Using Jack Stands On Motorcycle

Regardless of whether you may choose to change transmission oil replace air.

Using jack stands on motorcycle.

I wouldn t want to put this much weight on the exhaust pipes. A motorcycle jack without the use of jack stands can be used for light maintenance such as an oil change tightening and possibly wheel replacement. We offer both front and rear motorcycle work stands in models that can attach to your bike s rear spool swingarm front fork or prong. If you have a cruiser you ll have the advantage of frame rails.

After sliding the homemade lift under the motorcycle use the handle s length for leverage turning the lift onto its side. I also have a bike lift i got to service my harley streetglide. When you re on a budget or just want additional lifting options motorcycle jack stands allow you to prop up both of the wheels or just one. If you have a sport bike look for your frame sliders.

Because the ez up center stand sets approximately 3 4 below the motorcycle frame it s sometime advantageous to use a 1 x 2 piece of lumber on the front cross member of the jack to level the bike when on the jack. I d like to use it for my goldwing so i can get both wheels off the ground but as i looked it appeared that the exhaust is lower than the bottom of the engine. Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube. In doing so it will lift the motorcycle off the ground.

How to use motorcycle stand. With no center stand it was an essential tool. Slide the jack under the motorcycle and position to balance the bike. A homemade box stand would be super easy to build using some two by fours and some sturdy plywood on the top and bottom.

If rigorous wrenching is needed make sure to use jack stands to keep the bike in place. Motorcycle jacks offer similar power in a more compact affordable form. Use your bike s shop manual to help you identify the best and most supportive places from which to lift your bike using a jack.