M/C lift question
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,107
Likes: 2
From: Carrollton, TX
M/C lift question
OK, I *might* just be an idiot, but here goes...
I bought a lift the other day, was going to try it out and the crossbar on the front of the lift hits the kickstand so you cant put it under the bike. What am I missing??
I bought a lift the other day, was going to try it out and the crossbar on the front of the lift hits the kickstand so you cant put it under the bike. What am I missing??
Advanced
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
There are adapters that you have to get to lift a dyna
Club Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 4,192
Likes: 168
From: Knoxville, Tn
Lift
Could be you are trying to push it too far under. If you can see the lift arms on the L/H side without bending down, that's probably far enough. I always strap my bike to the lift before I jack it up.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,492
Likes: 1
From: MA
You don't mention which model lift you bought .....
Sears yellow lift will ONLY work with the jiffy stand in the UP position, regardless of if you use the spacers or not.
Sears yellow lift will ONLY work with the jiffy stand in the UP position, regardless of if you use the spacers or not.
Trending Topics
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 4,722
Likes: 7
If it's going far enough to hit the kickstand, it's going far enough to lift the bike unless it's some weird kind of lift. I have a buddy that notched his where the kickstand hits so he could get it further but I have the same exact lift as him and don't need a notch. Once I get the lift under the bike, I straddle the bike and stand it up straight and use my right foot to jack the lift up to a point where contact is made and a little weight is on the lift. Then I get off the bike and hold the handlebars with one hand for support while I finish jacking up the bike. Next step should be to lock the lift and strap the bike down. I do use the dyna frame lift adapters but others do use wood. However, the wood should be trimmed on the back right corner, just like the frame adapters are so that the bike sits level on the lift.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,107
Likes: 2
From: Carrollton, TX
Jeeeezus! I never even thot of that. Always the simple solutions that get you. I have the same HF lift.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post