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Transporting Spyder by pickup
Other than the Rampage lift, does anyone know of any other to safely transport the spyder in the back of a pickup?
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Is there a low hauler made for them?
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Originally Posted by marty1096
Is there a low hauler made for them?
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The only one I know of is by Kendon:
https://www.kendonusa.com/product/tr...cycle-trailer/
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NOT A LIFT - BUT
I do transport my 2014 Rt around the country on the back of my 2003 Toyt Tacoma 2wd pick-up ..... I just use ramps to drive it up and in ( I made a camper/box ) .........Took some pics at the Rally in NC in October......Mike
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Thanks to everyone who has replied....
The reason I ask is that I am contemplating building a teardrop trailer to pull behind a pickup. I was wanting to take the spyder with me when I use the teardrop trailer. I was looking at the Rampage and was wondering if there was something similar. Yes, I know I can purchase a toy hauler, but wow are they over priced.
I may have to look at a 7 ft wide enclosed cargo trailer that can be modified/converted into a smaller version of a toy hauler/camper.
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Hi Mike,
Re: my 2003 Toyt Tacoma 2wd pick-up
I have the same p/u; how about some photos?
Jerry Baumchen
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THE - WHO TOOK THE PICS
Originally Posted by Johnny_Swindle
Thanks Blueknight.....
Are the photos here on Spyderlovers? I may have to pick your brain on the do's and don'ts because this sounds just like what I want to do.
I'm terrible with names ...... It was a member " Bam Bam " of BamBam & Pebbles fame......... He posted them on Spyderlovers , I'll see if I can find them, although it won't show you much. I bought the trk cheap, re-moved and sold the bed ( got good money because it was rust free ). I then welded up a simple but sturdy frame over the OEM frame. I made it 68" X 86" +/- covered that with 1/2" plywood, then made a steel frame 6 1/2ft tall with a sloped overhang over the cab, which I covered in 26 ga. galv. sheet metal ( pop riveted on ).....It also doubles as a camper, I don't I have more than $ 500.00 in it ( minus the trk. ). Not gorgeous , those who have seen it can attest to that,(Mowin, Rnet, Bob D., Murphy B., Arntufun, etc. ) but it's functional and that's all I wanted .... Mike
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Interesting.....do you remember the brand name of the ramps or did you weld them yourself? I can't weld, but I know few people who do.
Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911
I'm terrible with names ...... It was a member " Bam Bam " of BamBam & Pebbles fame......... He posted them on Spyderlovers , I'll see if I can find them, although it won't show you much. I bought the trk cheap, re-moved and sold the bed ( got good money because it was rust free ). I then welded up a simple but sturdy frame over the OEM frame. I made it 68" X 86" +/- covered that with 1/2" plywood, then made a steel frame 6 1/2ft tall with a sloped overhang over the cab, which I covered in 26 ga. galv. sheet metal ( pop riveted on ).....It also doubles as a camper, I don't I have more than $ 500.00 in it ( minus the trk. ). Not gorgeous , those who have seen it can attest to that,(Mowin, Rnet, Bob D., Murphy B., Arntufun, etc. ) but it's functional and that's all I wanted .... Mike
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RAMPS
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Originally Posted by hypurone
I did not know Kendon made a fold up for a trike. I have a single rail Kendon I am looking to sell with a spare used it 3 times like new. Bought it last year. Thanks for info!
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Sled Deck.....
http://www.toyupindustries.com/aboutus.html
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You will have no issues with your 900 pound bike on even a half ton pick-up. Load it at your local MC/Spyder dealer on their ramp, and unload the same way.
Jim
2013 ST-S (wife's)
2015 BMW R1200GS (mine)
1981 Yamaha XS400 Scrambler Custom (mine)
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I have a link to the photo Mike is talking about, and he is correct, it doesnt show a whole lot. Mainly trying to show Mike in his luxurious digs.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=138723&d=1476076313
Last edited by Bam Bam and Pebbles; 12-13-2016 at 01:41 AM.
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
One of the members in here actually built their own lift, for getting their bike on and off their truck. [emoji106]
Personally; I'd rather not see them transported like that...
It's a lot of weight, and it's put pretty high up in the air. This has to seriously affect the stability of ANY truck!
Harleys and other bikes have been transported that way successfully for decades...and they generally weigh more than a Spyder does...so long as weight is distributed properly and the load is secured...its perfectly safe. Most pickups are rated to handle the weight...
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Originally Posted by pdepalma
Harleys and other bikes have been transported that way successfully for decades...and they generally weigh more than a Spyder does...so long as weight is distributed properly and the load is secured...its perfectly safe. Most pickups are rated to handle the weight...
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The weight, per se, isn't the issue. It's the fact that because of the Spyder's width it will have to be on a platform above the sides of the pickup. That puts it close to 2 feet above the bed floor. That is bound to have some affect on handling in corners. It may not be heavy enough high enough to be unsafe, but it will have an impact, especially if the pickup is a 1/2 ton two wheel drive. With a 3/4 ton 4 wheel drive you may not notice it much.
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Originally Posted by IdahoMtnSpyder
The weight, per se, isn't the issue. It's the fact that because of the Spyder's width it will have to be on a platform above the sides of the pickup. That puts it close to 2 feet above the bed floor. That is bound to have some affect on handling in corners. It may not be heavy enough high enough to be unsafe, but it will have an impact, especially if the pickup is a 1/2 ton two wheel drive. With a 3/4 ton 4 wheel drive you may not notice it much.
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Thank you for the photo....
Originally Posted by Bam Bam and Pebbles
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Originally Posted by IdahoMtnSpyder
The weight, per se, isn't the issue. It's the fact that because of the Spyder's width it will have to be on a platform above the sides of the pickup. That puts it close to 2 feet above the bed floor. That is bound to have some affect on handling in corners. It may not be heavy enough high enough to be unsafe, but it will have an impact, especially if the pickup is a 1/2 ton two wheel drive. With a 3/4 ton 4 wheel drive you may not notice it much.
is it fair to say that a short bed super crew F150 is not going to cut it but a long box f150 will? On a short bed I would assume to much weight past the rear wheels.
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For a standard full size pick-up the rear wheel wells are 48 inches apart (4 ft.), driving a Spyder into the bed will not work, you would have the back it up a ramp to load it.
I see ads all the time in motorcycle magazines for ramps that cover the width of the tailgate. Usually made of aluminum and in 3 pieces that hook together to make a solid ramp. The ramp looks like 3 ladders side by side, traction should not be a problem. I hope this may help.
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Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911
It depends. If you back the truck up to a small hill to level the ramps, or use a motorcycle ramp at a dealer, it should be no problem.
Jim
2013 ST-S (wife's)
2015 BMW R1200GS (mine)
1981 Yamaha XS400 Scrambler Custom (mine)
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