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IronMike

IronMike

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Well I think you will need Carbon one's Adaptor for one. Sold here as a Vendor, and then my first choice would be,

http://jsjacks.com/products-page/product-motorcycle-lifts/motorcycle-lift/

Because, and watch at least until 1.30 seconds,

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uZASYnXOvM]J&S Jacks Big Wheel Motorcycle Lift - YouTube[/ame]

it REALLY does work like that! I bought two MC lifts, none would hold the bike under ALL working situations, one tire off, both off, either off, and Spin and roll across the shop. It IS amazing! And I have the T handle and the oil drain pan too, all works perfectly! Lifetime warrany, Who else does that! That thing is insane!

Barrycuda

Barrycuda

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Iron Mike, this video is insane!! How does Carbon One adapter work. I kind of like this jack, but a bit pricey. how would Larry's adapter fit or be used with the Home Depot version. Sorry, I feel like a dope not knowing these things.

Squidley

Squidley

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Barry,

 

Larry's lift is held in place by the 2 centerstand mounting tabs under the 2nd gen. The centerstand does not come with the bike but is an add on. It properly cradles the frame and makes it so you have a level lift area to put the jack underneath. I have bought a couple of them off Larry. For doing any kind of maintenance or cleaning they are a must. Worth every penny I have spent.....:2cents:

IronMike

IronMike

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Well if you click on clasifieds then Vendors, and Carbon one, a user here, he has several things for sale. I picked the Jack Stand, A Venture will be damaged by a Motorcycle jack without the adaptor or some risky shimming with Wood blocking. For $155 delivered, I am not going to chance it. So I got the Adaptor and glad I did.

 

On the J&S jack, I wanted one for a long time but bought a Sears and a HF jack, so I wasted money on them because I ended up with the J&S jack anyways, last Jack I will ever own, Should have bought it first time.

 

I did manage to wait until the local Motorcycle show and he was there with my Jack and loaded it up so i did not have to pay the shipping. Real nice guy. Real nice tool that Jack is, and it matches the Carbon one in fit and finish, same Coating exactly.

 

If you really are new to working on your bike. At Shop rates for repairs, you can pay for the jack in just a few repairs you do on your won with the jack and information you gain here on this site.

 

IMHO no one should ppay or rely on a shop to do their work on a bike unless its last resort, They cannot do the same quality job or take time to do extra things like polish or replace things "While you are in there." They are in it for money, and they will suck you right out of owning a bike. If you work on it, you will now it and you will be a much safer rider for it.

 

The tools to work on it, are free once the savings of labor is realized.

 

And the time spent at a Shop, not riding and waiting. You get the idea. Dive in!

Barrycuda

Barrycuda

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Squidley and Iron Mike:

 

thanks for the info. I agree it would probably would help save me a few sheckles. Just get a bit anxious not knowing what goes where and which washer and bolt goes here, twist left not right, push not pull. I am getting braver, I change my own oil and the windshield switching from long to short. I am tackling new front lights soon and go from there...

So, the Home Depot jack will work and be safe WITH carbon 1 adapter?

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b2dad

b2dad

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Barry

Don had a Sears MC lift for a few years before he triked the bike AND a Carbon One lift adapter. Never had a bit of trouble with it. don't know about the Home Depot one or any other kind. Son, Jason, has the lift and adapter now and still using it.

 

Either way...try to buy the best you can and you will never regret it. What's the old saying? You get what you pay for...I truly believe that.

 

And don't for one minute NOT ask how to do something on your bike!! There are lots and lots of threads on this website HOW to do something. and if you can't find it, post it! Someone will answer you with step by step. And if you get stuck in between....take pictures and post...and someone will still help you. That's what this site is for...HELP! They will help you into poverty!!! LOLOL...no, don't tell the wife that. I learned the hard way!

 

There was always one more piece of chrome, or knob or gizmo that he had to have. The bike just would not run properly without it!! LOLOL! It's all well and good. Much better to be hooked on this than some other vices I would rather not name. so go with it and enjoy! Best of luck!!!

cowpuc

cowpuc

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Years ago I picked up one of HF's cheap Air over hydraulic table lifts (1200 lb capacity), cost me 260 bucks.. After years of good service from that one, two years ago I thought I would try one of the upright jacks with the two arms that go under the bike and it will lift to lift table height (like 32 inches I think).. I gotta say this thing is awesome!!! Its perfect for wheel removal, brake and front end work, mono work.. And its totally mobile and amazingly stable.. The only place a table has it over it is that one side of the center of the bike is blocked by the upright of the stand.

