Idaho jack/lift brackets revisited

[rlfaubion]

I modified my jack with wood blocks. Now, I've lifted enough bikes to destroy them and wonder how your Idaho brackets are holding up and if you've had any problems with them??????

[ridemslow]

They're made of hi quality steel. There has been several post with pictures showing them in use. I believe they'd be the cat's ass for adapters. ;)

[superduty]

The Idaho adaptor that I have works like a charm. I use it all the time for mods, maintenance, washing etc. Once I get the bike in the air, I set it on a stand I've had for some time though. I've posted a link to pictures below. It's a great combination, IMO.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/1926142...7605603782690/

John

[cactusjack]

Idaho's jack adapter is excellent! It really gives you a stable lifting surface. Just remember to remove the adapter before you ride off into the sunset. Don't ask me how I know.

[Idaho]

Talk about a timely post! Thanks for asking Valdez.

CJ and I have both driven off with these things attached. Rather unnerving when you discover it. Maintenance on the bike is MUCH easier with this frame. Oil changes are easier IMHO but you need to learn how to position the jack to get to the oil filter. I found a narrow plastic tray that fits inside the jack frame when it is in the air that acts as a perfect drain pan.

Working on the seat, fuel tank, wheels, swing arm, anything is solid as a rock. I use the straps that came with my Craftsman jack to strap the bike down when I get it off the floor.

You will probably need to run the wheels up onto wood blocks to get enough clearance to move the jack under the bike with the frame attached. I use 3/4 inch plywood squares so that I don't have to put a block under the kickstand also. If you use 2x6 or 2x8 blocks to set the wheels onto you will need a block for the kickstand.

Thanks for the kudos you guys.

[ridemslow]

Glad you posted that link, as when I was writng my earlier post, I was looking for those pics or that link to add. I hope you don't mind that I sort of endorse your pictures and such.

Originally Posted by superduty

The Idaho adaptor that I have works like a charm. I use it all the time for mods, maintenance, washing etc. Once I get the bike in the air, I set it on a stand I've had for some time though. I've posted a link to pictures below. It's a great combination, IMO.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/1926142...7605603782690/

John

[rlfaubion]

Does this adaptor work with the cheapo Chinese Harbor Frieght MC Lift?

[Idaho]

The adapter gives a flat frame for a jack to lift against. As lone as your cheapo Chinese Harbor Freight MC lift has two arms that go across the bottom of the MC frame you will be good.

[misunderstood]

Originally Posted by Valdez (lone Juan)

Does this adaptor work with the cheapo Chinese Harbor Frieght MC Lift?

Yes it does as that's what I have.

[billyboy]

Originally Posted by superduty

The Idaho adaptor that I have works like a charm. I use it all the time for mods, maintenance, washing etc. Once I get the bike in the air, I set it on a stand I've had for some time though. I've posted a link to pictures below. It's a great combination, IMO.

I see a ramp in a couple of the shots. I assume to get the frame high enough to accommodate the adaptor. Do you need one for each wheel and how high does it lift the bike? Do you push the bike up with manpower or do you drive it up?

I just happen to have this adaptor for when I had a Honda 750.

http://garage-toys.com/unmoad.html

No problem muscling the Honda around the garage. Haven't needed it for several years, but can use it for the Nomad. Just curious how you handle that when you're working solo.

[v0lusia]

Originally Posted by Valdez (lone Juan)

Does this adaptor work with the cheapo Chinese Harbor Frieght MC Lift?

I have the yellow jack from HF and it works fine.

[superduty]

Originally Posted by billyboy

I see a ramp in a couple of the shots. I assume to get the frame high enough to accommodate the adaptor. Do you need one for each wheel and how high does it lift the bike? Do you push the bike up with manpower or do you drive it up?

I just happen to have this adaptor for when I had a Honda 750.

http://garage-toys.com/unmoad.html

No problem muscling the Honda around the garage. Haven't needed it for several years, but can use it for the Nomad. Just curious how you handle that when you're working solo.

Yeah, it's a ramp I made when I had my lowered C50. I also use it for the Nomad because the jack doesn't quite to low enough. It's just three pieces of plywood each beveled so its easy to push the bike up on.

[billyboy]

Originally Posted by superduty

Yeah, it's a ramp I made when I had my lowered C50. I also use it for the Nomad because the jack doesn't quite to low enough. It's just three pieces of plywood each beveled so its easy to push the bike up on.

One ramp for each wheel?

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by billyboy

I see a ramp in a couple of the shots. I assume to get the frame high enough to accommodate the adaptor. Do you need one for each wheel and how high does it lift the bike? Do you push the bike up with manpower or do you drive it up?

I just happen to have this adaptor for when I had a Honda 750.

http://garage-toys.com/unmoad.html

No problem muscling the Honda around the garage. Haven't needed it for several years, but can use it for the Nomad. Just curious how you handle that when you're working solo.

I just rolled my rear tire up on a piece of 2x8 I had laying around, and it gave me enough clearance to slide the jack under the adapter.

Ant to answer Valdez, it works just as good with a HF jack as it would with a Craftsman.

[superduty]

Originally Posted by billyboy

One ramp for each wheel?

No, just one. Sometimes I use on the front and sometimes the back.