Motorcycle lift

BobsPT · August 26th, 2011, 11:55 AM

Do you guys think this lift http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...lift-2792.html, is worth it, to do some basic maintanence on our bikes, like at least an oil change?

Cuongism · August 26th, 2011, 12:02 PM

No, those are more for cruiser/tourers than for sportbikes. The 250 doesn't really have anything on the bottom as a brace so you have to support point to lift it up from. A rear stand is a better investment if you want convenience.

choneofakind · August 26th, 2011, 12:12 PM

you won't even need a rear stand. Pregens have a centerstand installed on the bike that does just fine for most maintenance. if you NEED to get the front off the ground, put it on the center stand and then jack the front up with a car jack and a block of wood under the engine block, just be careful, as this is not the most stable method and it tips easily.

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Support...hile_Servicing

Cuongism · August 26th, 2011, 12:14 PM

Haha great point. Didn't realize what sub-forum I was in.

choneofakind · August 26th, 2011, 12:35 PM

no worries

welcome pregenvillle

alex.s · August 26th, 2011, 12:43 PM

can't you put it on the center stand and simply put weight on the rear to get the front off the ground?

BobsPT · August 26th, 2011, 12:54 PM

Thanks Guys, you saved me a hundred bucks.

choneofakind · August 26th, 2011, 12:56 PM

yeah you can. it doesn't take much weight. I just usually lift the front with a jack because then I can have 4 points of contact with the ground. the back wheel, both sides of the center stand, and the jack. plus then there's no worry about the weights slipping off and the front suddenly falling (which would have been an issue last winter when I took off my forks to redo the seals for example)

choneofakind · August 26th, 2011, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobsPT

Thanks Guys, you saved me a hundred bucks.

glad to help!

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/I_am_ha...ts_centerstand

this will explain how to use the stand better than I can

A7xschecter6661 · August 26th, 2011, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

can't you put it on the center stand and simply put weight on the rear to get the front off the ground?

That's what I do, "mom sit here"

KJohnson21 · August 26th, 2011, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

I just usually lift the front with a jack because then I can have 4 points of contact with the ground. the back wheel, both sides of the center stand, and the jack. plus then there's no worry about the weights slipping off and the front suddenly falling

A method that I've used to get the front end off the ground is a strap to the roof joists in the garage. Since you're only applying enough force to get the bike to pivot on the center-stand, it's fairly easy to do.

August 26th, 2011, 11:55 AM	#1
BobsPT ninjette.org guru Name: Bobby Location: Michiana Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 271	Motorcycle lift Do you guys think this lift http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...lift-2792.html, is worth it, to do some basic maintanence on our bikes, like at least an oil change?

August 26th, 2011, 12:43 PM	#6
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	can't you put it on the center stand and simply put weight on the rear to get the front off the ground? __________________________________________________

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August 26th, 2011, 12:02 PM	#2
Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	No, those are more for cruiser/tourers than for sportbikes. The 250 doesn't really have anything on the bottom as a brace so you have to support point to lift it up from. A rear stand is a better investment if you want convenience.

August 26th, 2011, 12:12 PM	#3
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	you won't even need a rear stand. Pregens have a centerstand installed on the bike that does just fine for most maintenance. if you NEED to get the front off the ground, put it on the center stand and then jack the front up with a car jack and a block of wood under the engine block, just be careful, as this is not the most stable method and it tips easily. http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Support...hile_Servicing

August 26th, 2011, 12:14 PM	#4
Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	Haha great point. Didn't realize what sub-forum I was in.

August 26th, 2011, 12:35 PM	#5
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	no worries welcome pregenvillle

August 26th, 2011, 12:54 PM	#7
BobsPT ninjette.org guru Name: Bobby Location: Michiana Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 271	Thanks Guys, you saved me a hundred bucks.

August 26th, 2011, 12:56 PM	#8
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	yeah you can. it doesn't take much weight. I just usually lift the front with a jack because then I can have 4 points of contact with the ground. the back wheel, both sides of the center stand, and the jack. plus then there's no worry about the weights slipping off and the front suddenly falling (which would have been an issue last winter when I took off my forks to redo the seals for example)