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Posted by CDNRatMan
- October 01, 2013, 20:52:19 PMnot sensitive just letting you know...lol.......when I move out west I can help you with your house
Posted by 49Reo
- October 01, 2013, 20:16:51 PMNow, now. Take a pill. I was only teasing. Maybe you shouldn't be wearing your tinfoil hat so much. Lately you have become a bit sensitive... 
Posted by CDNRatMan
- October 01, 2013, 20:08:01 PMI'll have you know my favorite mushroom raiser that I am a pretty competent DIY'er........did all my reno's on the house myself.....and they are all done right
Posted by 49Reo
- October 01, 2013, 19:36:28 PMOh-oh. Ratmans gonna wreck his house....someone head over there with a video camera to capture it for all to see...
Posted by CDNRatMan
- October 01, 2013, 19:24:06 PMmmmmmmm Mr. GreenBarn Sir it seems that you might have a really good idea there...........
cut a small hole in the floor, in the direction of the joists, make the jack level with the floor or just under the floor level, false top to cover the lift.......we have the next 7 days as non-paid days so I'll be home and mmmmmm skill saw, sawsall, zip saw, air nailer and cordless screwdriver....and 7 days ......
Posted by greenbarn
- October 01, 2013, 18:10:34 PMQuote from: CDNRatMan on October 01, 2013, 15:59:09 PMOr, Ratman, here's a better idea: cut a hole in your living room floor, then put the jack down so it is level with the floor. Pull the handle out, and cover it with a bear skin or something. Then you can just drive your bike over it and easily jack it up!
never thought of the blocks of wood but that is a bang on idea....lol......as for the lifts that seem to fit really well and easy under the bike, I have yet to see them being slide under the bike,.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- October 01, 2013, 15:59:09 PM never thought of the blocks of wood but that is a bang on idea....lol......as for the lifts that seem to fit really well and easy under the bike, I have yet to see them being slide under the bike,.
Posted by 49Reo
- October 01, 2013, 15:05:02 PMI built my own lift adapter for my bike lift. The lift itself will barely fit under the bike; with the adapter on, it will not go under the bike. I solved that problem by putting a piece of 2x6 about a foot long and tapered on one end on the floor in front of both tires, roll the bike up on those, and then the jack slides right under. I' would like to know what bike lift that guy who sells the adapters uses; it looks to be a lower model than any I have seen.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- September 29, 2013, 15:25:25 PMit works really well and once you put the safety lock into the first spot it is really stable and steady. never have to worry about the bike falling over or anything. Only con is that it is a heavy piece of kit to move around under the bike and takes a bit to use.
Posted by greenbarn
- September 29, 2013, 14:45:32 PMQuote from: CDNRatMan on September 29, 2013, 00:24:04 AMGotcha. looks like it fits well.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 CDNRatMan
- September 29, 2013, 00:24:04 AMnope 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 PMSo 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 PMRatman, 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.