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how long to remove an rt seat?
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Probably 30 minutes, maybe 45 at the most. A rotating ratchet is almost a must to remove the hinge bolts. Other than that, metric sockets/wrenches, small common screwdriver and patience is all you'll need. Word of caution...be sure and cover all the openings under the seat before removing any hardware...drop a nut into one of the openings and it goes into oblivion, probably never to be retrieved. I taped over all the openings when I swapped out my OEM seat with an Ultimate seat. Log onto the Ultimate website and download their instructions for replacing your seat.
Good luck!
CapNCrunch
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LESS THAN 30 MINS. BUT, BE CAREFUL!
It's not a bad job, but a little tricky. You must block the holes in the panel under the seat (the "traps") with duct tape, rags, etc.. That's where the nuts and sockets disappear into ....... for ever! So, BE CAREFUL. Normal tools are all that's required, some masking tape (to keep the two hinge nuts in pace in their holder), and a little Silicone grease to hold the two barrel spacers in place (during the RE-INSTALLATION process). Before REMOVING seat, carefully remove the passenger sensor assy. and lay aside.
You DID say a "mechanically inclined" person, didn't you?
Good luck,
CapNCrunch
It's not a bad job, but a little tricky. You must block the holes in the panel under the seat (the "traps") with duct tape, rags, etc.. That's where the nuts and sockets disappear into ....... for ever! So, BE CAREFUL. Normal tools are all that's required, some masking tape (to keep the two hinge nuts in pace in their holder), and a little Silicone grease to hold the two barrel spacers in place (during the RE-INSTALLATION process). Before REMOVING seat, carefully remove the passenger sensor assy. and lay aside.
You DID say a "mechanically inclined" person, didn't you?
Good luck,
CapNCrunch
can-am sam
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Corbin's website has instructions for removing the stock seat with pictures. Where the seat hinges, there are slots where the nuts slide in a groove. Tape the forward end of these slots to keep the nuts from sliding out. And to repeat tape/ stuff all holes with a rag to keep parts and tools from disappearing.
Bob Denman
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Seven seconds if you use a chainsaw... But Bring Bandages! :shocked: :roflblack:
And block those :cus: holes up so that nothing like nuts, bolts, or blood drops down into them!
And block those :cus: holes up so that nothing like nuts, bolts, or blood drops down into them!
gmcgarrity
Member
if you take the back rest off you can see the bolts.
just loosen the the top 2 smaller screws and take the 3 30 torx out and it is off.
you don't have to do this but it help
put a very small amount of grease on the seat bolts to hold them in position when putting it back on.
have fun
geo
just loosen the the top 2 smaller screws and take the 3 30 torx out and it is off.
you don't have to do this but it help
put a very small amount of grease on the seat bolts to hold them in position when putting it back on.
have fun
geo
Bob Denman
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It reduces the amount of time spent wondering how many of your friends it would take to tip the bike over and SHAKE all of the missing parts out from within the bowels of the Beast...
Bob Denman
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I lost a small screwdriver and an 8mm socket so far... :shocked:
I think that I'm just going to start storing ALL of my tools in the Spyder! :roflblack:
I think that I'm just going to start storing ALL of my tools in the Spyder! :roflblack:
BlueLine
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Glad I'm not alone.
Covering the tool storage access ports is a must, but I always miss one. Been lucky so far by including a telescopic and flexible magnet to the tools needed list. Works for tools but not all of The Spyders lost fasteners, most are non magnetic.
:agree: Seat removal takes 30 minutes or so, tool retrieval is always longer... Profanity helps.
Covering the tool storage access ports is a must, but I always miss one. Been lucky so far by including a telescopic and flexible magnet to the tools needed list. Works for tools but not all of The Spyders lost fasteners, most are non magnetic.
:agree: Seat removal takes 30 minutes or so, tool retrieval is always longer... Profanity helps.
effgjamis
Ride Forrest Ride!
:agree: .... now I have a question regarding the holes.. Why do they exist ? My first thought is that the main frame is hollow and that is where the main harness is threaded.
d.o.spyder-rts
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:2thumbs::roflblack: Dale
Bob Denman
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That's where the headlight fluid is stored. :shocked:
purplepig
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years later
I just replaced the seat on my 2015 RT limited and wanted to add to the discussion. When taping nuts for the two rear bolts that hold seat on, make sure you tape them in from the front side of the Spyder. They slide out towards the front, not out towards the sides as they are facing. Also I used the tools in picture to remove rear two bolts and it worked out pretty well. Thanks to all the other posters who helped me make this an easy project. Dan
I just replaced the seat on my 2015 RT limited and wanted to add to the discussion. When taping nuts for the two rear bolts that hold seat on, make sure you tape them in from the front side of the Spyder. They slide out towards the front, not out towards the sides as they are facing. Also I used the tools in picture to remove rear two bolts and it worked out pretty well. Thanks to all the other posters who helped me make this an easy project. Dan
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The answer will vary...depending...
When I traded off my 2010 I told them to take off the Corbin and replace it with the OEM. It took the salesman and a helper about 10 minutes to complete the operation.
And yes, don't drop any of the bolts or screws into the "bowels of the beast," they will be gone forever. :yikes:
When I traded off my 2010 I told them to take off the Corbin and replace it with the OEM. It took the salesman and a helper about 10 minutes to complete the operation.
And yes, don't drop any of the bolts or screws into the "bowels of the beast," they will be gone forever. :yikes:
happyspyder2039
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10 to 15 minutes
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