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Old Aug 8, 2015 | 08:29 AM
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i know there are some pic's somewhere on here ,but couldn't find them. looking to lift my trike up on jack stands so i can install the exhaust. where to put the jack ? what about the jackstands ? i know what the owners manual states, but it's not much help. what about jackstands? put them under the axle tubes ? lets see some pic's of lifting points.
 
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I use car ramps. Front and rear. I made my 3rd ramp out of 2x12 boards.
 
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I use the Rhino car ramps for the rear tires and a cinder block under the front wheel. Jacking up the front as described in the manual.
 
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I do the same as Tryker Dude, works really well, solid.
 
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at what point are you jacking it up at ? the location of the jack point is what i'm looking for.
 
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Ride up on the ramps, set your e-brake and then place your jack around the rear of the floorboards and jack the front end up. Then block under the front wheel. Reverse to get your bike back on the ground.
 
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Do any of you guys think it's worth the price to buy a trike lift to do your own work on the bikes?
I have been looking at the J S Jacks trike lift, but $600 shipped is quite a bite out of the pocket.
Just curious if anyone has one and any recommendations, pro or con.
 
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Do any of you guys think it's worth the price to buy a trike lift to do your own work on the bikes?
I have been looking at the J S Jacks trike lift, but $600 shipped is quite a bite out of the pocket.
Just curious if anyone has one and any recommendations, pro or con.
I had the J&S for my Ultra and was an excellent product. So I wouldn't hesitate to buy the trike lift. Guess it comes down to wether you think you would get $600 worth of benefit from it. It is even handy just for cleaning.

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at what point are you jacking it up at ? the location of the jack point is what i'm looking for.
I to am looking for the answer to the question you asked
 
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Didn't you guys get an Owners Manual with those bikes?
 
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