How Much Does the Valk Weigh?

[t-man403]

How much does a Standard weigh?
Looking at a 1000lbs capacity lift table. As of now I have a 1500 motorcycle lift. 500lbs capacity  difference. I bought the lift adapter as well. Does the lift adapter stay on the bike, if so what is used for mounting it, or do you take it off.
Thanks in advance.

[Bone]

The manual has the dry weight at 681 lbs.

Maybe the weight is posted on the neck area tag.

[WDAN]

How much does a Standard weigh?
Looking at a 1000lbs capacity lift table. As of now I have a 1500 motorcycle lift. 500lbs capacity  difference. I bought the lift adapter as well. Does the lift adapter stay on the bike, if so what is used for mounting it, or do you take it off.
Thanks in advance.

The lift adapters come both ways.
The one I bought was made to be permanent mount.

[Hoser]

Mine weighs half a ton with a full tank and me and a weeks luggage aboard.  Course I only weigh 160.  hoser

[sandy]

Dry weight on my '98 tourer is 719# (CA model). With fluids I figure 750 lbs. An interstate is over 800#.

[NITRO]

Keep all of that heavy safety chrome in mind, too. As well as any other accessories you may have added.

[t-man403]

The manual has the dry weight at 681 lbs.

Maybe the weight is posted on the neck area tag.

Thanks for the info.
I found this tonight.

Specifications
Top speed    115mph
1/4-mile acceleration    12 secs
Power    100bhp
Torque    87ftlb
Weight    309kg
Seat height    740mm
Fuel capacity    20 litres
Average fuel consumption    33mpg
Tank range    120 miles
Insurance group    14
Engine size    1520cc
Engine specification    12v, flat six, 5 gears
Frame    Steel diamond
Front suspension adjustment    None
Rear suspension adjustment    Preload
Front brakes    Twin 296mm discs
Rear brake    316mm disc
Front tyre size    150/80 x 17
Rear tyre size    180/70 x 17



So the lift table will have 300lbs. of capacity to spare.

[KSDragonRider]

I have the old Harbor Frieght narrow drop tail 1000# lift, and it has no problem with my valk up as high as it can go.  I added a 5' piece of angle to the front to spread out the tie down locations as i dont trust a wheel lock, and when it is up all the way, I put a couple jack stands up under the angle to add some support.  So far it has worked great!

In these pics you can see the angle and the tie downs with lift up maybe 2'6" up from full down position.

The drop tail is super nice to pull a tire with out pulling the fender.

[t-man403]

Wow!
 Thanks for posting the pictures. This is the one that I'm looking at.
Other that those screw down stops at the front, I see nothing else to provide stability. Being narrow like it is makes me nervous. Need some outriggers of sorts. I'm just going to go have a look at it now. Thx!

[PhredValk]

You could clamp or bolt 5-6' cross pieces fore and aft for satbility...
Fred.

[Tx Bohemian]

I have the 1000# HF, foot operated, lift.  I changed the wheel clamp to the one from the air/hydralic lift, and positioned it a bit more forward to get the bike more over the rear wheel hole.
It looks alot like the blue one pictured (but red).

I can't tell how wide the one in the picture is and I'm sure this isn't recommended, especially by the manufacturer, but I have rolled mine around with the Valkyrie on it in the "jacked up" position.  Usually just about 7-8' forward to drive my truck in the shop overnight then back to finish work on it the next day.
I take my time and am extremely careful but it also is very stable.  Also the concrete in my shop floor is really smooth.

[t-man403]

I have rolled mine around with the Valkyrie on it in the "jacked up" position. 

  holy cow!
Mind you another guy told me his was very stable as is and he lifts a Nomad.

These lifts are on for $399.00 starting tomorrow so I'll be down there when the door opens as they only have 4 of them on hand. 

[olddog1946]

I am currently working on a bmw K1200lt (833lbs dry weight), using a borrowed HF 1000lb lift. and is works great. I did have to put jack stands under the front to hold the lift from tilting when I lifted the frame to remove the trans, swing arm, final drive and tire, which leaves about 20 lbs on the back end.

the lift adapter is mounted between the kickstand and the cross bar and stays on the bike.

