lift adapter

[mbramley]

 It seems there are 2 main types of lift adapters. I bought the one that has the upright pieces that go up to the swing arm just after I bought my Valkyrie. Then I saw there is one that is flat that you can leave bolted on. My question is has anyone cut off the pieces that reach up to the swingarm and left them bolted on? Or can I still get the ones to leave bolted on? Were those from Horseapple? I did try doing a search on here figuring the would be many posts on the subject but I didn't find any.

[The emperor has no clothes]

Yes MarkT (horseapple) is the ones that stay on. No, you can’t cut off the legs of the other ones. I don’t know if he is still making them, he posted about retiring recently. Send him a pm.

[LadyDraco]

If  you know  someone  that welds  nice  they can make  you one .
 And  they go on  and  off  so easily why would  you want to leave  it on.
   But always  put a  close  pin on the  wind screen so you remember  to remove  before  flight..

[mbramley]

  Thank you, that's why I love this group. Boundless knowledge and willingness to share said smarts.

[Avanti]

How does anyone use a lift adapter when traveling and need to do a repair on the side of the road?

[Valker]

How does anyone use a lift adapter when traveling and need to do a repair on the side of the road?

I bought MarkT's permanent adapter, but I've also used a floor jack with a 1X8 under the oil pan.

[f-Stop]

This works for me...

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[Avanti]

How does anyone use a lift adapter when traveling and need to do a repair on the side of the road?

I bought MarkT's permanent adapter, but I've also used a floor jack with a 1X8 under the oil pan.

Well don’t think you do that on the side of the road!

[LadyDraco]

I can take  a  pic  of   the  metal one  we I use   and  the  measurements
If  ya  want 

[The emperor has no clothes]

How does anyone use a lift adapter when traveling and need to do a repair on the side of the road?

I bought MarkT's permanent adapter, but I've also used a floor jack with a 1X8 under the oil pan.

Well don’t think you do that on the side of the road!

Probably not. But the parking lot of a hotel works. I replaced an alternator in one. Where there is a will, there is a way.

[Avanti]

How does anyone use a lift adapter when traveling and need to do a repair on the side of the road?

I bought MarkT's permanent adapter, but I've also used a floor jack with a 1X8 under the oil pan.

Well don’t think you do that on the side of the road!

Probably not. But the parking lot of a hotel works. I replaced an alternator in one. Where there is a will, there is a way.

You do not need a lift adapter to change an alternator.

[The emperor has no clothes]

How does anyone use a lift adapter when traveling and need to do a repair on the side of the road?

I bought MarkT's permanent adapter, but I've also used a floor jack with a 1X8 under the oil pan.

Well don’t think you do that on the side of the road!

Probably not. But the parking lot of a hotel works. I replaced an alternator in one. Where there is a will, there is a way.

You do not need a lift adapter to change an alternator.

I was just giving an example of things you can do if you really have the need.

[mbramley]

 The way it was presented to me was while on a journey and something fails (bearing, flat tire etc.) that if you have the adapter installed it's easier to find help from someone with a motorcycle jack than it is to find someone with a jack and adapter. You can also usually buy a used jack in most areas but in a real pinch even buying a new jack is cheaper than a mechanics rates. I am close to being on a fixed income and hopefully putting on more miles I'm looking at things to do to keep me on the road. I try to keep up with maintenance on my girl but stuff happens you know   .

[The emperor has no clothes]

The way it was presented to me was while on a journey and something fails (bearing, flat tire etc.) that if you have the adapter installed it's easier to find help from someone with a motorcycle jack than it is to find someone with a jack and adapter. You can also usually buy a used jack in most areas but in a real pinch even buying a new jack is cheaper than a mechanics rates. I am close to being on a fixed income and hopefully putting on more miles I'm looking at things to do to keep me on the road. I try to keep up with maintenance on my girl but stuff happens you know   .

I think that would be a wise move. Almost any shop (auto, bike, or personal friend) would have some sort of jack that could get it up in the air. I know of a member that bought a jack at Harbor Freight while 3,000 miles away, and then returned it after using it.

[Avanti]

I have a lift adapter but it hardly ever gets used. My center stand gets used every day.  When l park at the end of every day I use the center stand. If I have a flat l use the center stand. If I do any maintenance I use the center stand. If I need to remove the front or rear wheel whether at home or in some distant place I use the center stand.

A center stand is always there when you need it. 
Ride Far-Ride Safe

[Rocketman2035]

I bought a lift adapter from Mark T but have not received it yet. Does anyone know if it works with the aftermarket center stand?

[MarkT]

Yes MarkT (horseapple) is the ones that stay on. No, you can’t cut off the legs of the other ones. I don’t know if he is still making them, he posted about retiring recently. Send him a pm.

Still making lift adapters.  Listed on ebay - or contact me directly; cheaper. And pipe mods until I use up the parts inventory.  My adapter is discrete, lightweight, and installs in 5 minutes without removing anything. No reason not to leave it on so it's there if you need to pull a wheel on a road trip.

[MarkT]

I bought a lift adapter from Mark T but have not received it yet. Does anyone know if it works with the aftermarket center stand?

It's on the way - mailed right away, priority mail.  I understand it works with the Rivco.

[Joe333x]

Yes MarkT (horseapple) is the ones that stay on. No, you can’t cut off the legs of the other ones. I don’t know if he is still making them, he posted about retiring recently. Send him a pm.

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Still making lift adapters.  Listed on ebay - or contact me directly; cheaper. And pipe mods until I use up the parts inventory.  My adapter is discrete, lightweight, and installs in 5 minutes without removing anything. No reason not to leave it on so it's there if you need to pull a wheel on a road trip.

[mbramley]

Yes MarkT (horseapple) is the ones that stay on. No, you can’t cut off the legs of the other ones. I don’t know if he is still making them, he posted about retiring recently. Send him a pm.

Still making lift adapters.  Listed on ebay - or contact me directly; cheaper. And pipe mods until I use up the parts inventory.  My adapter is discrete, lightweight, and installs in 5 minutes without removing anything. No reason not to leave it on so it's there if you need to pull a wheel on a road trip.

Message sent.

[hueco]

Maybe. 20 years ago. When it was about doing it yourself. Blueprints on here about making lift adapter. I made one from metal. Still works great like it will 110 years from now.

[clanky]

I bought one of MarkT's lift adapter.  Works great!  Excellent craftsmanship on the welded assembly!

[Jess from VA]

I built one out of scrap lumber and it works like a charm on my good bike lift.

[mbramley]

  Thank you for all the replies. The reality is by the time I go get some metal tubing, pull out the saw and welder yadda yadda yadda, for me Mark T's adapter is the best use of my time and money.

[Savago]

I second MarkT's lift adapters. I got them on both my valkyries (I/S@1999 and Tourer@1998), they work really well!