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03-22-2012, 09:32 PM | #17 |
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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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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. Don't forget to use the ribbon
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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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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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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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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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03-24-2012, 11:40 AM | #25 |
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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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03-24-2012, 07:08 PM | #26 |
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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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03-25-2012, 11:18 AM | #27 |
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Thanks wheelie. Like the old scooters.
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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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