MC Jack

[BIG--T]

I have read that I need an adapter to use my MC jack. I believe it said something about the kick stand switch. Is there a way around getting an adapter. I haven't even tried to put a jack under it yet and wonder about blocks of wood or something.

Any thoughts?

Thanks

[RonW]

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

[Bone]

I made the wooden adapter shown and I have a welder. 6 years later I'm still using the wooden adapter. You will have to try the jack in different locations front to rear for best balance. Always use the tie-downs that come with the jack.
The jack started lowering very slowly by itself maybe the third year. Make sure you stop it's lift just above the stops welded to the frame of the jack. If it continued downward the bike could tip over.
I changed the oil and all was fine again. Reading the owners handbook for the jack they (Sears) recommend changing the oil every year. I do that now and not another problem.

[ricoman]

There are metal ones on Ebay. 25-50 bucks
I use the wood one and it does a good job. no cost if you have any wood and screws laying around.
Lifting without an adapter puts the weight of the bike on the exhaust-not good.
Pop for or make the adapter.
And, like Bone says-use the stops to hold the bike.

[fordmano]

Not as stable but I hve found using a couple 2"X6" planks under the engine case will safely lift the FatGirl but you really  need to have a floor jack with a piece of lumber on it to support the swing arm and minimize the stress on the u-joint and driveline. I also like to use a set of jack stands under the crash bars below the saddle bags but then again this is on my I/S and this is only my opinion.

But my Fat Lady has been sitting up on this configuration for a couple months now and no ill effects or fall overs yet.....

[BIG--T]

Thanks for the help! I believe I make one like bone did and take other precautions as mentioned.

[BigM]

This one will be there if and when ya might need it. And at this price prob. as cheap as the wood not to mention the time to build. Just a thought.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VALKYRIE-LIFT-JACK-ADAPTER-STURDIEST-STAYS-BIKE-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem27b7322074QQitemZ170577240180QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[GOOSE]

xguy..... go to the site that bigm posted just above my post....this is the only good, and easy way to go...i have one of these on both of my valks...they stay on the bike, and are stable as heck when you lift it up. 

[Ken Tarver]

Ken ~ here's mine, works good

[fordmano]

Thank you Ken, that picture answers what I have wondered for a long time.

How do others stabilize the adapters on such a narrow leg on the regular Moto Jack. ???

[olddog1946]

I got a couple of those metal adapters off ebay for 34 bucks ea..put them on mine and my neighbors bikes..love the way it works, very stable with good balance..even with out straps on it..though I use straps to be safe and also use jack stands if I am lifting it high enough to get the wheels off the ground.

[Bone]

Made mine following the picture at the start of the thread, no tilt with the long boards for a base. The engine sits on the long boards. I like Kens idea.

[Ken Tarver]

I forget what the name of that angle metal is with all the holes in it, there is another piece of it on the other side and they are screwed to the bottom of the 2X's, it doesn't move around on the lift arm. I've used it a bunch of times, it works good for me.
I've thought about buying the adapter that bolts on though, it would be so much more convenient.

Ken

[Bone]

Ken I like your version. When I made mine that was the only version I had seen. Most of my bikes had center stands.
 

[Ken Tarver]

Bone, I just did a modification from the ones I saw on Shoptalk ~ didn't want to get into a patent infrindgment, ya know.