Idaho's jack adapter - Safety Notice - Page 2

waterman · 07-26-2008, 12:29 PM

What I always do when doing maintenance is remove the key. Gives me a good reminder to check everything out before starting.

reloader · 08-09-2008, 05:07 PM

Might want to install a length of wire cable on the left side of the adapter that would loop around and attach to the kick stand (locking it in the down position) you can't drive off then.

aj · 08-11-2008, 10:23 PM

Idaho, just glad you didnt do some damage - to you or your bike!!!

**Idaho** · 08-11-2008, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Aj

Idaho, just glad you didnt do some damage - to you or your bike!!!

Thanks Aj, I'm glad as well. Amazing thing is that other people have done the same thing. Maybe we should just weld them in place. I will have to ponder that one for a bit.

lw · 10-12-2008, 08:33 PM

I was going to look for the original jack adapter thread but saw this one while looking for it and stopped. Idaho, what's the drive-out price on a jack adapter? I'm tired of blocking up and having to crawl on my belly to do an oil change.

**Idaho** · 10-12-2008, 10:06 PM

The adapters are $85 including shipping. It definitely holds the bike nice and steady on the jack and allows you to get the bike higher off the ground.

coloradontexas · 10-13-2008, 12:52 AM

How do i know it will work on my jack?

v0lusia · 10-13-2008, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by coloradontexas

How do i know it will work on my jack?

Basically, it "flattens the bottom of the bike", it almost extends the length of the frame giving you more jacking surface. It is not jack specific. I use it with a $59 Harbor Freight jack

**Idaho** · 10-13-2008, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by coloradontexas

How do i know it will work on my jack?

If you have a standard MC jack with flat arms, Harbour Freight or Craftsman for instance, then the adapter will work. It is just like v0lusia says, it provides a flat frame for the jack to lift against.

coloradontexas · 10-14-2008, 10:48 PM

yet still has access for changing oil and what not? Idaho, can you pm me a picture

v0lusia · 10-15-2008, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by coloradontexas

yet still has access for changing oil and what not? Idaho, can you pm me a picture

Several pics in this thread
http://kawanow.proboards77.com/index...ad=7117&page=1

refugio · 10-16-2008, 10:26 AM

Idaho.......LOL......WOW....I did the exact same thing....
After putting my wheels back on a couple of weeks ago...I went for a test ride. Eight miles into town and eight miles back....
Got back and saw it still hanging under the bike.....Woah...SOB
I felt like an idiot.

Anyway....I'm OK and so are you.

Ride Safe

**Idaho** · 10-17-2008, 09:26 PM

Refugio, Put a big pink ribbon on the handlebars that you remove to the adapter frame after you remove the adapter. Be careful. These things are EASY to forget.

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reloader Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 36	Idaho's jack adapter - Safety Notice Might want to install a length of wire cable on the left side of the adapter that would loop around and attach to the kick stand (locking it in the down position) you can't drive off then.
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aj Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 419	Idaho's jack adapter - Safety Notice Idaho, just glad you didnt do some damage - to you or your bike!!!
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lw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 2,117	Idaho's jack adapter - Safety Notice I was going to look for the original jack adapter thread but saw this one while looking for it and stopped. Idaho, what's the drive-out price on a jack adapter? I'm tired of blocking up and having to crawl on my belly to do an oil change. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-12-2008, 10:06 PM	#21
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Idaho's jack adapter - Safety Notice The adapters are $85 including shipping. It definitely holds the bike nice and steady on the jack and allows you to get the bike higher off the ground. __________________ 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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coloradontexas Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 397	Idaho's jack adapter - Safety Notice How do i know it will work on my jack?
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coloradontexas Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 397	Idaho's jack adapter - Safety Notice yet still has access for changing oil and what not? Idaho, can you pm me a picture
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10-16-2008, 10:26 AM	#27
refugio Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Refugio , Texas Posts: 359	Idaho's jack adapter - Safety Notice Idaho.......LOL......WOW....I did the exact same thing.... After putting my wheels back on a couple of weeks ago...I went for a test ride. Eight miles into town and eight miles back.... Got back and saw it still hanging under the bike.....Woah...SOB I felt like an idiot. Anyway....I'm OK and so are you. Ride Safe __________________ 2008 Vulcan Nomad
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Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Idaho's jack adapter - Safety Notice Refugio, Put a big pink ribbon on the handlebars that you remove to the adapter frame after you remove the adapter. Be careful. These things are EASY to forget. __________________ 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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