protect your bike from road debris? I was looking into this for my bike, but I never got a response from Geza on this subject meaning the can am. :clap:

 

[Zip]

Uncovered is the way to go. But if you can I would make some kind of rock guard. you can buy one or fabricate one.

 

[jaherbst]

Trade your trailer in for an enclosed trailer. My best advice. Enclosed trailers start at $3200, only 10% of the cost of the Spyder. That's reasonable. You

will never go back to an open trailer again.

Jack

 

[grieppc]

Trailering a spyder on an open trailer

I have a picture rolling around somewhere in my phone of my sons bike after I trailered it 2000 miles out in the dead of winter to san diego you couldnt recognize that it was a motorcycle is was covered in mud and salt so you take your chances traveling open in this case 30 to 60 min of scrubbing with no side effects. factory covers or tarps can do alot more damage than a little salt in my opinion.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

TRALERING

I have a picture rolling around somewhere in my phone of my sons bike after I trailered it 2000 miles out in the dead of winter to san diego you couldnt recognize that it was a motorcycle is was covered in mud and salt so you take your chances traveling open in this case 30 to 60 min of scrubbing with no side effects. factory covers or tarps can do alot more damage than a little salt in my opinion.

:agree: ....very few folks encounter those conditions while trailing ..... un-like Snow-mobiles ..............Mike :thumbup:

 

[OKey]

First of all, the trailering that I'm referring to is a 2800 mile return trip to Florida.
Trailering down to Florida in early November and back to Canada the 1st of May so hopefully snow won't be a factor.
My question is whether or not you use a cover when trailering your beloved Spyder on an open trailer.
Also, if you don't cover it, do you do anything to protect the paint etc?
I've heard of this product and read some pretty good reviews on it but maybe it's overkill, don't know.
https://www.canadacarcare.ca/products/road-warrior-plus-paint-protection-32-oz
Your opinions and shared knowledge are appreciated.

thanks
Greg

Wwooooo.....you're over engineering this one!!! Why not buy a cover for $75 to $100 and call it a day. You can use the cover over and over for winter storage, future trailering and fel confident that every inch of your bike is covered. The route you suggest is temporary and time confusing, not to mention a pain in the ass to put on and take off.....just my two cents.
Good Luck.

 

[UtahPete]

I've done a lot of trailering bikes on an open trailer and never covered them because of others having had issues with the covers flapping and damaging their paint. I wouldn't worry about any of the handlebar controls either, after all, it's a vehicle meant to be outdoors so why would a little rain be an issue?

A cover that isn't designed for trailering is worse than none at all, as others have said. I've got the same setup as you with the trailer and now carry the Spyder uncovered. My feeling is that trailering isn't going to subject the Spyder to any more hazards than driving it down the freeway at the same speed. I do have a storage box on the tongue of the trailer, which provides a little protection from debris being thrown up by the tow vehicle.

I haven't looked into paint protection products yet but probably should.

 

[Wrongway]

Wwooooo.....you're over engineering this one!!! Why not buy a cover for $75 to $100 and call it a day. You can use the cover over and over for winter storage, future trailering and fel confident that every inch of your bike is covered. The route you suggest is temporary and time confusing, not to mention a pain in the ass to put on and take off.....just my two cents.
Good Luck.

In post #23 it became official that our Spyder will be travelling naked just the way it travels when being ridden.
Looking forward to being able to ride year round.
:cheers:

 

[UtahPete]

This summer we trailered the RT from Central Florida to upstate New York and back, 4000 miles total. Almost the entire trip the Spyder was covered with a Geza Pro cover. http://www.gezagear.com/I was concerned about the cover rubbing the paint or windshield, but was assured that was not a problem. Running at highway speeds on interstates including heavy rain, not a mark on the bike. I was very pleased with the cover and would recommend it. Although it is a little pricy, but then the Spyder is too. Does require removing the antenna to install the cover, but easily replaced once you get the hang of it.

I'd forgotten about the Geza covers. I have one for my 2-wheeler and it is excellent. The reason it is so expensive is because the whole thing is made of stretchy material that stays put in the windiest conditions (like on a trailer). That would be worth checking into (I don't know if they make one for the Spyder).

 

[Deanna777]

Tie Downs

Tie down your spyder with a strap, attach the strap on back of trailer, run the strap over center of rear tire underneath of spyder, secure the strap up front ( at end of trailer), so the strap does not scratch Tupper ware. Good Luck!

Deanna

 

[MurrayBrown]

Spyder Cover on an Open Trail

Have you traveled with the arrangement yet with the set up you recommend ? I have the Brp full cover which does state that you can use for trailering. Read somewhere. However, I used a 10 mile test run and the cover still moves which will oftentimes damage paint. The Brp cover is much stronger and fits better than guardian. Almost impossible to tie down a tarp without movement. There is only one cover recommended for trailer use and can't recall name or if they make one for spyder. Would recommend caution.
pete

I have, indeed, tested the suggested method. The Guardian cover just didn't work well, by itself. The additional nylon tarp cured everything. The key, though, is that it MUST be firmly attached, especially at the FRONT where the "wind" is the strongest.

 

[ahh-cool]

I have trailered my spyder about 9000 miles this year with the BRP half cover. No problems.
It does not lift up in the front, however we had to add an elastic strap to the back because the back kept getting uncovered.

 

[Little Blue]

Enclosed Trailer

The Best Way is the Enclosed Trailer. Anything else is just good. :clap::clap::clap: Little Blue

 

[garyleblanc1]

size

what size did you order for the Spyder RT and how much was it?
Thanks