[Tx Bohemian]

These lifts are on for $399.00 starting tomorrow so I'll be down there when the door opens as they only have 4 of them on hand. 

Unless I missed it I didn't see what brand of lift you are looking at.

If it is a HF go look through some motorcycle magazines, usually they have a page of coupons from HF.  I got mine for $279 w/ coupon.  Something like $120 off. 

When I bought mine a member here, or maybe another board I'm on, mentioned that "Cycle World" mag had the coupon and I looked "high and lo" in my town and couldn't find a Cycle world mag to save my soul!!

But did find one in another bike magazine.  Even if your too late reading this and have already bought the lift and then found the coupon go back and see if they'll honor it, all they can tell you is no.

[F6MoRider]

And if they say no, return it, then buy it back with the coupon.

[t-man403]

These lifts are on for $399.00 starting tomorrow so I'll be down there when the door opens as they only have 4 of them on hand. 

Unless I missed it I didn't see what brand of lift you are looking at.

If it is a HF go look through some motorcycle magazines, usually they have a page of coupons from HF.  I got mine for $279 w/ coupon.  Something like $120 off. 

When I bought mine a member here, or maybe another board I'm on, mentioned that "Cycle World" mag had the coupon and I looked "high and lo" in my town and couldn't find a Cycle world mag to save my soul!!

But did find one in another bike magazine.  Even if your too late reading this and have already bought the lift and then found the coupon go back and see if they'll honor it, all they can tell you is no.

Up here our HF is called "Princess Auto".
I'm sure they are one in the same as the sell a lot of the same stuff.
There are no coupons offered here like you guys get in the States. I was just happy to get one as they only had four. Regular price is $499.00. The one with the pneumatic jack is $599.
I'll put it together on the weekend after my back heals up from unloading it. 

[Tx Bohemian]

First off, congradulations on the lift table.
I really enjoy mine and it is well used not just for my bike but other stuff as well (I "bohemian rigged" a bigger, removable  tabletop so I can put my riding lawnmower on it too, which this also works well for an adjustable work bench).

There are no coupons offered here like you guys get in the States.

Wow! that kinda sux!

I'll put it together on the weekend after my back heals up from unloading it. 

I understand, I had help at the store to load it in the back of my truck but had to unload it by myself.
The young guy at the store even complained about it being heavy and he was using a forktruck to load it!

[Tx Bohemian]

One other thing:
If these are the same as the HF be careful running the bike on and off. I dropped my bike once as I was backing it off.  I had the kickstand down and it caught on the top of the ramp. It tilted to the other side, I lost the balance and once it started going that was all she wrote!!
Luckily there was no one, or no dog (their always hanging around), on that side.

Once I got over being shook up I was really PO'd because I just got through putting my National Hard bags on and figured the right one bound to be crushed, but it wasn't.  Just a little scuffed. Then I was totally impressed!

[t-man403]

Thanks for the heads up. Of course I put the crate in the garage wrong way around. Open the crate and the ramp end is toward the front of the garage! 

I have to say it was an uneasy feeling putting the bike on the lift and was even a worse feeling lifting it up. I'm sure like anything I will get used to it in time.

[Tx Bohemian]

I have to say it was an uneasy feeling putting the bike on the lift and was even a worse feeling lifting it up. I'm sure like anything I will get used to it in time.

Yeah, know what you mean, and you will get used to it.

Good lookin table.  I see there are a few differences than mine.  Yours has four of the screw down stabilizers and mine only has the two on the front.
Mine has a rod that you shove through the front lifting arm to prevent it from lowering unintended (saftey thing), I don't see that on yours, does it have a catch of some kind?

[t-man403]

Good lookin table.  I see there are a few differences than mine.  Yours has four of the screw down stabilizers and mine only has the two on the front.
Mine has a rod that you shove through the front lifting arm to prevent it from lowering unintended (saftey thing), I don't see that on yours, does it have a catch of some kind?
[/quote]

This table is not like the one advertized as it has a couple things different from the flyer picture. The stablizing feet and the safety lock bar. On this one you can see it on the back stand. It's a bar on both sides of the stand that drops into a notched track on each side. Probably about 10 notches so it locks at whatever height you want. I think I'll put some eye hooks on the corners to allow for tie down straps.