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Posted by cochise
- April 29, 2010, 20:05:07 PMMines an 800 and theres a grease zerk right in the rear part that i don't want to place the jack near. I'm going to have to alter the ATV jack and make one side higher to comp for the uneven spot its going to go. Also add a length of angle iron out one side for a handlebar tie down. Someday I'm going to buy a tool and be able to use it right out of the box, but that isn't today.
Posted by Duffy
- April 28, 2010, 22:55:44 PMSince I haven't picked up my Drifter yet I'm just guessing that the engine hangs down below the frame (it does on my 1500 Classic). We are talking about a 1500? This won't allow you to get a "good" balance on the bike when it's on an ATV jack. I just made a frame assembly that hangs under the bike and allows the jack to have something "flat" to use for lifting. Then I made a stand ("U" shaped 2x2x2 and 18" tall) and with the bike lowered down on the stand it's really stable. I also need to yank the tires off the Classic and have them changed but I've been procrastinating.............
Posted by cochise
- April 28, 2010, 21:12:46 PMWaiting for my ww Metzelers to arrive . Local bike shop said $ 50.00 to change both tires over and balance if I bring in the wheels. I bought a ATV style jack with two arms on it but can't position it for a good center balance. My old Yamaha had such high fenders and a center stand wheel removal was easy. The Drifter looks like a challenge. Should I only do one at a time, is there a good way to lift her up, fender removal the way to go...... ??