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Jerseyguy
| Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 04:46 pm: |
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I finally got around to trying it out. No problems at all lifting my Ss by the Drummer SS.
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Xb9dan
| Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 05:03 pm: |
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What jack is that? I could really use one of them. How does it keep the bike steady and safe? (Message edited by xb9dan on January 10, 2006) |
Charlieboy6649
| Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 12:07 am: |
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That's what I use. Bought mine at Harbor Frieght. Only problem is when you remove a tire, it tips over to the heavy side. I use a bucket under the non-removed side to prevent it. |
Cygnus_x1
| Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 12:59 am: |
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I dig this one! http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=0 0950191000 |
Jerseyguy
| Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 11:45 am: |
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XB9dan I got the jack at Pep Boys for around 60 bucks. Made in China of course but it gets the job done. I made some chocks that fit the contour of the Drummer SS to support it from underneath. I also strap from the footpegs to the jack to stop any possibility of tipping to the side. You probably don't need the straps but better safe than sorry. |
Twintour
| Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 09:20 pm: |
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Hey jerseyguy , Do you plan to leave off all your belt protection? |
Isham
| Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 09:49 pm: |
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I'm surprised that muffler can support the weight of that bike. Cool. |
Raymondt
| Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 11:35 pm: |
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Everyone Please Note: I have a nearly identical but slightly more stable lift from Craftsman that dented my Buell race can. I built a custom 23.5" X 6" X 1/8" steel plate bolted across the lift to even out the pressure. I painted then covered it with the stuff you put in drawers as a liner to keep it from scratching. I can pull either or both wheels off no problem. |
Jerseyguy
| Posted on Thursday, January 12, 2006 - 10:45 am: |
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Ray, I've lifted several 9s & 12s with Drummers, Buell race pipes and stock pipes with no problem at all. My chocks are made of 2" wide PVC. Twintour, I know I should leave the belt guard on, but it just looks so much better to me that I guess I'll leave it off. If the belt breaks I guess its my bad and I'll buy a new one. I blew the belt off of my XB9s doing a wheelie and it wasn't hard to replace. In fact the worst part was removing the belt guard & putting it back. |
Metalstorm
| Posted on Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 07:00 pm: |
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Hey Jerseyguy, here's a thought. I think Keven should hire you to make a bunch of those chocks for him so he can sell them. Just think of it. The Drummer pipe & the ultra cool accessory Drummer chocks (jack not included of course). |
Kds1
| Posted on Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 09:15 pm: |
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Metalstorm, Trust me, if Steve makes them, you won't be able to afford them.....better wait till I get my own milling machine and let me make them... Kevin www.kdfab.com |
Metalstorm
| Posted on Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 09:47 pm: |
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Kevin, I'll trust your word on that I'll wait. I can be very patient when I know there's something good coming |
Jerseyguy
| Posted on Monday, January 16, 2006 - 09:05 am: |
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Metal - I CNC'd them because I can but you could make them out of some wood 4x4s saber sawed to the approximate shape. |
Skyguy
| Posted on Monday, January 16, 2006 - 12:04 pm: |
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I removed the belt protection on my Buell before the belt snapped (12,000 miles) I pulled up the front end and boom nothing. Funny thing is I hardly noticed it until I hit te throttle lol. It seemed un nesecary to have a belt guard after that so off it stays. |
Twintour
| Posted on Monday, January 16, 2006 - 04:28 pm: |
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Thanks guys about the belt guard info , I think they are ugly to. mine are coming off my new ss. |
Metalstorm
| Posted on Monday, January 16, 2006 - 09:59 pm: |
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Jerseyguy, I do have something that I made out of 2x4s. It's not totaly contoured to the pipe but it works. It's just that compared to yours, mine are FUGLY! But it does work so I ain't complaining On edit: I wish I had a sabre saw. I did it the hard way with a hand saw & a big wood rasp (Message edited by Metalstorm on January 16, 2006) |