Lifting the rear of my RT

[rickm]

When I put my spyder in the trailer sometimes the rear might be off center by a couple of inches or so. So I would like to lift it and center it before straping it down. I have a hitch and wondered if I could lift by it just to move it an inch or so ?

 

[NancysToy]

I would not do it. The direct weight capacity of the hitch is 40 pounds. In reverse (lifting) it has no support on the swingarm, so the capacity would be much less in that direction. The rear of an RT weighs some 300-400 pounds, depending on cargo. The math says "No way!".

 

[kevorama]

In time you should be able to get it spot on. I don't see an inch off as being that big of an issue. Definitely not worth the possible damage that Scotty mentioned. Good luck :thumbup:

 

[MarkLawson]

You might be able to push or pull it sideways. I have done it and have seen Len do it at Cowtown.

 

[fastfraser]

I've loaded mine on the trailer as you have with the back end slightly off centered and was able to nudge it over a tad buy pulling the tire in the direction I wanted .

 

[Schnauzer]

small aluminum floorjack

place a jack under the rear shock assembly and lift then pullor push depending on the direction you need to go!!

 

[rickm]

Thanks everyone, I will try giving it a pull today. Rick