foldable,emergency jack
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So I Googled "folding motorcycle jack" and came up with this:
http://www.themotorcyclestand.com/
It was easy.
http://www.themotorcyclestand.com/
It was easy.
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From: Minnesota
Bike Krutch
I saw this at the Aerostich web site. It might work.
http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/...h-p-16816.html
Bike Krutch #4524
If you have a big heavy touring bike, this doubles as a second, triangulating side stand for maximum security in windy places or on insecure surfaces. It can also be used with your bikes sidestand to prop the rear tire off the ground for chain lubing. Designed for H-Ds but fits anything with a frame or bracket thats within its length range. 8"13" length. 7.8 oz.
http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/...h-p-16816.html
Bike Krutch #4524
If you have a big heavy touring bike, this doubles as a second, triangulating side stand for maximum security in windy places or on insecure surfaces. It can also be used with your bikes sidestand to prop the rear tire off the ground for chain lubing. Designed for H-Ds but fits anything with a frame or bracket thats within its length range. 8"13" length. 7.8 oz.
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From: South Carolina
I just don't see the point.... With a tubeless tire you don't have to pull the wheel to repair it.... With a tube tire, even if you had a jack and pulled the wheel, you're not going to break down the tire and wheel with just hand tools. You need a tire machine to do that. You might be able to do it on a dirt bike with narrow tires but believe me you're not going to do it on a big touring bike. If you don't believe me try it in your garage first ... and don't ask me how I know. Best to just stay with tubless tires.
Last edited by LH; Jan 10, 2009 at 08:29 PM.
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So far, I haven't had a flat. With that, in the middle of nowhere, Other than hopeing a plug will fix the flat, How else can a flat be fixed? I've broke down and changed the tires at home. Not an easy task mind you, but it can be done. So with that, what you are saying is to get a couple cans of slime and a compressor and leave it go with that.
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My Emergency Jack
dgriffith, I've got what you are looking for but I've had it so may years I cannot for the life of me remember who I got it from! Or when I got it for that matter. I keep it collapsed in 3 pieces in a 10 to 11 inch canvas bag in the bottom of my left saddle bag, opposite of an identical canvas tool bag in the bottom of my right saddlebag. It operates with a 3/8's drive ratchet and I love it. I have had it through my last three bikes. I've only had to used it 2 or 3 times on the side of the road over the years I've had it and only one of those times was on my own bike. Its great in the garage too. Scope out the attached pictures. You would think somebody could engineer a copy of it. The "foot" on either side can be ratcheted up if you are not on level ground. The Cross piece is a double scissors on one continious threaded rod that goes all the way across. This photo reminds me I need to get another piece of rubber on it. Keep looking, it does exist!
Arvid
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From: Southern California High Desert, here and there....
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From: Columbus,Indiana/ Arecibo,Puerto Rico
Arvid, that is one very well made jack system. It looks like something that the military would use for a special purpose. So now the quest is on. Thanks for the photo.