Motorcycle Jack

rlfaubion · 01-09-2008, 08:13 PM

Got one for Christmas and have used it to install a Stebel and engine lights, as well as for cleaning. It's especially good for getting to the wheels. It works great. However, I use blocks of 2x4's to lift on the frame rather than the engine, but this method has the bike a little lopsided when up, and is a bit of pain to line up.

What are you guys using with these jacks to lift the frame? Thanks!

Scoot · 01-10-2008, 05:34 AM

Hey Ron one of our very own has a adapter that he's selling

Check this out from Idaho

http://kawanow.proboards77.com/index...ead=1194439719

**Idaho** · 01-10-2008, 06:40 PM

Thanks for the referral Scoot. I have not tried to sell these with any amount of enthusiasm yet because I really would like to get feedback from some else to see what they think. Of course I think it is great but Myers-Briggs tells me that I'm a one percenter. IOW 99% of the population sees things different than me. Beezer is about to get one and I'm hoping to hear from him shortly after wards. I will say that when I put my Nomad in the air on the jack with my adapter it was as high as the jack would go and was solid as a rock.

**coacha** · 01-23-2008, 01:12 PM

I am in the market for a jack because, as I found out by reading MOM, I need to jack up the bike to check the air/add to air in the shocks. What is a good jack to get?

rlfaubion · 01-23-2008, 05:02 PM

Mine came from JC Whitney, but Harbor Fieght and Sears has them also. They all work about the same from what I can tell.

flightdoc · 01-23-2008, 05:22 PM

I have the sears model and it extnds all the way from one side to the other. I only have to drive the bike up on a 1/2 inch board so I can slide the jack under the bike.

**Idaho** · 01-23-2008, 11:25 PM

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I have the sears model and it extnds all the way from one side to the other. I only have to drive the bike up on a 1/2 inch board so I can slide the jack under the bike.

Isn't your bike unstable on that jack because the engine case hangs below the frame? I also have the Sears jack and that is why I designed an adapter to make the bike rock solid on the jack and avoid lifting on the engine case.

lomax · 01-24-2008, 12:30 AM

...I have a sears jack and it works very well. Although I have jacked it lifting on the engine case, a couple small blocks of wood on the front of the jack, one on each side, keeps the weight on the frame and off the engine. Works fine on my 1500!

Mike

**ringadingh** · 01-25-2008, 11:02 AM

I put a either a peice of board or 1" square tubing under the frame, and I strap the bike down to the jack when its raised up.

flightdoc · 01-25-2008, 01:08 PM

I have the sears and I strap my bike onto it too.

watchman · 01-26-2008, 06:02 PM

I was using 1" wood blocks but now use hockey pucks. Works great!

flightdoc · 01-27-2008, 08:18 AM

Idaho have you posted any pics on the adapter you developed? I'd like to check it out. Yes, my bike is unstable on the sears jack. That's why I have to strap the front down.

thanks

vin

rlfaubion · 01-27-2008, 02:44 PM

**coacha** · 01-27-2008, 05:36 PM

I looked at the Sears jack yesterday. I think I'll order the one from Harbor Direct, it's about 1/2 the price of the Sears jack but I'll have to wait for it to be delivered.

What do you use to tie down your bikes?

rlfaubion · 01-27-2008, 06:52 PM

I have tie downs straps with a ratchet I bought for my lift on the back of my bus, but I don't need them on the jack for cleaning and light wrenching. If I was torquing some nuts, I'd strap it down. It's stable enough for the light stuff. You'll come to learn where to place the jack under the frame for stability......

01-09-2008, 08:13 PM	#1
rlfaubion Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,582	Motorcycle Jack Got one for Christmas and have used it to install a Stebel and engine lights, as well as for cleaning. It's especially good for getting to the wheels. It works great. However, I use blocks of 2x4's to lift on the frame rather than the engine, but this method has the bike a little lopsided when up, and is a bit of pain to line up. What are you guys using with these jacks to lift the frame? Thanks! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-10-2008, 05:34 AM	#2
Scoot Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Selma, Alabama Posts: 878	Motorcycle Jack Hey Ron one of our very own has a adapter that he's selling Check this out from Idaho http://kawanow.proboards77.com/index...ead=1194439719 __________________ 2002 1500 VBA #00077 _____________________ 2013 Ultra Classic (Pearl White)
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01-10-2008, 06:40 PM	#3
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Motorcycle Jack Thanks for the referral Scoot. I have not tried to sell these with any amount of enthusiasm yet because I really would like to get feedback from some else to see what they think. Of course I think it is great but Myers-Briggs tells me that I'm a one percenter. IOW 99% of the population sees things different than me. Beezer is about to get one and I'm hoping to hear from him shortly after wards. I will say that when I put my Nomad in the air on the jack with my adapter it was as high as the jack would go and was solid as a rock. __________________ 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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01-23-2008, 01:12 PM	#4
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Motorcycle Jack I am in the market for a jack because, as I found out by reading MOM, I need to jack up the bike to check the air/add to air in the shocks. What is a good jack to get? __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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01-23-2008, 05:02 PM	#5
rlfaubion Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,582	Motorcycle Jack Mine came from JC Whitney, but Harbor Fieght and Sears has them also. They all work about the same from what I can tell. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-23-2008, 05:22 PM	#6
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	Motorcycle Jack I have the sears model and it extnds all the way from one side to the other. I only have to drive the bike up on a 1/2 inch board so I can slide the jack under the bike.
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01-24-2008, 12:30 AM	#8
lomax Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Morinville, AB Posts: 904	Motorcycle Jack ...I have a sears jack and it works very well. Although I have jacked it lifting on the engine case, a couple small blocks of wood on the front of the jack, one on each side, keeps the weight on the frame and off the engine. Works fine on my 1500! Mike __________________ ________________________________ "lomax" 2014 Voyager Mike Donahue Morinville, AB VBA#17 "Every day above ground is a good one!" _________________________________
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01-25-2008, 11:02 AM	#9
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Motorcycle Jack I put a either a peice of board or 1" square tubing under the frame, and I strap the bike down to the jack when its raised up. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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01-25-2008, 01:08 PM	#10
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	Motorcycle Jack I have the sears and I strap my bike onto it too.
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01-26-2008, 06:02 PM	#11
watchman Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Macon, Missouri Posts: 1,175	Motorcycle Jack I was using 1" wood blocks but now use hockey pucks. Works great!
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01-27-2008, 08:18 AM	#12
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	Motorcycle Jack Idaho have you posted any pics on the adapter you developed? I'd like to check it out. Yes, my bike is unstable on the sears jack. That's why I have to strap the front down. thanks vin
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01-27-2008, 02:44 PM	#13
rlfaubion Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,582	Motorcycle Jack
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01-27-2008, 05:36 PM	#14
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Motorcycle Jack I looked at the Sears jack yesterday. I think I'll order the one from Harbor Direct, it's about 1/2 the price of the Sears jack but I'll have to wait for it to be delivered. What do you use to tie down your bikes? __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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01-27-2008, 06:52 PM	#15
rlfaubion Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,582	Motorcycle Jack I have tie downs straps with a ratchet I bought for my lift on the back of my bus, but I don't need them on the jack for cleaning and light wrenching. If I was torquing some nuts, I'd strap it down. It's stable enough for the light stuff. You'll come to learn where to place the jack under the frame for stability......
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