Wheel Install with Foot Pedal Bike Lift

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Apr 5, 2020 | 12:13 PM

Sparkules

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Wheel Install with Foot Pedal Bike Lift

My old bike lift used a standard 4 ton bottle jack with the round handle, easy to control for wheel reinstall. The hand control allowed a slow lowering for easy alignment of axle holes easy axle install.

The old lift wasn't up to the weight of a newer Road King so I now have a modern jack with the foot pedal release, it's on off release no way to make a slow lowering.
Any tips ? Only thing I can think of is let it drop a bit lower than where the holes align then slowly jack it back up. Not thrilled with a quick drop while keeping the wheel assembly clear of the swing arm or forks.

Apr 5, 2020 | 12:35 PM

Dan89FLSTC

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Sorry I can`t offer any help for your current issue, but a mechanical scissor jack is much more suitable for wheel work.

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Apr 5, 2020 | 09:13 PM

MyFavRk

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Agreed , scissor jack would be a better option .

Apr 5, 2020 | 09:27 PM

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If this a motorcycle jack that is being discussed then maybe a bolt on foot release lever as shown on you tube might help.
1:25 - 2:25 should show what individual did.

Apr 5, 2020 | 09:40 PM

BrandonSmith

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You just have to be very very light with your foot.

Apr 6, 2020 | 12:53 AM

Sparkules

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That's exactly what I needed to know, thanks! Bolt thru the pedal, perfect solution for my problem

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Apr 6, 2020 | 06:46 AM

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I leave the bike and MC lift all they way up. Then I roll over a standard rolling jack ($39.95 at Napa) and put the wheel on that, then jack the wheel UP to the bike. This way the bike stays secure on the lift. Just a thought, good luck.