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Jacking up the Spyder
WhaTs the best way to get your Spyder off the ground? I've been putting a jack from my pickup under the bars next to the front wheels to get them up, but that doesn't aid in adjusting suspension, and I don't see any way to get the rear wheel off the ground, which I need to do to complete my led installation.
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Originally Posted by Arr MiHardies
WhaTs the best way to get your Spyder off the ground? I've been putting a jack from my pickup under the bars next to the front wheels to get them up, but that doesn't aid in adjusting suspension, and I don't see any way to get the rear wheel off the ground, which I need to do to complete my led installation.
Haven't tried to jack front of syder. There is a flat spot on swing arm that will easily jack rear tire.
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On my RT I can use my Harley Jack or I drive it up on my vehicle ramps. Both work well for me.
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I use a motorcycle jack, too. It's a tight fit getting it under the Spyder, but once there it raises all 3 wheels off the ground.
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Please, please, please don't jack the Spyder up by using the A-arms! It doesn't take much to bend one, and you can't adjust to compensate for it. Replacement of the A-arm would be necessary. Do yourself a favor and buy a low-profile atv jackm or drive the Spyder up on some boards to raise it enough to use a conventional floor jack under the frame.
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Originally Posted by NancysToy
.... Do yourself a favor and buy a low-profile atv jackm or drive the Spyder up on some boards to raise it enough to use a conventional floor jack under the frame.
Thanks Scotty, went shopping (via the web) and see reconditioned Craftsman ATV jack for under $100. Looks like a good Christmas wishlist item.
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See http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?14601-Lifting-the-RT&highlight=jack
I bought the yellow jack from Sears http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...2&blockType=G2 and am VERY happy with it. Fits easily under and lifts the RT easily and level. Under Spyder clearance is an issue to consider and this jack has a 3.5 inch minimum height.
Just pay attention to jack placement suggestions in the first thread. After lifted I use jack stands as shown while working.
Last edited by kinggeek; 11-27-2011 at 05:22 PM.
Kinggeek
Mandeville,LA
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do Your self a favor if you plan to do your own work spend 700 on a pro lift to drive on and get the bike sicciors jack the sell. yea lot of bucks but when most of these are 20 g rang it not that much + they work well for mowers and other stuff.
Make sure you get the extensions or place a 3/4 to 1in sheet of ply on then so you have the room you need
Cant tell you how nice it is to sit on a stool and be able to have the bike at what ever working ht you need. If you dont have air they make electric for the same cost
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