Think you could replace a broken one on the fly? I saw a photo here a while back of a broken one temporarily fixed with metal hose clamps.
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Think you could replace a broken one on the fly? I saw a photo here a while back of a broken one temporarily fixed with metal hose clamps.
On a long tour, I take my full complement of Spyder tools. About the only thing I can't deal with is anything requiring a lift....but I'm working on that.
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
Shop the JUNK yards for an Alumin. ( or steel ) scissor jack from a compact car / suv etc. ..... they can easily lift the Spyder, are small and lightweight.... I have a few and cut the ring end off and welded a 1/2 in nut on it .... I can use my drill or a small ratchet & socket .... they work great for any lifting .... I spent about $ 5.00 ea. ..... good luck .... Mike :thumbup:
Do you pull a trailer with you on long trips?
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Good point. Yes, we have an RT-622. But I was thinking more along the lines of one of those exhaust inflated air bags. The lifts I have are much too bulky and heavy. But one of my scissor jacks like you show there might be enough to get me out of a tight spot. Thanks for the idea.
You the man!
You know what? I'd also need drift punches, heat guns, a vice and a clean, tidy work space to do this. I won't be doing it alongside the road for sure!
I'm going to look up that thread for temporary fixes!
trikermutha
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Just bring gorilla tape with you to hold the windshield in place. Not much you can do once it snaps like mine did on the Hwy.
I just propped it back upward and drove home. I was rather surprised it held in place and didn't blow backward at me again. So Gorrilla tape would be a quick temp fix or even some U Clamps with a plate on each side of the arm as a quick temp fix.
I just propped it back upward and drove home. I was rather surprised it held in place and didn't blow backward at me again. So Gorrilla tape would be a quick temp fix or even some U Clamps with a plate on each side of the arm as a quick temp fix.
Learned a good lesson a long time ago, 1983. My wife and I were in a campground near the south rim of the Grand Canyon and met a fella who had his disabled 2 wheeler torn down trying to repair a damaged part. He was at a point where he couldn't reassemble his ride without the part he needed. He was stuck, and apparently the closest available part was in Vegas. Lesson, don't take your ride apart in the middle of forsaken nowhere, particularly if it is still moveable.
