?Tie a Nomad to a Jack?

wheelie · 03-21-2012, 10:14 PM

I got my HF jack and will be getting a jack adapter. Now anyone have pic's of how to tie the bike to the jack so it don't jump off? I put my Cushman on the jack without tie downs but the Nomad is a different story. And the jack works well to jack up one end of the rail too.

**Jared** · 03-21-2012, 10:31 PM

I don't strap mine at all. It gets annoying to have to adjust the straps every time I want to go up or down. The jack has a few places designed to be strapped to, but I think that if a 800+ bike started to tip, being strapped to a 25lbs jack isn't going to stop it.

If I'm leaving it on the jack over night, I lower it to it's lowest setting and lock it there. If I'm going to leave it for a few weeks, I also have a strap hanging from the rafters that I strap between risers.

**markclark57** · 03-21-2012, 11:50 PM

I'd say to get Idaho's Jack adapter or just take it to the dealer (that's what I do, but not everyone has that option).

AlabamaNomadRider · 03-22-2012, 04:42 AM

I use 4 1X4 pieces nailed together under my side stand. That way the Nomad is almost level. I use small 2X4 pieces to fit on the jack where it contacts the frame and jack it up. Then when I release the jack it comes down pretty much level. I do hold on to the right rear crash guard as the bike comes down. Haven't had any problem yet.

**Idaho** · 03-22-2012, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by wheelie

I got my HF jack and will be getting a jack adapter.

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.

**Idaho** · 03-22-2012, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by AlabamaNomadRider

I use 4 1X4 pieces nailed together under my side stand. That way the Nomad is almost level. I use small 2X4 pieces to fit on the jack where it contacts the frame and jack it up. Then when I release the jack it comes down pretty much level. I do hold on to the right rear crash guard as the bike comes down. Haven't had any problem yet.

Gene, you need to save your pennies and order one of my adapters.

recumbentbob · 03-22-2012, 07:58 AM

Like this

Sin City Stan · 03-22-2012, 11:45 AM

I have never tied my bike to the jack. Like Utah said, if it's going to tip that little jack is not going to stop it.

recumbentbob · 03-22-2012, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Sin City Stan

I have never tied my bike to the jack. Like Utah said, if it's going to tip that little jack is not going to stop it.

My jack is pretty stable. When I am wrenching and trying to get tight bolts loose the tiedown is peace of mind.

**ray2** · 03-22-2012, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by wheelie

I got my HF jack and will be getting a jack adapter. Now anyone have pic's of how to tie the bike to the jack so it don't jump off? I put my Cushman on the jack without tie downs but the Nomad is a different story. And the jack works well to jack up one end of the rail too.

What kind of Cushman do you have? I had a 1958 Cushman Eagle that I got new in 1958 wish I still had it.

blowndodge · 03-22-2012, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sin City Stan

I have never tied my bike to the jack. Like Utah said, if it's going to tip that little jack is not going to stop it.

I don't think that's the issue Stan, Jared.... I tie mine down so it doesn't move/slide around on the pads of the jack.

cactusjack · 03-22-2012, 01:54 PM

If I am doing swingarm work or some other project where the bike may be on the jack for a day or more, I actually put jackstands under the frame. You can't be too careful.

dshelly · 03-22-2012, 09:06 PM

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.

Monkeyman · 03-22-2012, 09:19 PM

It's a tight fit on the low side, but it'll go under.

**cnc** · 03-22-2012, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

It's a tight fit on the low side, but it'll go under.

If that is the case, just put the kickstand on a 2x4 block before rolling the jack under. My jack is pretty low to the floor, so I don't have that issue.

03-21-2012, 10:14 PM	#1
wheelie Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Neoga, IL Posts: 433	?Tie a Nomad to a Jack? I got my HF jack and will be getting a jack adapter. Now anyone have pic's of how to tie the bike to the jack so it don't jump off? I put my Cushman on the jack without tie downs but the Nomad is a different story. And the jack works well to jack up one end of the rail too. __________________ You never slow down you never grow old VBA #656 Black 2007 1600 Nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by wheelie; 03-21-2012 at 10:16 PM.
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03-21-2012, 10:31 PM	#2
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	I don't strap mine at all. It gets annoying to have to adjust the straps every time I want to go up or down. The jack has a few places designed to be strapped to, but I think that if a 800+ bike started to tip, being strapped to a 25lbs jack isn't going to stop it. If I'm leaving it on the jack over night, I lower it to it's lowest setting and lock it there. If I'm going to leave it for a few weeks, I also have a strap hanging from the rafters that I strap between risers. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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03-21-2012, 11:50 PM	#3
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	I'd say to get Idaho's Jack adapter or just take it to the dealer (that's what I do, but not everyone has that option). __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ
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03-22-2012, 04:42 AM	#4
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	I use 4 1X4 pieces nailed together under my side stand. That way the Nomad is almost level. I use small 2X4 pieces to fit on the jack where it contacts the frame and jack it up. Then when I release the jack it comes down pretty much level. I do hold on to the right rear crash guard as the bike comes down. Haven't had any problem yet. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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03-22-2012, 11:45 AM	#8
Sin City Stan Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3,746	I have never tied my bike to the jack. Like Utah said, if it's going to tip that little jack is not going to stop it. __________________ Oldest Saloon In Nevada http://www.pioneersaloon.info/ "Sin City Stan" Henderson, NV VBA #01004 VROC #29365 2004 Nomad 1500L5 +100 "The Bike" 2009 Nomad 1700 (past) 2004 Vulcan Classic 800 (past) 2010 Cortez - 2011 Crescent City - 2012 Kanab - 2013 Estes Park
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03-22-2012, 01:54 PM	#12
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	If I am doing swingarm work or some other project where the bike may be on the jack for a day or more, I actually put jackstands under the frame. You can't be too careful. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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dshelly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgrade, MT Posts: 2,824	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.
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03-22-2012, 09:19 PM	#14
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	It's a tight fit on the low side, but it'll go under. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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