I have been a Mechanic all my life , and jacked up everything from a VW Bug to an 80,000 lb. gross Kenworth & Trailer ... But... nothing like my Spyder . I planned to put new tires on mine today , but ... I have already ran into a couple of problems...LOL... first , it has a Trailer Hitch on it , and the bold heads , ( Star Drivers ) so close to the rear brake disk that I have MADE a tool just to get that off... but.. I have been under this , and no good place do I see to Jack this up . BUT I sure are getting the Idea Why a Spyder Shop Charges so much to do just a Simple Job.... because , I have not seen a Simple Job on here yet....LOL..LOL ... anyone have any idea's on this ??
Thanks , I was laying on the ground , and saw the Shock Mount , and the Exhaust was in front of that , but , I will hunt the Frame... thank you again .
And..... Your trailer hitch comes off with just ONE bolt that runs through the rear axle. No need for any "special" tool. Just take the cotter pin out, take the nut off, slide the bolt out of the axle, & pull the hitch assembly off from the rear. You may have to wiggle it back and forth a little while pulling it off. It takes all of about 2 minutes to remove your hitch..... Jim
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Thanks , I was laying on the ground , and saw the Shock Mount , and the Exhaust was in front of that , but , I will hunt the Frame... thank you again .
You see the bare frame at .... cheapcycleparts.com ..... find your Spyder ( yr & model ) .... then find the correct 'Fiche that shows the frame ..... Mike
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 03-29-2022 at 09:53 PM.
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really canam is that not what i just posted right before you 8 minutes before
Fatboy, that is a very harsh call. There were only 8 minutes between your posts. It is very likely that CanAm was creating his post before yours was even up. ……besides, it never hurts to have more than one description of how to tackle a task as it may answer a question that wasn’t covered in the first reply
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Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
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Sledge, lie on the floor just behind the front wheels and look under the Spyder. Running down the centre of the underbelly you will see a flat bar about 3” wide and 2’ long running from front to back…. that’s the frame bar people are taking about …. you really can’t miss it. Place your jack toward the front of the bar for working on the front, and toward the back of the bar for working on the rear.
Pete
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 03-29-2022 at 09:54 PM.
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HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
You might be better off to jack each corner up as you go, and use jack stands as you go. Jacking up the whole bike can be a little sketchy if you're gonna be cranking on tight stuff like lug nuts. I would put the front on stands and then use the jack for the rear wheel, and a third stand of you have one. Then you know it won't wobble off and fall on you.
You might be better off to jack each corner up as you go, and use jack stands as you go. Jacking up the whole bike can be a little sketchy if you're gonna be cranking on tight stuff like lug nuts. I would put the front on stands and then use the jack for the rear wheel, and a third stand of you have one. Then you know it won't wobble off and fall on you.
Yes…..absolutely, Mazo. I always break lug nuts, axle nuts etc loose before I jack the Spyder up. It is definitely a concern with tipping if you don’t use jack stands as early in the lifting process as possible
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
thank you for the Photo's Bensonoid .. I'm an Old Guy , and I get a lot more from a Picture than a page full of words and writing . I guess its an Old Age Thing... but anyway. thank you so much.
thank you for the Photo's Bensonoid .. I'm an Old Guy , and I get a lot more from a Picture than a page full of words and writing . I guess its an Old Age Thing... but anyway. thank you so much.
AND...as is said,
1 picture is worth a thousand words.
AND...as is said,
1 picture is worth a thousand words.
Yes indeed Briorick, but the pain and suffering of getting down on the old, worn out knees to get underneath to take a photo, along with the danger to those within 20 metres of me while I lever myself up, unfortunately outweighs my desire to make the task easier by posting a photo
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
well..... thanks everyone , i got the rear wheel off.. took it to a tire shop , and had the tires changed . come back home and put the wheel back on , the only thing I still have to do tomorrow is put the brakes back on the rear wheel . .. THEN , in a few days after this Old Man gets some rest , it will be the 2 front wheels , But . I think they will be nothing compaired to the Rear Wheel. .. at least I Think so... thanks again everyone.
well..... thanks everyone , i got the rear wheel off.. took it to a tire shop , and had the tires changed . come back home and put the wheel back on , the only thing I still have to do tomorrow is put the brakes back on the rear wheel . .. THEN , in a few days after this Old Man gets some rest , it will be the 2 front wheels , But . I think they will be nothing compaired to the Rear Wheel. .. at least I Think so... thanks again everyone.
For heavens sake "Don't Croak", your over half way done! Your tiring me out just reading this post!
........Bill
2020 RTL Chrome, Marsala Red "Non-Directional Tires, Centramatic Balancers"
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well..... thanks everyone , i got the rear wheel off.. took it to a tire shop , and had the tires changed . come back home and put the wheel back on , the only thing I still have to do tomorrow is put the brakes back on the rear wheel . .. THEN , in a few days after this Old Man gets some rest , it will be the 2 front wheels , But . I think they will be nothing compaired to the Rear Wheel. .. at least I Think so... thanks again everyone.
Just remember to push and turn on that brake piston when it comes time to compress it into the caliper.
If you google "can am spyder rt - how to replace all brake pads in 7 minutes" is pretty good. If using a motorcycle lift, Pierre, at Spyder Accessories, has a good video showing how to lift a rt while promoting/using Pitbull Motorcycle lifts.
well..... thanks everyone , i got the rear wheel off.. took it to a tire shop , and had the tires changed . come back home and put the wheel back on , the only thing I still have to do tomorrow is put the brakes back on the rear wheel . .. THEN , in a few days after this Old Man gets some rest , it will be the 2 front wheels , But . I think they will be nothing compaired to the Rear Wheel. .. at least I Think so... thanks again everyone.
Be careful lifting that front and use jack stands or two jacks if you are taking both tires off at the same time, if you jack the front up from the frame and don't put jack stands under both sides it will tip when you take the wheel off because it will not be balanced. Good luck!!
Be careful lifting that front and use jack stands or two jacks if you are taking both tires off at the same time, if you jack the front up from the frame and don't put jack stands under both sides it will tip when you take the wheel off because it will not be balanced. Good luck!!
I have not looked under there yet, but I am going to check my front spring adjustment. Where to put jack stands if jacking from the center? Pictures are encouraged.
I have not looked under there yet, but I am going to check my front spring adjustment. Where to put jack stands if jacking from the center? Pictures are encouraged.
Great forum, thanks in advance.
Use some wood blocking under the rear shock.
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