So you put a backrest on bike and seat wont stay up for refueling.....

[bmwlarry]

I put a Utopia backrest and two Airhawks on my bike and now the seat would not stay up for refueling. I went into Baxter's Autoparts and picked up a new gas shock that works beautifully! When I unlock the seat it now springs up for refueling all by itself. Yeah for little conviencences! Fix took 1 minute!

Part # 4413 Strong ARM Lift Support 30 lb. $22.95hyea:

 

[Macca]

Thanks for your post, mine does the same thing

 

[rhinozxq]

Still Looking

I can't seem to find a #4413 Strong Arm Lift Support. Is this Strong Arm's part # or Baxter's?

Rick

 

[vtspyder]

I just use a chunk of 2x4. Like a true VT redneck!......Yes, I still have all my teeth!:yikes:

 

[Bob Denman]

Thanks Larry! :thumbup: Mine is starting to get a bit tired, so your post has come at a very opportune time! :clap: :2thumbs:

 

[bmwlarry]

rhinozhq

The number is 4423 not 4413. The number on the actual shock tag is 4423 35212.

Hope this helps.
Larry

 

[bmwlarry]

I found them here for $7.04! Darn.

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php?catalog=186&partnum=4423&a=FR186-4423-236019

Larry

 

[rhinozxq]

Bought 2

Larry,

Thanks for the part # and the link. I just got one for each of our spyders.

Rick

 

[Chupaca]

Good to know..!!

Mine is still working but some time needs a push. Will check into it..!! Thanks for this...:2thumbs:

 

[Cruzr Joe]

mine still works but at that price i now have a spare.

Cruzr Joe

 

[harrypottar]

Thanks for the link just ordered one as I have to take the air hawk when I refill at the moment

 

[Macca]

I put a Utopia backrest and two Airhawks on my bike and now the seat would not stay up for refueling. I went into Baxter's Autoparts and picked up a new gas shock that works beautifully! When I unlock the seat it now springs up for refueling all by itself. Yeah for little conviencences! Fix took 1 minute!

Part # 4413 Strong ARM Lift Support 30 lb. $22.95hyea:

Thank you, the #4423 seat strut worked great! I have a Ultimate seat with gas door and backrest.

 

[kentompkins]

I bought one for my 2013 RT-S but am having difficulties imagining how it snaps in. Any suggestions on installing? Or has BRP changed the way the rod attaches to the seat and the bike?

ken tompkins

 

[bmwlarry]

Ken

There is a very thin metal piece that needs to be pried out a tiny bit with a smallish flat screwdriver. Pry it out a bit and pull on the OEM shock and it will snap off the ball. Repeat for installation of the new one.

Hope this helps

Larry

 

[ulflyer]

Good info. Mine slowly dropped down the other day so I stuck the big fat gas cap up as far as it would go under the seat to hold it. For us cheapies that works too. Nevertheless I'll prob order one to have handy

 

[otter28169]

I found them here for $7.04! Darn.

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php?catalog=186&partnum=4423&a=FR186-4423-236019

Larry

Rock auto is awesome!! I get all the parts I need fore every vehicle from them.

 

[Captain Fin]

Careful

I put a Utopia backrest and two Airhawks on my bike and now the seat would not stay up for refueling. I went into Baxter's Autoparts and picked up a new gas shock that works beautifully! When I unlock the seat it now springs up for refueling all by itself. Yeah for little conviencences! Fix took 1 minute!

Part # 4413 Strong ARM Lift Support 30 lb. $22.95hyea:

Don't let it eject you at high speeds when you hit a bump!:lecturef_smilie::roflblack:

 

[eddieshep999]

Posted this last year just having fitted the Utopia back rest

Spyder RT extra support for seat stops dropping down due to extra weight of Utopia Back rest fitted

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...959#post383959


Did consider going over to a Gas strut on the other side to replace my strut but as this works fine and with no issue with it will keep it - Very useful when having to clean the underside of the seat and main frame or to assist when having to remove the panels

 

[ulflyer]

Rock auto is awesome!! I get all the parts I need fore every vehicle from them.

I ordered one yesterday and it was listed as a clearance item. No idea how many are left but thats a good price. For my area it was another $6 postage.

 

[shannonnichols]

2008 GS with fantastic Corbin Seat upgrade

Thank you, I just ordered mine. I bought my2008 GS last year and wasn't sure how to correct this problem. I was just goingto live with it. Thanks for all the great info on spyderlovers!!! I’m aFAN!!