Towing with a Winder

[Clintww]

Is the back end strong enough to tow a vector or Apex if the need arises? Will the clamp over style hitch mounted on the stock bumper pull a heavy sled? Will the tunnel buckle? I did have to pull an Apex with my Vector last winter when the stator burnt out. YES it does happen sometimes

 

[yamaha1965]

Well, I towed a 2019 ZR9000 turbo with a blown clutch over 40 miles with no brakes too... My 2022 Sidewinder SE, 270HP tune pulled it like nothing, I was surprised how well it did and did not bend the tunnel.

 

[STAIN]

One time I pulled 2 xf1100's at once, nose to tail, after they both ran out of gas within 1/2 mile of each other.
It was on a railroad bed but my bumper survived.
There is a picture somewhere.

 

[NYTurbo]

THe bumper is strong enough. If you were going to tow something on a regular basis I’d recommend the HD bumper

 

[Ramaha]

I tow a sleigh every weekend without issue. I do have the HD bumper however.

 

[Simplespeed]

Under circumstances your describing not much of a choice sometimes, pulling down a groom trail or road is no problem, middle of nowhere not so much… 17 years on my Apex and it has never needed towing… Now thats a testament to a great machine along with proper maintenance..