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Posted by gwilki
- August 09, 2022, 07:05:23 AMI have this one that I use for my 1500
I found the templates that replace the rubber coated pads on the jack, which allow the jack to perfectly fit the frame of the 1500. It's easy to jack the bike off the ground and it is very solid.
This is the link to the adapters. I realize that they are for a 1500, but you could likely mod them to fit your 800
Posted by Timmomo
- August 02, 2022, 14:19:32 PMThanks fellas. CCD: I purchased one of those roller stands, but can't imagine how to actually ROLL the wheel to and fro. My 560lb baby doesn't seem to want to let 'er back wheel roll (out of gear, of course) without herculean strength, which I could muster, but don't really want to struggle. And it would seem that EVERY mo-cycle jack I've found (budget 150$ or less) is spaced in such a way either either hitting the something delicate next to the kickstand mount or resting on the cooling fins on the bottom of the engine. Kind of frustrating.
Thanks for your guys' inputs!
T.
Posted by CARPE DIEM DRIFTER
- August 01, 2022, 11:02:38 AMTimmomo, Are you just looking to clean white walls, wheels or lubricate a drive chain? A wheel cleaning roller stand is an inexpensive alternative to a motorcycle lift. The roller stand is also very compact compared to a lift. Harbor Freight has a good quality roller stand for about $30.00 . The unit is marketed under the brand name Haul Master with the Harbor Freight SKU#98800. This is the unit that I used until I purchased a Larin MAL-2C motorcycle jack that came with an adjustable adapter cradle to fit our VN800 Drifters. Lift works great when cycle is properly strapped to lift. I purchased this lift over ten years ago, but I think that it is still available.
Happy Drifting, CDD
Posted by mittico68
- August 01, 2022, 08:52:26 AMI'm using this kind of jack stand: "1100 LB Red Motorcycle Scooter Crank Stand Mini Scissor Lift Jack ATV Dirt Bike" (see pic).
That's listed on Ebay.
Sorry, but i can't put here the exact address (dunno why)...
When I bought it, 3 or 4 years ago, it was 50 bucks more or less, and it came from Germany.
I'm happy with it: the only bad thing is that it allows you to lift one wheel at a time.
Just my 2 cents...
Posted by Timmomo
- July 31, 2022, 14:08:18 PMI brought home my 2006 drifter 800 and can't for the life of me find a motorcycle Jack to help me get it up in the air. A man has to clean his white walls damn it!! Ideas?
TIA