Sears Yellow Jack & 2007 FXDC Super Glide
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From: Hanover, PA
I run the bike up on a 2" x 12" x 8' long, cut into 3 pieces, (and another piece under the sidestand) with the center section in place when bike goes up on ramp, but removed when bike is in place, so only small sections of board are under front and rear tires and side stand. I roll the jack under, align the brackets to the frame and pump away. Bike stands right up, unassisted (but my insecurity makes me hold on to it anyway).
I tested the strength of these things by putting them on my floor jack, one at a time, and jacked up the front axle of my Dodge 1500 4x4 till the front wheel was off the ground, sitting on the bracket. If one will hold that hunk of iron, 3 of em will certainly hold my bike with plenty of safety margine.
The brackets are each bolted to the bike lift with 4 - 3/8" flat head bolts from underneath the lift platform. Didn't want hex bolts to hit the workings underneath. I then "wrapped" rubber sheet around each of the brackets to prevent scratching the bike frame. Works like a charm and bike WILL NOT slide around on the lift. Of course, safety tie downs are a requirements, no matter what.
I tested the strength of these things by putting them on my floor jack, one at a time, and jacked up the front axle of my Dodge 1500 4x4 till the front wheel was off the ground, sitting on the bracket. If one will hold that hunk of iron, 3 of em will certainly hold my bike with plenty of safety margine.
The brackets are each bolted to the bike lift with 4 - 3/8" flat head bolts from underneath the lift platform. Didn't want hex bolts to hit the workings underneath. I then "wrapped" rubber sheet around each of the brackets to prevent scratching the bike frame. Works like a charm and bike WILL NOT slide around on the lift. Of course, safety tie downs are a requirements, no matter what.
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For my FXD, I just use the HD adapters. I don't have any issue rolling the jack under the bike and then jacking it up. The jack will fit under the adapters with no problems.
However, I have 13.2: Ohlin rear shocks, which raises the rear up a bit (better handling and cornering), so think might make a difference.
WildBill, your approach is interesting. Is it real stable, or do you need to strap it down (realizing that adding straps makes sense anyway, but do you actually need it in this situation)?
However, I have 13.2: Ohlin rear shocks, which raises the rear up a bit (better handling and cornering), so think might make a difference.
WildBill, your approach is interesting. Is it real stable, or do you need to strap it down (realizing that adding straps makes sense anyway, but do you actually need it in this situation)?
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Road Warrior
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That's nice Les - however all of us don't have a government pension - I am unemployed and cannot put out $300 for a jack.
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chill out man.
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