| Author | Message | ||
     Teddagreek |
I have to do some work on the bike so I'm finally going to pony up and get a decent jack. I'm looking at the Sears model...  Once, I build this thing how stable are these with a buell? My other Question I've been entertaining the Idea of a Micron Exhaust but can you Jack a Micron? | ||
| Indy_bueller |
No, you can't use a jack on a Micron. | ||
| Teddagreek |
That sucks.... How do you service the bike then? Say you had to drop the forks.. | ||
| Metalstorm |
Front & rear stands I only have experience with Pitbull stands so that's what I recommend There are other brands out there that work, I just don't know anything about them. | ||
| Metalstorm |
I have the standard rear stand that lifts from the bottom of the swingarm, not spools. The front lifts from the neck. Theres a pin that fits into the bottom of the lower triple so removing the forks is doable. You just can't remove the triples.  | ||
| Bake |
Use a small chainhoist and lift it from the rafters. | ||
| Indy_bueller |
Or take the silencer off and jack it up that way. | ||
| Gentleman_jon |
Greek, The Sears Jack will work. Steve Haynes made some support blocks to put on a jack they look like this, and they really help. Of course you need tie down straps as well.  I built a little wood stand, that works very well, and only took about a hour to build. Cost about $10.  | ||
| Jerseyguy |
I've got a template for the Drummer SS and CF as well as the one above which will fit the stock mufflers and the race muffler. | ||
| Kowpow225 |
Ted, You don't really need the homemade stands with that style jack. I've got a similar model and it works really well since it has rubber 'feet' on the jack surface. Be sure to use the screw down posts so it won't roll around on the ground and also grab a pair of tie downs similar to Gentlemans post. What are they getting for that craftsman model? $150? I bought mine from Harbor Freight tools for around $80. Obviously has some quality differences but may be worth saving some money. | ||
| Rr_eater |
Thats funny, I have jacked with my Micron on, used a padded support like the one above, and made sure it was lifting right under the seams. I would not sit on it or SERIOUSLY wrench on it, but to move it around or change tires, sure. Bruce | ||
| Mortarmanmike120 |
Does anybody know if that jack has the minimum clearance to fit under an XB9SL? If not, does anyone know another model that does? Also, do the two runners fit under both lifting points or are they close enough that it doesn't matter? Thanks in advance. | ||
| Lovematt |
I use the Craftsman with wooden templates...I make sure the muffler is clean before using the lift and the wooden templates have that drawer liner stuff that gives traction for the contents to prevent them from moving around (Foam with a bunch of holes in it...most Kitchen sections at supermarkets or hardware stores carry it). To lift the bike, I use a rear stand to get the back wheel up and for enough clearance. The Craftsman deal then fits just about right with the wooden templates right on each lifting point (note in the picture below the plywood used under the templates so I can place them exactly where they need to be be). As I lift...the rear stand keeps the bike stable until the Craftsman takes the full weight. Once up..I strap it down...between that and the traction foam on the templates, the bike is very steady up in the air.  |
