Lifting a spyder rt with an atv hydraulic floor jack

[den2614]

Can someone tell me where to place my ATV floor jack under my 14 Spyder RTL

[Bensonoid]

Can someone tell me where to place my ATV floor jack under my 14 Spyder RTL
Try this

[den2614]

Thanks Ben, do I glean from your pictures that the jack rolls in/under from the muffler side and at the rear of the muffler?

[stormtrooper]

If you have a low jack like the one pictured above you can slide it under any side.If you are working on just the front of the Spyder you can jack up just the front leaving the rear tire on the ground :thumbup:

[den2614]

How far in must the jack go to safely lift the 3 wheels off the ground? Does the spyder wobble when all the wheels are off the ground?

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: What is the rated capacity of your ATV jack?
Mine is only 1,000 pounds, and the newer RTs easily exceed that limit...

The reason that I ask, is that I've seen lots of ATV lifts with just a half-ton limit.
But the newer ones also come with 1,500 pound capacities as well...
Which do you have? :dontknow:

[Chupaca]

mostly on what you are going to do. It will lift all wheels but also wobble. Won't fall off if doing normal work. Always good idea to have jack stands for heavier jobs. If cleaning it's good on the lift alone but more than that I set it down on stands. Can't ryde it like a mechanical bull...:roflblack::roflblack:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=117947&stc=1

[WEB-WVR]

mostly on what you are going to do. It will lift all wheels but also wobble. Won't fall off if doing normal work. Always good idea to have jack stands for heavier jobs. If cleaning it's good on the lift alone but more than that I set it down on stands. Can't ryde it like a mechanical bull...:roflblack::roflblack:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=117947&stc=1

Great photo
Is there plenty of frame to use under there if you have the jack a little too fwd or a little bit too rearward ?

[Chupaca]

Best balance is with the outer rail at the end of the frame (further your on the pipe) inner rail towards the front. If too much boolean for you jack stands on front wheels and blocks under rear wheel unless working on belt tire etc the stand under shock...

[KJWEB]

I use an air over hydraulic pitbull jack

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=111529&d=1436894013

[WEB-WVR]

Best balance is with the outer rail at the end of the frame (further your on the pipe) inner rail towards the front. If too much boolean for you jack stands on front wheels and blocks under rear wheel unless working on belt tire etc the stand under shock...


Iguess my question was more ....where do you line the jack up. I think a different post said to line the front "blade" of the jack in line with the operator foot peg mounting point.

Can you add a "line up" clarification for us ? Thanks ! :thumbup:

[den2614]

Bob, .
My jack is 1500lb rated. When I roll it under from the muffler side it hits the lower fairing/highway peg reducing the amount of the jack that lifts the spyder, causing wobbling. Tomorrow I will try rolling the jack under the opposite side, hopefully having more jack under the frame and less wobble.
Thanks all for the pictures, they helped a lot.

[Chupaca]

Iguess my question was more ....where do you line the jack up. I think a different post said to line the front "blade" of the jack in line with the operator foot peg mounting point.

Can you add a "line up" clarification for us ? Thanks ! :thumbup:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=117959&stc=1 view from the left side on an RS. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=117960&stc=1 still good idea to check first few times. This may vary on the RT and F3...but this works for the GS/RS/RSS/ST..:thumbup:

[WEB-WVR]

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=117959&stc=1 view from the left side on an RS. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=117960&stc=1 still good idea to check first few times. This may vary on the RT and F3...but this works for the GS/RS/RSS/ST..:thumbup:

YOU ARE DA' MAN !!! :yes: Best photos showing the jack up points and jacking. Thanks....I am sure many will appreciate it ! :clap:

[fratzba]

Thanks everyone for the pictures, they really help!

-Fratz

[liebowa]

Thanks everyone for the pictures, they really help!

-Fratz
I'd like to get my Spyder off the ground for the winter to avoid flat-spots.

Would this type of jack beappropriate?

And if so, is this the right one?
http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-motorcycle-atv-jack/p-00950190000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2

[vided]

I'd like to get my Spyder off the ground for the winter to avoid flat-spots.

