Topic: how to wire a trailer ?

[bert96]

 My father-in-law have a Can-Am Spyder and he would like to install a trailer.I would like to know if there is something special i need to know before i start the installation


Bert

[bert96]

 I would like to have info,not specially on this bike but any bikes.

[bucky katt]

http://www.ontheball.com/taillight_convert.htm

use one of these. basically it's a relay box so the trailers lights arent powered by the vehicles tail/brake/turn lights, theyre just used to activate a relay in the box.

[bert96]

 WoW, thanks bucky


 As you can see you're the only one...i guess nobody was able to help me



thanks again

Bert

[clarkjh]

Depends on how you want to wire the bike and trailer together.  If your using just a 4pin, then you should and the relay box that Bucky katt posted.  I have a 6pin on my wing and trailer so at some time I can add electric brakes when I build my teardrop.

James

[Don R]

I always wondered about electric brakes on a bike, if you gotta tow it seems like a good idea. The Can-am is probably the best bike to tow with.

[Don R]

I built a single axle trailer for my three wheeler and 2 jr dragsters.I used SO cord for wiring, like a good drop cord wire. It can be bought with as many conductors as you need. Or just use two drop cords.

[clarkjh]

The Can-am is probably the best bike to tow with.

Because it's three wheeled?  My Goldwing has about the same HP as the Spyder.  I've never had a problem hauling my trailer, just takes a little more stopping room.  I think I could hold my own with one on my two wheeled couch.

James