Jacking up a dyna
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Jacking up a dyna
Could some one please tell me the part number of the piece that goes on the jack to keep the Dyna level. I have the standard ATV/motorcycle lift that looks the same as the Harley lift but my bike is not raising level.
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Mike
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Mike
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fastbydrmike, Is your lift an HD lift or some other brand?? I bought a lift, and a buddy of mine has the same lift and says he has no problems lifting his Super Glide, although it is an older bike, and thet may make a difference. He never said anything about having to use blocks, or anything.I have not opened my lift yet, but if its going to be a problem, I will return it.
Also a question for sporty2003, do you have an HD lift or is it some other brand???
Thanks!!!
Also a question for sporty2003, do you have an HD lift or is it some other brand???
Thanks!!!
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It is actually Harbor freight's atv lift, but I think it is the same as the craftsman/sears lift. It looks exactly the same. I noticed many of these same jacks in the service dept. at the Harley shop also. I could post a picture if that would help, just let me know. I can see how a 2x4 about 3 inches long would work to keep the bike level. Mine is a 05 and it has some kind of electrical thing on the bottom with a guard next to it. I cananglemy jack on the right side toward the rear tire and lift it but I am a little nervous about it.
Thanks for all your help.
Mike
Thanks for all your help.
Mike
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RE: Jacking up a dyna
I just bought the yellow Sears jack and adaptors for my WG, and have yet to figure out where to place the adaptors to get the bike up. Do I place the lift behind the jiffy stand, or in front? I assume two of the adaptors are placed on the stand side, and the other is placed next to the drain pan ridge. Is this correct? Can this be done by myself, or do I need to stand the bike up and let the wife crank on the lift to get it started? I remember seeing a post with directions on using the yellow lift, but could not find it again.
Could someone post the link, or repost the directions for doing it correctly? Thanks for any help.
Could someone post the link, or repost the directions for doing it correctly? Thanks for any help.
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ORIGINAL: Jughugger
I just bought the yellow Sears jack and adaptors for my WG, and have yet to figure out where to place the adaptors to get the bike up. Do I place the lift behind the jiffy stand, or in front? I assume two of the adaptors are placed on the stand side, and the other is placed next to the drain pan ridge. Is this correct? Can this be done by myself, or do I need to stand the bike up and let the wife crank on the lift to get it started? I remember seeing a post with directions on using the yellow lift, but could not find it again.
Could someone post the link, or repost the directions for doing it correctly? Thanks for any help.
I just bought the yellow Sears jack and adaptors for my WG, and have yet to figure out where to place the adaptors to get the bike up. Do I place the lift behind the jiffy stand, or in front? I assume two of the adaptors are placed on the stand side, and the other is placed next to the drain pan ridge. Is this correct? Can this be done by myself, or do I need to stand the bike up and let the wife crank on the lift to get it started? I remember seeing a post with directions on using the yellow lift, but could not find it again.
Could someone post the link, or repost the directions for doing it correctly? Thanks for any help.
I have found it easier to slide this piece in when there is about 1/4" of clearance between the rail and the lift arm, that way it doesn't slip or move. Once jacked up, the blocks provide a very secure and stable platform, but always use the tie downs, just in case.
Good Luck, with a little practice you'll have no problem.
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fastbydrmike, I think I may have the same lift as you, I got mine at Harbor frieght too. I looked at the sears web site, and they have 2 lifts, one for about $90 and the other $170.
The $70 one is taken a beating in the customer reviews, they say its not worth a darn. Now the other one is getting good reviews, but it costs twice as much, but I got a $20,000 bike so I should not be a cheap-skate when it comes to lifting it off the ground, and trusting it with my ride.
Have you actually used yours yet, any problems. I have not even taken mine out of the box yet, and if I don't hear any good news about it, I will take it back and spend a little more money and get something I can trust.
The $70 one is taken a beating in the customer reviews, they say its not worth a darn. Now the other one is getting good reviews, but it costs twice as much, but I got a $20,000 bike so I should not be a cheap-skate when it comes to lifting it off the ground, and trusting it with my ride.
Have you actually used yours yet, any problems. I have not even taken mine out of the box yet, and if I don't hear any good news about it, I will take it back and spend a little more money and get something I can trust.
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fastbydrmike, I think I may have the same lift as you, I got mine at Harbor frieght too. I looked at the sears web site, and they have 2 lifts, one for about $90 and the other $170.
The $70 one is taken a beating in the customer reviews, they say its not worth a darn. Now the other one is getting good reviews, but it costs twice as much, but I got a $20,000 bike so I should not be a cheap-skate when it comes to lifting it off the ground, and trusting it with my ride.
Have you actually used yours yet, any problems. I have not even taken mine out of the box yet, and if I don't hear any good news about it, I will take it back and spend a little more money and get something I can trust.
fastbydrmike, I think I may have the same lift as you, I got mine at Harbor frieght too. I looked at the sears web site, and they have 2 lifts, one for about $90 and the other $170.
The $70 one is taken a beating in the customer reviews, they say its not worth a darn. Now the other one is getting good reviews, but it costs twice as much, but I got a $20,000 bike so I should not be a cheap-skate when it comes to lifting it off the ground, and trusting it with my ride.
Have you actually used yours yet, any problems. I have not even taken mine out of the box yet, and if I don't hear any good news about it, I will take it back and spend a little more money and get something I can trust.
I also have no idea why HD did not make the odd support so it snaps on the the welded bracket - I think I'm going to modify mine a bit so it stays in place before I start jacking.