[Steve'O']

Man you need to put a patent on this thing before some spoiled *** millionaire picks it up, and makes another million.

 

[jimbow1]

What an idea. I got some 1-1/4" dense rubber this week and will modify my stand. I already manufactured new bars as the originals were just too short for the bike.

 

[squires]

Is it bad to jack the bike up with that front tab resting on the jack?
I have done so for short period already(oil and dif change to have it level up right,, outside the stability issue are there other concerns?
lent out my drill, but i have the pucks in my hockey bag.
the steel plate is so the jack makes contact with the front the same time as the back, or just for width?

thanks

 

[razir66]

From what others have said, it doesn't hurt the bike resting on that tab, it does make it tipsy obviously. Yeah, the steel plate was because my jack stand wasn't wide enough to mount the pucks to, maybe other stands are wider, not sure.

Is it bad to jack the bike up with that front tab resting on the jack?
I have done so for short period already(oil and dif change to have it level up right,, outside the stability issue are there other concerns?
lent out my drill, but i have the pucks in my hockey bag.
the steel plate is so the jack makes contact with the front the same time as the back, or just for width?

thanks

 

[streak07]

I do it that way all the time but I use straps before I start wrenching.

 

[Da Badge Man]

I do it that way all the time but I use straps before I start wrenching.

+1! One close call was all it took to make a believer out of me with using straps.Thanks for the reminder streak.

 

[streak07]

Even with the pucks everyone should use the straps. With only 1 good knee I can only catch 600lbs of motorcycle these days but the meanie is 700 or so wet.

 

[twowheeladdict]

Even with the pucks everyone should use the straps. With only 1 good knee I can only catch 600lbs of motorcycle these days but the meanie is 700 or so wet.

...and when you pull the rear or front wheel off that balanced motorcycle you will be glad you have it supported by something other than just the jack. I supplement my jack with blocks or crates or jack stands depending on the bike.

 

[dbq1979]

these are what i use to pick up the bike and store it over the winter to do mods and what not.
http://www.sloneservices.com/SilverBack/Other-Stuff/DIY Jack Stands.pdf
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KAWASAKI-VU...Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item3a6bfdf003

 

[Steammaker]

Very Interesting. Thanks for the links......

 

[twowheeladdict]

these are what i use to pick up the bike and store it over the winter to do mods and what not.
http://www.sloneservices.com/SilverBack/Other-Stuff/DIY Jack Stands.pdf
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KAWASAKI-VU...Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item3a6bfdf003

Nice links. Thanks.

 

[IHR77]

sweet, i just bought one from Kawasaki, spent too much but this is sweet, great idea

 

[john56]

Martin, i still think you should make a sticky from the ms rear fender ...under fender wire harness protector ...screws being two sizes...dimple in fender....

 

[VN1600B]

Down Under Hockey Pucks

Well, if you can't get hockey pucks "down under", check out your auto parts store. Automobile frame bushings and suspension bushings for cars and trucks are similar to hockey pucks "AND" they likely already have the holes drilled for you, which will save you a step, or better yet, check the salvage yard and recycle old parts.

 

[jarmoke]

Excellent idea and excellent instructions. I have quite a similar cycle jack (basically same) and just used it yesterday. After noticing this (old) topic, I'm sure I will modify it same way before next use...

Thanks!

 

[tbone81468]

I was just jacking my bike yesterday to change rear tire and the bottle jack gave way and lift came down. Luckily no damage done except a crushed oil filter.

I just purchased the adapter cradle off Ebay (thanks for the link), will get new jack soon.

I was using a homemade jack which was very unstable and the locking feature really sucked. So hopefully with the cradle and a decent jack it will be much easier. I'm looking at the Harbor Freight lift or the Craftsman. Wondering if the Craftsman lift will fit under bike with the cradle attached. Does anyone know?

Thanks

 

[tgman65]

I was just jacking my bike yesterday to change rear tire and the bottle jack gave way and lift came down. Luckily no damage done except a crushed oil filter.

I just purchased the adapter cradle off Ebay (thanks for the link), will get new jack soon.

I was using a homemade jack which was very unstable and the locking feature really sucked. So hopefully with the cradle and a decent jack it will be much easier. I'm looking at the Harbor Freight lift or the Craftsman. Wondering if the Craftsman lift will fit under bike with the cradle attached. Does anyone know?

Thanks

I have the craftsman aluminum motorcycle jack (yellow one) and I put the hockey pucks on it and it will roll under the bike but it is very close so with the cradle you might have to roll the tires up on boards for more clearance. I will say this, I have looked at the harbor freight's aluminum jack and it is not nearly as well built as the craftsman and mine was on sale at the time and it was less expensive than H F price for their model. I paid $165 for it with free shipping to my house.

 

[vinnysmeany2004]

Amazing write up!

Am I safe using my neighbor's regular bike jack or will I cause damage to the oil pan? I'm now worried because....that's what i do.

 

[tbone81468]

I have the craftsman aluminum motorcycle jack (yellow one) and I put the hockey pucks on it and it will roll under the bike but it is very close so with the cradle you might have to roll the tires up on boards for more clearance. I will say this, I have looked at the harbor freight's aluminum jack and it is not nearly as well built as the craftsman and mine was on sale at the time and it was less expensive than H F price for their model. I paid $165 for it with free shipping to my house.

Thanks tgman65...I will buy the Craftsman model. Appreciate the info.

 

[sgtslag]

I bought the HF High Position Lift for my '93 Voyager XII. First time I went to use it, I realized it would crush the exhaust pipes if I tried to lift my bike! The frame tubes are recessed from the exhaust tubes. I've been searching, off and on, for over a year, trying to find a simple solution. I found one example where a fellow fabricated some Y-clamps which were positionable to put directly beneath the frame tubes, clearing the exhaust easily. Nice solution -- if you can fabricate steel bits... I will be looking into this approach, as it seems to require far less metal fabrication... Cheers!