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Posted by CDNRatMan
 - January 31, 2013, 17:18:45 PM

  ok because of the mono shock and the engine hanging down lower then the frame I madified the motorcycle jack to work, the bike has a slight lean forward and the front tire remains on the ground. as the forks extend, so to be safe I decide to get an old scissor jack ($10.00) at the wreckers, removed the top plate and put my own on it that was a bit larger and for this application I used a peice of wood for now, this will prevent the bike from moving forward when the rear tire is removed, and I can lift the front of the bike to bring the rear tire to the ground when I am removing the front tire, works for me....

Posted by ChilliDrift
 - January 31, 2013, 08:11:21 AM

thats a great idea John. I am going to have to keep my eyes open for a scaffolding setup.

Posted by John Hopkins
 - January 31, 2013, 07:57:53 AM
Quote from: Drift1 on January 31, 2013, 04:47:09 AM

I plan on removing my rear this weekend

I've heard of weight loss plans but that's a bit extreme..

Seriously though, when I am doing major work I use a scaffold tower to support the bike with straps, that way I can push pull and rock the bike without fear of it falling over..

John.

Posted by Drift1
 - January 31, 2013, 04:47:09 AM

Can't wait to see your pics of your work in progress.You know,honestly you should document taking both the rear and front tire off with pics for tips/mods section.Chief told me he would like to add more to that section of the forum.Just a thought.If not I plan on removing my rear this weekend

Posted by pcarrell
 - January 30, 2013, 21:25:50 PM

You can post pics......just none with people in them!

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - January 30, 2013, 21:23:45 PM

 ;) ok spent the day hunting up an old scissor jack.....man some hard to find them when you want one......got a couple of ideas for it and I'll run them by here once I get some time for posting it, I'll have to ask permission from PC to post a few more pictures, seems he is shy of me posting pictures for some reason.......

Posted by Drift1
 - January 01, 2013, 20:21:44 PM

RATMAN,I agree...the second safety level on your jack is plenty high enough.With the bike 12" and rear tire 9" off the ground you'll be pretty comfy on one of those stools working on the bike.That's high enough to clean the under carriage,do oil changes etc.I wouldn't try to go any higher then that especially with no one around for safety reasons.Glad your project was a success for comfort.

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - January 01, 2013, 18:34:43 PM

lol that is something a lot of people would never have thought of......lol the weight of the front tire coming off and then watch it go over backwards.......lol........I'll have some help when the tire is removed just for that reason......and so my hands don't get dirty let them do the work I'll supervise.

Posted by pcarrell
 - January 01, 2013, 18:31:20 PM

Just make sure you compensate for the weight you're removing from the bike.  Wouldn't want "bad stuff" to happen!

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - January 01, 2013, 18:27:51 PM

 Troll, blackwalls are easier to maintain, but the looks of the WW when they are kept clean is such a sweet look and I personally like it more so I'll stick with them...

Drifter1, took it up to the second level and the lift was starting to tilt forward due to the weight of the bike not being fully centered, but that would be an easy fix. But the lift has three safety holds, and on the first one the lift is at 8.5 inches and the rear tire is 5" off the ground. At the second level the rear tire is 9" of the ground and the lift height is 12". At this time I don't see any need to go and higher, I will be removing the front tire later in the month and perhaps then I might have to lift it higher, but I don't think so. If need be I can block the front part of the bike at the second level and lower the lift and the rear will drop and the front will rise and bingo tire is removed.

Posted by Troll
 - January 01, 2013, 15:56:41 PM

See, this is why I don't like whitewall tires...you have to clean them! Chrome engine bits, and such clean them selves in the rain

Posted by Drift1
 - January 01, 2013, 15:28:45 PM

Good job RATMAN,have you lifted the whole bike up,yet?Sure makes it easier and comfortable to work from a stool,that's for sure.What's the max height on your set up any way? 12-15"

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - January 01, 2013, 14:08:46 PM

  ok my bike ahs been on the jack now for 2 full days and it is really stable and the safety feature has not let it down any. So we now are set.
Troll take a look at how hight the rear tire is now, I will be able to sit in a stool and clean my rear tire and rim to met your expectations, so once the snow is gone and the weather warm enough ...sorry above freezing I'll get right on that rear tire. I have named my lift PC, because it has to carry such a weight on its back......lol...

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - December 30, 2012, 20:39:38 PM

 don't forget in your grandfather's pj's

Posted by Drift1
 - December 30, 2012, 20:27:36 PM

My man,doing things on your own to make things happen isn't "old school" that's what we call "self sufficient".....walking to the shed bare footed...up hill...both ways.... in a snow storm with an ice cold glass of freshly brewed potatoe moonshine to get the jack.....now that's "old school",let's not get the two confused,bud...lmao

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