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Old 03-22-2012, 09:32 PM   #16
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Does anybody else have trouble getting the jack and adapter under their bike? I have a harbor freight jack and an adapter, but there's not enough clearance to just slide it under easily seems to be a touch too high.
The adapter instructions tell you to drive the wheels up on 2x4s to get the bike a bit higher off the ground.
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Old 03-22-2012, 09:32 PM   #17
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Wheelie, Just FYI. My adapters sell on E-Bay for $67.50 shipped but I sell them here directly to members for $60. When you are ready let me know.
I got mine last week best money spent, I also agree the bike is so stable I don't strap it. Also I break all the bigger nuts and bolts loose before I jack reducing the risk even more. I use a HF high lift and no worries a tipping.
 
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Old 03-22-2012, 09:50 PM   #18
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I cut three pieces of 2x10 and angled the part where I drive the bike up on.
I put one under the side stand also. That way the bike sits like normal and the jack goes under easily.
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Old 03-22-2012, 09:57 PM   #19
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I guess if you were worried about strapping the bike down, but though it would not add much security by strapping to the jack, there is another option.
You could always put 2 eye bolts about 4 feet apart into joists in your garage ceiling and run good quality cargo straps down from the eyes to the bars or engine guard.
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Old 03-22-2012, 10:01 PM   #20
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I guess if you were worried about strapping the bike down, but though it would not add much security by strapping to the jack, there is another option.
You could always put 2 eye bolts about 4 feet apart into joists in your garage ceiling and run good quality cargo straps down from the eyes to the bars or engine guard.
Yeah, then you could let the jack down and hang your bike from the ceiling for the winter. No more flat spots on the tires in the spring.
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Old 03-22-2012, 10:47 PM   #21
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I guess if you were worried about strapping the bike down, but though it would not add much security by strapping to the jack, there is another option.
You could always put 2 eye bolts about 4 feet apart into joists in your garage ceiling and run good quality cargo straps down from the eyes to the bars or engine guard.
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Yeah, then you could let the jack down and hang your bike from the ceiling for the winter. No more flat spots on the tires in the spring.
I have done something similar when leaving the bike for a long time (like when I painted it), but strapped it on the bars in the middle of the risers. I still left it on the jack, but I have seen jacks leak and go down over time and this gives me a bit of extra security that I wont go out into the garage with my bike on it's side.

I got the idea from a dealerships I worked at. They'd use heavy duty come-along and often times not use a jack at all. Especially if they were just trying to get the front wheel off the ground.
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Old 03-22-2012, 11:24 PM   #22
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When I am polishing/waxing, I don't ned straps. When torquing or wrenching, I feel safer with straps. I guess it depends on what you're doing.
 
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I guess if you were worried about strapping the bike down, but though it would not add much security by strapping to the jack, there is another option.
You could always put 2 eye bolts about 4 feet apart into joists in your garage ceiling and run good quality cargo straps down from the eyes to the bars or engine guard.
I guess there's a 3rd option assuming you own your house/garage. Install 4 eyebolts in the floor. If you lock the jack in a position, the only way it will drop the bike is if the jack physically breaks. I've seen pics of the eyebolts in the floor but can't tell you who it was. When you're done with the eyebolts, unscrew them and screw bolts in their place. That way you can run over them (with your car/truck) and not damage anything.
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Old 03-24-2012, 03:14 AM   #24
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I have a block built up with ply to put under the kickstand and and a jack stand under the right side foot board bracket. That gets it near level enough to get the lift and adapter on the bike. I zip tie the adapter to the frame first.

I don't tie down but stabilize with jack stands so it does not rock.
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Old 03-24-2012, 11:40 AM   #25
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You could always put 2 eye bolts about 4 feet apart into joists in your garage ceiling and run good quality cargo straps down from the eyes to the bars or engine guard.
Not sure I would want 900 pounds hanging from two rafters in my garage. Methinks more than the bike could end up laying on the floor. Just saying.
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All good info, as always! The eyebolts in the rafters or floor would just make the whole thing more stable. Can you get at the oil filter and drain plug with it on the jack with the adapter?
And Ray2 heres my 56 step powered by an 8 HP Briggs runs 32 MPH in the 1/8 mile. I have a 1957 Eagle waiting in the corner of the shop for me to show it some attention.
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Old 03-25-2012, 11:18 AM   #27
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Thanks wheelie. Like the old scooters.
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Old 03-25-2012, 11:51 AM   #28
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The bike is very stable on the jack with it locked in. I do use straps from the rafters only to secure the bike from moving around when working on it but not in case the jack fails..don't want the roof comming down. I've left the bike up on the jack for up to two months at a time...no problems.
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