Another Lift Thread

02-05-2010, 08:57 PM

Check out this video. I like the dude's style!! I used to do something similar with my Harley 74s, but they weighed about a hundred pounds less than the Nomad.

**Jared** · 02-05-2010, 10:22 PM

I've seen this before too. I'm betting the M50 weights about 200lbs less than our nomads.

Our bikes also have a few wires that run along the bottom of the frame. I'm sure that board would tear them off on the first attempt.

Cool idea and it works, but with as much money as I have in my bike I'd rather spend the $75 to lift it with a jack. Much more stable.

02-05-2010, 11:23 PM

I never thought about the wires. Details Details!!

**ringadingh** · 02-06-2010, 12:04 AM

It should work with a Nomad if your strong enough to pull the bar, and it looks like a pretty meaty piece of timber that he is using. A good piece of hardwood should hold up ok. Since I have a jack I think I'll stick with that.

**glwilson** · 02-06-2010, 08:33 AM

Pretty cool... but that would make me nervous.

I couldn't lift a Nomad's weight doing it that way though.

nomadpilot · 02-06-2010, 09:17 AM

Dang, that's scary. I have a motorcycle lift I bought from Costco a few years ago. It has a hydraulic jack that powers the rack up and down. I used it the other day just to see if it would work, and it does. You can left the Nomad 17 inches off the ground to work on it. It also has ratcheting tiedowns to stabilize the bike. I used it a lot with my Gold Wing. And the pipes on the Nomad are high enough that the lift bars only contact the undersides of the frame. This lift from Costco is just about the same thing you can get from Sears for around $100.00. Sure is safer than using a plank and a pipe.

butch · 02-06-2010, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

I've seen this before too. I'm betting the M50 weights about 200lbs less than our nomads.

I also have an M50. They weigh about 550 pounds dry if stock. Much easier to balance when still than my Nomad.

**Idaho** · 02-06-2010, 06:22 PM

The M50 frame presents a nice clean surface under the bike. That is why you don't need an adapter to lift a Suzi. The Vulcans have too much stuff hanging below the frame rails (except for the '09's) Look at the pic of the '07 just above this post. No way would I attempt this with my Nomad.

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02-05-2010, 10:22 PM	#2
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Another Lift Thread I've seen this before too. I'm betting the M50 weights about 200lbs less than our nomads. Our bikes also have a few wires that run along the bottom of the frame. I'm sure that board would tear them off on the first attempt. Cool idea and it works, but with as much money as I have in my bike I'd rather spend the $75 to lift it with a jack. Much more stable. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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02-06-2010, 12:04 AM	#4
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Another Lift Thread It should work with a Nomad if your strong enough to pull the bar, and it looks like a pretty meaty piece of timber that he is using. A good piece of hardwood should hold up ok. Since I have a jack I think I'll stick with that. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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02-06-2010, 08:33 AM	#5
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Another Lift Thread Pretty cool... but that would make me nervous. I couldn't lift a Nomad's weight doing it that way though. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-06-2010, 09:17 AM	#6
nomadpilot Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wasilla, AK Posts: 78	Another Lift Thread Dang, that's scary. I have a motorcycle lift I bought from Costco a few years ago. It has a hydraulic jack that powers the rack up and down. I used it the other day just to see if it would work, and it does. You can left the Nomad 17 inches off the ground to work on it. It also has ratcheting tiedowns to stabilize the bike. I used it a lot with my Gold Wing. And the pipes on the Nomad are high enough that the lift bars only contact the undersides of the frame. This lift from Costco is just about the same thing you can get from Sears for around $100.00. Sure is safer than using a plank and a pipe.
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02-06-2010, 06:22 PM	#8
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Another Lift Thread The M50 frame presents a nice clean surface under the bike. That is why you don't need an adapter to lift a Suzi. The Vulcans have too much stuff hanging below the frame rails (except for the '09's) Look at the pic of the '07 just above this post. No way would I attempt this with my Nomad. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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