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Torquemonster
Posted on Friday, February 15, 2008 - 07:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Anyone have one of these jacks?

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem. taf?itemnumber=2792

Ill be installing fork springs, tires, and a race kit and need a lift.

any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Oldskoolef
Posted on Friday, February 15, 2008 - 08:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have something very similar for my other bikes (84 FLH & 03 FLHTP). That jack is for a bike that has a frame underneath the engine. Buells will not work with that type of lift.
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Oldskoolef
Posted on Friday, February 15, 2008 - 08:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Pit bull makes a really nice set of stands and I'm sure you can find them on eBay or better yet from one of our sponsors.
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Torquemonster
Posted on Friday, February 15, 2008 - 08:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

thanks.


(Message edited by TORQUEMONSTER on February 15, 2008)
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Fuzzy
Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 12:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

i have the harbor freight jack and a homemade pitbull that worked when changing out the forks on my xb. pitbull on the back to keep it level and jack under the exhaust to get the front up. regular floor jack would probably work just as well though. haven't tried it yet on the m2. always the come-along to the rafters route too : )
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Reepicheep
Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 11:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I had to fabricate a simple part to get that jack to work with my XB. Fun if that sort of thing is a hobby, not if you just want to use it.

I only use it if the rear wheel has to come off. Otherwise, it's rebar through the rear axle and jack stands.
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Buelltours
Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 12:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I use this type of jack to remove the wheels constantly. Never had problems with it. Just put a piece of wood under the shock to distribute the load. Then jack the bike up and use the straps to balance.....


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Oldskoolef
Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 06:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I stand corrected. I would like to see exactly where you put the piece of wood under the shock to distribute the load. I just looked and can't see how it would work. It would be convenient though as this type of jack has wheels and you can move the bike to more convenient locations after the wheels are removed.

I use Black Widow stands that were a gift from my wife for Christmas. They work great, but once on them, the bike is stationary.
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Dave_02_1200
Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 08:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have a Harbor Freight 1000 lb Motorcycle Lift #91764. It cost $278 and is well worth it. I removed the wheel chock that came with it and replaced it with a Pingel wheel chock.

However, when wheels have to come off I either hang the bike from a beam or use jack stands.

If you don't want a big lift taking up space, the Pit Bull stands from American Sport bike are probably the best way to go.
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Dwardo
Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 - 11:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have one of those that I use for the Norton, but I had to construct a bracket to support the frame properly. One thing I find is that you have to be careful about balancing the bike and if you remove one wheel it may upset the balance enough to make it unstable. It doesn't seem like you could use it on a Buell without removing the muffler and shock. For the work I've done so far on the Buell, I put a rod through the rear axle and put it on jackstands to lift the rear, or hang it from the ceiling to lift the front. For that I use fan belts wrapped around the steering head and hooked to the chain hoist.
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