Motorcycle jack/lift positioning

[Guest]

Just picked up one of these. Now I can get some more clearance and really focus on cleaning the heck out of everything.

http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/lifts-stands/1500-lb-capacity-atvmotorcycle-lift-61632.html

I don't want to damage anything, especially the exhaust. Can anyone share their tips for using this jack with my 82 GS850G?

[Baatfam]

Just picked up one of these. Now I can get some more clearance and really focus on cleaning the heck out of everything.

http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/lifts-stands/1500-lb-capacity-atvmotorcycle-lift-61632.html

I don't want to damage anything, especially the exhaust. Can anyone share their tips for using this jack with my 82 GS850G?

I have a lift like that and it is pretty much useless with a GS, unless you take the exhaust off. Even then, it requires some supporting 2x4s or something under the frame tubes.


It can be handy when removing or installing the motor in the frame, as you can lift the motor to just the right height.

[1948man]

It works well with lot of cruisers where you can put it under the frame members without damaging anything else or taking anything off. Not easy to adapt to a GS

[growler]

thanks for the info. i figured it would be a pain.

[growler]

guess i'll be taking the jack back today. i should have thought that through better, huh?

[1980GS1000E]

While you are at it, get the HF lift table-

http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-capacity-motorcycle-lift-68892-8495.html

Wait until it goes on sale though and then use a 20% off coupon.

[1948man]

While you are at it, get the HF lift table-

http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-capacity-motorcycle-lift-68892-8495.html

Wait until it goes on sale though and then use a 20% off coupon.

Got mine for $299

[1980GS1000E]

Got mine for $299

That is the typical sale price.

[Sandman900ss]

I owned one of those lifts briefly that was given to me as part of a package deal. I tried it out on two bikes and immediately Craiglisted it to some Harley owner. True story!