an unobtainable pipe dream for raising my RT

[Peteoz]

Which is exactly what the workshop manual says. Position the jack so the entire shock support is cupped by the jack. Don't jack directly on the shock itself.

Well that’s a worry, Idaho…….my brain works exactly the same way as BRP, and I can’t even speak French

Pete

[BamaJohn]

Yes, the floorboard removal is required for the ‘20+ RT models, Peter

Pete

Thanks Pete. And the "safety bracket" on big blue bolts into one of the floorboard attachment holes to help stabilize the 2020+ Spyder when lifted.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

It’s actually in the BRP workshop manual not to jack under the shock, Martin, but there are a number of riders who do it without issue. Maybe if you Jack directly under the centre of the shock, BRP are concerned you can bend the bolt in some way, but I can’t imagine it would hurt if you spread the load across the whole shock base including arms.

Oh, and Peter, it’s the removal of the bolts under the right floorboard that causes the issues for we “poor old buggers” with the Big Blue..

Pete

I use a reg. car jack under the rear shock .... However, I put a piece of wood six inches wide on the jack pad first .... this spans the "shock bolt mounting tabs" .....Mike

[bikerbillone]

I follow Pegasus' idea, with the car ramps, put a throw rug under them so they don't slide. Just break out the knee pads and have at it. I also have the dreaded knee problem, and find something to grab and pull myself up after I'm done under there.

[2dogs]

I follow Pegasus' idea, with the car ramps, put a throw rug under them so they don't slide. Just break out the knee pads and have at it. I also have the dreaded knee problem, and find something to grab and pull myself up after I'm done under there.

I have the same issue getting up. I've found that if I roll over and lay flat on my stomach, keep my legs straight and my toes from slipping, I can use my hands and arms to push myself up and off the floor and stand up straight every time. The only time it doesn't work is when you find yourself down and on the ice. Stay off the dam ice!