Anyone Know if Something Like This Would Work for our Valks?

[derek533]

Anyone know if this would work for our bikes for just getting the front or rear tire off the ground? 

[Chrisj CMA]

I think it would work, but it may not get the rear wheel high enough to use the technique of NOT removing the rear fender

[Jims99]

I built one from a couple 2x6s. I’ve been using it since before my valk. Old school but works great.

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What's its purpose?

[Jess from VA]

I've seen ones that grab the front axle bolts and just lift the front. 

That thing must pivot under the frame or engine to lift the front.

It would seem to be a heavy proposition.

I'd think you'd want the bike in gear.


My conventional lift is all purpose.  And easy to set up (and pedal lift).

[jdp]

Yeah it will work if it’s high enough I have one but I also bought a flat jack wish I could post a picture but it s a flat scissor jack with a thick rubber pad , just crank it up and depending on where you put it it will get the front and rear high enough to do anything you need , I use it when my bike is on the table lift and I need to get a ties off

[derek533]

I've seen ones that grab the front axle bolts and just lift the front. 

That thing must pivot under the frame or engine to lift the front.

It would seem to be a heavy proposition.

I'd think you'd want the bike in gear.


My conventional lift is all purpose.  And easy to set up (and pedal lift).

I've got a a conventional motorcycle lift, it just seems from all the posts I've read they don't lift it properly without some sort of adapter?

[hubcapsc]

I've got a a conventional motorcycle lift, it just seems from all the posts I've read they don't lift it properly without some sort of adapter?

There are at least three popular kinds of adapters for sale that I have
used.

Member MarkT makes the one I have on there now. It remains on the
bike all the time, so I'm always ready to use any conventional jack available  ...

-Mike

[Jess from VA]

I made a cheapo wood adapter from scrap lumber, and it's worked for me for two bikes for many years.

I've only ever used it at home, it doesn't travel to get used on the road.

Mine is the last one in this link.  You are better served with a half inch base than a 2 X 4 (1.5") base, the base is captured between the lift and the bike engine and does not need to be heavier duty than half inch.  My uprights are pressure treat, but the base is basic pine. 

Half inch base is also easier to get on the collapsed lift under the bike, but you still have to shim up the kickstand to get most lifts with adapters on top of them underneath the bike. 

Another helpful hint is to always leave the kickstand deployed out when on the lift, in case it loses hydraulics or you hit the release by accident or too hard, and the bike crashes down, it will be caught by the kickstand, and not fall over on the guards. 

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

[Jims99]

I made the wood adapter for my jack (like above)  also. The one derek533 is showing, just lift’s the front. I made one that just barely gets the front off the ground. Use it more just to keep bike level while working or cleaning it.

[Jess from VA]

For quick jobs, I just use the jack.

If I'm going to take longer or be yanking on wrenches, I use the jack, get the height I want, then stick a jack stand under one front engine guard, and let the bike down enough to capture it solid.   You don't need two jacks stands.  Now it's rock solid.

The very first time I did rear end service and dropped the rear tire off the bike, I did not use a jack stand, and while sitting on the ground behind the bike, it slowly started to tip off the front of the jack.  I grabbed it in time, but I learned my lesson.   

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The one derek533 is showing, just lift’s the front. I made one that just barely gets the front off the ground.

So then the front wheel can be removed???

Someone help my Covid fog brain.

[Jims99]

The one derek533 is showing, just lift’s the front. I made one that just barely gets the front off the ground.

So then the front wheel can be removed???

Someone help my Covid fog brain.
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The one I made you would have to pull fender to get wheel off, but I use it more to do maintenance and clean. If I want it higher, I add a 2X6 under it. The one shown is adjustable for hight. It just a quick simple way to lift and level bike slightly.

[gordonv]

Yeah it will work if it’s high enough I have one but I also bought a flat jack wish I could post a picture but it s a flat scissor jack with a thick rubber pad , just crank it up and depending on where you put it it will get the front and rear high enough to do anything you need , I use it when my bike is on the table lift and I need to get a ties off

Look up postimage in the General forum.

I found this link,
http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,117166.0.html

There are many. I us postimage, I have a special Forum Post folder I place all my picks that I post onto a forum, so that I do not delete them, and have those missing pic black squares on my posts.

[rww930]

FWIW I bought the Harbor Freight lift...used it about 15-20 times with no issues.