How about a lift?

[Amanda B]

Okay, so I have my lift now, but where do I place it so that I don't damage anything and it lifts the bike properly? I'm needing to take off both the front wheels to put on my mudflap lights and fender tips lights. Is it a bit tipsy once on the lift? I did buy a couple jack stands just in case.

 

[jgwoods]

Always use two forms of support when you jack up a vehicle- the jack can be one, but place the jack stands so they make things steadier and prevent your getting crushed if the jack fails. It happens.

 

[GA-SPYDER]

Always use two forms of support when you jack up a vehicle- the jack can be one, but place the jack stands so they make things steadier and prevent your getting crushed if the jack fails. It happens.

:agree:One stand under the rear shock lower mount and one stand under each lower A-Arm.

 

[Amanda B]

What about where to put the lift

:agree:One stand under the rear shock lower mount and one stand under each lower A-Arm.

I guess I need to get a third stand then!



What about where to place the lift? Is there anything I have to worry about damaging?

 

[Firefly]

What kind of lift are you using?

I use an ATV lift (see enclosed photo).

I put it in from either side, closer to the front than the rear-- right on the main frame. Look underneath and you can see it. Make sure you are forward enough to clear the pipes near where the frame is bent upwards (about center of the bike)-- then lift her up.

I've never used jackstands under mine as this lift holds it nice and steady--- and I only jack it up just enough to get the tires off, etc.

 

[Amanda B]

The lift

I have an ATV lift very similar to the in your picture. I just want to make sure it is supported well because it will be without tires and lifted for at least a couple hours as I am also changing rims and will need to run to Big O. I just want to keep myself safe and not damage my :spyder2: . I don't plan on having it lifted very high either.

 

[LDFIREWORKS]

the lift

should be plenty if it is a good lift:2thumbs:

 

[Some Guy]

What kind of lift are you using?

I use an ATV lift (see enclosed photo).

I put it in from either side, closer to the front than the rear-- right on the main frame. Look underneath and you can see it. Make sure you are forward enough to clear the pipes near where the frame is bent upwards (about center of the bike)-- then lift her up.

I've never used jackstands under mine as this lift holds it nice and steady--- and I only jack it up just enough to get the tires off, etc.

AAAAHHHH!!! :yikes: You've seen my garage. There is no way it's wide enough for me to get that jack under my Spyder. I have to use jack stands and a regular jack (which is less than 4 inches tall).

I have checked out that jack at another friend's house and I really wish it would work here for me. Until I win the lottery, I'll have to stick with my current method.

 

[GA-SPYDER]

The lift from Sears is what I have. I also have one similar to the one shown in the pict above. The Sears lift goes low enough and I like it better because it has a foot pump. Easier to hold on to the :spyder2:while you jack it up.:thumbup: