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Title: Bike jacks Post by: T. Rush on September 26, 2008, 01:39:43 AM What are the pros and cons of bike jacks as opposed to stands? A harley friend suggested I use a jack and my first thought seems the balance issue should be considered. Any feedback is always appreciated.
Title: Re: Bike jacks Post by: Raux on September 26, 2008, 04:42:20 AM well harleys have a frame underneath. our engine is the frame member on the bottom. would that make a difference is choosing whether to use a bike jack?
Title: Re: Bike jacks Post by: scooby on September 26, 2008, 05:06:52 AM This is what you can do with a jack as opposed to stands... Great for suspension work; I just put an ohlins shock on and a new lower triple in this pic...
(http://applewood.smugmug.com/photos/275573748_tP25u-M.jpg) Title: Re: Bike jacks Post by: Raux on September 26, 2008, 05:29:25 AM i notice you have built a special block for the motor? is it necessary?
Title: Re: Bike jacks Post by: scooby on September 26, 2008, 05:34:39 AM Yup. Cuz of the header. The jack is designed for Harleys or something so the blocks surround the header and rest on the engine block. Overall very stable. I had it sitting like that last winter for weeks on end.
Title: Re: Bike jacks Post by: OwnyTony on September 26, 2008, 05:39:01 AM I personally use front and rear stands. Rear suspension work, I use a ladder to hold the bike up. I will never use a ladder to replace my chain though. [roll] ;)
Title: Re: Bike jacks Post by: Buckethead on September 26, 2008, 05:41:52 AM I personally use front and rear stands. Rear suspension work, I use a ladder to hold the bike up. I will never use a ladder to replace my chain though. [roll] ;) Makes for a great picture, tho, dunnit? Title: Re: Bike jacks Post by: OwnyTony on September 26, 2008, 06:13:14 AM Makes for a great picture, tho, dunnit? OOOOOO Yeah. I remember the thread on TOB. Read it right when it was posted. I saw the pic and the slowest, deep down chuckled/smirk welled up inside me. I must have realized what I saw subconsciously. Then as I slowly realized what happened, like how you laugh after a good, cleaver/smart joke, I started to laugh out, then laugh uncontrollable. It was great Title: Re: Bike jacks Post by: scooby on September 26, 2008, 08:21:22 AM Another "jack" method I used back when...
(http://applewood.smugmug.com/photos/143381491_i5Xs9-M.jpg) Title: Re: Bike jacks Post by: Fresh Pants on September 26, 2008, 08:23:37 AM I've done the same thing (albeit with a section of black steel pipe, I don't have a big-ass screwdriver like that).
But these days I have front and rear stands. :D Title: Re: Bike jacks Post by: Buckethead on September 26, 2008, 08:31:24 AM For those who have never seen it before:
(http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/37943/2475546750103537997S500x500Q85.jpg) [thumbsup] Title: Re: Bike jacks Post by: jdubbs32584 on September 26, 2008, 08:58:06 AM Any way we can get the story behind that? Maybe copy some info from TOB?
Title: Re: Bike jacks Post by: Fresh Pants on September 26, 2008, 09:12:02 AM Any way we can get the story behind that? Maybe copy some info from TOB? Ash may have more info. ;) Title: Re: Bike jacks Post by: jdubbs32584 on September 26, 2008, 09:13:26 AM Ash may have more info. ;) Oh ho!!!!! My buddy Ash neglected to tell me this was his doing... *shoots off an email to said buddy laughing at him and requesting details* Title: Re: Bike jacks Post by: OwnyTony on September 26, 2008, 11:30:20 AM Who ever dares to should copy and paste the original entry from TOB. One of the best laughs I have ever had.
Title: Re: Bike jacks Post by: Howie on September 26, 2008, 02:30:51 PM Love that photo ;D
If I remember right, Ash blamed it on cold medicine. Title: Re: Bike jacks Post by: jdubbs32584 on September 26, 2008, 02:31:59 PM I tried to find it on the old board but it is make the beast with two backsed all to hell over there. Surprisingly active tho.
Title: Re: Bike jacks Post by: OwnyTony on September 26, 2008, 09:33:44 PM I tried to find it on the old board but it is make the beast with two backsed all to hell over there. Surprisingly active tho. Tried to find it as well. Tried to look up ash's name but could not find it. Remembered that his vanson leather complaint use to be really high up on the gear section (maybe a sticky but not sure). Looked up "vanson leather" in the search and found out that Ash changed his name to something else. Checked his stats to see every posts he has ever started but could not find it. Oldest post he had was in 2006. I so badly and disparately was searching for it. Only got as far as I did because I remembered his vanson leather complaint. |