Triumphrat

PhilipV88 · 06-12-2009, 02:39 AM

I wanted to pick up a motorcycle jack from Harbor Freight to do some maintenence, but was concerned about the pipes of the Thruxton getting in the way. Can anyone tell me if the pipes get in the way of putting the bike up on a jack. Or do the pipes have to be removed to get a flat surface onto the frame of the bike?
thanks in advance

DrX · 06-12-2009, 03:16 AM

Don't waste your money and time, go buy a real center stand and be done with it, just my opinion.

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PhilipV88 · 06-12-2009, 04:16 AM

a center stand as in one that actually bolts to the bike?? Hell no.

CAPTDON · 06-12-2009, 08:59 AM

++1 on NO center stand!!!!The jack should work fine?Oil filter is the thing. I use NAPA gold 1358 & no clearance problems @ all!

sweatmachine · 06-12-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by PhilipV88

I wanted to pick up a motorcycle jack from Harbor Freight to do some maintenence, but was concerned about the pipes of the Thruxton getting in the way. Can anyone tell me if the pipes get in the way of putting the bike up on a jack. Or do the pipes have to be removed to get a flat surface onto the frame of the bike?
thanks in advance

the jack will work just fine and you will be glad to have it

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Originally Posted by DrX

Don't waste your money and time, go buy a real center stand and be done with it, just my opinion.

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that's BS advice! Who wants to saddle their cafe racin' thrux with an ugly and heavy center stand?

97TB · 06-12-2009, 11:47 AM

I use this stand from Steel Horse Fabrications: http://steelhorsefab.com/store/produ...products_id=26

It's simple to get the bike on or off the stand by myself and the bike is rock solid once it's up.

CAPTDON · 06-12-2009, 08:06 PM

97 T makes more swense than a HEAVY,UGLY,BULKY bolton stand!!! I like the show stands!!
Dont see the purpose for a bolt on?? I nthe old days- we used to chamge flats on the road. NOT TODAY!! The times have a changed!!

sweatmachine · 06-12-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 97TB

I use this stand from Steel Horse Fabrications: http://steelhorsefab.com/store/produ...products_id=26

It's simple to get the bike on or off the stand by myself and the bike is rock solid once it's up.

you can't do 1/2 with this stand or a centerstand that you can do with an actual bike lift. The bike lift is cheaper too.

marc hanna · 06-12-2009, 09:34 PM

Yea, a $100 bike lift will lift 1500lbs a foot in the air. It's compact, functional and can be used for other things. If you're worried about hitting your pipes use a couple 2x4's on the rubber pads.

97TB · 06-12-2009, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sweatmachine

you can't do 1/2 with this stand or a centerstand that you can do with an actual bike lift. The bike lift is cheaper too.

Yep, that's true. I only do the minor stuff like oil changes and chain maintenance with it.