The removal of the shock absorber

[VLADI]

Hello everyone. Today tried to to lift's front shock absorber, but not what not is obtained. In General, that I need to remove a casing of the upper arm but without the damper it can not be done. Unscrewed both bolts pulled them out but the shock absorber still does not come out. In the manual it is written that you can Unscrew only the top bolt under the number 1 on the scheme but I did not succeed. Who has already removed the shock absorber ? What am I doing wrong?

 

[GSSpyder2008]

https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?15419-Elka-Shocks-Install-and-review

 

[trikermutha]

I used heavy duty wire ties while the shock was compressed. This way the shock stays compressed during the removal process. Now keep in mind I did this on my RT but assume it should be the same for you.

I wrapped a wire tie on the top and bottom off the shock then a couple of vertical ties to keep the shock compressed.

This was on the front shocks only. The rear came out easy once I lifted the bike off the ground a few inches.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I don't see how removing the shock is any different from all other Spyders ( front ) …. I have an 24 RT and removed them 100's of times ( while designing Shock Adjusters ) even at full droop, the suspension can still droop some more after either bolt is removed ./... good luck …. Mike hyea:

 

[canamjhb]

I don't see how removing the shock is any different from all other Spyders ( front ) …. I have an 24 RT and removed them 100's of times ( while designing Shock Adjusters ) even at full droop, the suspension can still droop some more after either bolt is removed ./... good luck …. Mike hyea:

I agree. When changing mine I just adjusted the weight on the jack until I had zero tension on the shock bolts. Then they slide out easily. On the RTL I did not remove any body parts. A little tough getting the top bolts out due to limited clearance and needing to enlist my wife's' smaller hands. Reinstalling with the nut in front and the bolt coming in from the rear made things a lot easier. Good luck..... Jim

 

[VLADI]

I used heavy duty wire ties while the shock was compressed. This way the shock stays compressed during the removal process. Now keep in mind I did this on my RT but assume it should be the same for you.

I wrapped a wire tie on the top and bottom off the shock then a couple of vertical ties to keep the shock compressed.

This was on the front shocks only. The rear came out easy once I lifted the bike off the ground a few inches.

Everything written about the Jack right under the frame to frame? Ties from the car used? I hadn't thought of them.

 

[CopperSpyder]

Video shock change "click: https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Can+am+Spyder+GS+change+shocks+video&view=detail&mid=49C45BA8CDB1FC55E8CE49C45BA8CDB1FC55E8CE&FORM=VIRE

 

[trikermutha]

Everything written about the Jack right under the frame to frame? Ties from the car used? I hadn't thought of them.

I used a floor jack under the frame then put jack stands under the arms to support. Wire ties do work well but will need a good heavy duty type.

 

[GSSpyder2008]

Video shock change "click: https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Can+am+Spyder+GS+change+shocks+video&view=detail&mid=49C45BA8CDB1FC55E8CE49C45BA8CDB1FC55E8CE&FORM=VIRE

In the video its shows very neat little lights mounted near the wheels - Where can I buy ????

 

[VLADI]

Video shock change "click: https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Can+am+Spyder+GS+change+shocks+video&view=detail&mid=49C45BA8CDB1FC55E8CE49C45BA8CDB1FC55E8CE&FORM=VIRE

That's what I was looking for!!! Thank you very much, the video helped a lot.

 

[canamjhb]

I had forgotten that after you get the bolts out, you need to raise the spyder with the jack. This drops the A-arm and the shocks will slide right out. Put back together in reverse order. Using the jack, up and down, up and down, up and down is a must..... Jim

 

[VLADI]

I had forgotten that after you get the bolts out, you need to raise the spyder with the jack. This drops the A-arm and the shocks will slide right out. Put back together in reverse order. Using the jack, up and down, up and down, up and down is a must..... Jim

thanks. on the weekends I will try.

 

[VLADI]

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