Valkyrie Lift Adapter "Quick-Connect"

[RonW]

I just saw this 2-part lift adapter on Ebay.

One part is bolted onto the frame (2nd photo, below), and supposedly you affix the second part when you need to lift the bike. The clamp needs improvement, perhaps, a curved bottom jaw to prevent the threads of the bolts from rubbing on the frame's crossmember, and for a more positive fitment. But not a bad idea overall.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-Valkyrie-Lift-Jack-Adapter-Quick-Connect-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem230be45f1cQQitemZ150523371292QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[Hoghead]

Hmmmm. That thing looks familiar. I have already considered that improvement, Note the duct tape around the crossmember, but the bolts are spaced far enough that they don't rub anyway. I also have another design that requires 2 nuts to remove it. I just put this one out there to see the interest. I have also designed one to use with the centerstand.

[RonW]

Hmmmm. That thing looks familiar.

LOL.

Btw, don't get me wrong .... it actually struck me as quite ingenious. Definitely very quick to attach and detach. Almost like you designed it for NASCAR. My comment about a better clamp probably has more to do with my eyes having become accustomed to the metal upright welded on the lift-adapter I already have more than anything else. Best wishes.

[ricoman]

looks like a good idea
why not wrap the bolts instead of the crossmember? maybe a sleeve for the bolts made from thin tubing?

[GOOSE]

ronw....there is a person who makes a lift adapter on e-bay that is all one piece.  go to valkyrie motorcycle accessories on google, and punch in lift adapters... i think they are about 39.00, or 49.00 plus shipping.  they mount between the 2 bolts/nuts on the center stand bracket, and stay there all the time.   a really good set-up since you don't have to put anything on or off ever.

[Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008]

I have one of the ones that goose is talking about and it is very well made and works great. I gave my old wooden adapter to a fellow valker. My interstate set rock solid on the jack.

[PAVALKER]

ronw....there is a person who makes a lift adapter on e-bay that is all one piece.  go to valkyrie motorcycle accessories on google, and punch in lift adapters... i think they are about 39.00, or 49.00 plus shipping.  they mount between the 2 bolts/nuts on the center stand bracket, and stay there all the time.   a really good set-up since you don't have to put anything on or off ever.

   I've had one for a few years and sold my old red heavy adapter.  This one stays on and if by chance you need to lift the bike when you are out and about..... no other adapter needed.

[BigM]

If notice the two pc. may come apart on the road or have to keep up with the btm. pc. and the way it is made will not work with my Cobras. I prefer this one as mentioned above.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VALKYRIE-LIFT-JACK-ADAPTER-STURDIEST-STAYS-BIKE-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem27b58d95a1QQitemZ170549679521QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[Hoghead]

I have one of those other adapters also and theres nothing wrong with it. I had 2 reasons for making this one.  I didn't like it to be seen under my bike and it could also be mounted permanantly. Threadlocker on the bolts would prevent any fear of losing it.

[Sodbuster]

I have one like Goose mentioned. I like the fact that it is built around a piece of angle iron for added support where as the two piece design looks like it would put a lot of stress in one area - right in the middle of the cross member it's bolted to.

[Hoghead]

The stress point is not all in one area. The left upright supports also. It's design and dimensions are like most adapters out there. I appreciate all of your feedback and comparisons. Fact is I only made 5 of these probably wont make anymore. The other manufacturer of the other adapter mentions that the price of steel and other fees make it difficult to keep prices down. It's really not worth my time to build them. Believe me I have plenty of projects to keep me awake at night. 

[RonW]

well, I still think your 2-part version is an innovative idea namely because it makes a temporary lift adapter portable enough to fit in the saddlebags and plug-n-play if the need arises. Perfect embodiment, perhaps in the near future.

Meanwhile I'll have to make do with the lift adapter I already have (photo below). All them 2 versions of the same tool I have is starting to get very expensive and more than a few I can't find in the pile.

[Sodbuster]

Hoghead

Don't get me wrong I like your idea, but that piece of angle iron does add a lot of rigidity to the adaptor. Plus, it's a good place to mount my air horns 

Why not take your idea one step further and modify the design of the one-piece adaptor into your design.  Cut off across where the red lines are (see below) and incorporate the two-piece design you came up with. That way you can use existing bolts of the side stand - added rigidity of angle iron - still have place to mount stuff - cleaner looks like you mentioned !!

[hubcapsc]

Hoghead

... Plus, it's a good place to mount my air horns  ...

I have one of those, but I haven't mounted it, it seems to conflict with my quad horns...

You just gave me an idea... maybe I should take the quad horns off, mount the adapter, and then
see if the quad horns will bolt back on someplace...

-Mike

[Sodbuster]

This is how I mounted my Steibal air horn ....





I maybe went a little overboard for protecting the horn - would still lend itself to a two-piece adaptor thou.

[Hoghead]

Thats pretty cool Sod. I have my air pump mounted in my pod. I like the overkill.

[OP2]

I have one of these adapters with my quad horn set up. I had to drill out and slot a hole so that the mount for the quad horns could pass through the lift adapter. I made the slot on the angle iron of the adapter at the inside center, as close to where the quad horns would originally mounte. Does this make any sence? If I knew how to highlight like your red lines, I would do so on your picture and show where I slotted the hole.           

Hoghead

... Plus, it's a good place to mount my air horns  ...

I have one of those, but I haven't mounted it, it seems to conflict with my quad horns...

You just gave me an idea... maybe I should take the quad horns off, mount the adapter, and then
see if the quad horns will bolt back on someplace...

-Mike

[hubcapsc]

Does this make any sence?

Yes, when I was under there holding my adapter up to where it needed to go, it seemed like I'd
have to do something like that, so I've just kept using my other adapter for now... a dremel tool
is about my most aggressive metal working tool, but I'll getr done...

-Mike

[Sodbuster]

... I made the slot on the angle iron of the adapter at the inside center, as close to where the quad horns would originally mounte. Does this make any sence? If I knew how to highlight like your red lines, I would do so on your picture and show where I slotted the hole.

Like this ??



It would be pretty easy to put a slot in by drilling two holes and cutting out the middle with a dremel cuttoff wheel .... and still be compatible with a "quick-connect" adaptor (trying to retain subject matter)

Have you ever heard of or used HyperSnap for editing pictures ??

http://www.oldversion.com/HyperSnap.html

Use HyperSnap to capture a picture - save it to your harddrive - upload to Photobucket - copy link to this forum - pretty simple !!

[OP2]

Yes Sodbuster, like that, but much smaller (only big enough and thick enough to let the mounting hardware for the quad horns to pass through), and right next to the bottum of the angle iron (on the inside corner). Thanks for helping me out with the red marks, I'm still learning things on the comp. but taking baby steps, very little baby steps.  I too used a drimmel to hollow out the holes after I had marked the loction that I wanted the bracket to go, not too hard just take your time, that angle iron is pretty thick stuff.
  I too like this adapter because it stays on the bike (even though you can see ti a little bit under the bike). No need to have one with you, or wory about getting one to lift your bike if something happens while your on the road. I used it a couple of different times while on a trip to the west cast and back earlier this summer. Another BIG thanks agian to my new friends of the VRCC and VORTEX.