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Message started by norm92de on 05/29/17 at 16:48:46

Title: lifting the rear wheel.
Post by norm92de on 05/29/17 at 16:48:46

Has anybody found a lift for the rear of our bikes?

I tried Harbor Freight. They have two, neither of which will work with the Zuki :'(

I am thinking that a front wheel chock is probably the best solution.
I have a floor jack but it is a bit of a performance to use.

Title: Re: lifting the rear wheel.
Post by Kenny G on 05/29/17 at 17:19:07

Norm,

I use something home made similar to the one used here on YouTube. I had to adjust the height somewhat,but it is really effective.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgVF3t0PNTc

Kenny G

Title: Re: lifting the rear wheel.
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/29/17 at 17:55:20

Soft fat rope laced appropriately into the frame between the seat/tank,come-along over rafter in the shop.

Title: Re: lifting the rear wheel.
Post by Gary_in_NJ on 05/29/17 at 17:57:07

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1432054297/0#0

Two hooks, two straps.

Title: Re: lifting the rear wheel.
Post by Rodger on 05/29/17 at 18:26:16

From the Home Page, click "DIY Tools" link, then "Rikko's Build Your Own Bike Lift/Stand"....on my computer, the photo links still work

Title: Re: lifting the rear wheel.
Post by verslagen1 on 05/29/17 at 21:01:10

floor jack under the muff mount will lift the rear just fine.
when I lift the front, 2 jack stands, 1 under the right footpeg, 1 under the left motor mount bolt.

Title: Re: lifting the rear wheel.
Post by FL Savage on 05/29/17 at 21:01:21

Here's a board made by gyrobob for use with a HF jack, or most other MC jacks.
The cuts will work on a ryca cafe build, not all may not be needed for a stock bike being the foot controls are in different locations.
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh253/Gyrobob_theOriginal/Motorcycle/RYCA%20CS-1%20LS650%20S40%20Savage/rycajackboard01_zps503e7962.jpg

Title: Re: lifting the rear wheel.
Post by ohiomoto on 05/30/17 at 09:33:20

I use a harbor freight stand for the front wheel with some tie downs to hold the bike upright and then use a regular jack under the muffler bracket to lift the rear end.

Title: Re: lifting the rear wheel.
Post by norm92de on 05/30/17 at 20:12:44

Ohiomoto,
The bracket for the muffler looks very flimsy to me. You have had no bending down there?

When I first got my bike I tried that and it seemed to bend the bracket so I stopped lifting. It is the perfect place to lift the rear if it is sturdy enough.

Home Depot has some small blocks with 8' of line which I might try. I can sling them from the garage ceiling. Great for oil changes etc. Not sure about lifting the weight of the entire rear.

Title: Re: lifting the rear wheel.
Post by Andy RN on 05/31/17 at 10:45:01

I had the same reservations about that rear bracket... but it seems like a common lift point among people on the list, and is bolted to the frame in a triangular sort of way... And, if it's good enough for the mechanical wizards on this list, then it's good enough for me :)

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f60/Andrew_Mylko/Savage%20Forum/IMG_2340_zpsuaxzpm6i.jpg (http://s45.photobucket.com/user/Andrew_Mylko/media/Savage%20Forum/IMG_2340_zpsuaxzpm6i.jpg.html)

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f60/Andrew_Mylko/Savage%20Forum/pipe1_zpss78vbp2x.jpg (http://s45.photobucket.com/user/Andrew_Mylko/media/Savage%20Forum/pipe1_zpss78vbp2x.jpg.html)

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f60/Andrew_Mylko/Savage%20Forum/3screws_zpsmargahhv.jpg (http://s45.photobucket.com/user/Andrew_Mylko/media/Savage%20Forum/3screws_zpsmargahhv.jpg.html)

Title: Re: lifting the rear wheel.
Post by ohiomoto on 05/31/17 at 11:28:16

I wouldn't sit on the bike but that bracket is enough to pop the rear wheel off the ground long enough to change a tire or adjust the belt.

Title: Re: lifting the rear wheel.
Post by Andy RN on 05/31/17 at 14:12:12

Yeah, the lift points seem to push more on the exhaust hanger, but that's welded to the bracket...

Title: Re: lifting the rear wheel.
Post by norm92de on 05/31/17 at 14:56:11

I sure wish Suzuki supplied an accessory center stand. Standard would be better. :)

Title: Re: lifting the rear wheel.
Post by Andy RN on 05/31/17 at 15:04:56

I recently went through the bike lifting issue. I read a bunch on the forum and weighed my options and chose to buy a craftsman bike lift.

The next day I met a guy who rode his 125 Yamaha up from Argentina, on his way to Alaska. He was having trouble with his rear drum brake, so I took him to my house and we lifted his bike and fixed it. So the first time I used my lift was on somebody else's bike :D