WILL THIS LIFT WORK ON MY IS??

[currahee2-6]

WILL THIS WORK ON MY 2000 INTERSTATE??  Without any modifications?  (Is it clear enough underneath to find the correct balance point? I can see it if it's clear of course, just don't know where the balance point is)   


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motorcycle-Stands-Custom-Adjustable-Lift-/180426224130?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a023db202

[Chrisj CMA]

that looks usless for an IS to me.......I wouldnt bother with it

[old2soon]

You want inexpesive and performs well go to the harbor freight web site and look at the bright yellow lift they have on sale-then before you buy it-look for the 20% off coupon. I rather like the harbor freight lift. Just completed all my services last week while using the h/f lift. Not affiliated no monetary gain yada yada. RIDE SAFE.

[MacDragon]

For almost $90.00 with shipping that looks pretty flimsy... You can get a real hydraulic lift from Harbor Freight as Old2soon suggested or Sears Craftsman. For cheaper and no wait for shipping.  Just go down and get one. That ebay find looks like a piece of junk for $88.00

[ricoman]

It would take some serious grunt to get your IS up on that stand.
Better off with a Sears (or one of many others) and an adapter.

[alph]

that looks like a huge rip off!! $86!  that's nuts!!  you can get a cycle lift from sears for $80 or one from harbour freight for the same price.

[sheets]

Aside from not conflicting with the exhaust, depending on what's in the bags, the balance point on my tourer is roughly in-line with the foot pegs. Not much to lift on aft of the foot pegs. Seems like a lot of weight on a single skinny bar as the point of contact on the engine case, sans an actual frame to lift against. I vote with the other guys... spring for a few more bucks and get a lift with arms that when lifted will distribute the weight to a larger contact foot print. An ounce of prevention... as they say. Yrmv, sheets   

[Walküre]

that looks like a huge rip off!! $86!  that's nuts!!  you can get a cycle lift from sears for $80 or one from harbour freight for the same price.

Yeah, but will if fit in your saddlebags, or small trailer, without taking the whole trailer? 

I've thought over a few ideas, similar to that, that would fold up and be able to take with you, for changes on the road. I posted about it last week, in fact, in the "mini lift" thread.

Somehow, I think it would be do-able. Whether practical or not, is another question, but I'm ALWAYS thinking, and might hit upon it yet.

R

[Bone]

They used a similar lift in motorcycle road racing. Rear tire changed in seconds.

[Ricky-D]

The light look of the construction makes me feel that what would happen the first time someone would try to use it is:

The arm would bend or break.

The Valkyrie is pretty heavy.

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[Kymbo]

used to use one like that on the Shovel made it myself out of water pipe.only good if the frame rails are clear and they do take a bit of effort to use if you are by yourself

[FPG52]

Hi all...I am new to the Valk...just bought mine few weeks ago.  I was told that there is an adapter that is needed (bolts onto the engine/tranny) before you can use any lift; mainly because of the position of the pipes?

FG

[SuperDave]

Hi all...I am new to the Valk...just bought mine few weeks ago.  I was told that there is an adapter that is needed (bolts onto the engine/tranny) before you can use any lift; mainly because of the position of the pipes?

FG

I think this is what you are referring to:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VALKYRIE-LIFT-JACK-ADAPTER-STURDIEST-STAYS-BIKE-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem27b9e2a71bQQitemZ170622363419QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
I have one on my Valk, and it does work well with the Harbor Freight lift.

[PhredValk]

It bolts to the sidestand crossmember. I started to do the install on the sidestand when it hit me; NO support (I had to remove one bolt completely to get rid of the California charcoal can).

I had to jack up the front, put jack stands under the crashbars and remove the jack to get at it. I had to zip tie a wrench on top of the crossmember because the nut is not welded to the frame. It was a tough, dirty, frustrating job, but once it's there lifting the bike for tire changes or cleaning is a snap.
Fred.

[Steve K (IA)]

WILL THIS WORK ON MY 2000 INTERSTATE??  Without any modifications?  (Is it clear enough underneath to find the correct balance point? I can see it if it's clear of course, just don't know where the balance point is)   


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motorcycle-Stands-Custom-Adjustable-Lift-/180426224130?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a023db202

Gotta remember the exhaust pipes are lower than the frame.  So no, it won't work.