OEM Spyder Hitch Ball

[campermac]

Has anyone out there tried to remove the hitch ball that comes mounted on the OEM Spyder Hitch?

I have tried everything including a 4 foot breaker bar on the nut and the ball both and ended up bending one of the Snap-On breaker bars.

Any help would be appreciated.

[CopperSpyder]

With the hitch off I heated the ball put it in a vice and removed the bolt.

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Has anyone out there tried to remove the hitch ball that comes mounted on the OEM Spyder Hitch?

I have tried everything including a 4 foot breaker bar on the nut and the ball both and ended up bending one of the Snap-On breaker bars.

Any help would be appreciated.

This might help. https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?124037-Tow-Ball-removal-Genuine-BRP-tow-Hitch&highlight=brp+hitch+ball

[Bfromla]

178605:gaah: Wanted to swap to one of those interchangeable types where you have 1 stud & can swap the ball size with no tools:thumbup:
the hitch to low to ground to get my impact to fit, went by Harley shop tech got it off for free :clap: :2thumbs: Was surprised to see the amount of rust inside & no lock tight. Applied anti-seize appropriately when put back on. FYI the oem hitch hole too small to fit the interchangeable type:banghead: not sure the diameter sorry. Don't get hernia attempting at that low position :lecturef_smilie:

[Mazo EMS2]

If you get it off, drill the hole out and use whatever you please. Yet another reason to go with aftermarket.

[Bfromla]

Update:dontknow: any LUCK??:popcorn::popcorn:

[pegasus1300]

178605:gaah: Wanted to swap to one of those interchangeable types where you have 1 stud & can swap the ball size with no tools:thumbup:
the hitch to low to ground to get my impact to fit, went by Harley shop tech got it off for free :clap: :2thumbs: Was surprised to see the amount of rust inside & no lock tight. Applied anti-seize appropriately when put back on. FYI the oem hitch hole too small to fit the interchangeable type:banghead: not sure the diameter sorry. Don't get hernia attempting at that low position :lecturef_smilie:

With rust who needs locktite.:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

[campermac]

took the hitch off the bike, clamped the ball in a vise, added a little bit of heat, used a 36" breaker bar and off it came.

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

took the hitch off the bike, clamped the ball in a vise, added a little bit of heat, used a 36" breaker bar and off it came.
Persistence wins again!! :2thumbs: