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| ====== REF: Tools - 110 ====== |
| ====== Lifts, Jacks and Wheel Chocks ====== |
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| **Homemade Jack Stands**: \\ |
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These were made specifically for a bike with a center stand. ((Toejam503 of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.php?p=5760229sportster-motorcycle-forum/lubrication-and-lubricants/197321-fork-oil-change#post5760229post4316525)) \\ |
| With these you can lift the front wheel off the ground when doing tires, wheel bearings, forks, etc. \\ |
| On a bike without a center stand, you can use the kickstand as a pivot. \\ |
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| |Keeping the bike upright with the tires scotched, bike level and tied to anchors (lag eyelets), one on each side of the shed. \\ Once level, the jack stands are placed under the frame to take pressure off the tie-downs.||| |
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^ Homemade jack stands. ((photos by Toejam503 of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.php?p=5760229sportster-motorcycle-forum/lubrication-and-lubricants/197321-fork-oil-change#post5760229post4316525)) ^^^ |
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| **Commercial Auto Jack Stands**: \\ |
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^ Lift stands ((photos by Erik of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/frame-mount-evo-sportster-talk-1986-2003-models/58938-totalled-my-engine/page14?t=320342&page=14)) ^^ |
| ^Take the front or rear footpegs off and bolt them back upside down. \\ Then placed two axle stands under them.^^ |
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| ===== Lifts ===== |
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^Small Bike Jack ((photo by Bob F httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/rubber-mount-sportster-motorcycle-talk-2004-2006/158533-how-do-you-position-your-lift/page3?t=1696631&page=3))^Small Bike Jack under Bike ((photo by Loves Curves httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/rubber-mount-sportster-motorcycle-talk-2004-2006/158533-how-do-you-position-your-lift/page3?t=1696631&page=3))^The two hooks on this sport bike rear stand are \\ designed to fit over special bobbins bolted to a \\ modern sportbike swingarm and fit just perfect \\ onto the bottom shock / footpeg mounts on the \\ Sportster. ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/63858-special-tools/page4?t=395586&page=4))| |
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^ Bike Jack ((photos by Merritt httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/efi-sportster-motorcycle-talk-2007-and-up/59593-jack-photos-w-bike?t=329549&highlight=bike+jack)) ^^^ |
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^ Harbor Freight lift. ((photos by Stairman of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-accessories/197101-my-new-lift?t=2073693)) || |
| ====== Modified Scissor Jack ====== |
| This is actually a car jack meant to lift under the rocker box seam. \\ |
| The one below was trimmed a little with a piece of box section tubing welded on it and fabricated cradles. \\ |
The cradles come off (aside from adjusting) and you can use a wood pad that can sit on the crossbar. ((Tomcatt of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.php?p=5760204sportster-motorcycle-forum/lubrication-and-lubricants/197321-fork-oil-change#post4316502)) \\ |
| The cross bar isn't crooked, it pivots somewhat relative to the stands' base. \\ |
| It will lift but not stabilize. \\ |
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^ Modified scissor jack lift. ((photo by Tomcatt of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.php?p=5760204sportster-motorcycle-forum/lubrication-and-lubricants/197321-fork-oil-change#post4316502)) ^ |
| ====== Homemade Bike Lift ====== |
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^ Homemade hand lift made of old steel pipe ((Photos by Stairman of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-accessories/191709-home-made-bike-jack?threadid=2045308)) ^^^ |
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^ Homemade locking hand lift made one out of scrap and it doesn't need tie-downs. \\ This makes the bike stable enough to sit on, work on and even have both wheels off at the same time. ((photos by will1250 of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-accessories/191709-home-made-bike-jack?threadid=2045308)) ^^^ |
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^ Homemade lift from scrap ((photo by Bluto of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-accessories/191709-home-made-bike-jack?postid=5642998#post5642998post4166083)) ^ |
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| ====== Lift Riser / Adapter ====== |
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^Drill two 1-1/4" holes in a 2x4. \\ Then cut it in half. \\ Mount one to each side of the lift. ((photo by decman of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/frame-mount-evo-sportster-talk-1986-2003-models/170987-question-about-mc-jack-lift?t=1835251))^ |
