Finished another batch of installable lift adapters - both types

[MarkT]

If you've been reading the good reviews on my adapter, here and on the 2 FB Valkyrie boards - just made another batch so they are available again.

Here's a reprint of this announcement from April:

"Both types" being, a version for belly tank equiped bikes, and the other for without BT.  These are all powder coated black since most everybody asked for that.  Recall, these are lightweight (shipping wt 4# - less than my S&W 500mag revolver!), cantilever design that does not reach up into the swingarm area, so anything you have up there doesn't conflict.  Made with thickwall 3/4" steel box tubing.  Also these are version 2.1 that uses large bolts that pull the adapter up tight to the bottom of the engine, and has shims to closely support the engine where it steps up some (not pictured below - also the new hot-forged bolts not shown).  These are a great tool you can install and forget until you need to lift the bike - say at Inzane you need to change a tire, or a bearing went out.  Any bike lift will now lift the bike w/o concern for the CG living at the void aft of the engine - and you won't bend the pipes by lifting on them - I have seen many OEM pipes bent from that in my exhaust work.

$67 + priority mail of $15.  (East coast generally costs me about $18 but I'll cover the extra)

Here's a post from before that had pictures - edited a little:



The adapter for stock bikes:



The adapter for belly tank equipped bikes:



The belly tank adapter installed on my Jade:



The no-belly adapter installed on my George:



I should mention, I am talking about the R&M Works belly tank here.  I don't know of any other brand - to my knowledge, they are the only belly tank available.  This is for the standard version, not the smaller one for 6-6 pipes (Cobras I think).  Haven't tested the adapter with that tank.

Note, the 1/2" tubing locations is not a mistake.  The belly tank is asymmetrical.

Just call it in or use paypal to my email valkstuff@horseapple.com, contact info at website http://www.horseapple.com

[Savago]

Not that MarkT needs it, but...

I highly recommend the lift adapter. Installation is plain easy (even for non-mechanic experts, like myself) takes like, 10 minutes.

It is sturdy and well built (probably is gonna last longer than the bike).

The adapter works beautifully with a Black Widow scissor motorcycle jack, but of course, will probably work great with any motorcycle jack.

It will allow you to do proper maintenance in your valkyrie (i.e. clean the rear wheel, lub final drive splines, etc) and save good money when changing tires (i.e. bring the rims to the shop).

My guess is that it will pay itself in short term.

Lots of forum members have one and can attest to its built quality and great design.
 

[rockbobmel]

These are awesome and Mark is a HUGE asset to Valk riders.

[Max "Russian"]

$67 + priority mail of $15.  (East coast generally costs me about $18 but I'll cover the extra)

Hello.

Don't you ever calc how much does it cost to send to Russia? (post index: 344034, city: Rostov-on-Don)

Thanx

[MarkT]

$67 + priority mail of $15.  (East coast generally costs me about $18 but I'll cover the extra)

Hello.

Don't you ever calc how much does it cost to send to Russia? (post index: 344034, city: Rostov-on-Don)

Thanx

No, never calculated costs to Russia.  No Russians have requested or ordered until now. 

This is an old thread.  Local postage is higher now thx to inflation and USPO business practices and just plain normal increases over time - now $18 stateside.  Shipping is much more, internationally.  The post office quotes postage to Rostov-on-Don today at $79, they are vague on the speed but say "generally 6-10 business days to many major markets".  Fedex is $355.65 delvd by 2/14.  UPS web site requires actual delivery address to quote.

[Max "Russian"]

Thanx for information...

I'm afraid shipping price makes this adapter gold for me

Will try to make something locally. May be something simple, wooden, for use in garage only.

But the idea of this adapter is wonderfull! Respect!

Thanx again!

[pancho]

Will try to make something locally. May be something simple, wooden, for use in garage only.

Here are some plans for a wood lift adapter.



http://www.herberts.org/wayne/valk/lowtechlift.htm

[Max "Russian"]

Will try to make something locally. May be something simple, wooden, for use in garage only.

Here are some plans for a wood lift adapter.



http://www.herberts.org/wayne/valk/lowtechlift.htm

Thanx for the link, I've surfed a lot of internet for such information. Will try to do something like that

[VALKMAN]

Mark, what kind of lift is needed for this??? Will it work on an Interstate????

[MarkT]

Mark, what kind of lift is needed for this??? Will it work on an Interstate????

Brice, I see you've ordered already, thanks - it's ready for pickup.  Meanwhile, to anwer for others:
My lift adapter works with all 1500 Valkyries, and is compatible with all known aftermarket accessories that install below the swingarm.

The lift: any standard 2-arm bike or ATV lift, like what Harbor Freight sells, or Sears.  Other similar brands.  I like Black Widow (and other brands) platform screw scissor lifts, used on my Snap-On table lift to lift the bike off the table, and another one to raise/lower the back wheel after the shocks are removed.  Amazon sells them.  Smaller & lightweight, and plenty sturdy.   I run them up and down with a DeWalt drill.  I have brought one with me to Inzane in case someone (or I) needs to lift their bike.  Fits in the Tagalong trailer, weighs 29#.

This is a Black Widow lift in this pic.  BTW these will lift other bikes too, anything that is flat underneath with the CG above the lifting surface.  Like my Gold Wing or Magna.





https://www.amazon.com/Black-Widow-BW-1604A-Motorcycle-Scissor/dp/B009W997X6/ref=rvi_1/130-8404522-0313327?pd_rd_w=YJ9DL&pf_rd_p=f5690a4d-f2bb-45d9-9d1b-736fee412437&pf_rd_r=MDNNDYS23YMFWXNFT28M&pd_rd_r=c58f9bf1-7f18-4674-8e41-1f515ea1452f&pd_rd_wg=XEOgj&pd_rd_i=B009W997X6&psc=1

[mello dude]

Will try to make something locally. May be something simple, wooden, for use in garage only.

