Lifting '14 RT-LTD

[pwilbarger]

Earlier this fall I managed to use my Pitbull motorcycle lift to put the Ltd on some dollies I had for easy farkling and cleaning over the winter. I ended using a piece of 3/8" x 4" poplar I had on hand on the lift where it contacts the frame due to the frame being somewhat recessed by the plastic belly pan plus there is a "thingy with wires" that hangs down on gas fill side that I had to be careful of not hitting with the lift. It seemed a little unstable when lifted but I didn't take to the top (24" I think), only high enough to get the dollies under the tires. It was easier and more stable on my '10 RT and not as worrisome. Does anyone have any tips for when I reverse the process in the spring?


Spyder Phyl
2014 RT-Ltd, Cognac and Timeless Black 2010 RT-622 trailer.
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[hillrider]

I drove the front of mine up on a set of 10" car ramps, then put a trolley jack (topped with short 2x4 to even the load) on the rear shock.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

PITBULL LIFT

.....Not knowing what your lift looks like makes this difficult to answer.............I have a Sears ATV type , and it has a strap that can go over the seat to secure Spyder to JACK.....Mike :thumbup:

 

[tip]

dollies

Nice looking Spyder!
For myself, I would not store my Spyder on dollies that did not support the entire bottom of the tire.
Just my thoughts

 

[Chupaca]

Depends..!

tools of the trade. The yellow atv/motorcycle lift will put all wheels in the air. Sears craftman and fits fine. The blue one for the spot lift and jack stands for stabilizing your roadster if going under...:thumbup:

 

[pwilbarger]

http://stores.pitbullbikershop.com/pitbull-standard-air-lift/#PhotoSwipe1422398765374


Spyder Phyl
2014 RT-Ltd, Cognac and Timeless Black 2010 RT-622 trailer.
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[BLUEKNIGHT911]

LOOKS THE SAME AS SEARS ATV

http://stores.pitbullbikershop.com/pitbull-standard-air-lift/#PhotoSwipe1422398765374


Spyder Phyl
2014 RT-Ltd, Cognac and Timeless Black 2010 RT-622 trailer.
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...........Didn't it come with straps to put over the seat to secure it to the jack platform...........of course you have to start with it balanced on the platform ....if not the straps won't help....................just sayin...........Mike :thumbup:

 

[pwilbarger]

...........Didn't it come with straps to put over the seat to secure it to the jack platform...........of course you have to start with it balanced on the platform ....if not the straps won't help....................just sayin...........Mike :thumbup:

It didn't come with straps but I have some that I've used on my previous Gold Wing when actually working it on while on the lift. They hooked onto the base not the platform. You jack it up to working height, engage the safety bars then connect and tighten the straps to the loops on the base.
My concern is the frame is recessed above the plastic belly pan and having to use the 4" wide piece of wood across the jack rails so the rails don't hit on the plastic. If I remember right my '10 RT was not like that and the jack rails hit the frame without contacting the the belly pan plastic. I hope that is clear without a photo. Might be able to get one later.


Spyder Phyl
2014 RT-Ltd, Cognac and Timeless Black 2010 RT-622 trailer.
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