Valkyrie Lift Adapter with Rivco center stand

[97BLKVALK]

I have a friend that is looking for a lift adapter that I have.  I purchased one 6-7 years ago on eBay? and after several searches I've been unable to find.  Does anyone know where I can find this adapter?

Michael

[sandy]

There were 2 or 3 adapters back in the day. Pitbull lifts made one as did rattlebars.com.

[specialdose]

             Here you go, ebay

        http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOOK-VALKYRIE-HONDA-JACK-LIFT-ADAPTER-1-BEST-MOTORCYCLE-ITEM-Save-/181170677159?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a2e9d25a7&vxp=mtr

[The emperor has no clothes]

             Here you go, ebay

        http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOOK-VALKYRIE-HONDA-JACK-LIFT-ADAPTER-1-BEST-MOTORCYCLE-ITEM-Save-/181170677159?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a2e9d25a7&vxp=mtr

Do you know if that one works with a center stand ?

[specialdose]

                    I don't know the answer to that. My suggestion would be go to their ad and ask them. I have one on

              my 98 tourer. Best $60 I have spent on her.

[John Schmidt]

Since I installed the centerstand years ago, I've never used the lift for anything but raising the bike enough to remove the front wheel. Then I just use the lift with a rectangular piece of 1" plywood. Make it the right size to fit between the exhaust headers so all it contacts is the bottom of the engine. Many  don't realize that's one of the purposes of having the centerstand....so you generally don't have to use the lift, especially when servicing the rear end.

[The emperor has no clothes]

Since I installed the centerstand years ago, I've never used the lift for anything but raising the bike enough to remove the front wheel. Then I just use the lift with a rectangular piece of 1" plywood. Make it the right size to fit between the exhaust headers so all it contacts is the bottom of the engine. Many  don't realize that's one of the purposes of having the centerstand....so you generally don't have to use the lift, especially when servicing the rear end.

John, how do you remove the rear axle? I've been removing the bags, shocks and lowering the lift to just the right level to get it by the bag rails. Am I missing something easier here ?

[gordonv]

I've only remove the rear wheel from my GW, but I'm sure they have posted here to remove the hangers from the exhausts so they will drop down, and the axle should clear the frame with the shocks loosened also.

I'm sure if I stated it wrong, someone will chime in. Also you might like to review Dag's youtube post on the removal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcKTQ_MDIU4

[BobB]

Since I installed the centerstand years ago, I've never used the lift for anything but raising the bike enough to remove the front wheel. Then I just use the lift with a rectangular piece of 1" plywood. Make it the right size to fit between the exhaust headers so all it contacts is the bottom of the engine. Many  don't realize that's one of the purposes of having the centerstand....so you generally don't have to use the lift, especially when servicing the rear end.

John, how do you remove the rear axle? I've been removing the bags, shocks and lowering the lift to just the right level to get it by the bag rails. Am I missing something easier here ?

I also only use a centerstand for service.  I created a shortened ratchet strap which is placed on one set of shock mounts, to jack up the swing arm so the axle is above the exhaust.  It works well with little effort.  

[The emperor has no clothes]

Since I installed the centerstand years ago, I've never used the lift for anything but raising the bike enough to remove the front wheel. Then I just use the lift with a rectangular piece of 1" plywood. Make it the right size to fit between the exhaust headers so all it contacts is the bottom of the engine. Many  don't realize that's one of the purposes of having the centerstand....so you generally don't have to use the lift, especially when servicing the rear end.

John, how do you remove the rear axle? I've been removing the bags, shocks and lowering the lift to just the right level to get it by the bag rails. Am I missing something easier here ?

I also only use a centerstand for service.  I created a shortened ratchet strap which is placed on one set of shock mounts, to jack up the swing arm so the axle is above the exhaust.  It works well with little effort.  

Hmmm. I never thought of that , thanks.

[KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)]

Met this fellow when riding years ago and spoke with him. Can't remember which style he makes, but there is a phone number. Always advertises in Craigslist of Knoxville, TN

http://knoxville.craigslist.org/mcy/4734250884.html

[John Schmidt]

Since I installed the centerstand years ago, I've never used the lift for anything but raising the bike enough to remove the front wheel. Then I just use the lift with a rectangular piece of 1" plywood. Make it the right size to fit between the exhaust headers so all it contacts is the bottom of the engine. Many  don't realize that's one of the purposes of having the centerstand....so you generally don't have to use the lift, especially when servicing the rear end.

