Rear wheel lift, is this adequate

[hoopla]

The most stable and useful lift around. Stays on the bike and usable with any std 2 - rail jack

yea, lifting the rocket is the easy part, I have the jack be quick, makes lifting very secure and easy. It's getting the rear wheel put back on that is the struggle. I bought a very small floor jack today along with a pair of jack stands to stabize once lifted. I think I can place the wheel on the floor jack and slide it in position, will let you know how it worked out.

 

[dutch]

The most stable and useful lift around. Stays on the bike and usable with any std 2 - rail jack.
Jack-Be-Quick | Rocket III (2004-2018)

Ordered one today.

 

[Steel]

When changing the tire by myself, I place the tire under, then slowly lower the bike, so I only have to lift the tire about a half inch.

 

[cootertwo]

Jack-Be-Quick A+, have one on my 2013, just received a front and rear plate for one of my 2005's

 

[Kevin frazier]

The most stable and useful lift around. Stays on the bike and usable with any std 2 - rail jack.
Jack-Be-Quick | Rocket III (2004-2018)

Just ordered one thanks for posting

 

[Kevin frazier]

yea, lifting the rocket is the easy part, I have the jack be quick, makes lifting very secure and easy. It's getting the rear wheel put back on that is the struggle. I bought a very small floor jack today along with a pair of jack stands to stabize once lifted. I think I can place the wheel on the floor jack and slide it in position, will let you know how it worked out.

I use a piece of 2x4 to lift the wheel up to line up

 

[Bondysbike]

As for the lift, I bought this one...

https://m.sears.com/craftsman-professional-1500-lb-motorcycle-atv-jack/p-00950191000P

Stupid question but do you simply slip under the engine and lift with this?

 

[Bondysbike]

Stupid question but do you simply slip under the engine and lift with this?

Oops ...just saw VABird pic...thx

 

[Bedifferent]

Stupid question but do you simply slip under the engine and lift with this?

I use the Jack-Be-Quick I now have installed full time on my bike. I made a 3/4" oak platform that sits right on top of the lift rails. I used wood dowel pins through the platform that match the holes in the lift rails. Those holes are in the rails for some rail extensions that come with the lift. The dowel pins in the platform keep it from shifting.

Anyway, when I lift the bike I would say 90% of the lifting force takes place on the JBQ. I use a few wedge pieces toward the front of the platform that allows for some lift to be put on the bottom of the engine. It mainly helps make the whole lifting process more stable. You can see from these pictures (if you look closely) that I also made some adjustable supports that I use under the front crash bar and rear left pannier brace. The front wheel is tied with straps so it can't turn. I adjust the extra supports as needed to allow for what ever I am to to do. BTW, harbor freight has the same lift except it is blue in color.

I know it is overkill for many, but when I get done you can jump on the bike and it doesn't move.

 

[PaddyO]

@Bedifferent I love the way you look at a problem and find a solution!

This thread has given me another idea. I have made my rear wheel dolly like the one you made and posted it to the board. I have gotten 4, 3 ton jack stands from Harbor Freight based on another member's suggestions, and already gotten the bike up on them with my lift and it was rock solid. I now think I am going to look at a scissor lift to see if it will go under the dolly I made. If so, this will give me the ability to adjust the height of the rear wheel to where it needs to be, be able to line up the splines by rotating the wheel on the dolly, and save my really bad back and possibly a lot of pain for me.

Awesome ideas guys! Thanks!