Grease Fittings on 2010 RT

[SteveandBelinda]

How many grease fittings that I can easily access are there. Had a mechanical go over at dealership back about 3 weeks ago, and just noticed one on top of each arm, that appears to have not been greased in a while. Also is the a certain type of grease to use? Sorry for all the questions, but going to Spyder Quest and want everything done.

 

[Grayfox]

I have a 2012 rts and there are eight on mine. Four on top four on the bottom.

 

[Mazo EMS2]

Interesting that you posted this. There are 8 that you should be able to see....getting the grease gun on them is another issue. There re 4 on top and 4 on the bottom. The top front two are a PITA to get to. I tried to change them to 45* fittings with no luck. I suppose I could have dropped the a arms down and did it. There's too much sh** in the way to get the tip of the gun on that I have. Maybe I'll see what's out there for tips.

 

[billybovine]

I use one of these and it works great.

 

[Mazo EMS2]

I use one of these and it works great.

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Thanks Billy.....Gotta get me one of these

 

[spyderCodes]

Remove the frunk.
It is easier and a lot less messy

 

[Mazo EMS2]

Remove the frunk.
It is easier and a lot less messy

Really? just for the A-Arm fittings? You can see them all easily enough from the sides though. It looks like it would be a 5 minute job if I had the right fitting for my grease gun. Thanks To BillyBovine, I'll have it soon. Are there other fittings that I'd need to remove the frunk for?

 

[Mazo EMS2]

I guess the other part of the O.P is type of grease...I just use a synthetic grease, same that I use for all of my other stuff. Important to grease things up at the end of the season to get the moisture out.

 

[spyderCodes]

Really? just for the A-Arm fittings? You can see them all easily enough from the sides though. It looks like it would be a 5 minute job if I had the right fitting for my grease gun. Thanks To BillyBovine, I'll have it soon. Are there other fittings that I'd need to remove the frunk for?

Removing the frunk isn't as daunting a task as it first seems.
I find it easier than wrestle with the grease gun trying to get at the lower & inner ones (even with the 90 degree fitting)
To each his own

 

[Bob Denman]

Roger,
What is it? About six or eight easily accessed bolts, and some wiring that needs unplugging?

 

[spyderCodes]

Roger,
What is it? About six or eight easily accessed bolts, and some wiring that needs unplugging?

Yes, two on the bottom and I think four atop.
Then three or four connectors.(fogs, horn and AAPTS sensor)

 

[SteveandBelinda]

Interesting that you posted this. There are 8 that you should be able to see....getting the grease gun on them is another issue. There re 4 on top and 4 on the bottom. The top front two are a PITA to get to. I tried to change them to 45* fittings with no luck. I suppose I could have dropped the a arms down and did it. There's too much sh** in the way to get the tip of the gun on that I have. Maybe I'll see what's out there for tips.

Exactly where are these. I don't see anything in the shop manual about greasing. I see only two, the ones on the top side of the lower arm, and that is it. Do I need to put the bike up on the lift to see others, and I shouldn't grease is with the weight off of it, should I ? Use the same grease that I use in the car fittings?

 

[spyderCodes]

They were discontinued in 2013

 

[billybovine]

Exactly where are these. I don't see anything in the shop manual about greasing. I see only two, the ones on the top side of the lower arm, and that is it. Do I need to put the bike up on the lift to see others, and I shouldn't grease is with the weight off of it, should I ? Use the same grease that I use in the car fittings?

They are in the same location in the upper A-arm as the lower A-arm. You can reach in a feel them easier than see them. On lift off lift does not matter. Sure, use the stuff for your car. But synthetic grease is recommended by BRP.

Look at item 5. This is the exploded view of a 2010 RT.