Slide the jack under the motorcycle and position to balance the bike.
Using jack stands on motorcycle.
In doing so it will lift the motorcycle off the ground.
We offer both front and rear motorcycle work stands in models that can attach to your bike s rear spool swingarm front fork or prong.
I also have a bike lift i got to service my harley streetglide.
After sliding the homemade lift under the motorcycle use the handle s length for leverage turning the lift onto its side.
A motorcycle jack without the use of jack stands can be used for light maintenance such as an oil change tightening and possibly wheel replacement.
I d like to use it for my goldwing so i can get both wheels off the ground but as i looked it appeared that the exhaust is lower than the bottom of the engine.
Given the heavier weight and larger size of cruisers you may be interested in getting a center jack stand.
These will make hoisting it up with a jack and mounting it on jack stands for work much easier.
Our cruiser motorcycle stands and lifts can become an excellent addition to your garage or shop allowing you to take on just about any job with greater ease.
When you re on a budget or just want additional lifting options motorcycle jack stands allow you to prop up both of the wheels or just one.
How to use motorcycle stand.
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Use your bike s shop manual to help you identify the best and most supportive places from which to lift your bike using a jack.
A homemade box stand would be super easy to build using some two by fours and some sturdy plywood on the top and bottom.
If you have a sport bike look for your frame sliders.
If you have a cruiser you ll have the advantage of frame rails.
Regardless of whether you may choose to change transmission oil replace air.
I wouldn t want to put this much weight on the exhaust pipes.
If rigorous wrenching is needed make sure to use jack stands to keep the bike in place.