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[chuckie]

Why the need for a lift  adapter? I placed my sears jack under the valk engine and it clears exhaust
Jacked it up and it still clears. This is the jack I use on my 1800 gold wing which as y'all know is a fair bit heavier than our valkyries. My Valk is an 03. Was there clearance difference, different years?
Curious! Chuckie

[BradValk48237]

Balance issue..... Helps hold the Bike secure and level.

 I have the Sears also and made an adapter out of wood.... Makes a big difference.

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[Chrisj CMA]

Also takes some of the weight off the motor itself.  the adapter rests on the crossmember and briongs teh balance poit back so a good amount of stress is taken off the engine, not that one has ever been hurt, but it seems a good thing

[Challenger]

Your 03 is a STD and can be lifted with out the adapter but it is way to unstable (for me) to remove the rear wheel, My Interstate is enough heavier on the rear that I can not get the rear wheel off the ground without an adapter. I like it solid if I'm going to remove wheels or clean it.

[CajunRider]

I've used the Sears floor jack a few times without any problems.  The only thing I'd suggest is putting a couple straps to keep the bike from wanting to tip if you're pulling on bolts pretty hard. 

[Tropic traveler]

Lifted mine by the bottom of the motor, changed the rear tire, rear end & driveshaft.
Never again!
I was scared to death the whole time it was going to tip over, I was "working on eggshells" the whole time. I was darn lucky I had guessed the balance point just right. You can see from the pic that I added 2 jackstands under the crashbars in case it tipped forward, it did but no problem.
I am going to build a wooden table with a wheel clamp that can clamp front or rear wheel that is also big & heavy enough to tie the Valk down safely. It will be only 6-8 inches high so I will be able to ride the Valk up on to it. I don't mind working on the floor but I do mind worrying that the bike will tip over!