try adding a 1/2" spacer to all 4 mount points between the lift pad and lift rail, essentially spreading the pads out another 1".

 

Thanks Vic, back to the hardware store....
Have others had to do this and I missed it?

 

You shouldn't have to use pads (although I do use 1/2" Ply to keep the clutch cable space more).

I realize on the Sears Red you have to cut the center brace, but you also moved the lift pads to the outside of the braces correct ?

Most of us drilled the holes a bit to a full 1/2" and bought grade 8 bolts at Ace.

 

I looked at today with fresh eyes and found the support arms of the lift were what was hitting the Jiffy, not the lift pads. Since this is the case, moving the pads an inch further out would not be of any benefit.
I decided to straddle the bike with the Jiffy up and ease the jack under while I'm on it.

I Positioned the jack behind the oil pan frame guard
Rolled it till it hit the Jiffy spring.
Sat on the bike and took it off the side stand
Reached over and pumped the lift with my hand till I felt a load on it
Stood up, while still straddling the bike to check for stability
Got off the bike and continued to lift with foot pedal
Worked like a charm!
This wasn't as easy as Vic in the video, but I think it will suit me just fine
Thanks again!

 

Puff--Your bike must have been lowered. It is simpler to pull on the handlebar to tip the bike vertical while you push the lift under. Leave the jiffy stand down, so it is ready when you set the bike down.

 

Bike is stock hight (FMJ 12" shocks). I tried with a 2x4 under the stand and it didn't help. Then I tried to tip it more upright like you mentioned, but it still felt like it was hitting the stand spring and not wanting to get fully under the frame.
Doing the steps I mentioned above works perfect for me. I love being able to move the bike around the garage now.
Thrilled with the mod (and the price:-)

 

I think 'had to' is subjective as I did not feel it was necessary but others have.

 

Maybe your hitting the jiffy stop and not the spring? Just pop it off when working on your bike.

 

On a dyna having the bike level before positioning the jack and lifting makes life easy

 

If you have to straddle the bike to stand it up to fit the jack underneath, you're doing it wrong.

I have tried that procedure *ONCE* (straddle bike, stand it up straight and roll the jack underneath). What an awkward recipe for disaster that seemed to be.

If you're bike is lowered, then that is one of the prices you pay for having a low sitting bike. Space permitting, a lift table may be a better choice for someone in this situation.

Watch the original video again. I did not have to stand the bike up. I rolled the jack under the bike. The jack bumped the jiffy stand. I pulled it back just a *hair*. Performed a quick check of position and began jacking it up. I assure you there was no trickery involved.

I have always noticed that the bike will sort of self-center on the rails if I'm fairly close on the backend where the irregular frame is cut to begin the dropdown for the oil pan. It'll just slip into the jack a little.

Just my opinion.