2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622
When I was installing the bar on the wife's 2014 RTS I ended up going to Sears and purchasing a jack with jack stands and creeper included. When Ron says you need at least 22" of clearance, that's exactly what he means.
I have to ask... Is that a lift that the scissor jack is sitting on?
Last edited by bruiser; 05-08-2015 at 08:43 AM.
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Well - I lived thru it! It was a whole lot harder job than the 2011 bar I installed! The work setup looked scary but believe me it was sturdy and secure! 24" is a lot of clearance to come up with. I wish I had tried removing the frunk! It couldn't have been any harder. The very hardest part was getting the bushing holes to line up so I could get the bolts thru!! I had to use C-clamps to get it close and then used the wrench to screw in the bolts!! I only took a short ride but it seems better. Could be in my head though! It doesny make as dramatic difference that it did on my 2011. BRP must be getting better!
2015 an Am Spyder RT Limited
2013 Yamaha WR250R - Sold
2011 Can Am Spyder RT-S SE5 Limited - Sold
2011 Aspen Sentry Trailer
2003 BMW K1200LT - Sold
2007 Unigo Trailer - Sold
2001 BMW K1200LT - Sold
2001 Honda 750 NightHawk - sold
2015 RT Ltd , Canamspyderaccessories Brake pedal ext. Red
Yes, it is a Handy lift I had from my BMW days. I added longer poles to spread the side extensions and built wooded ramps for the front tires (shown inserted under the front tires in the pic). I backed the spyder onto it to get everything about 8' off the ground to start, used the Rhino Ramps backwards in front and rode the spyder onto those to get the front end out away from the lift. I used a floor jack to slowly jack up the spyder and slowly extend the jack stands. Finally I used the service scissor jack for added security. I do wish the bike was balanced lt/rt so it wouldn't lean when you raise it with a jack from under neath!
Originally Posted by bruiser
Holy Crap!!!
When I was installing the bar on the wife's 2014 RTS I ended up going to Sears and purchasing a jack with jack stands and creeper included. When Ron says you need at least 22" of clearance, that's exactly what he means.
I have to ask... Is that a lift that the scissor jack is sitting on?
2015 an Am Spyder RT Limited
2013 Yamaha WR250R - Sold
2011 Can Am Spyder RT-S SE5 Limited - Sold
2011 Aspen Sentry Trailer
2003 BMW K1200LT - Sold
2007 Unigo Trailer - Sold
2001 BMW K1200LT - Sold
2001 Honda 750 NightHawk - sold
2015 RT Ltd , Canamspyderaccessories Brake pedal ext. Red
Only need to get one side of the Spyder up 22". And only for a couple minutes.
I raised the front of the bike about a foot. Used two tire/rim combos under the front wheels. I removed all the hardware, then raised one side higher with a floor jack. This put a side load on the tire/rim under the right tire. But it didn't budge at all. Removed the old bar, slipped the new one in. Then I lowered the bike back onto the tires to hook up the new hardware.