Safe way to lift your 109

[Busta]

I recently had to fit a new rear tyre to my bike and came up with a simple cheap and very safe way of getting it off the ground. I just used a common ratchet tiedown under the rear tail piece (which is very strong) and up to a suitable lifting point (rafter or cross beam that will take the weight). You can lift as high as you want. I also used a trolly jack underneath to take the weight off the tiedown while waiting for the tyre to be fitted. You need to be careful letting it back down with someone steadying it, maybe onto some timber then rolling it off or lowering on the jack.
I had previously used just a trolly jack and found it very unsteady.

[rockfordrider]

please buy a motorcycle lift. your gambling that two very small bolts (one on each side) are going to hold that weight, a pretty big gamble.

Edit: didnt read it correctly the strap is all the way under the tail. (more than two bolts) but I still wouldnt do this.

[54degrees]

Motorcycle jacks are not that expensive. You can pick one up for around $100 if you shop around.

[Busta]

Hmmm....maybe they are in the USA.

[hunt1moore]

When I switched out my bones I had to be creative also with lifting the rear. I had a floor jack so I loaded my 9 on the trailer and strapped the front down. Then I slid the floor jack under the frame on one side which left me the center of the bike open access to shock linkage. Worked great!
Now, I need to lift the front so I borrowed my buddy's MC lift.

[She's real fine my 109]

Before i got my jack I pick the bike up right under the seat by the frame with a outside lift. Safer there. I was using a come-along and a strap for the frame.

If i wanted to work on the front all i did was take a strap to the center of the handle bar to the come-along and lift it up even.

Dave

[shekhani]

What kind Jack u need for 9. Where is the good place to buy it.

[M1O9NSTER]

I recently had to fit a new rear tyre to my bike and came up with a simple cheap and very safe way of getting it off the ground. I just used a common ratchet tiedown under the rear tail piece (which is very strong) and up to a suitable lifting point (rafter or cross beam that will take the weight). You can lift as high as you want. I also used a trolly jack underneath to take the weight off the tiedown while waiting for the tyre to be fitted. You need to be careful letting it back down with someone steadying it, maybe onto some timber then rolling it off or lowering on the jack.
I had previously used just a trolly jack and found it very unsteady.

This is only $90 USD. Simple and cheap. Don't gamble with an 800 lb machine over $90.
http://www.ironpony.com/ironponydire...EET%20PRODUCTS

[M109Dreamer]

It will cost you more in damaged parts versus just buying a jack if it ever fall, bends or tweaks anything out of place. IMO. But, that is creative. :thumbup:

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[Busta]

Ok guys I get the message, yes Im looking at buying a proper motorcycle lift now.

[She's real fine my 109]

I like this one

http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...ift-94715.html

[dave4512]

I like this one I like that one too. However harborfreight does scare me when trusting it to lift my baby. I buy alot from harbor freight but jacks I have not tried yet I am sure they are fine.

http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...ift-94715.html

[Duende01]

I like this one

http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...ift-94715.html

That is the one I got and have gotten a lot of use out of it. I am extremely happy with the purchase. I have to say, they have gone up tremendously since I purchase last year. I would keep an eye on discount codes because I was able to get it for around $130 and this included shipping to my APO. One thing about this lift is that you won't get use out of the extensions because the jack does not fit under the frame with them on. Of course, unless you prop your bike onto som 4x4s.

[Captnpirate]

I have the "other, less expensive" Harbor Freight lift and I love it!!

[Flanker]

I like this one

http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...ift-94715.html

D@mn! I do too. Tracking this thread for later referance................like when I start tearing stuff off the 109 so's I can put all the "other" parts back on it!

[antmor69]

My jack is a screw type lift which is nice because you don't have to worry about it bleeding down. It's like the first one in this link.

http://www.psep.biz/store/lift_stands.htm

[cloud9]

I recently had to fit a new rear tyre to my bike and came up with a simple cheap and very safe way of getting it off the ground. I just used a common ratchet tiedown under the rear tail piece (which is very strong) and up to a suitable lifting point (rafter or cross beam that will take the weight). You can lift as high as you want. I also used a trolly jack underneath to take the weight off the tiedown while waiting for the tyre to be fitted. You need to be careful letting it back down with someone steadying it, maybe onto some timber then rolling it off or lowering on the jack.
I had previously used just a trolly jack and found it very unsteady.

my brother its ur 9 but i really wish you would just buy a jack like others have suggested.if you choose to continue using this method be carefull.

