What jacks are we using to get these things off the ground?

[JaR3d85]

Not sure what Jack to order, just curious what everyone else is using to get these behemoths off the ground? I'm experiencing a not so nice wobble when I let go of the bars at 35mph to 60 mph on decel so I want to check the steering head for play if got a 38mm service wrench and 38mm deep socket I'm assuming those should work fine, but I'm concerned with lifting it off the ground ... Not so much worried about it falling over as I am with possibly putting too much pressure on the bottom of the engine and any pan or sealing gaskets. not sure if that's a valid concern or not but I'd rather be safe than sorry.

 

[TURBO200R4]

First of all mine has done that since it had 6000 miles on it.
Now if you try that at 55 miles per hour it may turn into a tank slapper . If it is under power it doesn't do that. Different tires will act a little different. When I am coasting I always make sure I have at least one hand on the bars.
Hth herman

 

[mo8414]

I use a harbor freight motorcycle jack with a pc of wood on top of it. Seems to work fine.
Beginning of this video shows ya

 

[atomsplitter]

 

[509GT]

Here you go...

 

[JaR3d85]

So I ended up ordering just a cheaper flat top scissor jack just to get my front end off the ground actually worked pretty good, I tightened up my steering head and checked the bearings everything is all good and after torquing to spec and taking it on a ride the wobble is completely gone I can let go at 75 and it tracks straight and the handling in the corners is so much better.

 

[Steff]

Not sure what Jack to order, just curious what everyone else is using to get these behemoths off the ground? I'm experiencing a not so nice wobble when I let go of the bars at 35mph to 60 mph on decel so I want to check the steering head for play if got a 38mm service wrench and 38mm deep socket I'm assuming those should work fine, but I'm concerned with lifting it off the ground ... Not so much worried about it falling over as I am with possibly putting too much pressure on the bottom of the engine and any pan or sealing gaskets. not sure if that's a valid concern or not but I'd rather be safe than sorry.

Hi, bud, I got this over here. If you can manage to hold the front end down, it works very well. My ped is in a shipping container. These have anchor points running up the sides at the bottom and top. I just run a strap through the front wheel and hook it up. Obviously for the rear wheel work. Amazon.co.uk

 

[vsteel]

I use a J&S jack. They went out of business but it looks like this and there are other manufacturers which are similar.

 

[Steff]

I use a J&S jack. They went out of business but it looks like this and there are other manufacturers which are similar.

Yeah, that's the one

 

[JaR3d85]

Hi, bud, I got this over here. If you can manage to hold the front end down, it works very well. My ped is in a shipping container. These have anchor points running up the sides at the bottom and top. I just run a strap through the front wheel and hook it up. Obviously for the rear wheel work. Amazon.co.uk

I tried the link but for some reason when I switch to uk Amazon it does not finish opening the link...