Jack Adapters

**Idaho** · 06-10-2008, 07:05 PM

For those of you who have tried to lift your Nomad with a standard MC floor jack like the Craftsman jack, you know that it is impossible without some blocking to keep the bike steady. The reason is that the engine case extends below the frame and teaters on the jack arms.

I have an adapter that fixes that problem. They are very sturdy square tubing and pin to the Nomad frame tabs. When the bike is up on one of these it is very stable on the jack. I still recommend that you strap the bike to the jack as generally recommended anyway. The adapters are powdercoated and profesionally welded.

If you would like one just send me a PM and I will send ordering info. They are now $85 each including shipping.

Thanks,
Idaho

misunderstood · 06-10-2008, 08:39 PM

They work great!!

**Idaho** · 06-10-2008, 08:59 PM

I appreciate the plug. Beer is on me next time.

redjay · 06-11-2008, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Idaho (High Plains Drifter)

For those of you who have tried to lift your Nomad with a standard MC floor jack like the Craftsman jack, you know that it is impossible without some blocking to keep the bike steady. The reason is that the engine case extends below the frame and teaters on the jack arms.

I have an adapter that fixes that problem. They are very sturdy square tubing and pin to the Nomad frame tabs. When the bike is up on one of these it is very stable on the jack. I still recommend that you strap the bike to the jack as generally recommended anyway. The adapters are powdercoated and profesionally welded.

If you would like one just send me a PM and I will send ordering info. They are now $85 each including shipping.

Thanks,
Idaho

Hi, Do they work on the 1500 and the 1600 ?
Are both bikes frames identical with regard to the jack adapter ?

**Idaho** · 06-11-2008, 06:59 AM

That's a good question RJ, I don't know. Let me see what I can find out.

misunderstood · 06-11-2008, 10:12 AM

Mine is a 1500 and it works great. I know Beezer has a 1600 and has used it as well, so I assume it will work on either.

beezer · 06-11-2008, 04:24 PM

there ya have it guys, it works on both the 1500 and 1600

**Idaho** · 06-11-2008, 06:03 PM

You guys are great, thanks for the info.

redjay we have an answer.

coloradontexas · 06-11-2008, 08:19 PM

wow thats what i paid for my jack LOL. No doubt it is a good product

**Idaho** · 06-12-2008, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by coloradontexas

wow thats what i paid for my jack LOL. No doubt it is a good product

Yeah, I know. My machinist and I have tried to figure out a way to get the cost down in fact we just talked about it two days ago. There is almost 5 feet of heavy 1 inch steel tubing in these things. The metal tabs on the adapter are actually machined from a solid steel bar to keep them from folding or rolling to the side when the bike is in the air. Any attempt to cut down on material may compromise safety and we don't want that. I have wrestled with the cost of these compared to the cost of the jack also. The jacks are mass produced and these are made by hand basically by the order. So there you have it. I'm just tryin' to help. Thanks,

06-13-2008, 08:53 PM

$85 may sound like a lot of money to some folks, but anybody who drops their bike off the jack will wish like hell they'd spent the money once they get the repair bill. Nomads can be very expensive to drop.

**Idaho** · 06-13-2008, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by caddmannq

$85 may sound like a lot of money to some folks, but anybody who drops their bike off the jack will wish like hell they'd spent the money once they get the repair bill. Nomads can be very expensive to drop.

Good point, I had not thought about it that way. I just knew that I could not use my jack to the lift the Nomad and it bugged me. Engine case was in the way. No more. Solid as a rock.

misunderstood · 06-14-2008, 06:30 AM

I paid LESS for the jack then I did for the adaptor and had no problem with buying it. Jacks can be bought about anywhere, but Idaho took on the task of producing an adaptor that works specific for our bike for the benefit of anyone interested in a secure lift. Don't like the price, you can use wood blocks. I love the secure feeling when I jack mine up with the adaptor.

**Top Cat** · 06-14-2008, 08:03 AM

Idaho, are these adapters jack specific? You know, do they work with the craftsman only or do you make them to fit other jacks.

misunderstood · 06-14-2008, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

Idaho, are these adapters jack specific? You know, do they work with the craftsman only or do you make them to fit other jacks.

If your jack spans the width between the frame it should work with your jack. The adaptor runs in line with the frame of the bike.

06-10-2008, 07:05 PM	#1
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Jack Adapters For those of you who have tried to lift your Nomad with a standard MC floor jack like the Craftsman jack, you know that it is impossible without some blocking to keep the bike steady. The reason is that the engine case extends below the frame and teaters on the jack arms. I have an adapter that fixes that problem. They are very sturdy square tubing and pin to the Nomad frame tabs. When the bike is up on one of these it is very stable on the jack. I still recommend that you strap the bike to the jack as generally recommended anyway. The adapters are powdercoated and profesionally welded. If you would like one just send me a PM and I will send ordering info. They are now $85 each including shipping. Thanks, Idaho __________________ 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 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-10-2008, 08:39 PM	#2
misunderstood Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,845	Jack Adapters They work great!!
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06-10-2008, 08:59 PM	#3
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Jack Adapters I appreciate the plug. Beer is on me next time. __________________ 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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06-11-2008, 06:59 AM	#5
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Jack Adapters That's a good question RJ, I don't know. Let me see what I can find out. __________________ 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 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-11-2008, 10:12 AM	#6
misunderstood Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,845	Jack Adapters Mine is a 1500 and it works great. I know Beezer has a 1600 and has used it as well, so I assume it will work on either.
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06-11-2008, 04:24 PM	#7
beezer Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 5,779	Jack Adapters there ya have it guys, it works on both the 1500 and 1600 __________________ 2012 FLHTK
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06-11-2008, 06:03 PM	#8
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Jack Adapters You guys are great, thanks for the info. redjay we have an answer. __________________ 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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06-11-2008, 08:19 PM	#9
coloradontexas Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 397	Jack Adapters wow thats what i paid for my jack LOL. No doubt it is a good product
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06-13-2008, 08:53 PM	#11
Guest Posts: n/a	Jack Adapters $85 may sound like a lot of money to some folks, but anybody who drops their bike off the jack will wish like hell they'd spent the money once they get the repair bill. Nomads can be very expensive to drop.
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06-14-2008, 06:30 AM	#13
misunderstood Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,845	Jack Adapters I paid LESS for the jack then I did for the adaptor and had no problem with buying it. Jacks can be bought about anywhere, but Idaho took on the task of producing an adaptor that works specific for our bike for the benefit of anyone interested in a secure lift. Don't like the price, you can use wood blocks. I love the secure feeling when I jack mine up with the adaptor.
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06-14-2008, 08:03 AM	#14
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Jack Adapters Idaho, are these adapters jack specific? You know, do they work with the craftsman only or do you make them to fit other jacks. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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