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When you put your Spyder up on 3 ramps, do you lose the back one?
When you put your Spyder on drive up ramps under all 3 wheels, do you drive it off or will the back one take-off like a rocket?? I back it up on the front ramps then jack up the rear and slide the third ramp under back. It is kind of surprising that raising the Spyder just seven inches makes it much easier to do things. Thanks
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 10-11-2023 at 07:18 AM.
Reason: Expanded title to briefly ask the question/s... ;-)
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I never try to drive up 3 ramps.
Drive up 2 ramps, then jack the rear end up and put the ramp or block under it. You can also use a scissor type jack under the rear, but be careful that it does not jack up under any of the linkage or other parts that hang below the frame. A couple of pieces of board on the platform of the scissor jack will let it clear anything hanging below the frame.
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I have tried driving our 11 RTS up the ramps and it just pushes them forward, I do have an epoxy garage floor. For me its just as easy to jack up the Spyder from the front and then just place the ramps under the front tires. I do the same for the rear if I need to.
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I use my motorcycle lift, lift the spyder up and slide all 3 ramps in. I never drive up onto the ramps. I actually many times, depending of if what I need and room, will face the front 2 ramps towards the front and the rear facing out. It can never roll away if the parking brake is accidentally hit and provides lots of open room under the spyder.
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i use the lift that I used with my Harleys by placing side ways behind the rear wheel then back up on it, then jack it up. When done , let down and drive forward.
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I place rubber matting on my shiny garage floor and drive up on ramps - no issue with sliding.
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I’m missing something. If you jack your Spyder up to then put ramps under it, why wouldn’t you simply jack your Spyder up and put jack stands under it and give yourself more room?
Pete
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Another vote just the two up front (forward or reverse) & whatever jack for rear - have even jacked the trailer hitch to life rear. (Just easier access) thankfully don’t have to lift often.
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I back up the front wheels so that the ramps are facing out for more room underneath. I then jack the rear up and place that ramp facing out also. There then is no way to drive off all three ramps as they are pointing in different directions. I started using ramps because that is what I had. If I had 3 jack stands at the time, I would have just jacked up the Spyder and put those underneath Pete. So in my case it was a matter of what was available. There is nothing magical about using one method over another. I also have an ATV/Motorcycle jack from back in the day that I sometimes use if don't need access to underneath the Spyder but I do need to mess with the wheels, like when I just replaced my drive belt.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 10-12-2023 at 07:43 PM.
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Last edited by Peter Aawen; 10-12-2023 at 07:44 PM.
Reason: Fixed quote display ;-)
Harrington, Australia
2021 RT Limited
Setup for Tall & Big.... 200cm/6'7", 140kg/300lbs, 37"inleg.
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
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You would only forget once
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