I’m a fairly new member here and have tried searching the site for jack/stand threads. This being my first bike without a center stand, I figured I would eventually need to get her up in the air. I didn’t see any threads that mentioned an actual “jack†so thought I’d throw in my experience. I just picked it up a few weeks ago and have found it’s pretty darn easy to use. Especially as you can hold the bike up with both hands and use the foot pump to actually lift it.
I was a bit hesitant to spend the big bucks on Pitbulls or other stands after reading about how it is a bit tricky to do it by yourself. (Though I’ll probably get some for winter storage) But, can you beat $69 for a 1500lbs jack?
It lifts/raises almost two feet, but I’ve only put the bike up a few inches a handful of times. Basically just to get the back wheel off the ground and essentially for much needed chain cleanin’ and lubin’. The jack does weigh about 75lbs, so if you’ve got a garage or are just one of them hulking riders that can lug it to and from the house it might come in handy.
I’ve taken a couple of pics.
Please let me know if you have any questions or advice on this!
Take care and ride safe!
I was a bit hesitant to spend the big bucks on Pitbulls or other stands after reading about how it is a bit tricky to do it by yourself. (Though I’ll probably get some for winter storage) But, can you beat $69 for a 1500lbs jack?
It lifts/raises almost two feet, but I’ve only put the bike up a few inches a handful of times. Basically just to get the back wheel off the ground and essentially for much needed chain cleanin’ and lubin’. The jack does weigh about 75lbs, so if you’ve got a garage or are just one of them hulking riders that can lug it to and from the house it might come in handy.
I’ve taken a couple of pics.
Please let me know if you have any questions or advice on this!
Take care and ride safe!
