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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 10:01 AM
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I have my SG on my table lift and I am wanting to get the rear tire off the table top.

Were are you guys placing the scissor jack to jack up the rear?

The two places that look like they would work is the cross member between the frame (looks a little flimsy) or on the Transmission pan (don't know if that is a good idea).

What are ya'all doing?

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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 10:07 AM
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I use a scissor jack thats actually made for scoots/ATV's.
Cost was $99 bucks.

You'll eventually bend that crossmember thats under the oil pan.

If you look closely at the pic you can see the jack just in front of the crossmember.
I have a microfiber towel on top of the jack.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 10:58 AM
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I agree, get a bike lift. Only $100 buck or less, and worth it. Place the lift just ahead of the cross member, the lift will support both sides of the frame, and it will lift an EG up level. I wouldn’t use a regular jack, too much weight on too small of spot. Good luck!!
 
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by DMcBiker
I agree, get a bike lift. Only $100 buck or less, and worth it. Place the lift just ahead of the cross member, the lift will support both sides of the frame, and it will lift an EG up level. I wouldn’t use a regular jack, too much weight on too small of spot. Good luck!!
I don't plan on using a regular jack. I have a bike lift scissors jack and a drive on lift table. What I am trying to find out is were folks are positioning the jack under the rear when the bike is on the lift table to be able to raise the rear wheel.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by BadPiggy
I use a scissor jack thats actually made for scoots/ATV's.
Cost was $99 bucks.

You'll eventually bend that crossmember thats under the oil pan.

If you look closely at the pic you can see the jack just in front of the crossmember.
I have a microfiber towel on top of the jack.
Thanks BadPiggy!
I have the scissor jack and I will take your advise!
 
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