What first, tire chock or a lift?
My friend offered to let me use his garage for repairs while I live in this cheap condo. I want to get some goodies to make life easier and was wondering where to start ; should I get a wheel chock to hold the bike upright or a lift? The reason I was thinking of the chock was that allows easy access under it for fluids but I wouldn't be able to pull tires without a lift.
Add your 2 cents. I've only used the rear wheel stands on sport bikes and a makeshift wooden center stand for my jap cruiser.
Add your 2 cents. I've only used the rear wheel stands on sport bikes and a makeshift wooden center stand for my jap cruiser.
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I have this lift that I use with my 97 FXSTC, gets the bike up around 30".
High Position Motorcycle Lift
High Position Motorcycle Lift
Get the lift. And I assume you mean the lift that picks the bike up and costs $100-200.
A table lift still needs a scissors Jack to lift the bike to remove wheels.
A table lift still needs a scissors Jack to lift the bike to remove wheels.
Yes lift that removes weight from the wheels. My other (read, ghetto) option is to use my engine hoist. I did this only once to change rear linkages on a ninja.
So since Yall say lift, do you put the bike in the lift during oil change or just use a shallow oil pan? Is there any time I would need something other than the lift?
BTW I like the look of that Harbor freight one.
So since Yall say lift, do you put the bike in the lift during oil change or just use a shallow oil pan? Is there any time I would need something other than the lift?
BTW I like the look of that Harbor freight one.
Get the Lift you can do more repairs with a lift then a wheel chock
I do oil change's on the lift or on the ground depending on what other service I might do at that time
I do oil change's on the lift or on the ground depending on what other service I might do at that time
Harbor Freight lift works really well. The lift is great for maintance and for cleaning. I suggest that you anchor your bike with some rachet straps to be secure when elevated.
Definitely secure it to the lift! If you check around in most of the bike mags, you can find a coupon to save some bucks.
Get a lift. I use 2 or 3 big tie-wraps to secure the bike once it's lifted - they don't get in the way and are useful to have lying around anyway.
Most oil levels seem to be checked with the bike on the jiffy-stand so I don't use the lift for draining. Firstly the chaincase and engine drain plugs are lowest when the bike's on the jiffy-stand and secondly I like to refill immediately; that way I don't forget!
Most oil levels seem to be checked with the bike on the jiffy-stand so I don't use the lift for draining. Firstly the chaincase and engine drain plugs are lowest when the bike's on the jiffy-stand and secondly I like to refill immediately; that way I don't forget!
I'm also going to say lift. Having the bike elevated a bit when working on it is a win.
Lift 20, chock 0. I'll get a lower drain pan too, I had to put a wood block under my Jiffy stand to get my drain pan in there.
OK name the next must have item to buy! I've got tools and a hoist but I've had very limited wrench time on bikes. I can pull a small Block Chevy motor with my eyes closed
Thanks guys.
OK name the next must have item to buy! I've got tools and a hoist but I've had very limited wrench time on bikes. I can pull a small Block Chevy motor with my eyes closed
Thanks guys.
Service Manual for your bike. Best $$ you can spend.
The MoCo Service Manual and Parts Book .
+1For the service manual, and parts book.
You don't have to get either if the bitch knows what's good for her.
??You don't have to get either if the bitch knows what's good for her.
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