Here are some plans for a wood lift adapter.



http://www.herberts.org/wayne/valk/lowtechlift.htm

I built that exact wood adapter, long ago, except I used a 1 inch thick oak plank for the base. The bike sits too low for the 2 X 4 pieces to slip under the bike easily.  I use it a lot!  

[Bagger John - #3785]

I like Black Widow (and other brands) platform screw scissor lifts, used on my Snap-On table lift to lift the bike off the table, and another one to raise/lower the back wheel after the shocks are removed.

I picked up a Kawasaki frame jack and adapters (cheap) for this very reason.

Front portion of the engine gets a Craftsman bike lift under it, and the rear frame area next to the swingarm pivots is supported and raised by the Kawi jack. Once both are locked into position, that bike is going nowhere. I always pull pipes and peg hardware off prior to lifting so there's no chance of damaging them.

There's a Spoonland adapter (remember those?) on my enclosed front porch - stored with a bunch of Valkyrie stuff like seats, windshields and whatnot. I may pick one of MarkT's up so I have options.

[Avanti]

Remove seat, attach lift straps to frame and lift with an overhead or engine lift as high as you need. When traveling use center stand.

[Chrisj CMA]

Will try to make something locally. May be something simple, wooden, for use in garage only.

Here are some plans for a wood lift adapter.



http://www.herberts.org/wayne/valk/lowtechlift.htm

I built that exact wood adapter, long ago, except I used a 1 inch thick oak plank for the base. The bike sits too low for the 2 X 4 pieces to slip under the bike easily.  I use it a lot!  

I built one as well. In fact my bike and adapter in one of the ones featured on that site. It works well but it’s too big to take with me on the road. When I lost a wheel bearing in Daytona a few years ago I had to improvise an adapter. We got it done but it wasn’t fun.

I’m ready to have a permanent one and I never liked the one that bolted to the cross member for the same reason I don’t care for the center stand. The cross member is not built for that kind of weight IMHO

[Avanti]

It is not that the cross member can not take the weight, it is that it can not take the torsional torque. As the bike moves up and back there is a large twisting action that occurs as the center stand hits its stops and stops the moving weight. Most of the center stands allow the moving weight to twist the cross member while being deployed. A flexible rubber stop against the transmission is not the best engineered method.

[MarkT]

Will try to make something locally. May be something simple, wooden, for use in garage only.

Here are some plans for a wood lift adapter.



http://www.herberts.org/wayne/valk/lowtechlift.htm

I built that exact wood adapter, long ago, except I used a 1 inch thick oak plank for the base. The bike sits too low for the 2 X 4 pieces to slip under the bike easily.  I use it a lot!  

I built one as well. In fact my bike and adapter in one of the ones featured on that site. It works well but it’s too big to take with me on the road. When I lost a wheel bearing in Daytona a few years ago I had to improvise an adapter. We got it done but it wasn’t fun.

I’m ready to have a permanent one and I never liked the one that bolted to the cross member for the same reason I don’t care for the center stand. The cross member is not built for that kind of weight IMHO

Chris,  Your lift adapter is enroute.

[Chrisj CMA]

Will try to make something locally. May be something simple, wooden, for use in garage only.

Here are some plans for a wood lift adapter.



http://www.herberts.org/wayne/valk/lowtechlift.htm

I built that exact wood adapter, long ago, except I used a 1 inch thick oak plank for the base. The bike sits too low for the 2 X 4 pieces to slip under the bike easily.  I use it a lot!  

I built one as well. In fact my bike and adapter in one of the ones featured on that site. It works well but it’s too big to take with me on the road. When I lost a wheel bearing in Daytona a few years ago I had to improvise an adapter. We got it done but it wasn’t fun.

I’m ready to have a permanent one and I never liked the one that bolted to the cross member for the same reason I don’t care for the center stand. The cross member is not built for that kind of weight IMHO

Chris,  Your lift adapter is enroute.

Thanks

[Avanti]

You will still need a jack!

[pancho]

What is the make of that center stand you have pictured Avanti?  It looks like a decent design for getting the bike up, not sure how it would be getting it off or down.

Looks like you have one on yours, how does it work for you?

[Avanti]

My design. Made this a number of years ago. It always goes down easier than up. I almost always park on center stand. A number of years ago a young boy climbed up on the bike. Than I wonder if a bike was sitting to upright and someone climbed on from the right side would it end up on top of them.  So a center stand that would not allow bike to fall seemed like a good idea.

[pancho]

Nice metalwork, quite a few hours invested there,,  the mounting piece almost looks like a casting instead of square tubing.

[Avanti]

It is square tubing. All the pieces are shaped by hand.

[Valkorado]

If anyone is on the fence these are great adapters, much better fitting and more streamlined to our bikes than the other eBay permanent mount ones.

[Chrisj CMA]

Thanks Mark

Arrived and installed easy!

[clanky]

I too made a wooden (oak) lift adapter but preferred the safety of the bolt on design that Mark has created so I bought one.  It arrived and it is well made. Like Chris above said it takes about 10 minutes or less to bolt on.  Nice clean design Mark!

[Buddielee]

  Great Product just got mine its a real good piece of engineering . I also had the wood but there is no piece of mind like when you are traveling knowing that no matter where you are you have the ability to have your bike jacked up in case of a break down.