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  1. UtahPete

    A quick demo of Big Blue Motorcycle Lift with RT Mount

    That might be why Joe sold it! I'm a sucker, I admit it.
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    Now the Pitbull lift has been discontinued, is there an alternative?

    With respect to ground clearance on my 2014 RTL, Google says; The official ground clearance for a 2014 Can-Am Spyder RT-Limited (RTL) is 4.5 inches (115 mm), though some owner documentation lists it closer to 4.3 inches (110 mm) My most recent measurement where a floor lift arm would go...
  3. UtahPete

    Now the Pitbull lift has been discontinued, is there an alternative?

    I agree. I was trying to find the same lift under a different brand. Maybe it was the J&S lift rebranded, and that's why the Pitbull is no longer available since J&S went out of business? Inquiring minds want to know!
  4. UtahPete

    Now the Pitbull lift has been discontinued, is there an alternative?

    The VEVOR and VevoHome model are comparable with each other design and pricewise ($130-160), seem a step up in quality to my old Harbor Freight model, but both have a minimum height of 4.5". They differ in platform size; VIVOHOME is 14" W x 12.5" L. VEVO is 12" W x 12.2" L HARBOR Freight...
  5. UtahPete

    Now the Pitbull lift has been discontinued, is there an alternative?

    That's what it seems like to me, also. Thanks for confirming my suspicion.
  6. UtahPete

    Now the Pitbull lift has been discontinued, is there an alternative?

    Now there you go again, spoiling all the fun with your simple, effective, practical, inexpensive solutions! Maybe I should spend the money on new shocks instead.;)
  7. UtahPete

    Recommend any Rear shock replacements other than the $$$ Elka's??

    Thanks Mikey. Now you've got me lusting after new shocks. Maybe I should hang onto my Big Blue!
  8. UtahPete

    Now the Pitbull lift has been discontinued, is there an alternative?

    I guess I could go looking for a used Pitbull, and I will, but I'm wondering if there is a ready alternative?
  9. UtahPete

    A quick demo of Big Blue Motorcycle Lift with RT Mount

    Earlier in this thread, Joe Meyer ordered a Big Blue for his Spyder service business, I think that was in 2017 (post #12). Anyway, some 3 years ago, I bought it, thinking at the time I needed to do the extensive 28k maintenance on the bike, which among other things suggested replacing the spark...
  10. UtahPete

    Random thought for the day

    Context is important for a lot of clear communication.
  11. UtahPete

    Random thought for the day

    Ya gotta admire ESL students for even trying!
  12. UtahPete

    Recommend any Rear shock replacements other than the $$$ Elka's??

    Did you ever develop the rear shock, Ron?
  13. UtahPete

    Random thought for the day

    English is weird. "Weird" is weird. What happened to the rule of 'i before e except after c'? So, why isn't it 'wierd'?
  14. UtahPete

    Location of the valve stem... anyone ever move it?

    Isn't it though? Something 2dogs said about this topic having been beaten to death (my words) on at least two other occasions caused me to go looking for the earlier threads, and he's right. It's interesting though, to see that even after all these years, the topic is still relevant to many...
  15. UtahPete

    What can I do to get a straight shot at the Rear Tire valve Stem?

    That sure would simplify things. Like Peter A said, I'm probably overthinking this. But then again, I do enjoy the process!
  16. UtahPete

    Thoughts on ever-changing vehicle needs and wants

    Are you saying you no longer need the F-150 and you're looking for something different? Or that you were looking and got the F-150?
  17. UtahPete

    Location of the valve stem... anyone ever move it?

    Is that the stock valve stem? The reason I'm asking is that it's been a while since I really took a good look at it, and didn't realize, from all the talk about using angled valve stems for easier access, that the stock valve stem is already pointing straight out toward the sprocket and it seems...
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    Thoughts on ever-changing vehicle needs and wants

    My Colorado was reliable. I did have one instance of reduced power which was easily and relatively inexpensively fixed with a NOx sensor replacement. I towed cross country to Florida and back with no problems. Of course, being registered in Utah it didn't have to comply with California EPA...
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    What can I do to get a straight shot at the Rear Tire valve Stem?

    I have two of those Ryobi inflators (not sure why 2), but anyway, as a source of air for inflation, they are great. The question though is how to reach through or past the belt drive sprocket to for the valve stem. I'm not sure how to go about attaching the Ryobi chuck to the 1/4" F-NPT of the...
  20. UtahPete

    Welding for fun

    We need more skilled machinists and welders and fewer Wall Street bankers and lawyers in this country.
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