Triumphrat

RandyDTFR · 03-28-2006

Tonight I’ll be out in the shed working on the Thruxton again. Brake pads tonight.

Okay, so here is a silly question:

I’m going to use my new Craftsman bike lift. Any tips for getting the bike safely on the lift? Or how/where best to position it?

Thanks!

~Randy DTFR
Ride safe!

6449 · 03-28-2006

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On 2006-03-28 08:40, RandyDTFR wrote:
Tonight I’ll be out in the shed working on the Thruxton again. Brake pads tonight.

Okay, so here is a silly question:

I’m going to use my new Craftsman bike lift. Any tips for getting the bike safely on the lift? Or how/where best to position it?

Thanks!

~Randy DTFR
Ride safe!

I did the same with mine last weekend. Towards the rear, put one of the lift rails behind the oil filter...the other will lie just onder the pipe bends...center of gravity is at that point. Its comes with straps to tie down, but she'll be steady enough for minor maintenence without them...any hard cranking I'd strap down to keep far away from Murphy's Law.

sweatmachine · 03-28-2006

I have the same lift. I put one strap over the motor, but watch out for the oil line, and another strap between the seat and tank. I strap it down pretty tight (after lifting it into position of course) and it holds very solid. That is a wise investment. I love mine, I use it to clean the wheels.

Mancha · 03-28-2006

Love mine as well. Just wish it didn't weight three tons. Still, I guess that's what ensures the safety of my bike.

RandyDTFR · 03-28-2006

Thanks guys!

Cant wait to get home and get the bike on the lift :-D

Maybe by the end of the week with these little jobs under my belt I'll have enough confidence to remove the rear wheel and replace the chain :-)

~Randy DTFR
Ride safe!

mjsharpe · 03-28-2006

I am sure you are already aware of this, but just in case, remember to consider the balance issue if you remove a wheel !

sweatmachine · 03-28-2006

I had to pull my rear wheel a couple weeks ago to repair a flat. Went to the store a mile away for a paper and got a f'n nail in my tire. I didn't have the jack at the time and I tried to use a milk crate. I spent about 6 hours trying to get the axle through with all the bits lined up. It was twice as hard lying on my side all uncomfortable, not to mention the milk crate caved in almost dumping my bike. DO NOT USE MILK CRATES!!! Once I got the jack I had 'er back together in literally 5 minutes. Worth every penny and the 2 busted knuckles it took to assemble the jack. If you tie the bike down good you should have no problems! Enjoy!

sweatmachine · 03-28-2006

[ This message was edited by: sweatmachine on 2006-03-28 18:55 ]