SpyderJerry
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Finally took pics of Spyder on Pitbull jack. Have not added extension yet, but does fine without. Lifs 26 inches.
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Pics of Pitbull jack
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Finally took pics of Spyder on Pitbull jack. Have not added extension yet, but does fine without. Lifs 26 inches.
Just does not look safe to me. That is just me maybe if I was beside it it is more stable than it looks in pictures. I don't think I would want to work under it like changing the sway bar.
:agree:
trikermutha
New member
Its fine as long as you place the jack in the correct area. If removing anything place jack stands or supports for added safety.
Just dont remove your wheels without jack stands or supports or it will tip.
Now if you do have the Spyder adapter that would help a whole lot but still use jack stands. :thumbup:
I use one all the time but you have to know to be safe about it.
Just dont remove your wheels without jack stands or supports or it will tip.
Now if you do have the Spyder adapter that would help a whole lot but still use jack stands. :thumbup:
I use one all the time but you have to know to be safe about it.
Chasinsparks
Member
Thanks
Thanks for the pics. I will have my J&S Jack tomorrow and when Red gets out of the Spyder hospital I will try and do the same so people can have some comparison and make their own decision. I will say I bet ordering was a lot better with Pitbull.
Thanks for the pics. I will have my J&S Jack tomorrow and when Red gets out of the Spyder hospital I will try and do the same so people can have some comparison and make their own decision. I will say I bet ordering was a lot better with Pitbull.
I wouldn't know SpyderJerry if I ran into him on the street, but I think he's just showing how sweet that jack works to get the spyder in the air to block it up then get under it.
SpyderJerry
Member
safety
It is very safe, has manual locks. Yes you can roll bike around shop on it and it does not body roll. There is a video on youtube about it. And I replaced sway bar with it. I looked at many units before purchasing. I have been a mechanic for over 50 years. jacks stands are always required when using a lift.
It is very safe, has manual locks. Yes you can roll bike around shop on it and it does not body roll. There is a video on youtube about it. And I replaced sway bar with it. I looked at many units before purchasing. I have been a mechanic for over 50 years. jacks stands are always required when using a lift.
Little Blue
SpyderLovers Ambassador
Lift and Safety Stands
A nice Lift and Always use Safety Stands. :thumbup:
A nice Lift and Always use Safety Stands. :thumbup:
trikermutha
New member
I still like to see a pic of the spyder adapter. I have one for a Harley trike but not the spyder
SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN
New member
:agree: also
Grandpot
Active member
I agree. I have been lifting my Spyder and Valkyrie for years with a very similar lift from Sears.
george123
Member
See my post, #3 on this thread for pictures of my Spyder adapter.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...cycle-jack-for-a-Spyder&p=1333695#post1333695
SpyderJerry
Member
pitbull adapter pic
Here are comparison and adapter pics. Simple angle iron bolted on.
Here are comparison and adapter pics. Simple angle iron bolted on.
SPYD3R
Active member
UNSAFE
UNSAFE @ ANY SPEED....
i have the same jack, mine came from HARBOR FREIGHT....
i would NEVER jack my F3 up like this to work on it... any wrong move and your SPYD3R would come tumbling down... i would STRONGLY advise anyone that uses this jack to never use it in this manner...
jmho
Dan P
SPYD3R
UNSAFE @ ANY SPEED....
i have the same jack, mine came from HARBOR FREIGHT....
i would NEVER jack my F3 up like this to work on it... any wrong move and your SPYD3R would come tumbling down... i would STRONGLY advise anyone that uses this jack to never use it in this manner...
jmho
Dan P
SPYD3R
Chasinsparks
Member
Lift
I just recieved my J&S jack today. Although my Spyder is still in the shop I assembled the jack and it is built solid. Not sure about the Pitbull jack but I could only assume it is nearly the same. The J&S jack with the Spyder adapter is designed to lift the bike in a manner same as the what is pictured with the Pitbull jack, once lifted to the desired position you put the position stops in place and release the pressure from the jack so that you are not relying on the bottle jack to hold the weight.
From what I can tell from talking to others the bike is pretty stable in that position (Still I would place stands under it as you can never be too safe) Once I get the Spyder back I will do a pic and video test on the stability, as long as I'm not underneath it the worst that can happen is I have an insurance claim:banghead:.
Again the Jack is solid, the package with the just the jack alone was 100 lbs and the adapter has to be 20 lbs if not more.
I just recieved my J&S jack today. Although my Spyder is still in the shop I assembled the jack and it is built solid. Not sure about the Pitbull jack but I could only assume it is nearly the same. The J&S jack with the Spyder adapter is designed to lift the bike in a manner same as the what is pictured with the Pitbull jack, once lifted to the desired position you put the position stops in place and release the pressure from the jack so that you are not relying on the bottle jack to hold the weight.
From what I can tell from talking to others the bike is pretty stable in that position (Still I would place stands under it as you can never be too safe) Once I get the Spyder back I will do a pic and video test on the stability, as long as I'm not underneath it the worst that can happen is I have an insurance claim:banghead:.
Again the Jack is solid, the package with the just the jack alone was 100 lbs and the adapter has to be 20 lbs if not more.
I think the problem is not with the jack tipping over, but with the Spyder tipping off the jack. I don't see how the adapter helps. What am I missing?
SpyderJerry
Member
tipping
It is very stable, but if you feel uncomfortable mine has a ratchet strap to tie it down to the jack. Here are a couple of videos
It is very stable, but if you feel uncomfortable mine has a ratchet strap to tie it down to the jack. Here are a couple of videos
Chasinsparks
Member
Maybe
Looking at the adapter the front is longer which extends nearly across the whole spyder. On the back side it appears there is a raised rubber block that fits into an opening in front of the exhaust. Now I have not used the Pitbull or J&S as I just got it today but when I get my RT out of the shop I plan to do full review and video, I will also rock the spyder a bit to see how stable it is and give all a clear picture of how it works and if it truly is as solid as they claim when lifted.
Looking at the adapter the front is longer which extends nearly across the whole spyder. On the back side it appears there is a raised rubber block that fits into an opening in front of the exhaust. Now I have not used the Pitbull or J&S as I just got it today but when I get my RT out of the shop I plan to do full review and video, I will also rock the spyder a bit to see how stable it is and give all a clear picture of how it works and if it truly is as solid as they claim when lifted.
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