It appears the frame under a 883 Iron is not level . Does anyone sell a service lift adapter kit for the Sporsters ? Thanks

 

Not that I know of - I simply use pieces of wood I have lying around. I have several of them of differences sizes and thicknesses, to put under jiffy stand, etc.

 

I know some models/years the exhaust is a bit lower than the frame. You're not hitting the exhaust, are you? Obviously that would be a no-no.

 

No, I'am on the frame . Using one of those $80.00 Harbour freight cycle floor jacks . Harley does sell a service lift kit for $25.00 but only for a Dyna and some V-twins . I will just use some blocks of wood and tie the bike down .

 

Sporty frame shouldn't be unlevel. It hasn't been redone since 04, you just need a couple 2x4s to clear the other components. Iron you may need a low profile jack or to lift it first before you'll get the HF jack under it.

 

I use the ATV harbor freight lift. No issues with anything unlevel, although the crossover exhaust part is very very close. I go in from the right side, and place the "right pad" just passed the kickstand area. Have both ends extend about 2 inches past the bike. I have done this many times, works great.

 

Is it an 03 or prior? Had same thing this past weekend working on an older Sporty. Was unlevel on the lift. Had a friend hold it while I did a quick wrench. Didn't think much if it til now....

 

Pre-03 frames aren't unlevel either. You were probably sitting on the exhaust or one of the mounting points for the kickstand.

Come on guys, the Sportster frame is a twin tube cradle. Y'all are either a) not jacking it properly or b) got some seriously f'cked up frames. It's been dirt simple to lift since 1957...

 

I have a 2004 883 low. It has never been dropped, scrapped or hit by anything and the factory paint is like new.
The frame rails are 1/4 inches out of level

 

I use some old Hockey Pucks that were laying around when lifting my Sporty, keeps the lift off the mufflers.