Spyder Rear Shock Replacement

[Dark Side]

Hey All:
I'm Leland and it's been a long time sense I have been here. Work, retirement and moving.
To get to the point.
I have a 2011 Spyder RT touring. I am looking to change the rear shock to an Elka. I know the change isn't complicated.
What I don't know is how to get at the rear shock. I have searched Youtube and several other place and can not find a thing about how to get to the rear shock. Found the front but not the back.
Is there anyone out there among the spyder riders that can direct me to any information about this? Could use the help and info.
Thanks for your time, have an OUTSTANDING day.

Leland

 

[Bob Denman]

Welcome back!
Have you contacted Elka? They might just have a set of instructions to cover this... :dontknow:
Good Luck! :thumbup:

 

[Chupaca]

Agree...

:agree: bottom bolt is not a problem but the upper one may require removing some tupperwear...shop manual would be the other option quick and cheap online. Check the parts breakdown but not clear on the upper mount...:dontknow:

 

[Bob Denman]

Lamont or Finless haven't done videos about this yet? :dontknow:

 

[cptjam]

Easy, but long

Remove both side panels, rear deck, bags and trunk as a unit. A few wire connections, it comes away. Upper shock bolt is easy then!

 

[KX5062]

Joe, you make that sound sooooo easy. :roflblack:

 

[finless]

Lamont or Finless haven't done videos about this yet? :dontknow:

I have not replaced the rear shock yet but I can't believe you have to remove the entire rear area to replace it.
Seems to me it would be easier to remove the rear tire and this would give you access to the top shock bolt.

Bob

 

[Culpjp]

How to from Lamonster.

Here is a link to the post from Lamonster. He has very good instructions on how to install the Elka rear shock, on an RT.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?25452-Rear-Elka-installed-on-RT