Where do you jack the Spyder Up?

[sledge]

I have been a Mechanic all my life, and jacked up everything from a VW Bug to an 80,000 lb. gross Kenworth & Trailer. But, nothing like my Spyder. I planned to put new tires on mine today, but I have already run into a couple of problems. LOL First, it has a Trailer Hitch on it, and the bolt heads (Star Drivers) are so close to the rear brake disk that I have MADE a tool just to get that off. But I've been under this, and no good place do I see to Jack this up. BUT I sure am getting the Idea Why a Spyder Shop Charges so much to do just a Simple Job - because I have not seen a Simple Job on here yet! LOL LOL Anyone have any ideas on this??

 

[K80Shooter]

The frame runs down the center of the bike. Use a floor jack placed toward the front or rear of it as needed and jack it up.

 

[Bensonoid]

If you look at my photo albums I've got a few pictures of where I jack mine.

 

[sledge]

Thanks, I was laying on the ground and saw the Shock Mount and the Exhaust was in front of that, but I will hunt the Frame... Thank you again.

 

[fatboy]

No need to remove those star head bolts on the hitch, just remove the long bolt going thru the center of axle then pull hitch straight back off swing arm.

 

[canamjhb]

And..... Your trailer hitch comes off with just ONE bolt that runs through the rear axle. No need for any "special" tool. Just take the cotter pin out, take the nut off, slide the bolt out of the axle, & pull the hitch assembly off from the rear. You may have to wiggle it back and forth a little while pulling it off. It takes all of about 2 minutes to remove your hitch..... Jim

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Sledge, you can see the bare frame at cheapcycleparts.com - find your Spyder (yr & model), then find the correct 'Fiche that shows the frame. Mike :thumbup:

 

[fatboy]

really canam is that not what i just posted right before you 8 minutes before

 

[Peteoz]

really canam is that not what i just posted right before you 8 minutes before

Fatboy, that is a very harsh call. There were only 8 minutes between your posts. It is very likely that CanAm was creating his post before yours was even up. :dontknow: Besides, it never hurts to have more than one description of how to tackle a task as it may answer a question that wasn’t covered in the first reply :thumbup:

Pete

 

[Peteoz]

Sledge, lie on the floor just behind the front wheels and look under the Spyder. Running down the centre of the underbelly you will see a flat bar about 3” wide and 2’ long running from front to back…. that’s the frame bar people are taking about …. you really can’t miss it. Place your jack toward the front of the bar for working on the front, and toward the back of the bar for working on the rear.

Pete

 

[Mazo EMS2]

You might be better off to jack each corner up as you go, and use jack stands as you go. Jacking up the whole bike can be a little sketchy if you're gonna be cranking on tight stuff like lug nuts. I would put the front on stands and then use the jack for the rear wheel, and a third stand of you have one. Then you know it won't wobble off and fall on you.

 

[sledge]

thank you so much for the address and the help. this is such a great site. thank you again.

 

[Peteoz]

You might be better off to jack each corner up as you go, and use jack stands as you go. Jacking up the whole bike can be a little sketchy if you're gonna be cranking on tight stuff like lug nuts. I would put the front on stands and then use the jack for the rear wheel, and a third stand of you have one. Then you know it won't wobble off and fall on you.

Yes…..absolutely, Mazo :2thumbs: I always break lug nuts, axle nuts etc loose before I jack the Spyder up. It is definitely a concern with tipping if you don’t use jack stands as early in the lifting process as possible :thumbup:

Pete

 

[sledge]

thank you for the Photo's Bensonoid .. I'm an Old Guy , and I get a lot more from a Picture than a page full of words and writing . I guess its an Old Age Thing... but anyway. thank you so much.

 

[Briorick]

thank you for the Photo's Bensonoid .. I'm an Old Guy , and I get a lot more from a Picture than a page full of words and writing . I guess its an Old Age Thing... but anyway. thank you so much.

:agree: AND...as is said,
1 picture is worth a thousand words. :thumbup:

 

[Little Blue]

Safety First!

....Whatever you do, be careful and make your day successful.
Remember to use jack stands or proper blocking.

All good tips on jacking your Spyder. :thumbup:

 

[Peteoz]

:agree: AND...as is said,
1 picture is worth a thousand words. :thumbup:

Yes indeed Briorick, but the pain and suffering of getting down on the old, worn out knees to get underneath to take a photo, along with the danger to those within 20 metres of me while I lever myself up, unfortunately outweighs my desire to make the task easier by posting a photo :roflblack:

Pete

 

[sledge]

Well, thanks everyone, I got the rear wheel off; took it to a tire shop; and had the tire changed; come back home and put the wheel back on. The only thing I still have to do tomorrow is put the brakes back on the rear wheel. THEN, in a few days after this Old Man gets some rest, it will be the 2 front wheels, but I think they will be nothing compared to the Rear Wheel! At least, I Think so... Thanks again everyone.

 

[Knizar]

:congrats: For heaven's sake "Don't Croak" - you're over halfway done! You're tiring me out just reading this post! :thumbup: Bill

 

[Mazo EMS2]

Well, thanks everyone, I got the rear wheel off; took it to a tire shop; and had the tire changed; come back home and put the wheel back on. The only thing I still have to do tomorrow is put the brakes back on the rear wheel. THEN, in a few days after this Old Man gets some rest, it will be the 2 front wheels, but I think they will be nothing compared to the Rear Wheel! At least, I Think so... Thanks again everyone.

Just remember to push and turn on that brake piston when it comes time to compress it into the caliper.