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Message started by SilliusSoddus on 06/22/19 at 19:45:58

Title: Lift/Stand recommendation
Post by SilliusSoddus on 06/22/19 at 19:45:58

Hi all,

Just bought a 2012 s40 Boulevard as my first bike. Really loving it.

Anyway, I am not super mechanically inclined but I am eager to learn and I would like to do as much work as I possible on my own. To that end I went to Harbor Freight today and bought a Pittsburgh ATV/Motorcycle hydraulic floor jack on the recommendation of a friend.

After some experimentation, though, I found it does not work well on the bike. The distance between supports is too wide so I could not get the bike to rest on it's frame in a stable way.

I am looking for some recommendations on what to use for a lift/stand. Would be really nice to be able to get the bike off the ground and vertical on my own when I want to check oil level, inspect the belt, etc.

Any help appreciated. Thanks!

Title: Re: Lift/Stand recommendation
Post by verslagen1 on 06/22/19 at 20:12:15

The key issue you'll have with lifts is that the muffler hangs down below the frame. You need a 1" thick board and you'll need to cut a notch in it to clear the projections below the frame.
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh253/Gyrobob_theOriginal/Motorcycle/RYCA%20CS-1%20LS650%20S40%20Savage/RYCArollers28Largea.jpg~original

Title: Re: Lift/Stand recommendation
Post by zipidachimp on 06/22/19 at 23:40:55

I use one of these. Frame tubes rest on verticals, front wheel remains in a chock.
cheers! 8-)
https://www.amazon.com/XtremepowerUS-1100Lbs-Motorcycle-Scissor-Center/dp/B00K30NBOY

Title: Re: Lift/Stand recommendation
Post by Chance on 06/23/19 at 00:13:17

I use a diy stand made of 2x4s recommended on this site, sorry couldn't find the link. Works like a charm, and fits the budget because i'm cheap.

Title: Re: Lift/Stand recommendation
Post by ohiomoto on 06/24/19 at 06:42:57

http://https://www.webbikeworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/harbor-freight-us-general-front-wheel-stand.jpg
with a set of tie-downs...

I got mine at Harbor Freight, but you can get one on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Adjustable-Upright-1800lb-Capacity/dp/B01MFZZ4VF/ref=asc_df_B01MFZZ4VF/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312280085431&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17019762824150935706&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9015351&hvtargid=pla-571251785178&psc=1)

Title: Re: Lift/Stand recommendation
Post by Serowbot on 06/24/19 at 08:51:11

Rikko's Build Your Own Bike Lift/Stand
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=tech;action=display;num=1100379341