Topic: Jack Lift vs. Center Stand for (especially wheel) Maintenance

[Scott S]

This is the best thing I ever bought for working on my bikes.

got a link?...never saw those adapters before

http://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Scissor-Center-Floor-Repair/dp/B003BVYXFI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1395145907&sr=8-3&keywords=motorcycle+jack

 Also on eBay.

[flatlander]

this could be interesting. what does it weigh?

[Scott S]

 My Dad is using mine right now, but I'd guess 15-20 lbs., maybe?
 You can pick it up easily. I've removed both wheels using it and the centerstand. Bike was solid.

[flatlander]

sounds really good. i don't have the space for a proper workshop and this could be a solution to make work in the garage or outside the house more easy.

[seanbarney41]

Thanks Scott S...a couple of my shop mates have a similar jack but they do not have those adapters and paid much more for the jack.

[jdubb1977]

I actually just pulled the center stand of my '76 750F.  It's a 4-1 exhaust, and I didn't realize how much the chain was scraping the stand.  That said, I bought a swingarm stand from Harbor Freight for about $25.  Great deal, and lifts the rear w/ no problem.  If I need to get the front off the ground I just use a jack & a 2x4.  Easy & inexpensive!

[Mantree]

This is the best thing I ever bought for working on my bikes.

I just ordered one of these today

[PeWe]

Jack to lift frame. NOT placed under the engine. I have my bike on sidestand,  jack stand under right side foot peg. Lift jack placed under left side fram and up it goes. Another jack stand under left foot peg.
I can balance rear wheel or front wheel up with the jack, where on the frame it lift.