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    Motorcycle jack/lift positioning

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



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

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    Originally posted by growler View Post
    Just picked up one of these. Now I can get some more clearance and really focus on cleaning the heck out of everything.



    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.
    Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
    '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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      #3
      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
      1983 GS 1100 Guided Laser
      1983 GS 1100 G
      2000 Suzuki Intruder 1500, "Piggy Sue"
      2000 GSF 1200 Bandit (totaled in deer strike)
      1986 Suzuki Cavalcade GV 1400 LX (SOLD)

      I find working on my motorcycle mildly therapeutic when I'm not cursing.

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        #4


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

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          #5
          guess i'll be taking the jack back today. i should have thought that through better, huh?

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            #6
            While you are at it, get the HF lift table-



            Wait until it goes on sale though and then use a 20% off coupon.
            NO PIC THANKS TO FOTO BUCKET FOR BEING RIDICULOUS

            Current Rides: 1980 Suzuki GS1000ET, 2009 Yamaha FZ1, 1983 Honda CB1100F, 2006 H-D Fatboy
            Previous Rides: 1972 Yamaha DS7, 1977 Yamaha RD400D, '79 RD400F Daytona Special, '82 RD350LC, 1980 Suzuki GS1000E (sold that one), 1982 Honda CB900F, 1984 Kawasaki GPZ900R

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              #7
              Originally posted by 1980GS1000E View Post
              While you are at it, get the HF lift table-



              Wait until it goes on sale though and then use a 20% off coupon.
              Got mine for $299
              1983 GS 1100 Guided Laser
              1983 GS 1100 G
              2000 Suzuki Intruder 1500, "Piggy Sue"
              2000 GSF 1200 Bandit (totaled in deer strike)
              1986 Suzuki Cavalcade GV 1400 LX (SOLD)

              I find working on my motorcycle mildly therapeutic when I'm not cursing.

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                #8
                Originally posted by 1948man View Post
                Got mine for $299
                That is the typical sale price.
                NO PIC THANKS TO FOTO BUCKET FOR BEING RIDICULOUS

                Current Rides: 1980 Suzuki GS1000ET, 2009 Yamaha FZ1, 1983 Honda CB1100F, 2006 H-D Fatboy
                Previous Rides: 1972 Yamaha DS7, 1977 Yamaha RD400D, '79 RD400F Daytona Special, '82 RD350LC, 1980 Suzuki GS1000E (sold that one), 1982 Honda CB900F, 1984 Kawasaki GPZ900R

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                  #9
                  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!

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