Trailering capability of the Spyder?

[3wheeldemon]

Rater than kidnapping Lamonster of tatt2r threads, I just point blank ask your guys: what do you think is a safe total weight/tongue weight for a Spyder trailer? The owner's manual advises against it, but it is obviously BS.

I don't want to change the cool sporting motorcycle look of the Spyder "rear end" with a trunk or saddlebags. A trailer seems to be the right option for me on those occasions when I really need hauling capability.:helpsmilie:

3WD

 

[NancysToy]

Can't speak to the exact numbers you need, but here are some basic trailer principles. Tongue weight should be about 10% of the loaded trailer weight. Less makes the trailer tend to wander, and much more affects the vehicle handling and suspension. Probably can do a bit more than this without a passenger, however. Be careful about sticking a cooler on the tongue...it can affect things radically. Go as light as you can with the trailer. Every pound decreases the performance of the motorcycle. The power-to-weight ratio deteriorates far more rapidly than with a car or truck. The trailer weight itself need not be figured into the gross loaded weight capacity of the Spyder, just the tongue weight plus any passengers or load on the Spyder.

 

[Motza]

It would be nice to have a carbon fiber trailer, does anyone manufacture trailers in carbon fiber?...
Or is it too pricey.

Carbon-Lite Trailers (Less weight more filling) :roflblack:

 

[Twodog185]

I have a Starlight trailer and I've packed about 200 lbs of gear in there. As stated above, I generally try to put 10% to 15% of the weight at the tongue. I have a Bushtec hitch. It can easily handle my full weight (190 lbs) without affecting the structure and mounting. I would never pull such a weight, but I can stand on the ball without concern.

Star Light Trailer
http://www.neoshotrailers.com/starlight_trailers_by_neoshotr.html

Bushtec
http://www.bushtec.com/

I would not hesitate to go anywhere, carrying anything, for any distance, with the Spyder.

 

[DannyS]

Not Carbon Fiber but aircraft composite a heat cured GFA extremal light and strong.
http://www.tailwindtrailers.com/features.htm
Very impressive, Very Strong, Very light, Very Expensive.:spyder:

 

[LittleJohn]

Not Carbon Fiber but aircraft composite a heat cured GFA extremal light and strong.
http://www.tailwindtrailers.com/features.htm
Very impressive, Very Strong, Very light, Very Expensive.:spyder:

I know the owners Son in law!
Nice trailer, but way beyond my budget. Years ago, he built a camper version of it that was kinda neat, but I believe never went into production.

 

[3wheeldemon]

Thank you guys, good leads. I should have asked in my original posting but I will abuse your guys again: has anybody posted the best way to do the electrical connection for the blinkers/brake lights? I made a search in a couple of ways and did not find it.

Thanks again!


3WD