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|Tie downs: bent 3/8" bar stock, cut to length, 'massaged' with a hammer in a vise to fit the sides of the \\ mount and welded. Ears bent at 45°. The lowered height is 5.5" to the top of the 1" square stock. ((photos by Hellbent_4 of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpforum-functions/sportsterpedia-com-admin/191119-send-a-note-to-sportsterpedia-admin/page3?t=2039687&page=3))|| |
| |Built from a combination of these two inspirational 'How To' pages: [[http://www.techtoons.com/sporty/lift.htm|Sportster Adapter for Craftsman Lift]] \\ by Crazy Steve and [[http://www.techtoons.com/sporty/tiedown.htm|Hold Down Strap Modification for Craftsman Lift]] by Lew Shaw.|| |
^ Craftsman lift modification ((photos by Hellbent 4 of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.php?p=5666762forum-functions/sportsterpedia-com-admin/191119-send-a-note-to-sportsterpedia-admin/page2#post5666762post4187050)) \\ (The lowered height of the stock lift is reportedly too tall for a stock Hugger without modifications) ^^ |
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^ Homemade steel lift adapter. ((photos by Tim The Grim of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-accessories/197101-my-new-lift/page2?t=2073693&page=2)) ||| |
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^ Steel Jack Riser ((photos by RcRacer of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/127566-first-winter-project-lift-adapter?t=1309448)) ^^ Another Steel Jack Riser ((photo by Hippysmack)) ^ |
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| ^Standard ratchet straps w/ long end cut off & tied to bike^^ |
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| ====== Wheel Chocks ====== |
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| The Harbor Freight wheel chock can slide forward or backwards when rolling the bike in or out of it on a slick concrete or wooden floor. \\ |
| This board will help keep the Harbor Freight wheel chock from sliding around \\ |
| You won't have to screw any of it to the floor and it can all be easily picked up and tucked away when not in use. |
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* A long narrow scrap piece of plywood with some scrap blocks of wood screwed to it keep the chock from moving around. ((Huladog of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/85988-wheel-chock-holder?t=662859)) |
| * The long plywood is important because by the time the front wheel hits the chock and starts to roll into it, the back tire is on the plywood. |
| * Then, the bike's weight keeps the wheel chock from sliding forward. |
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^ Holding board for the Harbor Freight wheel chock ((photos by Huladog of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/85988-wheel-chock-holder?t=662859)) ^^^ |
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| ====== HD Motorcycle Cleaning Lift ====== |
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| {{:techtalk:ref:tools:motorcycle_cleaning_stand_94652-98_by_cmachineworks_pic3.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, cmachineworks [[https://www.ebay.com/str/cmachineworks?_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] )) {{:techtalk:ref:tools:motorcycle_cleaning_stand_94652-98_by_cmachineworks_pic4.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, cmachineworks [[https://www.ebay.com/str/cmachineworks?_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] )) \\ |
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| ====== Lift Tables ====== |
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| * Shipping Weight 340.00 lbs. |
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**68892**: ((jzink0883 of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showpost.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/188441-harbor-freight-lift-tables-68892-vs-69904?p=5502914&postcount=1#post5502914)) \\ [[https://manuals.harborfreight.com/manuals/68000-68999/68892.pdf|Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions (PDF)]] |
| * Max lift: 29.5" \\ Min height: 7" \\ Weight: 317lbs. \\ Shipping weight: 339lbs. |
| * The top of the bottom rails is a flat "L" |
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| * The parts diagram shows the loading ramp posts having pins and washers (see #04 & #23 in the exploded view) |
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**69904**: ((jzink0883 of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showpost.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/188441-harbor-freight-lift-tables-68892-vs-69904?p=5502914&postcount=1#post5502914)) \\ [[https://manuals.harborfreight.com/manuals/69000-69999/69904.pdf|Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions (PDF)]] |
| * Max lift: 33.0" \\ Min height: 8.125" \\ Weight: 270lbs. \\ Shipping weight: 315lbs. |
