Motorcycle Jacks and Interstates

[Coot]

What's the best way to use a standard motorcycle jack to lift a '99 Interstate? Thanks, Coot

[Jess from VA]

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php?topic=76405.0

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

[hubcapsc]

Hi Coot...

There's about three "easy to find" kinds of Valkyrie jack adapters.

I had one of these. It works great. I forgot and left it on there and almost
killed myself. Got rid of it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VALKYRIE-HONDA-ORIG-RIVCO-JACK-ADAPTER-PROVEN-TO-SAVE-YOU-MONEY-100S-SOLD/170854771001?hash=item27c7bce939:g:BFQAAOSwhcJWPUNx

Then I got one of these "stays on bike" adapters. You have to be finicky about
exact placement of your jack to avoid jacking your bike up on the headers
and to jack up the rear versus the front, but I like it fine, been using it for years.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VALKYRIE-HONDA-LIFT-JACK-ADAPTER-NEW-1-MUST-HAVE-MOTORCYCLE-ITEM-Save/170943480226?hash=item27cd0681a2:g:m8YAAOSw9mFWJFI5

MarkT (a site sponsor) makes a "stays on bike" adapter, I bet his is good.

There's plans to make a wooden adapter that also works well...

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

-Mike

[MarkT]

Here's a thread on my mounted lightweight lift adapters.  I've given several of them away at Inzane drawings.  You can see one mounted under "George" the bobber show bike below, as it's a low-angle shot.

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,105040.0.html

[RonW]

Btw, the best way *not* to mount the bike is to let the lift adapter hit the bolt for the kickstand spring. Real pita to replace and a broken spring bolt is a potential hazard. It doesn't break off right away either. The fissue gradually grows larger until the bolt breaks off and you join the club.

[Foozle]

Here's a thread on my mounted lightweight lift adapters.  I've given several of them away at Inzane drawings.  You can see one mounted under "George" the bobber show bike below, as it's a low-angle shot.

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,105040.0.html

I own two of the permanently-mounted lift adapters made by Mark at Horseapple Ranch - one on a "typical" Valkyrie set-up and another on a belly tank-equipped bike (he offers two versions).  Both are good quality, "affix and forget" accessories which, when paired with a ~$125 Craftsman (or similar) ATV jack, are all that's needed for most routine maintenance.  Like Mike, I shelved the larger, "temporary" bracket after I nonchalantly rode off with it still attached.  We won't be doing THAT again . . . . . . .

Terry

[98valk]

I use a Larin lift for my Tourer. I use a 3/4 inch thick piece of wood on the rear support and position that rear support under the rear of the engine. Lifts the bike up level and stable. Then once in position i strap the bike to the lift.
If I want the front up more then the rear than no piece of wood. simple and easy both ways.

[Coot]

Many thanks to all of you for the advice and cautions.  I knew I could count on prompt response. Coot

[Earl43P]

I may have posted this in the past, but I use the MarkT permanently installed adapter every time I clean the bike. Stable, level and I keep the tires touching the ground until I clean the wheels, which isn’t often.

Highly recommend that one after a few years of using the makeshift wooden one. No comparison, worth every penny.