lesson learned after maintainance

[Guest Jamsie]

When the side stand doesn't retract properly, it means the NUT on the seat forgot to remove the JACK ADAPTER:bang head:

[Freebird]

WHAT? You are supposed to REMOVE IT?

[Rob Swallows]

I'll have to remember that as just received mine yesterday. Got it hanging on the bike now, but have not lifted yet.

[Guest Jamsie]

Rob , I have to place something about 2" thick under the side stand to enable the jack to slide under , there is not a lot of jack sticking out either side of the adapter ( 10mm max either side ). i am thinking of taking mine into work and adding some pieces to stop the bike from sliding sideways off the jack , dont forget to put tie downs from the crash bars to the jack, once the bike is upright DOUBLE CHECK it is sitting properly on the jack and wont slide off when you lift

[Condor]

Rob , I have to place something about 2" thick under the side stand to enable the jack to slide under , there is not a lot of jack sticking out either side of the adapter ( 10mm max either side ). i am thinking of taking mine into work and adding some pieces to stop the bike from sliding sideways off the jack , dont forget to put tie downs from the crash bars to the jack, once the bike is upright DOUBLE CHECK it is sitting properly on the jack and wont slide off when you lift

 

I don't think that's all that necessary. When you start to lift the jack contacts the tube closest to the floor and as you start to lift the bike it will start to center. You're right it would slide off if it lifted on both sides at the same time. Not the case here....

[Larry1963]

When the side stand doesn't retract properly, it means the NUT on the seat forgot to remove the JACK ADAPTER:bang head:

 

Good news, the bike should not of started, well mine didn't when I did that. I got some old cloth red streamers I put on it now when I put it under the bike.

 

IF you would of red the instructions, it said not to do that.......... LOL

 

I was thinking of having my powder coated bright orange.

 

It happens to the best minds, and those not to smart either, don't worry about it.

[Guest Jamsie]

I don't think that's all that necessary. When you start to lift the jack contacts the tube closest to the floor and as you start to lift the bike it will start to center. You're right it would slide off if it lifted on both sides at the same time. Not the case here....

I was refering to the adaptor sliding off the jack with the bike attatched , my apaptor is only about 40mm narrower than the jack

[Condor]

There are some MC jacks that do not have long enough lifting pads. You might try another brand...and take your tape measure with you.

[Carbon_One]

Usually if I know in advance I add what I call a safety bar to the adapter. It simply a 1 1/4x 1/8" flat stock bolted to the left side of the adapter. This then abutts up against the frame ensuring that the adapter is centered on the frame. I'll post a pic after I finish the one I'm building now.

Larry

Edited August 10, 2016 by Carbon_One
added & corrected info

[XV1100SE]

The pads on my "old" lift are only 12" long which means it just fits under the adapter. Always worries me when I lift the bike and I usually triple check to make sure the lift pads are against the safety bar. I've since purchased a lift that has 17" pads and removed the safety bar.