| * The top of the bottom rails is an "edge" |
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| * The picture on the cover of the manual shows the wrong lift (the picture is of a 68892 lift) |
| * The HF website pictures shows the wrong lift (the picture is of a 68892 lift) \\ The website picture is also reversed and incorrectly shows the levers on the right side of the lift \\ The levers are actually on the left side of the lift |
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| Harbor Freight lift table with Atlas wheel chock mounted to it. \\ |
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{{:techtalk:ref:tools:hf_lift_table_by_decman.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by decman of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/188441-harbor-freight-lift-tables-68892-vs-69904?t=2006205)) \\ |
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| ===== Atlas HI-RISE 1500 Lift Table ===== |
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| **The Atlas HI-RISE 1500**: ((https://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-HI-RISE-1500-Motorcycle-ATV-Lift_2)) \\ [[http://cdn.gregsmithequipment.com/documents/HT1500HydraulicFitting.pdf|Assembly Instructions ]] |
| * 11 gauge steel. |
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| * Shipping Weight 800 Lbs. (including wooden crate). |
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{{:techtalk:ref:tools:atlas_lift_table_1_by_wreker.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by wreker of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-buell-motorcycle-forum-general-discussion/product-reviews/44561-review-atlas-hi-rise-1500-motorcycle-lift?t=146512)) {{:techtalk:ref:tools:atlas_lift_table_4_by_wreker.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by wreker of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-buell-motorcycle-forum-general-discussion/product-reviews/44561-review-atlas-hi-rise-1500-motorcycle-lift?t=146512)) {{:techtalk:ref:tools:atlas_lift_table_3_by_wreker.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by wreker of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-buell-motorcycle-forum-general-discussion/product-reviews/44561-review-atlas-hi-rise-1500-motorcycle-lift?t=146512)) \\ |
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| ===== Weaver W-1500 XLT Lift Table ===== |
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| * Hydraulic Oil - AW32 or AW46 |
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Comments from XLFORUM member decman. ((httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.php?p=5816759sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/199433-mc-lift-table-modification#post5816759)) \\ |
| Love the lift but the side extension are a pain to put on and take off. \\ |
| I love them on when putting the bike on the lift but they get in the way of getting close to the bike when it is up in the air. \\ |
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| Weaver lift modded with hinges added to the sides for fold down ability. \\ |
{{:techtalk:ref:tools:derrick_weaver_w-1500_xlt_1_by_decman.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by decman of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.php?p=5816759#post5816759)) {{:techtalk:ref:tools:derrick_weaver_wsportster-1500_xlt_2_by_decman.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by decman of the XLFORUM http:motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5816759199433-mc-lift-table-modification#post5816759)) \\ |
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{{:techtalk:ref:tools:derrick_weaver_w-1500_xlt_3_by_decman1500_xlt_2_by_decman.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by decman of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.php?p=5816759#post5816759)) {{:techtalk:ref:tools:derrick_weaver_wsportster-1500_xlt_4_by_decman.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by decman of the XLFORUM http:motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5816759199433-mc-lift-table-modification#post5816759)) \\ |
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| ===== Lift Table Mods ===== |
Some people replace the chock that comes with the HF lift table with everything from the cheapest HF wheel chock to a Condor chock. ((jzink0883 of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.php?p=5502914sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/188441-harbor-freight-lift-tables-68892-vs-69904#post5502914)) \\ |
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| Here is a homemade wheel chock mounted to a HF table. \\ |
| Homemade wheel chock. ((photos by rokytnji of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/188441-harbor-freight-lift-tables-68892-vs-69904/page3?t=2006205&page=3)) || |
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| Storing a lift table ((photo by Counter Steer of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/190073-lift-table-storage?threadid=2026250)) | |
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