[phatm9]

What kind Jack u need for 9. Where is the good place to buy it.

Harbor freight all the way

[Flanker]

After reading this thread.....................and considering the pile of parts I have waiting the 109 at home when I get back.................I "may" have to break out my tools and get into a bit of wrench twirling before this summer is over. I muchly prefer riding to wrenching (I said wrenching! not the other w thing ), but a decent motorcyle stand (as opposed to a cinder block with a bunch of wood shims underneath the bike...................not that I've ever done that) would probably make things a bunch easier. The one from Harbor Freight posted earlier in this thread doesn't look too bad...................and I've been looking at a bunch of others online. Has anyone had any experience or know anyone who owns one of these:

http://www.jsjacks.com/index.php/pro...ycle-lift.html

or

http://stores.pitbullbikershop.com/-...ACK/Detail.bok

Both look totally Bad A as far as having a killer nice stand to work on. It would be really nice to be able to elevate the bike off the floor to work on it for a change, instead of making my lower back sore as heck (I'm 6'2")......................but..................I' m also thinking the $175-$200 range stands might be a better compromise from a price versus how often am I using it perspective. The two professional grade stands linked above would be the shizz................though any of this type of lift is worthless on sportbikes like my ZX14. Also, I wrench on my ride because it saves money, not because I'm into it.

The most common complaint about the $175-$200 stands seems to be the bikes wobble side to side, or front to back on them if you don't cinch the bike down with tie downs, once it's up on the jack (I've already own 4 Ancra tie downs). Has this been much of an issue for any of you who own a mid price lift?

Thoughts? Opinions? Tirades?

[hunt1moore]

After reading this thread.....................and considering the pile of parts I have waiting the 109 at home when I get back.................I "may" have to break out my tools and get into a bit of wrench twirling before this summer is over. I muchly prefer riding to wrenching (I said wrenching! not the other w thing ), but a decent motorcyle stand (as opposed to a cinder block with a bunch of wood shims underneath the bike...................not that I've ever done that) would probably make things a bunch easier. The one from Harbor Freight posted earlier in this thread doesn't look too bad...................and I've been looking at a bunch of others online. Has anyone had any experience or know anyone who owns one of these:

http://www.jsjacks.com/index.php/pro...ycle-lift.html

or

http://stores.pitbullbikershop.com/-...ACK/Detail.bok

Both look totally Bad A as far as having a killer nice stand to work on. It would be really nice to be able to elevate the bike off the floor to work on it for a change, instead of making my lower back sore as heck (I'm 6'2")......................but..................I' m also thinking the $175-$200 range stands might be a better compromise from a price versus how often am I using it perspective. The two professional grade stands linked above would be the shizz................though any of this type of lift is worthless on sportbikes like my ZX14. Also, I wrench on my ride because it saves money, not because I'm into it.

The most common complaint about the $175-$200 stands seems to be the bikes wobble side to side, or front to back on them if you don't cinch the bike down with tie downs, once it's up on the jack (I've already own 4 Ancra tie downs). Has this been much of an issue for any of you who own a mid price lift?

Thoughts? Opinions? Tirades?

The JS doesn't look like it has the rubber pads on the platform rails. Definately a must have.
The caster brackets on the Pit Bull look a little cheezy from the picture. Someone here may be able to verify this.
Most of these stands, if not all, have screw-down levelers that stabilize it vs relying on the casters only. It would also be nice to see how the locking mechanism works on these.

[Flanker]

After reading your comment about rubber lift pads, I looked more closely at the lift image, and I couldn't tell if it had pads or not either.

I went back and read their add copy a bit more thoroughly.................wayyyyyy down at the bottom it says the lift rails are rubber coated.

I guess my issue really is; although it'd be great to have the JS or Pitbull lifts....................would I use the lift often enough to justify the $350-$400+ cost vs one of the $175-$200 lifts from Harbor Freight/Craftsman etc. Thanks for your response!