[hd002e]

Hello,

I was wondering if there is anything special about the underside of this bike that I should be careful about when selecting a jack/lift. I am looking at the below item which is advertised as a universal fit..

When I look at the underside of the bike (completely stock) I see that the three exhaust pipes are running below the lower engine - will I lift up the bike by these pipes? Are they sturdy enough to support the weight?

http://www.discountramps.com/mcImages/BW0101-motorcycle-jack-1.jpg

thanks..

 

[denny]

Don't lift the bike by the exhaust pipes.
Put a 2x8 or something like that across that jack and lift by the bottom of the engine.

CLICK

Some need to drill a hole or two in the board to clear the oil drain plug(s).

 

[Beemie]

There are always Sky Hooks!

 

[ssevy]

Sears motorcycle jack

Anyone used this? Comments?

 

[thekeyman]

There is a company called Abba motorcycle lifts that make a bike lift that can be bought with a kit for lifting T/birds. They have a website . look them up, my pal has one and they do the job without fear of damaging the pipes our bodywork. l also use a hydralic bike lift that clamps the front or back wheel and when on the centre stand if you have one, has a removable panel that allows removal of the fron or rear wheel but not both.

 

[denny]

The Sears Motorcycle Jack is nearly identical to the Larin jack shown in my link above. Several folks here have the Sears one.

 

[Beemie]

There is a company called Abba motorcycle lifts that make a bike lift that can be bought with a kit for lifting T/birds.

Doesn't seem like you can get them in this country.
When you add shipping from UK, you might as well buy a Handy table and BUY AMERICAN.

 

[denny]

larin

sears

harbor

harbor lifts

one

two

Yep 280 pounds sterling is pretty pricey compared to these.

 

[Woody1911a1]

buy the better sears , the cheaper one is a piece of crap


http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...ls&cName=Mechanics+Tools&sName=Lift+Equipment

 

[IrlMike]

I'd really like one (save a few aches ) but can't afford just yet. But this thread has prompted me to see what type I would like.

One important difference between models has arisen:

This one:

http://www.sealeypower.com/item.asp?item_id=127810&prom_id=100080

has the tie down hooks on the lift table, so you secure the bike before raising to working height.

...whereas this one:

http://www.sealeypower.com/item.asp?item_id=127811&prom_id=


has the tie down hooks on the base & can only be secured after the bike has wobbled up to working position....not so good.

& the 1st one's cheaper just now