I have had my 83 on it many times and lots of Big Twin HD's, and many smaller bikes.. I got it for 145 bucks after using a coupon...

Barry,, I would be willing to take measurements for you if you wanted to build one (see,, I am really not a bad guy), pretty simple design... I think Harbor stills carrys them too..

Just another thought...

Puc

Squidley

Squidley

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Home Depot has their MC lit on sale for 89.00. (80.00 if you're a vet)

 

 

 

Barry,

 

I have used a craftsman motorcycle lift like this one for years

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-motorcycle-atv-jack/p-00950190000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

I have had dozens of bikes up in the air on it, I like a few features of it. The screw down leveling supports in the back are nice, it has loops to put a strap through to keep the bike lashed down. It has a lock bar that keeps the bike lifted into place. It's not that expensive and the only real drawback I have with it, is when you let some (not all) of them down that initial jump of the hydraulic cylinder will give you a butt pucker if you do it a bit too fast. If I was going to buy another one, I would want one with a bit wider stance, but other than that, I'd buy another Craftsman again without hesitation....:2cents:

 

BTW, here is one like Puc is talking about at sears

http://www.sears.com/t-motorsports-1000-lb-portable-motorcycle-bike-lift/p-SPM6990392208?prdNo=11&blockNo=36&blockType=G36

 

and another one at HF

http://www.harborfreight.com/high-position-motorcycle-lift-99887.html

Barrycuda

Barrycuda

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Thanks everyone for all your advice, links and words. As of now, I am leaning on either the big red from Home Depot along with the adapter from Larry, or just bite the bullet on that JS lift Iron Mike turned me on to. If I go the HD and carbon one route,it will be about 100 less than the JS all by itself. Rockerfeller I am not, but would like a stellar jack. I guess I can not go wrong with either choice...

Freebird

Freebird

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I think you will need Larry's adapter even with the JS Lift. The video shows it being used on a Harley. The Harley engine doesn't drop down lower than the frame as the RSV does. Any lift you buy will need some type of adapter for the RSV. Larry's adapter should work with most any brand lift.

cowpuc

cowpuc

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Barry,

 

I have used a craftsman motorcycle lift like this one for years

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-motorcycle-atv-jack/p-00950190000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

I have had dozens of bikes up in the air on it, I like a few features of it. The screw down leveling supports in the back are nice, it has loops to put a strap through to keep the bike lashed down. It has a lock bar that keeps the bike lifted into place. It's not that expensive and the only real drawback I have with it, is when you let some (not all) of them down that initial jump of the hydraulic cylinder will give you a butt pucker if you do it a bit too fast. If I was going to buy another one, I would want one with a bit wider stance, but other than that, I'd buy another Craftsman again without hesitation....:2cents:

 

BTW, here is one like Puc is talking about at sears

http://www.sears.com/t-motorsports-1000-lb-portable-motorcycle-bike-lift/p-SPM6990392208?prdNo=11&blockNo=36&blockType=G36

 

and another one at HF

http://www.harborfreight.com/high-position-motorcycle-lift-99887.html

 

Yep, thats it.. Interesting enough, I have also used it to work on cars alot, works great for brake jobs and stuff.. On the same token though, I have hard time really trusting some little chinese guy with my life so I always use jack stands too,,, not sayin the welds look bad but hey,, a coat of paint can cover a lot of lack of penetration and so on :whistling:

You know, a man can really never have enough tools can he..

Puc

Black Owl

Black Owl

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Russell do you have a link as to which jack it is. I show 2 of them on their website.

 

 

 

 

Barry,

 

I have used a craftsman motorcycle lift like this one for years

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-motorcycle-atv-jack/p-00950190000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

I have had dozens of bikes up in the air on it, I like a few features of it. The screw down leveling supports in the back are nice, it has loops to put a strap through to keep the bike lashed down. It has a lock bar that keeps the bike lifted into place. It's not that expensive and the only real drawback I have with it, is when you let some (not all) of them down that initial jump of the hydraulic cylinder will give you a butt pucker if you do it a bit too fast. If I was going to buy another one, I would want one with a bit wider stance, but other than that, I'd buy another Craftsman again without hesitation....:2cents:

 

BTW, here is one like Puc is talking about at sears

http://www.sears.com/t-motorsports-1000-lb-portable-motorcycle-bike-lift/p-SPM6990392208?prdNo=11&blockNo=36&blockType=G36

 

and another one at HF

http://www.harborfreight.com/high-position-motorcycle-lift-99887.html

 

 

Not too sure, but I think (boy are we in trouble) that it is the Big Red.

