Scissor Jack
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Bedford UK
For using under both frame rails that is a jolly good idea. When I started riding Harleys, before the bike lift was invented, it was normal to lift the bike under the r/h rail and onto the jiffy!
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
Remember the old "Duo Lifts" ... They were great for working on the scooter ... Sure weren't portable though.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2013
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From: Colorado Springs, Colorado
I want to change fork and rear shock oil tonight.
I got a new Harbor Freight table yesterday and need a scissor jack.
So I went to the local salvage yard to look for a car jack I could maybe use.
I found one I think came from a '90s Chevy S 10, the guy at the yard gave it to me but could probably be had for 10 bucks or so.
A 14" piece of 2" channel fit good, so I welded it on.
The only other modifications I did was remove the handle so a socket could be used, and relocate and subsitute one pin with a bolt because the jack was designed to lift on a slight angle.
Threw some paint on it and it works just fine.
I figured other El-cheapo Evo owners like me might want to make use of one.
I got a new Harbor Freight table yesterday and need a scissor jack.
So I went to the local salvage yard to look for a car jack I could maybe use.
I found one I think came from a '90s Chevy S 10, the guy at the yard gave it to me but could probably be had for 10 bucks or so.
A 14" piece of 2" channel fit good, so I welded it on.
The only other modifications I did was remove the handle so a socket could be used, and relocate and subsitute one pin with a bolt because the jack was designed to lift on a slight angle.
Threw some paint on it and it works just fine.
I figured other El-cheapo Evo owners like me might want to make use of one.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 943
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Check out Discount Ramps. They have a good selection of motorcycle scissor jacks that are reasonably priced. I just ordered the Black Widow jack that has a 9" base and lifts to about 15" inches. Very compact and when fully closed only stands 3.5" which makes it easy to fit under low bikes and stores easily without taking a lot of space. The jack gets good reviews and s rated to support 1100 lbs.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Brighton, MI
Just a thought: drill few holes in the base of the jack and a matching hole on the deck of your lift so after it is all positioned, you drop a bolt through it so it can't slide/kick out on you. Probably will never happen, but, you never know. At least install/glue some rubber to the bottom of the jack so it grips the table top a little better than metal on metal. I use the same jack. YD