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Posted by CDNRatMan
 - September 29, 2013, 00:24:04 AM

nope the rear of the frame near the back has two tabs......that rest on the lift and the blocks go to the front  of the frame just in front of the side stand and spring, once I get the bike on the stand I can show you, unless I have one already from last year.....sec..

Posted by greenbarn
 - September 28, 2013, 21:53:25 PM

So the wood blocks go to the rear, on either side of the mono shock? 

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - September 28, 2013, 18:26:22 PM

*BUMP*

lol ok after all summer today I got the lift adaption finished, and painted........here it is now all finished. The wooden spacers are to keep the bike level while on the lift, they can not be on the lift until it is slid under the mono shock and the grease fittings in the swing arm......

think even OCD Mr perfect GB would approve of this other  then the size of the welds......

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - March 12, 2013, 21:43:00 PM

  Well my bike has been up here since I finished the main jack, and not an issue very stable and sturdy, I made the small jack for the weight transfer when I removed the wheels, just for my own piece of mind. Had the rear wheel off and not a issue, then replaced the wheel and removed the front one, no movement on the jack. I have worked on the bike, polished it and moved it around no issues, albeit I have used the safety catches so it can't  go down. I am sure if I had an extra person and a cement floor or a floor I was not worried about I could move it about to put it away or move it to the middle of the floor.
So I am really happy with the turn out for $15.00 total cost I think I spent and the round of beer but that does not count....

Posted by greenbarn
 - March 12, 2013, 21:14:42 PM

Ratman, like you, I've struggled getting my 800 up and stable on the jack.  I just came across this post and am getting caught up.  I have a few ideas as well, that I'd like to try.

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - January 31, 2013, 17:20:27 PM

and in place the bike will not move forward as the tire is remove or tip backward...

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!

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