Clutch Plate B
98valk:
I don't like that lift setup at all, esp., when working under the unit.
accident waiting to happen IMHO. but thats me.
I use an atv/motorcycle lift not the table style..
John97:
I use a motorcycle lift as well, not a table but the style you gotta be precise about where the pads hit. Anyway what is it you don’t like about the pictured set up? The stands or what? I’m just curious is all.
TTG53#1717:
Well, I finally got involved in this endeavor. Once I got the cover off there was NO evidence whatsoever of rivet failure. I guess I’ll just proceed to pull the clutch and do a full inspection. Now I need surgery on my infected left elbow so who knows when I’ll see this done.
The jack stands and wheel supports would survive an earthquake. In my 55 years of working with 400+ pound bikes, I’ve never had a more stable platform. Life is good.
98valk:
Quote from: John97 on June 27, 2025, 07:56:43 AM
I use a motorcycle lift as well, not a table but the style you gotta be precise about where the pads hit. Anyway what is it you don’t like about the pictured set up? The stands or what? I’m just curious is all.
the small foot print support of the wheel/tires. nothing to prevent fore/aft movements. the small block sitting on the jack stand can easily move. the rear wheel does not have a parking brake, it will move independent of the frame/engine.
750lbs+ in the air.
TTG53#1717:
98…The top of the jack stand is machined flat. The aluminum block has two 5/16 studs through it that are threaded 5/8” deep into the top of the jack stand. The bottom block is secured by nylock nuts to that stand and then the top block clamps it solidly to the engine guard side rails. It’s not going anywhere.
The bike was lowered while they were loose so that all four corners of each stand touched and then the clamps were tightened. It’s rock solid. There is a bungee on the front brake lever.
I do appreciate your concern.
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