Looking for lift and rear end maintenance

[1joeranger]

Just bought my first ct and need to find info. on what lift is recommended and what to do to the splines(?) and shaft drive while my tire is being changed. I know there is a viscous debate regarding ct's which I have no interest in just want to do everything that needs to be done while I have that tire off!

 

Thanks All!

[FreezyRider]

Just bought my first ct and need to find info. on what lift is recommended and what to do to the splines(?) and shaft drive while my tire is being changed. I know there is a viscous debate regarding ct's which I have no interest in just want to do everything that needs to be done while I have that tire off!

 

Thanks All!

 

I have the Craftsman lift, have had it for 3 years, never a problem. Some have reported issues but mine is awesome. I also use the Carbon_One adapter (for 2nd Gens) and it's stable no matter how high you lift it.

 

While that wheel is off, get some Honda ProMoly grease and lube the spines on the rear drive unit and wheel. Also, clean off the drive pins - they probably need it - and pin holes and use the Moly there as well.

If you don't know when the last time the drive shaft has been pulled and lubed, do that as well. There are complete instructions in the Tech section.

Good luck.

 

Joe

 

almost forgot....would be a good time to closely inspect the rear shock as well. Maybe even lube the mounting points.

[RandyR]

You don't say what bike you have, so I'll presume a 2nd Gen. using search would give you a number of articles.

 

There are several threads on lifts, the most common seem to be the red and yellow Sears Jacks (I have the less expensive red one) and ones from Harbor Freight. You could use a lift adapter made by Carbon One, se the for sale section, or fabricate the needed adapter from wood scraps. The Carbon One adapter is worth the price if you're going to be doing your own maintenance. [ame=http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=555]RSV/RSTD Lift Adapter ll - VentureRider.Org[/ame]

 

There is an article in the 2nd gen tech library on rear wheel removal and lubing, and checking the rear brake pads.

 

[ame=http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=13263]Rear Hub Lubrication - VentureRider.Org[/ame] rear hub lube

 

[ame=http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=515]Rear Wheel Removal - VentureRider.Org[/ame] wheel removal

 

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=33309&highlight=drive+shaft+removal drive shaft

[OutlawRider]

What is the differance between the Harper Freight or the Craftsmen bike jack. What would be the best for the RSV 2ND GEN..

Edited December 25, 2009 by OutlawRider

[1joeranger]

Thanks Freezyrider and RandyR exactly what I was looking for!! Mine is a 2005 RSTD.

[RandyR]

What is the differance between the Harper Freight or the Craftsmen bike jack. What would be the best for the RSV 2ND GEN..

 

I think best is in the eye of the beholder. The cheap red Sears jack is on sale several times a year for about $60 and works for me. Some people like the more expensive ones for various reasons.

[1BigDog]

What is the differance between the Harper Freight or the Craftsmen bike jack. What would be the best for the RSV 2ND GEN..

 

I have the red sears jack now for about 5 years and its just fine. Harbor Freight jack uses weaker bolts (cheaper grade) and could shear off when the bike is up.

Carbon One lift adapter is one of the best investments you could make.

[OutlawRider]

Thanks for the info. I'll be watching sears for a sale. Last think we need is to get the bike up and have a bolt shear off. I'll just look at sears. Thanks again.

Edited December 26, 2009 by OutlawRider

[Formerfuzz]

I have the Harbor Frieght Aluminum Jack. I do not have the lift adapter, so where is a good position to place the jack for lifting? I don't want to place it under the crankcase.