ok i tried

[cuznjohn]

today i went out to put the shocks on the 14rt but i found it really difficult to get my big mitts up to where the top bolt is, the 13 was not a problem but the 14 with the extra radiators and them being up front there is hosing and very little room at the top. so now i have a appointment to bring the bike in next Wednesday to get them installed. i had the bike lifted on a jack and still couldn't get to the bolt. i really think the nose needs to come off to do the job and i just don't have the oomph to do it. i hate feeling old

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Didn't you know that Spyders are built by tiny elves in hollow trees?

 

[cuznjohn]

Didn't you know that Spyders are built by tiny elves in hollow trees?

i really didn't know that but now i do believe it lol

 

[sddinnh]

Mine go on the day after tomorrow. I took one look up under there and decided that it was a job for my mechanic :lecturef_smilie: And yes you're right, getting old is no fun at all.

 

[bluestratos]

Pulling the frunk off is not difficult, If lived nearby I would come over and help. Even on the 11 it was much easier with the frunk off so I understand your dilemma.

 

[Bob Denman]

And yes you're right, getting old is no fun at all.

But it's a heckuva lot better than the current alternative... :2thumbs:

 

[sddinnh]

But it's a heckuva lot better than the current alternative... :2thumbs:

Some days yes - some days maybe :yikes:

 

[cuznjohn]

Mine go on the day after tomorrow. I took one look up under there and decided that it was a job for my mechanic :lecturef_smilie: And yes you're right, getting old is no fun at all.

any idea what it is going to cost you to have it done, my dealer writes at 98 dollars a hour and he estimated at least 2 hours to do the job

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: I think that your dealer isn't looking to save you any money... My guess would be, that it'd take about an hour... max! :thumbup:

 

[ARtraveler]

Hang in their John. It sucks to get/be old. Even if I were not, I would still have to take it to the shop. For me--:spyder2: mechanicals are scary. :yikes:

 

[sddinnh]

any idea what it is going to cost you to have it done, my dealer writes at 98 dollars a hour and he estimated at least 2 hours to do the job

He figured about an hour

 

[bruiser]

What's all this talk of getting/being old? Y'all are a bunch of sissies.

He said as he sits there with ice packs on one knee and a heat pad on the other cracking and snapping like a bowl of rice krispies every time he moves.

 

[Princeau99]

What's all this talk of getting/being old? Y'all are a bunch of sissies.

He said as he sits there with ice packs on one knee and a heat pad on the other cracking and snapping like a bowl of rice krispies every time he moves.

Then you have to look back to make sure nothing fell off when you moved!

 

[Bob Denman]

The pain helps you to keep track of the parts that have stayed-put! :shocked:

 

[jaherbst]

any idea what it is going to cost you to have it done, my dealer writes at 98 dollars a hour and he estimated at least 2 hours to do the job

Ride Now Sports owns most of the dealerships here in Arizona and writes at $130 per hour. Your lucky John. Two dealers here in Tucson and both are Ride Now Sports. yuk

 

[garb55]

Old is a state of mind
My motto
If my son can do it so can I
Might have to change that to:
If my grandson can do it so can I
Don

 

[Joe T.]

today i went out to put the shocks on the 14rt but i found it really difficult to get my big mitts up to where the top bolt is, the 13 was not a problem but the 14 with the extra radiators and them being up front there is hosing and very little room at the top. so now i have a appointment to bring the bike in next Wednesday to get them installed. i had the bike lifted on a jack and still couldn't get to the bolt. i really think the nose needs to come off to do the job and i just don't have the oomph to do it. i hate feeling old

Why does a new 2014 need shocks?

Joe T.

 

[cuznjohn]

Why does a new 2014 need shocks?

Joe T.

i a 340 pounds and i feel the nose dives for me so i ordered elkas with 400 pound rated springs

 

[Princeau99]

Old is a state of mind
My motto
If my son can do it so can I
Might have to change that to:
If my grandson can do it so can I
Don

My new motto;
If I can't do it, maybe my son can,
if he can't do it, maybe my grandson can!