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General Category => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: Bob_Roller on February 27, 2007, 07:02:16 PM

Title: Motorcycle Jacks
Post by: Bob_Roller on February 27, 2007, 07:02:16 PM

Could someone help me out with some dimensions on the motorcyclejack that they have? I need the fully collapsed height  of the the jack, and also the length of the lifting pads. I'm building a fixture that bolts onto the engine mount studs, and then put the jack under the bike and lift it to avoid any damage to the oilpan. Thanks .

Title: Re: Motorcycle Jacks
Post by: Justin B. on February 27, 2007, 07:45:53 PM

Hmmm, mine cranks up to about 3 feet, 'bout 6-7 inches when all the way down.  :o Approx. 6 ft long, 2.5 ft wide, and doesn't touch the oil pan.  ;D  Oh, and I love the crap out of it!!! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Title: Re: Motorcycle Jacks
Post by: POF on February 28, 2007, 01:38:00 AM

Justin . . . say more about the jack you have . . .  :-?

Title: Re: Motorcycle Jacks
Post by: Justin B. on February 28, 2007, 07:48:18 AM

Actually it's one of those ride-on Harbor Freight lifts.  For years I had talked myself into thinking I didn't have room for one and then the realization hit me that they really didn't take up any more room than a motorcycle.  So, the one I have is in the back of the garage and always has a bike parked on it so I suffer no room penalty.  If I need to work on anything I just shuffle things around.

Title: Re: Motorcycle Jacks
Post by: msbuck on February 28, 2007, 08:16:00 AM

Yep, we have a lift as well.  Invested in it when we built the garage.  Always either keep a motorcycle on it, or he uses it as a tool rack when he's working on the car.  We got ours at Northern (Hydraulic - when we bought it.. now it's Tools).  The only thing I would change is to buy one that is air driven so pumping it up would be easier, but no real biggy.  Keeps the legs in shape!  ;)

Can't help with the dimensions of a motorcyclejack, though.