How and When To Use A Motorcycle Jack Lift

Here I show and discuss when is the most appropriate time to use a motorcycle jack lift or any other tool and how we can all get carried away with using something when really there isn’t any real need for it.
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[@RevelatorAlf]

Thanks for watching. Let me know what you think in the comments below. More videos like this here: kzbin.info/aero/PLmgCmljtdCzUPlkO9kNjj0ARrfojWPFFU

[@stephenfleming7056]

Always remember to consider if you are removing the front wheel and forks to change a fork seal or oil, that changes the center of gravity quite a lot so the bike and lift could tip back, I put a block of wood below the back wheel to avoid this, and also remember to remove block when lowering after reassembly.

[@RevelatorAlf]

Yes great point

[@LynxStarAuto]

That's what the straps are for

[@sixpackjoe5275]

I use the lifter very often when washing and polishing my FLSB. The wheels can be turned and I don't have to crawl on the floor. But I don't normally use these straps. The motorcycle is very fixed on the lifter. Another tip, a small wooden board under the side stand and you don't need to straighten up the motorcycle. The lifter then fits under the frame.

[@RevelatorAlf]

Yes great point. Cheers

[@s.gossett5966]

All good points. I went the opposite direction and just purchased a table. However, I do a lot of teardown work on my bikes and that style of lift just wasn't capable of the work I was trying to accomplish in my home garage. It really comes down to being honest with the work you're going to do. If you are dreaming of doing more but so far haven't actually hit the limit with your tooling, I tend to say it's better to wait on a specialty purchase. But if you are constantly trying to work around a limitation of your current equipment, then consider the upgrade. For me I thought I would just do tires and basic maintenance and bought the lift I thought I needed. Then I caught myself reassembling two motorcycles in the last year and being in poor shape for the work I wanted to do.

[@RevelatorAlf]

Yes no doubt gold standard would be a quality table lift. Cheers

[@rick8910]

Great litter jacks I've had mine for 20 or so years. The one thing I would suggest is when using one always slide it under the bike from the side opposite the jiffy stand. This way if the bike did happen to get away from you the stand will stop it from going over.

[@leoneddy1492]

Thanks for a few pointers, currently looking into this type of jack as I'm really missing a centre stand, as I want to get both wheels off and have SS spokes fitted.

[@Joey.Darkwoods-Studio]

In all honesty, if I had the proper space at home I would get a motorcycle lift. Do I really need it, no... but with my lower back issue it will make things easier to work on it over all.

[@Jonathan-L]

That jack would be ideal for when you update the paper timing circle :)

[@RevelatorAlf]

Ha ha indeed it would

[@kevinturner7674]

I just can't get down that low anymore

[@41BeachComber]

I just bought one for using it for oil n filter change on a 2015 HD Vrod Muscle. The bike is low to the ground so I'm hoping it will make it easier now.

[@RevelatorAlf]

ok cheers

[@rico1dennie704]

Sunny side up Boss ☀️

[@scootjockey]

I have a lift per ratchet jack up no straps use it everywash for the wheels must say yours is a tad better with the handle on it i am not getting any younger.

[@RevelatorAlf]

Yes makes like lot easier

[@beri232]

I use my 1/4” and 3/8” Snapon torque wrenches and my J&S motorcycle jack on my bike all the time which is why those are also the most expensive tools I own and I love using them!

[@thakery5720]

Ordered and paid for one very similar to this from ebay @ £92..... seller marked it as despatched but the courier claimed they didn't have it, so I contacted the seller to ask them to check it out and they just refunded me saying '.. buy one from some other seller...'. So meanwhile I did the job I bought it for - side stand change - with out any problem just leaning the bike against a wall and didn't bother buying one..... two weeks later and the courier left it by my front door.... while I was out working, so I got it for free and have no need for it..... anyone want a cheap bike lift ?

[@TahoeREServices]

I use it to lift my zero turn bad boy mower. Switch out blades or change the hydrolic fluid. Easy. Reasonable price for what it does for me.

[@sdefiel3719]

17 _"actuallies"_ Yeah, go ride. S

[@RevelatorAlf]

i'm still saying it too

[@davidjamesMKE]

Did you install aftermarket Headlight beams? What are those are they any good?

[@RevelatorAlf]

No I didn't so can't say

[@haydensvideos5426]

Well thanks a lot for letting me watch the whole boring video just to figure out that you wouldn't show me how to let the Jack down that's why I asked how to

[@RevelatorAlf]

Ok

[@8610sarge]

Yep I bought the same lift for what.... To check and fill the primary oil, I'll get my money back in about 40yrs🙈

[@RevelatorAlf]

Ha ha yes that’s for sure

[@larrys.3992]

Good to know that I am not alone, when it comes to buying tools that I might never use!

