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    Default Need to know Jacking points using a floor jack?

    Threads on lifting your spyder seem to always discuss using motorcycle/atv lifts. I need to lift the front end with an old fashion floor jack to get wheels off of floor for working with a arm. Is there a jacking point on the front of my 2015 ST(s) that I can use?

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    Quote Originally Posted by fuelie60 View Post
    Threads on lifting your spyder seem to always discuss using motorcycle/atv lifts. I need to lift the front end with an old fashion floor jack to get wheels off of floor for working with a arm. Is there a jacking point on the front of my 2015 ST(s) that I can use?
    I'll assume that your Floor jack will slide under the front .... if not put the front tires on 1 1/2 pieces of wood ..... Then put the arm under the center of the Spyder and make sure it's positioned Directly under the MAIN frame it runs from front to rear ( until it gets to the rear swing arm ) ..... Raising the front needs a bit more care, it will be balanced, but before you work on anything put JACK stands ( or similar ) under the front suspension arms. What you want to do to to the Spyder will determine how high it needs to be ..... good luck .... Mike

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    Quote Originally Posted by fuelie60 View Post
    Threads on lifting your spyder seem to always discuss using motorcycle/atv lifts. I need to lift the front end with an old fashion floor jack to get wheels off of floor for working with a arm. Is there a jacking point on the front of my 2015 ST(s) that I can use?
    Great Question, fuelie60!

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    I'll assume that your Floor jack will slide under the front .... if not put the front tires on 1 1/2 pieces of wood ..... Then put the arm under the center of the Spyder and make sure it's positioned Directly under the MAIN frame it runs from front to rear ( until it gets to the rear swing arm ) ..... Raising the front needs a bit more care, it will be balanced, but before you work on anything put JACK stands ( or similar ) under the front suspension arms. What you want to do to to the Spyder will determine how high it needs to be ..... good luck .... Mike

    I, too, have always wondered about using my low boy hydraulic jack to raise the entire front, without damage. PERFECT! Thanks, Mike!


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    thanks Mike. I only need to relieve pressure on lower shock bolts so that I can reverse them and install Lamonster tow hooks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fuelie60 View Post
    thanks Mike. I only need to relieve pressure on lower shock bolts so that I can reverse them and install Lamonster tow hooks.
    OK , if you REMOVE that bolt .... the shock can't provide support on that side .... the Spyder might TIP OVER .... the spyder doesn't balance well from just the rear wheel. Use TIE straps to on the ends of the handlebars, to prevent tipping over....... Mike

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    I did not understand your last message.....what do I attach to the handlebar ends?

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    ...Be Safe when you raise your Spyder. Depending on what you need to do, be sure to use jackstands.

    Not sure what you are talking about.
    I just raise one wheel at a time.
    Using a low floor jack.
    Sometimes a service manual is a good starting point.
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    Quote Originally Posted by fuelie60 View Post
    thanks Mike. I only need to relieve pressure on lower shock bolts so that I can reverse them and install Lamonster tow hooks.
    You only need to raise one wheel at a time about 1/4 inch off the floor to change the bottom shock bolt. It WILL NOT TIP- OVER! .........Bill
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    Be careful if using a floor jack under the front center of the spyder. I had mine quite high trying to get jack stands under the a-arms when the jack started to squirt out from under the spyder! Apparently the rubber pad on my jack could not prevent the weight of the machine from pushing the jack out. I agree with others above, jack one side at a time only high enough to get the weight off the wheel.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fuelie60 View Post
    I did not understand your last message.....what do I attach to the handlebar ends?
    a " tie wrap " ..... I should have said a a " rachet strap " ...... Mike

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    Quote Originally Posted by fuelie60 View Post
    Threads on lifting your spyder seem to always discuss using motorcycle/atv lifts. I need to lift the front end with an old fashion floor jack to get wheels off of floor for working with a arm. Is there a jacking point on the front of my 2015 ST(s) that I can use?
    Just Jack up one wheel at a time.
    Make sure that your Jack will handle the Spyder.

    A one ton Jack is going to lift it up. .....
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    I slide my floor jack in from the side. If I'm lifting the front then I will place it at the front of the center frame and lift from there, I do the opposite if I'm lifting the rear. I never lift the entire bike at one time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by K80Shooter View Post
    I slide my floor jack in from the side. If I'm lifting the front then I will place it at the front of the center frame and lift from there, I do the opposite if I'm lifting the rear. I never lift the entire bike at one time.
    Just out of interest, K80, do you find when you jack up the front (using either a centre post lift or a floor jack with rails, that the RT tends to be very precarious? I.e. it leans to one side and could tip? I always use jack stands as well, but I am wary of lifting the RT too high when lifting the jack stands to the next hole. Is it just me ?
    I realise this has been touched on above, but I was interested in your experience with a ‘20+ RT, as I never had it with the F3-L.
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    My husband passed this past February, so I am on my own as far as working on my F3-T. I read the posts, but I am a little confused. I want to check the drive belt for possible damage. The city laid down tar gravel and I couldn't get around it. I drove real slow, but it was fresh and rocks were flying every where. I just want to raise the rear a bit to be able to spin the rear tire. I have a floor jack, I just am still not sure about placement. Or would it be better if I just put the CanAm in neutral and roll it a bit at a time? I apologize if I have posted this in the wrong spot. Thank you for any advice.
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    Quote Originally Posted by fuelie60 View Post
    thanks Mike. I only need to relieve pressure on lower shock bolts so that I can reverse them and install Lamonster tow hooks.
    Just had this done by "Spyderpops" at the 3 Wheel Rally. What a great idea. Made hooking up the ratchets much easier. Tom
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    Quote Originally Posted by Babyblue View Post
    My husband passed this past February, so I am on my own as far as working on my F3-T. I read the posts, but I am a little confused. I want to check the drive belt for possible damage. The city laid down tar gravel and I couldn't get around it. I drove real slow, but it was fresh and rocks were flying every where. I just want to raise the rear a bit to be able to spin the rear tire. I have a floor jack, I just am still not sure about placement. Or would it be better if I just put the CanAm in neutral and roll it a bit at a time? I apologize if I have posted this in the wrong spot. Thank you for any advice.
    Lori
    I slid the jack so it lifted on the rearmost end of the box section. I also chocked both front wheels prior to lifting.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Babyblue View Post
    My husband passed this past February, so I am on my own as far as working on my F3-T. I read the posts, but I am a little confused. I want to check the drive belt for possible damage. The city laid down tar gravel and I couldn't get around it. I drove real slow, but it was fresh and rocks were flying every where. I just want to raise the rear a bit to be able to spin the rear tire. I have a floor jack, I just am still not sure about placement. Or would it be better if I just put the CanAm in neutral and roll it a bit at a time? I apologize if I have posted this in the wrong spot. Thank you for any advice.
    Lori
    By the look of your picture if the driveway is flat just rolling it with the brake off may be the easiest way for you to look at the belt instead of jacking the rear.
    End of the center ''frame'' by the rear tire would be the point to jack the rear tire up.
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