Would this type of jack beappropriate?

And if so, is this the right one?
http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-motorcycle-atv-jack/p-00950190000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2


i won't leave on a lift for extended periods.
use jack stands.

[trikermutha]

I make sure the jack is in front of the underside switch or it could bend it.. The pics show good placement but I always make sure its not on the underside switch..:thumbup:

[Devious56]

I'd like to get my Spyder off the ground for the winter to avoid flat-spots.

Would this type of jack beappropriate?

And if so, is this the right one?
http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-motorcycle-atv-jack/p-00950190000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2


Nope! that one is 1,000 # rated, use the yellow one show below that on the web page. The yellow one is listed at 1500 #.

David

[Rocketman 2012]

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=119503&stc=1

Here is what I have: It is a full size Hydraulic lift that will raise to 7 ft at the bottom rail and it lifts enough weight for anything that will fit on it. It was brought in to my "hobby" barn, dropped off the trailer in position and then I drilled the bottom of each post and used "Red Heads," to anchor it. It has made my maintenance and cleaning a breeze as I no longer have to lay down on my side or stay on my knees anymore. These type of lifts only run about $3,500 or so and are worth every penny in my extremely humble opinion.:D

Sam:ohyea:

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Nope! that one is 1,000 # rated, use the yellow one show below that on the web page. The yellow one is listed at 1500 #.
Where did you come up with the 1000# number? The red one is rated 1500# also. I have one.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=119519&stc=1

[M109Dreamer]

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=119503&stc=1

Here is what I have: It is a full size Hydraulic lift that will raise to 7 ft at the bottom rail and it lifts enough weight for anything that will fit on it. It was brought in to my "hobby" barn, dropped off the trailer in position and then I drilled the bottom of each post and used "Red Heads," to anchor it. It has made my maintenance and cleaning a breeze as I no longer have to lay down on my side or stay on my knees anymore. These type of lifts only run about $3,500 or so and are worth every penny in my extremely humble opinion.:D

Sam:ohyea:
Man I am jelouse. I want one of those for my garage.

Can you slide the rails in and out for different width vehicles?

Do you have another portion that fits in it for the rear tire on the Spyder?

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[liebowa]

i won't leave on a lift for extended periods.
use jack stands.

Just curious why this is? Thinking that If I lift it just to get the wheels an inch or so off the ground to keep winter flat spots from appearing - am I putting something at risk?

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Just curious why this is? Thinking that If I lift it just to get the wheels an inch or so off the ground to keep winter flat spots from appearing - am I putting something at risk?
Pump the tires up a little extra and flat spots won't happen. You're overthinking the issue, IMO.

[vided]

Just curious why this is? Thinking that If I lift it just to get the wheels an inch or so off the ground to keep winter flat spots from appearing - am I putting something at risk?


Overtime the pressure in the lift can leak and the lift lowers.
also someone may bump the bike and knock it off the lift.





Pump the tires up a little extra and flat spots won't happen. You're overthinking the issue, IMO.

:agree::agree:

[Zealander]

Pump the tires up a little extra and flat spots won't happen. You're overthinking the issue, IMO.

I have read somewhere that putting soft rubber mats (like used in front of a work bench to save your feet) under the tyres will prevent flat spots. I am going to try it because I don't have enough jacks for both motorcycles. I have also read that flat spots don't happen with radial tyres. Any thoughts?

[Mikey]

I think you guys are over thinking the flat spot thing! Put it to bed, it will not be there long enough to worry about it!!! Good Day!!:2thumbs:

[ColoRider]

I have read somewhere that putting soft rubber mats (like used in front of a work bench to save your feet) under the tyres will prevent flat spots. I am going to try it because I don't have enough jacks for both motorcycles. I have also read that flat spots don't happen with radial tyres. Any thoughts?

Here is how I do mine. These are RV Jack pads available on Amazon.

[Plarimer]

I use an air over hydraulic pitbull jack

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=111529&d=1436894013

That’s what I use on all my Harley’s and it’s very steady. Also has a safety lock or ratchet that has to be unlocked before you lower the Jack.