platonicsolid Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Hi All - First Post Here. I just picked up a nice aluminum Motorcycle Jack from Sears (Item #950191) unfortunately I don't see enough flat spots under the bike to jack it up on. Granted I haven't actaully tried it yet, but I'd like to know that it's actually possible before I dump the bike trying. Neither the owners manual nor the the Clymer book make any mention of motorcycle jacks. The pads on the jack are 12.5" long, but the V Star tubular frame measures 13" center left to center right. Am I missing something obvious? Did I buy the wrong thing? I suppose I could put the jack on an angle so the pads hit a left and right tube, but then I won't be able to secure the tie-down straps. Heck, all I'm trying to do is an oil change. FYI: I had the dealer do the first oil change and install the Jardine filter relocation kit while they were at it. Here's my bike: 2004 V Star 1100 Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Did you ever figure out how to use the jack on your bike? I just purchased one for my 2003 V-Star and can't find a spot to use it either, thought I'd look at this "owners club" to find out some information and found your post. Please let me know. Thanks! [ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 You dont need to jack the bike up! You need a hole in the ground!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TillieX Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 After much searching for a motorcycle jack for my V Star 1100 I have finally found one. Spread the word : http://www.mcstands.com/catalog.asp?product=1255 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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