| Author | Message | ||
     Bossies1 |
Hi, posted this in "tips", but I think it's buried to deep... Is it possible to use one of these to lift an Uly (or any XB)? http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_009501900 00P?vName=Tools&cName=Mechanics+Tools&sName=Lift+E quipment Dave | ||
| Hughlysses |
Yes; I have one myself. Use it with a wooden cradle to fit the muffler built using the template at this link: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142 838/159410.html Pay attention to the jack points marked on your muffler when you use it. | ||
| Luftkoph |
some where on here I remember a cradle made of wood to use with that jack,they had diagrams too build it | ||
| Luftkoph |
oh wise guy are ya beat me to it | ||
| Hughlysses |
 This would probably be another good thing to include in the New Owners section. | ||
| Bossies1 |
Thanks for the info. Any reasons to use a pit stand instead of this jack? | ||
| Rwven |
Bossie, The wooden cradle will not fit under the XT muffler if attached to that jack. I bought one and made the cradle and attached it to the jack before I realized this. I ended up detaching the cradle from the jack. To use I strap the cradle to the muffler, insert jack under cradle jack it level with wheels still on ground and then strap the cradle to the jack. | ||
| Arcticktm |
Only reason not to use the wooden cradle jack method would be if you wanted to lift the bike while removing the muffler, or were worried about a hot muffler. I put weatherstripping on my wooden cradle to protect the muffler paint and provide better grip from slipping, so I have to remember not to put a very hot bike up on the stand. Since the wooden stand cost the price of part of on 2x4, I'll live with the limitation. I already had the jack. | ||
| Ourdee |
To protect the muffler paint  | ||
| Carbonsteel |
I reinforced the wooden cradle with plate steel after I heard the first cracking sound while lifting the bike. |
