Thanks for the pictures man. Stuff like this can be really helpful for others who are trying to do their own maintenance. It's also nice for those of us who don't ever take the top off to see what's under there.
Finally Removed the Top of the Spark
This is the first time I've removed the deck from my spark. I obtained some stainless steel washers for the hull. Since I had to take the bolts off anyway, it seemed like an ideal time to apply some corrosion inhibitor to the innards. It took 29 minutes to remove the deck.
The tough part was getting to both sides of the bolts on the left side of the hull because the other ski is so close to the Spark.
Taking off the cover in front of the handlebars makes disconnecting the steering cable much easier.
The tough part was getting to both sides of the bolts on the left side of the hull because the other ski is so close to the Spark.
Taking off the cover in front of the handlebars makes disconnecting the steering cable much easier.
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The top has been put back on the ski. It was a little on the heavy side but I was able to manage lifting it alone (I'm 5'11", 185lbs and not particularly strong). Just gotta remember to pick it up by or near the handlebars especially when removing it from the ski.
I've included some pictures of the stainless steel deck washers.
It seems like the metal washers will more evenly distribute the pressure of the bolts onto the top deck. It's probably overkill but it wasn't all that expensive and it gives me peace of mind.
I've included some pictures of the stainless steel deck washers.
It seems like the metal washers will more evenly distribute the pressure of the bolts onto the top deck. It's probably overkill but it wasn't all that expensive and it gives me peace of mind.
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