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chuckie
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« on: September 07, 2010, 05:06:24 AM » |
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Ok so what am I missing here. My friends 98 Valk was up on a Sears jack on weekend.
I looked at it, as I've been told that it requires an adapter to clear the pipes. No adapter and not resting on pipes. It was fully supported on engine case. I'm confused. Appreciate any info as to need for adapter other than resting on pipes.
Thanks in advance. Chuckie
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2010, 05:32:58 AM » |
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The sears jack will fit between the pipes no problem. The reason for the adapter has nothing to do with the exhausts. The adapter allows the jack to be moved a bit more to the rear so the bike is more balanced on the jack and some of the lifting pressure is taken off the motor
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« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2010, 06:01:42 AM » |
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My Larin fits between the pipes but its close. I laid a 1 by board on mine to aid in clearance. I have no adapter or never strap it down and all is well. I've had to chase it around the garage before cause I got ruff with it.  |
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« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2010, 08:16:33 PM » |
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Does it hurt to have all the weight on the engine?
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« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2010, 09:26:47 PM » |
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Does it hurt to have all the weight on the engine?
I would say no. Bike spent 5 weeks jacked up like this while I waited for parts & the time to put it back together. No harm, no foul.   |
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« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2010, 01:52:45 PM » |
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Only thing I would suggest is to be sure to use the manual safety bars because if the jack leaks down the bike will be on the garage floor. Mine bled down over night once and my fourwheeler was setting on the floor. Thank goodness the valk wasn't on there.  |
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chuckie
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« Reply #6 on: September 09, 2010, 02:41:29 PM » |
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When I use jack adapter and Sears jack as indicated in instructions, the Bike wants to tip onto the front wheel. Had to tie it down to jack. Seems unstable. Any suggestions
Chuckie
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F6Dave
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« Reply #7 on: September 09, 2010, 07:29:14 PM » |
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After jacking the bike up on my old Larin lift, I put a pair of automotive jack stands under the crash bars. It makes it much more stable.
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« Reply #8 on: September 13, 2010, 02:19:58 PM » |
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Chuckie~ When you use the Sears lift, all seem ok to you. When you use the adapter, the bike wants to tip. My suggestion- don't use the adapter!  |
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« Reply #9 on: September 13, 2010, 06:52:53 PM » |
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I have a 98 Tourer and the Sears jack with a wooden adapter. Been using it 4 years.
I tried setting the jack in different positions until the bike was balanced front to rear.
Have you tried moving your jack forward (toward the front wheel) ?
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KerryNolan
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« Reply #10 on: September 13, 2010, 07:41:52 PM » |
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I completely misunderstood. I was involved in a car jacking once,
but luckily, nothing got on the seat...
Sorry, been waiting years to use that joke.
Kerry
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chuckie
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« Reply #11 on: September 14, 2010, 08:00:06 AM » |
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Thanks guys for all the suggestions, especially the tongue in cheek ones. However I was sincere
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1-the need for an adapter altogether
2-the stability issue when used
3-perhaps purchasing the one that attaches permanently to the bike
Think I'll try the obvious, and move the jack until I find a good balance point.
I was concerned with taking the rear wheel off and having bike tip onto front wheel.
I think I shoulda hadda v8
Chuckie
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« Reply #12 on: September 14, 2010, 08:06:27 AM » |
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Use the jack a bit fwd, use a adapter to put pressure on the frame, and use ratchet straps from the jack to the frame whenever any body part you want to keep will be anywhere under where it might fall to make sure that you dont have to bench press the bike.
I know some dont think straps are important and I have moved mine around without strapping it and it didnt fall, but Custer didnt think there were any indians out there that day either.
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