Valkorado
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« on: May 17, 2023, 09:14:53 AM » |
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I'm looking to make lifting less scary for me. What size/brand of jack stands are you guys using for under the crash bars?
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Skinhead
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« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2023, 09:46:05 AM » |
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Harbor freight, I think 3 ton.
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Valkorado
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« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2023, 12:43:58 PM » |
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Peteg
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« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2023, 01:57:48 PM » |
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Depending on what your doing it's also nice to tie it off from above or strap the head stock side to side if you have good tie off points. I was thinking about putting ceiling joist tie off points in my shop but my harbor freight multi ladder works pretty well. I bridged my ladder over the back of the bike above the rear axle and tied it off to the frame with a ratchet strap. I'd still have a jack holding the weight, but with it all tied off on a motorcycle lift and ladder, I doubt I could push it over if I tried. I was only replacing the rear bushings, but unless I'm missing something it will be pretty easy to remove both shocks and get it up high enough to remove the rear wheel. I don't think I could catch it if it ever came down.
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« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2023, 02:00:00 PM » |
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I would like to do the Jack stand under the crash bar thing, but I have been finding that once I have the lift under the bike, there's no room for any kind of stand. Jeez, I must have 6 or 7 different kinds.....
Am I missing something?
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« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2023, 02:04:22 PM » |
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I would like to do the Jack stand under the crash bar thing, but I have been finding that once I have the lift under the bike, there's no room for any kind of stand. Jeez, I must have 6 or 7 different kinds.....
Am I missing something?
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« Reply #7 on: May 17, 2023, 03:35:11 PM » |
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I use a pair which came with a Craftsman floor jack. I think they're 3 ton capacity.
My wife got a set of wheel chocks for me at one of her auction sites. These have a wide base for bolting to a trailer or van floor. Perfect for keeping the bike completely upright while the stands are positioned underneath the crash guards. I use a Kawasaki shop scissor jack to lift the front end off the ground and set the jack stands. Then I lower the scissor lift and position it underneath the swingarm area. Blocks of wood act as spacers and I get the entire rear of the bike elevated too.
Once up it's very stable. Pipes are usually removed prior to this, so I have unfettered access to the entire suspension and the final drive.
If I'm replacing the driveshaft boot I'll use a lift under the motor and keep the front end on the ground.
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Valkorado
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« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2023, 04:55:40 PM » |
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Thanks for the tips.  |
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« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2023, 04:53:44 AM » |
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Project Farm, you-tuber, did a comparison vid recently on Jack stands.
His vids are excellent.
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« Reply #11 on: May 18, 2023, 08:05:02 AM » |
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I have a pair of stands from Winner. Have had them for 15 years or more. they are 3 ton rated. Never have let me down.  |
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« Reply #12 on: May 19, 2023, 04:12:32 AM » |
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I hang mine with straps from my garage ceiling
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« Reply #13 on: May 19, 2023, 05:10:45 AM » |
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YouTube Valkyrie lift video... https://youtu.be/aLzW1qkJOuU |
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« Reply #14 on: May 19, 2023, 06:06:37 AM » |
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good video
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« Reply #15 on: May 19, 2023, 07:23:12 AM » |
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good video
I still prefer to have the Jack Stand under the crash bars. Makes the bike rock steady. |
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« Reply #16 on: May 19, 2023, 07:39:24 AM » |
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The jack stand looks redundant in this case. |
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« Reply #17 on: May 26, 2023, 02:05:38 PM » |
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Sorry to be so late with this, but I just put Progressive 412's on my Valk and I decided to see if I could handle it as I handle my other bikes. I've yet to make a lift adapter, but with the width of the crash bars and jack stands, maybe I won't make one. The first thing I do is put it in first and strap off the front brake. then I ratchet strap the bike vertical and jack up the front to place the jack stands. With stands and the straps I can move the floor jack under the swing arm and get the back end up pretty high. Once that's done I can put my motorcycle lift or a scissor lift under the rear tire and get it really high for rear tire removal, block it up under the swing arm and remove the shocks. Looks easy, but maybe not in actuality.
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« Reply #18 on: May 26, 2023, 02:26:19 PM » |
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Don't no if these pictures will show up. I've got issues.
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Don't no if these pictures will show up. I've got issues.
If I can do this................ https://postimages.org/Create an account using the SIGN UP box top right. Create a new gallery by clicking on the box towards the top left Upload photos. Do a max of up to 15 at a time or it can take too long. Once uploaded put your cursor on the image you want to put on the VRCC forum Now move your cursor to the symbol to left of the trash bin symbol Click on it Now copy the "Hotlink" for forums. Now go to the VRCC post you want the photo to appear in and right click and paste. Once you then post your comment the photo should appear for all to see. |
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« Reply #20 on: May 27, 2023, 12:21:34 PM » |
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Thanks Britman. I guess we stole this thread, but I'm pretty sure it was done anyway.
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« Reply #22 on: May 28, 2023, 07:16:24 AM » |
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Looks secure. Just remember the rear wheel has to be off the ground not touching anything when you install it to the final drive and torque the axle.
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« Reply #23 on: May 28, 2023, 01:31:53 PM » |
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Yes. When I've done my VTX I raise the bike up and down with a 2500 lbs Travel Trailer scissor jack and put the rear tire on a piece of flashing. The scissor lift allows me to precisely raise or lower the bike for good axle & spline alignment, while sliding the tire on the floor on the flashing. It keeps me from struggling with the weight of the wheel.
I was using the blocks under the rear tire to keep the bike level front to back when I loaded and unloaded the rear end for shock installation and removal with jack stands under the crash bars. I made a hard bag tip over protection frame that gets in the way of bottom shock bolt removal with the shocks fully extended. It's easier to raise and lower the bike than remove the frame.
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