anyone try this instead of a bike jack???
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anyone try this instead of a bike jack???
i dont have a lot of room in my garage with my 09 challenger,rollaway boxes,automotive jacks and stands and i was wondering if anyone uses this type of bike jack 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cruis...item27b36cc9c4
thanks in advance
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cruis...item27b36cc9c4
thanks in advance
Last edited by 1HD1C; Jul 20, 2010 at 07:50 AM. Reason: misspelled
I use one very similar to that. Works fine. It wont get the bike far enough off the ground to have both wheels up but it will get it straight up and down and take some pressure off the shocks/springs. I've replaced both using this type of stand no problems.
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im thinking its similar to a night/centerstand if so it will be perfect for what i need it for.
If you set the bar back enough on the frame it should get it up enough to get ther rear wheel off. I've got longer shocks on my bike so it doesnt get as much clearance but gets the job done. Hope this helps.
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I'm not saying that will or won't work. But since you obviously like to have good equipment, as seen by your post, why would you want a second rate motorcycle stand?? When it comes to quality versus space....well, I always find the room for good stuff. And I'm sure that if you tried hard enough, you'd find space for a better jack, one that will be more useful and versatile in the long run.
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I`d agree with kahaone - here you can buy a real bike stand on special for $89.99 twice a year - regular $149.99 - I`d make the space in the garage for a real one.
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Sportster.org had the plans to make this out of wood for less than $20. The only difference was they had plans to make a notch for the Sportster exhaust which unlike a big twin goes lower than the frame. If you bought this you may have to make some provision for that or remove the exhaust prior to lifting.