Barrycuda

Barrycuda

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I think you will need Larry's adapter even with the JS Lift. The video shows it being used on a Harley. The Harley engine doesn't drop down lower than the frame as the RSV does. Any lift you buy will need some type of adapter for the RSV. Larry's adapter should work with most any brand lift.

 

Good point Don, didn't think of that. Wouldn't it suck to buy the JS lift and have to add the adapter...

Barrycuda

Barrycuda

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I think you will need Larry's adapter even with the JS Lift. The video shows it being used on a Harley. The Harley engine doesn't drop down lower than the frame as the RSV does. Any lift you buy will need some type of adapter for the RSV. Larry's adapter should work with most any brand lift.

 

I tried the JS jack and yes, it seems the engine is lower than the guards making the stability points pretty narrow. So much so, it frightens me. the bike did lift and the jack is stellar, but safety and confidence is questionable. I am going to be speaking with them about returning it and then considering strongly getting the combo of Squidley sears jack with Larry adapter. doesn't make sense to keep the JS jack AND get the adapter. that's a crazy amount of money for the minor repairs I want to try to do.

Open to suggestions...

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Mike G in SC

Mike G in SC

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I tried the JS jack and yes, it seems the engine is lower than the guards making the stability points pretty narrow. So much so, it frightens me. the bike did lift and the jack is stellar, but safety and confidence is questionable. I am going to be speaking with them about returning it and then considering strongly getting the combo of Squidley sears jack with Larry adapter. doesn't make sense to keep the JS jack AND get the adapter. that's a crazy amount of money for the minor repairs I want to try to do.

Open to suggestions...

 

So, Barry, where did it go on the jack.

Did you return the J&S, get another, get Carbon One adapter?

 

The Larin I got a few years ago,,, was pretty shaky. And the bottle jack is weak again.

It is pretty well the same one that Cycle Gear lent me and a friend today to pull his front tire on his RSTD,, shaky. Had to secure with fixed jacks.

 

I was looking today at several in HF and Sears in store today, and on line, and was interested in the J&S (from a couple of Youtube videos).

 

Thanks, Mike G.

 

Oh and complements to Cycle Gear in Columbia SC for helping today.

A STAR Rider friend was passing through, called me about his front tire valve stem leaking.

I told him I would get my jack & tools and meet him at Cycle Gear, they can fix the tire.

When I found my jack was bad, Cycle Gear said no problem we can borrow theirs.

But,, their floor model was dead (Larin), so they took one out of the box, assembled it and rolled it out to us.

And was less than $20 for their work. Class act.

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Barrycuda

Barrycuda

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I wound up ordering carbon one adapter followed by going in halves with my NYC friend to pick up a pitbull. Wound up getting it for the BikeWeek/Daytona price. As a matter of fact, just today, I applied both adapter and jack and hoisted up pretty high, and it was sturdy. Must admit, it's still spooky having that bike up that high, but the jack didn't budge....

Both carbon one adapter and if you can split the cost of a pitbull or JS jack, go for it.

My previous mistake was sending back the JS jack before getting the adapter otherwise that jack would have been just fine.

Now I have to learn how to fix, and change things. Anyone wanna swing by???

Mike G in SC

Mike G in SC

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Anyone used the OTC 1545 MC Jack they sell on Amazon?

It has over 100 reviews about 90% good, but a few stinkers.

Price is good $181.27 delivered.

 

[ame=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OCHCIW/ref=s9_simh_gw_p263_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1E92ZPSCP0NC5WPZTC05&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200382&pf_rd_i=507846]Amazon.com: OTC 1545 Motorcycle Lift: Automotive@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41tHaSv3EqL.@@AMEPARAM@@41tHaSv3EqL[/ame]

 

 

 

 

The J&S is $395 + $62 shipping, but this video is impressive:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avJ2a0oOvCU]Motorcycle Lift Comparison - YouTube[/ame]

 

So, anyone know the OTC 1545?

 

Thanks, Mike G.

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