[@matthewhayward5926]

I pretty much just came to see your thoughts on the jack as I purchased one yesterday to do wheel change. I do like your point on over complicating things, a lot of people do it. I managed to make it home on a deflating tyre so the jack, to me, made more sense than paying for a tow to the shop and my wheel change is a little more complicated than standard so I stand to save a few $$. I've owned numerous bikes over the decades but only just purchased a jack haha

[@RevelatorAlf]

cheers

[@RichardAllenCramer]

First off, strapping it down I never thought about doing that. Thanks for schooling me on that.

[@Andrewlone174]

Most important wasn't told, what is minimum height and maximum lift height?

[@aronbechiom565]

LoL...the best shop seat ever...an old milk crate. Use it to keep my needed things in... empty it, flip it over..and sit. Work now commences..

[@ssacra22]

This is why I love my Yamaha FJR1300. Nice center stand to put the bike up, stable and centered. Makes it so easy to work on.

[@HepcatHarley]

I'm always a bit wary of using straps on small bike lifts, I imagine you can apply too much pressure on any roll pins and seals causing the lift to crash. Probably not relevant, or is that Revelant? with this type of lift. I had a scissor jack on top of a bike table lift crash down on me, the roll pins had sheared and I wondered if it was due to the tie down straps of just the jack was crap.

[@RevelatorAlf]

Yep this lift has a lock on it to relieve the pressure on the jack but yep that’s an issue to consider if you don’t have that

[@abhisheknair7438]

Just when i was about to get a bike lift. Saw this.. Now i dont need it.!

[@anthonyresto8596]

everyone's needs are different, to each his own

[@jackjdees]

If you have a bad back Alf you will use it a whole lot more, trust me.

[@RevelatorAlf]

Yes I’m sure

[@evangelosstefadouros1351]

What about cleaning your chain 😊

[@aeror115]

Interesting lift! Thanks buddy

[@johnmartin7158]

Hi Alf ! What is the latest on your getting a 2nd run about bike as in a Himalayan or whatever, or is that for another video as in watch this space ? For me it is my scooter. Me and Lanie rode the scooter from Auckland to Thames yesterday.

[@RevelatorAlf]

Yep I’m still looking but I’m looking a smaller trail bikes as that’ll suit me best I think. Cheers

[@harrydavidson5014]

I have a dyna streetbob which is 1 inch lower than the original dyna. I then put on progressive suspension which is 1 inch lower again. The bike looks great with the rear fender hugging the rear tyre, however, getting it on my stand when I want the wheels off to change tyres etc is a nightmare. The bike is now too low to get the stand under. I now have to push my bike up on to raised wooden planks and the carefully hold my bike with one hand while maneuvering the stand in between the planks and under the bike. It's a disaster waiting to happen, although I've been doing it this way for 15 years now since 2006. Now that I'm getting on a bit I have decided to buy a bike ramp/lift with a front wheel chalk and I am going to get a scissor Jack that will slide below. The reason I stopped going to dealers for any work is because everytime I got the bike back there was scratches or marks on the bike that were not there before.

[@RevelatorAlf]

Yep good plan. I used stepped wooden boards for years too. But a lift is great if you have the space

[@shadowrider2432]

Thanks for the advice. My exact search on KZbin was "how to pick a motorcycle jack", and this video came up. You just saved me a few dollars. From the southern USA, thanks.

[@RevelatorAlf]

Cheers glad it helped

[@palmipalmason602]

I´ve got one of those, without the straps though, didn´t get them so never used it with such.. I use it almost every time when I clean or work on the bike. It´s just so much more comfortable to be sitting up on a small chair, rather then being bent over when cleaning etc. I use it as well for oil changes. Absolutely love that lift.

[@RevelatorAlf]

Ok great stuff. Cheers

[@Scotsman_on_the_Road]

I've got the same lift for my VN900, awesome! I purchased extra straps from Lidl. All TUV Tested so decent kit. Never had an issue with them and didn't break the bank. Keep up the good work Alf :)

[@RevelatorAlf]

Thanks Bryan. Cheers

[@LynxStarAuto]

😂 the ole British wit aye?

[@AIRMANBEAR]

I SOLD MY HYDRAULIC LIFT AND USE A SCREW TYPE AS ITS EASIER TO MOVE IT ABOUT.. SOMETIMES I DONT EVEN USE THAT ONE, AS I SIMPLY SLIDE A BLOCK ON ONE SIDE AND THE SIDE STAND TO PIVOT ON.... AS I TIP THE BIKE ON THE OTHER ...AS THAT GETS THE BIKE UP ENOUGH TO CHANGE A TIRE OR SPIN THE WHEEL..........ED IN NEW YORK....

[@RevelatorAlf]

Nice 👌

[@AIRMANBEAR]

@@RevelatorAlf WHAT PART OF UK ARE YOU IN

[@daveo226]

Holy cow Alf get that Harley washed ! . . It's minging !

[@palmettolowlife1996]

So we m8 softail owners don’t have to use the hd plastic frame protectors when utilizing a lift? Part # 94675-99

[@rick8910]

You shouldn't need any frame protectors I'm pretty sure all the jacks of that style have a piece of rubber on the top surface, at least any that I've seen.