Modify message

The message has the following error or errors that must be corrected before continuing:
Warning: this topic has not been posted in for at least 180 days.
Unless you're sure you want to reply, please consider starting a new topic.
Attachments: (Clear attachments)
Restrictions: 6 per post (6 remaining), maximum total size 64.00 MB, maximum individual size 29.30 MB
Uncheck the attachments you no longer want attached
Click or drag files here to attach them.
(Clear attachments)
Other options
Shortcuts: ALT+S post or ALT+P preview

Topic summary

Posted by chief
 - April 05, 2011, 13:14:41 PM

Just saw a lift table with drop away rear... 499 at harbor freight... I really may get that one... not sure how to sneak it into the garage though!

Posted by VN1500
 - April 05, 2011, 08:21:09 AM

Oil changs & such I usually do on my ride-on style lift table.

When I want both wheels free,.I use a Craftsman aluminum frame jack,. but run the front tire up on a 2x4 to get the jack in place under the motorcycle. BTW my Drifter is lower than my Nomad??

Ron

Posted by chief
 - March 26, 2011, 12:31:07 PM

I had to remove the angle pads from the arms and screw the arms to their lowest level to get it to fit under the bike... but then you can adjust the arms to match the frame... there is wiring under there you don't want to damage.  Larin makes this one or one like it... got this one at Sam's I believe.

Posted by plevine1
 - March 25, 2011, 23:23:12 PM
Quote from: chief on March 25, 2011, 15:41:36 PM

I've never needed one for an oil change... but bought this one from Sam's Club 6 or 8 years ago. I had to take the pads off the arms for it to fit... I think a lower profile would be better, but haven't really found anything I want to spend a lot of money on... so I keep using this one. Works fine.

WOW, that's nice. I never saw one like that. I would be able to adjust the lift's arms to the frame using that model. I'll need to do some internet searching to find something similar. I was thinking of using two 2x4 boards directly under the frame. This would prevent the lift pads from hitting the oil pan.
Posted by chief
 - March 25, 2011, 15:41:36 PM

I've never needed one for an oil change... but bought this one from Sam's Club 6 or 8 years ago. I had to take the pads off the arms for it to fit... I think a lower profile would be better, but haven't really found anything I want to spend a lot of money on... so I keep using this one. Works fine.

Posted by Troll
 - March 25, 2011, 09:27:53 AM

The only stupid question is the one you don't ask....The "oil pan" which is actually the lower portion of the engine case, sits below the frame. I have a frame lift I used for years with all my H-Ds, and it hits the engine case on the drifter. I bought a scissors type motorcycle jack, and shortened the extensions on it by about 3/4 inch, so it fits under the front of the frame, right by the foot boards. I use the tire changing scissors jack from my Oldsmobile to raise the rear off the ground after I have the front up. The service manual indicates you raise the rear with a jack and then put another jack under the engine case to raise the front, but the idea of using the aluminum engine case as a jack point just makes my skin crawl.

Posted by plevine1
 - March 24, 2011, 19:21:08 PM

I hate asking REAL stupid questions but.......

I never needed a jack when I work on my Harley as the bike is higher then my Drifter. After doing my first oil change this weekend I realized that life will require a jack. The bike sits much lower.

Are there any special concerns or things I need to know when lifting the bike with a jack?

Thanks

SMF spam blocked by CleanTalk