Weight Distribution?

[themobb]

Hi all... First post on Spyderlovers!

My wife is getting a 09 SE with electronic shift this weekend. At some point I will have to trailer the bike on our flatbed car hauler.

For purposes of determining the correct hitch weight, does anyone know about what the weight distribution is for the Spyder? Front to back, that is?

Thanks in advance, and looking forward to participating in this forum.
PS: I know Lamont from the GL1800 forums...


Stay safe,


Lance

 

[Lamonster]

welcome:doorag:

 

[Lamonster]

To answer your question. This is what I got when I was working on the right shock for the RT.

Front wheels only with 220lb rider.
RT= 680 lbs
RS= 640 lbs

 

[scudrunner]

I would go with a class III hitch (500/5000) even though you may not be able to pull that much. A class I may be too light (200/2000) if you want to pull something heavier later.
My Highlander can't pull 5000 lbs, but I got the hitch anyway. Wasn't that much more expensive.

 

[themobb]

To answer your question. This is what I got when I was working on the right shock for the RT.

Front wheels only with 220lb rider.
RT= 680 lbs
RS= 640 lbs

Thanks Lamont,

So, you're saying an RS at 799 lbs w/ 220 lb rider = 1019 gross wt.
Minus 640 lbs for front wheels leaves 379 lbs for the rear?
If so it would appear the distribution is about 60/40 front to rear.
Sounds reasonable to me!

Thanks!


Lance

 

[NancysToy]

My guess for a Spyder without rider is 60-65% of the weight up front. That is just a guess from the way I had to load my trailer. That puts the C.G. near the rear of the front tire or fender..or maybe back a few inches. You are going to have to experiment a bit, just like loading a car, but as long as the front trailer axle is near the center of the seat, you should be close.

 

[canam9]

welcome :ani29: