|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Remember to define the space you occupy
|
|
|
|
Raux
Guest
|
|
« Reply #1 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?
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
scooby
|
|
« Reply #2 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...  |
|
|
|
« Last Edit: September 26, 2008, 05:08:28 AM by scooby »
|
Logged
|
What would ScoobyDoo?
|
|
|
|
Raux
Guest
|
|
« Reply #3 on: September 26, 2008, 05:29:25 AM » |
|
i notice you have built a special block for the motor? is it necessary?
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
scooby
|
|
« Reply #4 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.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
What would ScoobyDoo?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Buckethead
|
|
« Reply #6 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.   Makes for a great picture, tho, dunnit? |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
I can't wait until Marquez gets on his level and makes Jorge trip on his tampon string.
|
|
|
|
OwnyTony
|
|
« Reply #7 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 |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
scooby
|
|
« Reply #8 on: September 26, 2008, 08:21:22 AM » |
|
Another "jack" method I used back when...  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
What would ScoobyDoo?
|
|
|
|
Fresh Pants
|
|
« Reply #9 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.  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Bwooooooahhh
Braaaaaaaappp
|
|
|
|
Buckethead
|
|
« Reply #10 on: September 26, 2008, 08:31:24 AM » |
|
For those who have never seen it before:   |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
I can't wait until Marquez gets on his level and makes Jorge trip on his tampon string.
|
|
|
|
jdubbs32584
Guest
|
|
« Reply #11 on: September 26, 2008, 08:58:06 AM » |
|
Any way we can get the story behind that? Maybe copy some info from TOB?
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Fresh Pants
|
|
« Reply #12 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. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Bwooooooahhh
Braaaaaaaappp
|
|
|
|
jdubbs32584
Guest
|
|
« Reply #13 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* |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
OwnyTony
|
|
« Reply #14 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.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