John, how do you remove the rear axle? I've been removing the bags, shocks and lowering the lift to just the right level to get it by the bag rails. Am I missing something easier here ?

I put a floor jack under the swingarm, use it to hold the SA while removing the shocks, then raise/lower the swingarm enough to clear the exhaust. I then remove the rear half of the fender. When the wheel is loose and ready to come out, since the bike is only a couple inches off the floor it just rolls out the back. I never need the bike more than a couple inches off the floor to pull the rear wheel. To me it seems foolish(and more dangerous) to jack 700-800 lbs. 20" high when you only need to raise it 2". Keep in mind, with the ctr. stand, you don't even need to use a bike lift, I only use a floor jack for the swingarm. As for the rear fender, I realize it's a bit more involved to remove the rear half of the fender on an I/S, but how often do you have to do that?

[97BLKVALK]

Thanks guys!   

Found the link.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOOK-VALKYRIE-HONDA-ORIG-RIVCO-JACK-ADAPTER-Save-Money-with-ea-use-/170796732135

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Michael

[Earl in Pensacola]

I don't think the "adapter stands" shown on e-bay or craigs list etc. will work when the is a Rivco center stand installed on the bike.  I have had a Rivco ctr. stand sine they were first built (for about 10 years) have never been able to use anyones "adapter" .  I just put a block of wood (about 4'X4"X6") on the Motorcycle floor jack part nearest the rear wheel and lift it.  I've changed many a rear (and front) tires and done complete rear drive line service work without incident this way.

[Chrisj CMA]

I don't think the "adapter stands" shown on e-bay or craigs list etc. will work when the is a Rivco center stand installed on the bike.  I have had a Rivco ctr. stand sine they were first built (for about 10 years) have never been able to use anyones "adapter" .  I just put a block of wood (about 4'X4"X6") on the Motorcycle floor jack part nearest the rear wheel and lift it.  I've changed many a rear (and front) tires and done complete rear drive line service work without incident this way.

Earl...that's 2"X2"x6".  4"X4" is a fence post

[hmt81]

I bought my lift adapter from these folks, same one shown & it works with my installed Rivco centerstand with no issues....just don't leave it on when riding 


http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOOK-VALKYRIE-HONDA-ORIG-RIVCO-JACK-ADAPTER-Save-Money-with-ea-use-/170796732135#ht_1895wt_991

[Earl in Pensacola]

Jeff, the 2'X2" worked but a slightly larger block lifts the rear to be more level.

As to the adapter on the website--Maybe my eyes are going bad, but I don't see a Rivco center stand on the bike that is lifted nor on the bike with the adapror bolted on. HMMMM

[Cracker Jack]

I don't think the "adapter stands" shown on e-bay or craigs list etc. will work when the is a Rivco center stand installed on the bike.  I have had a Rivco ctr. stand sine they were first built (for about 10 years) have never been able to use anyones "adapter" .  I just put a block of wood (about 4'X4"X6") on the Motorcycle floor jack part nearest the rear wheel and lift it.  I've changed many a rear (and front) tires and done complete rear drive line service work without incident this way.

Earl...that's 2"X2"x6".  4"X4" is a fence post

No Jeff, a 4"x4" is a deck column, or is it a landscape timber or maybe a Valkyrie support.

[hubcapsc]

just don't leave it on when riding

We could have a thread about that  ...

When I thought about where I'd been, and how fast I'd been
going, when mine finally fell off, it was kind of creepy...

-Mike "hope nobody's been hurt..."

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Met this fellow when riding years ago and spoke with him. Can't remember which style he makes, but there is a phone number. Always advertises in Craigslist of Knoxville, TN

http://knoxville.craigslist.org/mcy/4734250884.html

His name is Gary and at one time he posted on the VRCC his handle was Frosty. He rode a red/black Interstate. I have one of his " stay on " adapter's however I've had it for several years and never installed it       You can trust Gary I've never heard of anyone getting ripped off while dealing with him.