How to lift a softail?
#1
How to lift a softail?
I just picked up a 1500 lb bike lift from Northern Tool and if I center it under the Fatboy it hits on the shocks. What do you guys do? Thanks!
#3
Or just rock your bike a bit to the side opposite the jack. Mine did that too and all I had to do was put my hip against it to lift it about 1/2". Or run your front wheel up on a 1"X4" piece of lumber.
#5
Sorry, I didn't describe my problem very well. Yep, I did what oc1014 said. I put the jiffy stand on a 2X4 and was able to slide the bike lift under the bike. The problem is when I actually start lifting the bike. On softails the shocks are underneath the bike and I'm worried about pushing up on them while lifting the bike. If I put the lift in front of the shocks only the front tire lifts off the floor. Any solutions will be appreciated. Thanks!
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Edit: I just read your last post. I lift both my bikes often, and have never damaged the shocks.
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You are not going to hurt the shocks by lifting the bike. Been doing it with no aids on the wifes 2006 Deluxe since we got it new. NEVER a problem of any kind. Its not as if you are slamming the shock with a sledge hammer...you are just lifting on it, and it will move enough to lift with no issues.
Hell, I have even left the bike on the jack over the winter, and still had no issues...Its a bike, not a china doll.
Don't worry so much, and enjoy the bike.
Hell, I have even left the bike on the jack over the winter, and still had no issues...Its a bike, not a china doll.
Don't worry so much, and enjoy the bike.
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Good advice. I used 1x2s 'cause they were laying there. I would NEVER lift my softie with the weight on the shocks. Got a J&S jack recently: no problem clearing the shocks and so frikkin stable, it's unreal. Anybody want a POS 20 year old used jack ?????? Only $1, but $500.00 freight and/or beer!