Rivco Jack Stand Adapter?

[Scoop171]

Hello All,

    I've been a member of the VRCC for a number of years, but have not posted anything on this board untill now. My 01 Interstate has been good to me for the past 7 years and still runs great. It's time to change out the back tire again and I really don't want to take it to the shop I had it done last time. Big $$$. So after reading many threads here I'm ready to take the back tire off myself and then bring it in to have a new tire mounted and balanced. After seeing pictures and video posted I really cannot tell if the jack stand adapter is being used or sometimes it looks like wood is being used? Do most of us use this adapter?

Thanks,
Scoop171 

[MrKris]

I use the wood one, but only the back upright part, not the horizontal boards. I will probably add te horizontal boards just to make using it a little easier. I thought about buying the leave-on adapter from eBay, but just haven't got around to it. Even with it, I would probably still use the horizontal boards just to give a little more clearance around the pipes. My just tends to catch on the pipes on the very front corners if I don't get it just right.

[Michvalk]

The wooden one is homemade. I have one that I use, and it works fine for short term work, like tire changes. There are metal ones that are made to stay on the bike, or removeable after use. If you are planning to use a lift often, I would buy one of the metal ones. My wooden one will do all the work I will ever do, like tire changes, rear service. Choice is yours. There are plans in the arcives here to make your own. Just use the search at the top of the page for lift adapter. Pulling the tire is not hard, and gives you a chance to look at everything else back there.

[KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)]

Here's the plans for the wooden one.....I used it for quite awhile before getting the one that stays attached to the bike.

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

[Big Tom 10628]

E-Bay is your friend.  I have this one and would not be without it..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOOK-VALKYRIE-HONDA-ORIG-RIVCO-JACK-ADAPTER-Save-money-with-ea-use-/170854771001?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27c7bce939&vxp=mtr

[dragon_slayer_129]

There are a couple of used rivco adapters on ebay right now if you are looking for one.  They aren't mine....I just came across them in a search for parts.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-VALKYRIE-RIVCO-JACK-ADAPTER-/251100664693?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a76c41375&vxp=mtr&_uhb=1#ht_622wt_116

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271009506315?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_500wt_1413

Hope that helps,
Dragon Slayer 129

[dr.danh]

Heres the one mentioned. I think is your best bet. There when you might need it. Works great. Can't beat it for the price.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VALKYRIE-HONDA-LIFT-JACK-ADAPTER-DONT-BE-STRANDED-WITHOUT-IT-1-M-C-ITEM-/170789262492?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27c3d5549c&vxp=mtr

[Scoop171]

Thank you all for your help!

KY,Dave Thanks for posting the link for the plans for the wooden one. I might go this route first, right now I need to get the bike up off the ground and replace that rear tire.
Big Tom 10628 and dragon_slayer_129 Thanks for the ebay links, think I will keep an eye out and get one (New) for later use at a later date.

Scoop171 

[MrKris]

Heres the one mentioned. I think is your best bet. There when you might need it. Works great. Can't beat it for the price.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VALKYRIE-HONDA-LIFT-JACK-ADAPTER-DONT-BE-STRANDED-WITHOUT-IT-1-M-C-ITEM-/170789262492?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27c3d5549c&vxp=mtr

This is the one I am thinking about getting.  But, the center picture looks like a "take-off" type adapter, right? 

[Gryphon Rider]

The other wood adapter design:

[CISE]

The other wood adapter design:

I built and used the abve adapter and am quite happe with - one note - make the horizontal board as think as you can. That helps keep the jack from hanging on the pipes and kickstand support I found.

[signart]

That 5 7/8" board - be a 2x4 or 2x6?

[Gryphon Rider]

That 5 7/8" board - be a 2x4 or 2x6?

2x4

[Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008]

I have the one that bolts on  and stays with the bike. It is as handy as a pocket on a shirt. I used it just today to replace all my brake pads and fluids. It sure makes it easy to just roll the jack under and lift no looking for or having to hold adapter in place till slack is taken up and you can't forget not to take it off.

[CASABROKER]

+ one on the wooden one it works great and is very inexpensive, and east to make.