Topic: No centerstand. Must I take off exhaust to lift bike?

[Mingo]

So, my bike has no center-stand, and the clamps on the bottom of the frame that I assume are there to accept a center-stand are damaged.

So, I guess I'll have to take the exhaust off every time I want to lift the bike. Is there another way?

Looks like I'll be taking off my exhaust every time I change tires. Hopefully, since it looks like seriously sticky tires aren't really available for this bike,  this isn't going to be the every three months my sportbike requires. How do others deal with this?

[Really?]

Here is an idea for you.

http://www.discountramps.com/motorcycle-stand.htm

[bollingball]

Most people make a adapter for there jack to fit the bottom frame rails and clear the pipes. Here is one there are tons of them posted do a search. I just did and got a bazilion.
Ken

[stinkfinger]

I'd find a solution, and not fight the exhaust every time.
Like the solutions above, or have a welder make you something
to go on a basic lift.

Tony

[TerryK]

Swingarm stand like Really said.

[veloracermike]

I'm in the same boat so I bought this jack and voila' no more problem

[lucky]

Swingarm stand like Really said.

The kids now call those paddock stands.

The best way is to get the style with hooks to lift the bike and add the "SPOOLS"
To your rear shock absorber extra long bolts.
The lifting pad arrangement just slips and slides off. No good The hook stays put.
I will post a photo...hang on.

CLICK on the photo once for larger image

[lucky]

I'm in the same boat so I bought this jack and voila' no more problem

That is a TRANSMISSION jack. Better check the weight limit!!!!

[veloracermike]

I'm in the same boat so I bought this jack and voila' no more problem

That is a TRANSMISSION jack. Better check the weight limit!!!!

No it's a MOTORCYCLE jack but thanks for playing.

http://www.mygaragestore.com/detail.aspx?ID=1002

[OldSchool_IsCool]

Heres what I did...

[bollingball]

velo Nice jack. Mine did not come with any adapters so I made some out of pipe fittings for those that need frame adapters these are easy to make in a few minutes. Line them with rubber or leather so as not to scratch the bottom frame rails. I drilled holes in a 2x4 piece of wood and mounted that to the jack Rock solid and cheap I take it off to use the jack for the mower.

lucky my transmission is just about as heavy as my bike
Ken

[lucky]

I'm in the same boat so I bought this jack and voila' no more problem

That is a TRANSMISSION jack. Better check the weight limit!!!!

No it's a MOTORCYCLE jack but thanks for playing.

http://www.mygaragestore.com/detail.aspx?ID=1002

So it was sold as a motorcycle jack??

[bollingball]

I'm in the same boat so I bought this jack and voila' no more problem

That is a TRANSMISSION jack. Better check the weight limit!!!!

No it's a MOTORCYCLE jack but thanks for playing.

http://www.mygaragestore.com/detail.aspx?ID=1002

So it was sold as a motorcycle jack??

I see why you would think trans jack it just depends what kind of adapter you use with it and the one on there does at first glanse look a little like a trans adapter. No big deal. It's all good
Ken

[bollingball]

Hey Oldschool about the same idea. Mine are straight up no angle but my pipes are different. Is that PVC I would be a little concerned it would snap at the worst time. But if you trust it that is all that matters.
Ken

[veloracermike]

I'm in the same boat so I bought this jack and voila' no more problem

That is a TRANSMISSION jack. Better check the weight limit!!!!

No it's a MOTORCYCLE jack but thanks for playing.

http://www.mygaragestore.com/detail.aspx?ID=1002

So it was sold as a motorcycle jack??

Did you click the link? 

[Mingo]

Swingarm stand like Really said.

The kids now call those paddock stands.

The best way is to get the style with hooks to lift the bike and add the "SPOOLS"
To your rear shock absorber extra long bolts.
I will post a photo...hang on.

CLICK on the photo once for larger image

That looks good. Is there a way to use a paddock stand on the front, with the wheel off?

[Mingo]

velo Nice jack. Mine did not come with any adapters so I made some out of pipe fittings for those that need frame adapters these are easy to make in a few minutes. Line them with rubber or leather so as not to scratch the bottom frame rails. I drilled holes in a 2x4 piece of wood and mounted that to the jack Rock solid and cheap I take it off to use the jack for the mower.

lucky my transmission is just about as heavy as my bike
Ken

B. That looks pretty solid. What did you use to cut the pipes? All I've got around here are hacksaws and a dremel tool.

[grumpy]

Heres what I did...

That's cool.

It it just PVC on the ends? It that gonna hold the weight?

[OldSchool_IsCool]

Yep, PVC, the hard stuff ((schedule 40??). Seems plenty strong.  I had my 550 on 'em for a couple weeks during cold weather even.  No problem.

Here's how I cut the angle...

[Really?]

Swingarm stand like Really said.

The kids now call those paddock stands.

The best way is to get the style with hooks to lift the bike and add the "SPOOLS"
To your rear shock absorber extra long bolts.
I will post a photo...hang on.

CLICK on the photo once for larger image

That looks good. Is there a way to use a paddock stand on the front, with the wheel off?

Same idea and I think the lower fender mount is where it is mounted.

[Mingo]

So, without taking careful measurements, because I never learn to take careful measurements, I built one of the adapters from this thread.



Then when I tried to put it in place, I discovered that my exhaust runs fully 3.75 inches below the frame, making it impossible to get the adapter between my bike and the lift. If the bike is simply standing. I can't really get my lift under it without scraping the bottom of the exhaust, let along fit some kind of adapter in there.

Then I found this adapter on line, like the one that came with the lift Lucky says is a tranny lift (didn't Eddie Murphy get busted a while back doing a tranny lift?). So maybe I'll call them tomorrow and see if there's some way I can fit that in.

If not I'll have to use two paddock stands. It just seems to me that the paddock stands lift the swingarm, and that I won't be able to get the rear wheel out with the swing-arm up unless I really chop the rear fender.

Further, I can't see how I can check or change the head bearings with the paddock stands. But again, I'll call them tomorrow, too.

I've tried to include photos, but am not sure if i've got the hang of it yet.

[750K]

I've got a similar m/c jack as everyone has posted, I just cut a couple lengths of 2x4 blocks that sit on the jack and hit the frame of the bike when lifted. It all gets a ratcheting tie down to keep it secure, works great.

[veloracermike]

That's similar to the adaptor that came with my jack.  I have to remove the two adaptor pads that are toward the rear of the bike and slide them between the pipe and the frame.  Then I raise the jack and thread the rears in.  Takes just a few minutes but works great....well for a transmission jack

[Mingo]

Right. 750k..simplicity. I spent a few hours fabricating a fancy adapter out of galvanized pipe. In the end, I just put a few blocks cut out of an old fence post and done. 

Thanks for all the assistance, posters.