Derekm Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I'll be picking up a 2007 XVS 1100 Dragstar in the next couple of weeks and have been looking at jacks/lifts in readiness. This 2 point jack looks useful for lifting one wheel or the other, but can anyone say if it can be used safely to completely remove either wheel? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcycle-Scissors-Stand-Motorbike-Jacks-Mechanical-Mini-Lifts-1100lb-500kg/291402911742?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3De0d5fe6550514ea8944b93bf1924bfe3%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D311502073980 The other, probably more useful option, is one of this type:- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1500lbs-Hydraulic-Motorcycle-Lift-Motorbike-ATV-Quad-Jack-Jet-Ski-Moped-Ramp-/131402718695?hash=item1e98365de7:g:0MsAAOSw8d9UtUA- but the problem is the projecting sump. I am waiting for the supplier to give me the dimensions of the lifting platform, so meantime, can someone please tell me what distance is required between the lifting bars, to safely avoid the sump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Looks substantial bit of kit, I would bolt to floor, I use the sissor flatbed [ in same add], but for bike under 150kg, good prices for his items tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neversaydie Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 The first one, the 2 point jack, to remove the rear wheel, youd put the jack near the front of the frames. for the rear wheel removal, jack at the rear of the frames I wouldnt like to work on the bike while the jacks under it though, the footprint doesnt look large enough for me. Id support on stout timbers so it reduced possibility of tipping The second one, yes, youd need additional supports to clrar the frames There is anpther sort, that lifts the bike on a leadscrew http://on-bike.com/motorcycle-lift-eazyrizer-big-blue.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derekm Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 The footprint of the 2 point is 18" across the bike, by 12" down the length (with the "ears"), so wider than a centre stand. With an axle stand in front and behind the jack for security it could be a safe possibility I think? The other type with a modded platform would be better I agree; still waiting for platform dimensions though. A pity no-one makes a lift with a suitable platform for XVSs. Your link looks ideal, but the price!!!! (and it would still need a modded platform by the looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derekm Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 Well, I went for the small scissor jack:- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcycle-Scissors-Stand-Motorbike-Jacks-Mechanical-Mini-Lifts-1100lb-500kg/291402911742?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3De0d5fe6550514ea8944b93bf1924bfe3%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D311502073980 Very solid & well made and the support cups are rubber coated to protect the frame. I had to cut off some of the support collars and also make a ramp from a couple of pieces of 3/4 ply (to go under front or rear wheel) to get the unit under the bike. Easy to then lift the bike and it is stable for working/cleaning. Only lifted one wheel at a time so far but would be happy raising the bike fully, but would put axle stands under the wheels to prevent fore/aft tilting. Overall a compact, economical and useful piece of kit if some common sense is applied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lallasro Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 I use this one for my xvs950. very stable, good stuff, I think you can get a better price if you buy directly from BS motopart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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