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Harbor Freight Jack won't Fit
I have a 2015RT LTD. I just bought the Harbor Freight ATV jack. It won't fit. I'll either need to lift the front a little bit before I use the jack, or I'll have to take the wheels off the jack and lay its frame on the floor. Why doesn't anyone else mention this when they talk about a jack?
Am I seeing suspension sag?
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Simply ride the front of the bike up onto a 2 in. thick piece of wood
2015 RT Ltd , Canamspyderaccessories Brake pedal ext. Red
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Originally Posted by bmwlarry
Simply ride the front of the bike up onto a 2 in. thick piece of wood
That should work. I just don't remember anyone saying "lift the bike, then jack the bike".
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I found the same thing with my ST and a Craftsman lift. It's been mentioned in threads before but just in passing.
FTR, I don't need a 2 inch piece of wood. I just ride (or push) the bike up on a couple of pieces of 3/4" plywood and that raises it enough to fit the lift underneath.
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Last edited by Upstater; 05-15-2016 at 09:37 AM.
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Other than the fact that the handle on my jack is T-shaped, that looks exactly like the one I bought. But, mine says it's item 60536.
I wonder if there was some subtle change in the design that accounts for the height difference.
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Originally Posted by waynerho
Other than the fact that the handle on my jack is T-shaped, that looks exactly like the one I bought. But, mine says it's item 60536.
I wonder if there was some subtle change in the design that accounts for the height difference.
Yes, there is a difference. The one I posted is a lower profile. Return yours for the correct item.
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I use the Craftsman. I did find that if the air bag is out of air or really low. I will hit the frame if I try to jack under the frame. I put 30lbs., of air in rear bag and I then have no problem. Hope this helps. Bruce
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Any pictures of that black lift in action?
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Originally Posted by CapeSpyder
Any pictures of that black lift in action?
See the pics at the beginning of the thread from Lamonster. Same style lift, different color. If you look under the Spyder, you will see the main frame (square tube) running back to the rear shock mount. Place the lift a hair forward of the shock mount on the frame. It will wobble a little until you get the jack stands placed (see pics above).
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Went and took a few pics
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Last edited by CapeSpyder; 05-16-2016 at 08:37 PM.
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Originally Posted by Upstater
Yes, there is a difference. The one I posted is a lower profile. Return yours for the correct item.
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This is ridiculous! The jacks look exactly the same. I didn't even realize there was a different jack.
Did you know to buy that model in particular, or did you just get lucky?
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I have the same jack in red, low profile, I believe it said it on the box
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Originally Posted by waynerho
This is ridiculous! The jacks look exactly the same. I didn't even realize there was a different jack.
Did you know to buy that model in particular, or did you just get lucky?
This has been discussed before, so the take-away for me was to measure the clearance needed before I went to H.F. When I got to the store, i measured to make sure I had the right model/item. By providing the correct item number here I was trying to save some steps for folks.
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Originally Posted by Upstater
This has been discussed before, so the take-away for me was to measure the clearance needed before I went to H.F. When I got to the store, i measured to make sure I had the right model/item. By providing the correct item number here I was trying to save some steps for folks.
I'm sorry, I didn't see the part number discussed in the past. I did search this forum before purchasing.
I did measure before I purchased. I suspect the display sample was not the same model that was in the box below. They all sell for the same price.
A person would have to enter the store armed with the various model numbers to know even to look for a specific model.
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Originally Posted by waynerho
I'm sorry, I didn't see the part number discussed in the past. I did search this forum before purchasing.
I did measure before I purchased. I suspect the display sample was not the same model that was in the box below. They all sell for the same price.
A person would have to enter the store armed with the various model numbers to know even to look for a specific model.
No worries. There is a ton of information discussed here and it can be difficult to pull it all together sometimes. Many times it can be a blurb in an unrelated topic.
You are absolutely correct, it is very confusing. The price is the same for multiple item numbers. A common issue with H.F. I had the wrong item in the cart and discovered it while I was waiting in line. This from a guy that thought he knew what he was doing. The store had just stacked them all over and I was more focused on the best looking box in the pile.
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just installed your highway pegs love them but man the right side gets hot!!!!! What's your solution for this?????
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Steriltech which model/year Spyder you have? If a pre 2014 RT look into getting Spyderpops heat blocker for the right side. It makes a big difference.
For others having trouble with clearance I got a set of auto ramps and run the Spyder RT part way up then using a an auto jack bring it up level and slide a 3rd ramp under the rear wheel. This holds it very securely and I can change my oil very easily.
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Not trying to hijack thread this post I just put up is very relevant!!
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Bike Lift
I have been researching this lift from Quasar Project Ltd. Here is the Youtube video link
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Lift the Spyder
Originally Posted by pegasus1300
Steriltech which model/year Spyder you have? If a pre 2014 RT look into getting Spyderpops heat blocker for the right side. It makes a big difference.
For others having trouble with clearance I got a set of auto ramps and run the Spyder RT part way up then using a an auto jack bring it up level and slide a 3rd ramp under the rear wheel. This holds it very securely and I can change my oil very easily.
I had this thought to raise my 2012 Spyder RT. I purchased an automotive ramp where the rear ramp portions can be removed. I ride up, remove the ramps, than use a floor jack under the rear shock area. This lets me do ANYTHING I want to underneath or at the rear wheel.
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Now that's a cool lift
Originally Posted by Tycott
I have been researching this lift from Quasar Project Ltd. Here is the Youtube video link
Keep us updated on your research, that looks like a cool lift. Looked at their web site, what would the total cost be, minus shipping, I'm close enough to go pick one up if I had to.
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Using a motorcycle lift table for my Spyder
I have an air operated lift table, that I purchased when I still had a motorcycle. I purchased it with the side extensions to accommodate atv's (I also use it for my riding mower). The extensions are mounted on two pipes, so I installed longer pipes to accommodate the extra width of my Spyder. I had to remove the front wheel clamp because of the front of my Spyder. The lift table just is long enough, but it works great.
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Originally Posted by Brentc
Keep us updated on your research, that looks like a cool lift. Looked at their web site, what would the total cost be, minus shipping, I'm close enough to go pick one up if I had to.
No prices on all. Just the vid?
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