Lifting a spyder rt with an atv hydraulic floor jack

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Nope! that one is 1,000 # rated, use the yellow one show below that on the web page. The yellow one is listed at 1500 #.

Where did you come up with the 1000# number? The red one is rated 1500# also. I have one.

 

[M109Dreamer]

Here is what I have: It is a full size Hydraulic lift that will raise to 7 ft at the bottom rail and it lifts enough weight for anything that will fit on it. It was brought in to my "hobby" barn, dropped off the trailer in position and then I drilled the bottom of each post and used "Red Heads," to anchor it. It has made my maintenance and cleaning a breeze as I no longer have to lay down on my side or stay on my knees anymore. These type of lifts only run about $3,500 or so and are worth every penny in my extremely humble opinion.

Samhyea:

Man I am jelouse. I want one of those for my garage.

Can you slide the rails in and out for different width vehicles?

Do you have another portion that fits in it for the rear tire on the Spyder?

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[liebowa]

i won't leave on a lift for extended periods.
use jack stands.

Just curious why this is? Thinking that If I lift it just to get the wheels an inch or so off the ground to keep winter flat spots from appearing - am I putting something at risk?

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Just curious why this is? Thinking that If I lift it just to get the wheels an inch or so off the ground to keep winter flat spots from appearing - am I putting something at risk?

Pump the tires up a little extra and flat spots won't happen. You're overthinking the issue, IMO.

 

[vided]

Just curious why this is? Thinking that If I lift it just to get the wheels an inch or so off the ground to keep winter flat spots from appearing - am I putting something at risk?

Overtime the pressure in the lift can leak and the lift lowers.
also someone may bump the bike and knock it off the lift.

Pump the tires up a little extra and flat spots won't happen. You're overthinking the issue, IMO.

:agree::agree:

 

[Zealander]

Pump the tires up a little extra and flat spots won't happen. You're overthinking the issue, IMO.

I have read somewhere that putting soft rubber mats (like used in front of a work bench to save your feet) under the tyres will prevent flat spots. I am going to try it because I don't have enough jacks for both motorcycles. I have also read that flat spots don't happen with radial tyres. Any thoughts?

 

[Mikey]

I think you guys are over thinking the flat spot thing! Put it to bed, it will not be there long enough to worry about it!!! Good Day!!:2thumbs:

 

[ColoRider]

I have read somewhere that putting soft rubber mats (like used in front of a work bench to save your feet) under the tyres will prevent flat spots. I am going to try it because I don't have enough jacks for both motorcycles. I have also read that flat spots don't happen with radial tyres. Any thoughts?

Here is how I do mine. These are RV Jack pads available on Amazon.

 

[Plarimer]

I use an air over hydraulic pitbull jack

That’s what I use on all my Harley’s and it’s very steady. Also has a safety lock or ratchet that has to be unlocked before you lower the Jack.