Lifting a RT with a center jack

[BradfordBenn]

I was giving a Larin LATV-J motorcycle jack by a friend of mine. Seems his 1,500 pound Valkyrie Interstate is a little much for it. I did not know it was possible to chrome chrome.

So I am looking at the jack
http://www.larincorp.com/images/products/LATV_J.jpg
and trying to figure out where under the RT it would lift from. I realize probably by the center stand area, but what can bear weight and what can not?:dunno

Anyone used this type before?

No, I don't have anything to do to the RT yet, but figure I should figure it out ahead of time.

Thanks

[rado360]

I used a piece of plywood across the pads and used straps to balance the bike,this was a k75 that sat right on the bottom of the motor and the centerstand pivots--I think I could do the same thing with my Rt with the faring off.

Tim

[BradfordBenn]

Thanks!

[gambrinus]

Brad, Just use an ouce of adult common sense... You're a smart guy..

metal = good
Plastic = bad + expensive

Lift on the solid bits that form the "strength" of the bike.

Happy lifting

RW

[dlearl476]

>metal = good
Plastic = bad + expensive


One caveat to that is pipes are good and expensive as well! I use one of those for all my bikes and I've found that judicious use of 2X4s and 1x1s can yeild a "flat" surface to interface with your jack. If you want, once you've found the proper set of timber, you can nail or screw it together for a jig. Me, I just make a new stack everytime.
And a word of warning, use the straps. I had my
F just about come off when taking the forks off changed the C o G enough to make the bike tip backwards. Usually not a problem, except I had my rear wheel off, too. (Installing an new shock and RaceTeching my forks)

Btw, anyone sailing know what these stacks of wood are called? They use them in dry dock for boats. I wanna say "pylons" but I don't think that's right.