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Posted by CDNRatMan
 - February 02, 2016, 10:40:56 AM

  if it works that is great. Still bulky and you have that big side piece. But again you have to do what you have to do to make it work for you.......

Posted by Diddly squatt
 - February 02, 2016, 10:04:49 AM

Good job. Looks like it works well. The side view looks like you nailed 2x4 pieces to build-up the size & shape that you wanted.

Posted by dkeshish
 - February 02, 2016, 02:53:36 AM

I'm probably gonna get some slack for this but I made one and it works fine
https://youtu.be/nRbfQgqa0zE

Quote from: Diddly squatt on January 29, 2016, 19:51:32 PM

I bought a Venom lift stand for my 800 and have found a safe place to place it to raise the rear wheel off of the floor but I don't see a contact point to get the front wheel off of the floor. I assume it would not be a good idea to raise the bike by placing it under the cast engine crankcase. Those of you that use a center pivot stand, do you recommend a good location on the frame to get the front wheel off of the floor?
Ratman, I know you have one of these, do you ever use it for the front end? Appreciate any help and advise I can get. Mike

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - January 30, 2016, 11:19:43 AM

  I hunted around a long time to find a lift, but none fit correctly. If I could afford a nice lift table that would fit in my living room I would buy it. It needs to also fit in with my decor.
But 49 is right a couple of 2x6's first and then the lift to get it up. If I am just doing a chain lubing, or cleaning the Venom stand is great, It will also work to do wheel cleaning on the front tire so no more moving up and down the driveway........
oil changes the Venom is great for that to.
But with your DS being lowered then you most likely need the 2x6's under it, and saw a slight angle to the ends to push the bike up on.....bingo.......

Posted by 49Reo
 - January 30, 2016, 10:45:49 AM

I find it next to impossible to get a motorcycle lift under mine with it on the floor. So, 3 pieces of 2x6(2x4will work but 2x6gives maneuvering room) about 16" long, 2of them tapered on one end, run the bike up on the tapered ones, the 3rd under the side stand, and plenty of room to maneuver the lift without fighting it. I also use the 2x6's when doing an oil change; easier to get to the filter and drain plug.

Posted by Diddly squatt
 - January 30, 2016, 09:44:51 AM

Thank you Ratman. I see that you put her on the pivot stand and then use another jack to raise the front wheel off the floor. That should work fine for me. Diddly Squatt has been lowered a couple of inches so not much space to maneuver a lift or stand under the frame. I can place the Venom under the bike in front of the rear tire and use a pivot point right in front of where the swing arm attaches. Thanks again, Mike

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - January 29, 2016, 21:13:28 PM

  I have one and your right it can be a pain.........it is easy to use but not a lot of room were you can set it. I went to the auto wreckers and bought a scissor jack for $5.00, if I need to get the front wheel off the ground I use the Venom or one of the other 2 jacks and lift the bike and then under the front engine guard I use the scissor jack to lift the front end. Sad to say this was for me the easiest idea and way, and the safest. I have had my floor jack all the way to the top and this scissor jack on the front to keep the bike stable and steady.
A Black Widow type of lift, like this one:
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/920-513?utm_source=shopping&utm_medium=cse&utm_term=920-513&zmam=95452747&zmac=4&zmas=1&zmap=920-513
I use this for the winter time and it will lift the front wheel off the ground but only so high. Again you will need a couple of pieces of 2x6x? to be able to slide the jack under the bike.

Posted by Diddly squatt
 - January 29, 2016, 19:51:32 PM

I bought a Venom lift stand for my 800 and have found a safe place to place it to raise the rear wheel off of the floor but I don't see a contact point to get the front wheel off of the floor. I assume it would not be a good idea to raise the bike by placing it under the cast engine crankcase. Those of you that use a center pivot stand, do you recommend a good location on the frame to get the front wheel off of the floor?
Ratman, I know you have one of these, do you ever use it for the front end? Appreciate any help and advise I can get. Mike

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