Lift plans

[knockdolian]

Hi all, I want to make a lift adapter. Either the stay on one or the longer full lengt one which I’m guessing is the safer option when removing wheels. Either way, I’m sure I have seen plans but now can’t find them. I’m in UK otherwise I’d be happy to pay the $47. However with international post and tax there wouldn’t be much change from $150. So could someone supply me with a link. I’ve done a search but can’t find what I’m looking for.
Thanks

[hubcapsc]

You can make a good adapter with with a few 2x4s... here's a set of plans...

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

-Mike

[1NorthRyder]

I did something similar to what HubCap sent you only I made mine beafier, it works great.

[Jess from VA]

I made a copy of the last one shown in the link.  Using it for over ten years on two Valks.

The big flat board that goes between the jack and the engine does not need to be 2 X 4s, one inch stock is fine.  It can be a little troublesome getting the jack AND the home made adapter under the bike while on the kickstand, so the one inch board is easier to slip into place than 2 X 4s.  Still, the trick that works best for me is to stick a small 2 X 4 under the kickstand (centering up the bike more), before shoving the jack and adapter under the bike.

Just remember that having the bike on level ground when using the jack is a good idea.

I don't strap my bike down either, though if I will be pulling big wrenches or doing any extended work, I put one jack stand under one front engine guard (then let the jack down so that jack stand is solidly captured on that engine guard).  If you don't do this, and drop the rear wheel, final drive and shaft, the bike quickly gets real light in back, and want's to tip forward off the jack..... more excitement than you want.  

[knockdolian]

Thanks all. I’ll make mine from steel as I have it at work. Thanks again

[Dr K]

Just for what it's worth I use two soft ties remove side covers and seat   wrap soft ties around frame next to battery on both sides and lift with chain fall   Can't fall over    if I need the front wheel off the ground then I use a floor jack to pick it up still can't fall over

[..]

I'll repeat what others have said.

Remove the side covers before strapping.

[carolinarider09]

Several years ago (well maybe 15 or more) I welded one out of 1" square steel.  If you want pictures and dimensions, I will do some measurements and take some picutures and but them in Dropbox for your viewing.

Short story, It had some "adapters" on the side that allowed you to sort of hold it in place when you wanted to use the lift.  There are two holes on each side of the crankcase? that a right angle bolt slides into on each side.  The angle is threaded and a nut and large washer is used to hold it in place so you can easily use the lift.

I forget what I used it for but I took the bike off the lift and cranked it up and the wife and I took it for a ride, maybe about four or five miles.  On the return, about a 1/2 mile from the house, I heard a clank and the back wheel jumped like I had run over something. 

Well I had, I forgot to take the adapter off and if finally got loose enough to drop down.  The rear wheel just seemly ran over it and when I looked back I saw it and stopped and picked it up.  Just used it again last week to change the front tire.

[Jess from VA]

You're not the only one who rode off with a metal (boltable) adapter on his bike

My wood one falls right off.   

[carolinarider09]

You're not the only one who rode off with a metal (boltable) adapter on his bike

My wood one falls right off.   

Really????  So I am... oh, I won't say it.  Its painted bright orange by the way so Its highly visible, unless its mounted I guess.

[RonW]

I did that twice, but remembered just a ½ mile down the road, rode.

[knockdolian]

Several years ago (well maybe 15 or more) I welded one out of 1" square steel.  If you want pictures and dimensions, I will do some measurements and take some picutures and but them in Dropbox for your viewing.

Short story, It had some "adapters" on the side that allowed you to sort of hold it in place when you wanted to use the lift.  There are two holes on each side of the crankcase? that a right angle bolt slides into on each side.  The angle is threaded and a nut and large washer is used to hold it in place so you can easily use the lift.

I forget what I used it for but I took the bike off the lift and cranked it up and the wife and I took it for a ride, maybe about four or five miles.  On the return, about a 1/2 mile from the house, I heard a clank and the back wheel jumped like I had run over something. 

Well I had, I forgot to take the adapter off and if finally got loose enough to drop down.  The rear wheel just seemly ran over it and when I looked back I saw it and stopped and picked it up.  Just used it again last week to change the front tire.

Thanks, PM sent