You can put a piece of wood under the side stand until the motorcycle is nearly level. Then you can move the jack from the side looking underneath to make sure it is in line with the frame rails and then start pumping the jack to lift the bike. If the frame rails are square to the jack then there will be no problems. The bike will just lift strait up in the air.
While that may work for you, it is probably the most awkward, and dangerous way to do it. It's already been mentioned that the lock bars were not engaged, and the stand should remain down until the bike is up and secure,.stand on the side, check stability once the jack is bearing the weight from less than an inch (remember the stand is down in case it fails the stability check). Once stable continue lift, and get those locking bars down. You don't crawl under a car without a jackstand, right? Im helping you not hurt yourself.
I would recommend to not be on the bike when you do this. Keep kickstand down, put jack on side like he has it, tilt bike up with handlebars, then pump the jack. When you sit on it, you risk losing balance and falling or tripping on jack.
I certainly wouldn't recommend sitting on the bike, there's no reason to, it's making life more difficult and risks an accident. The bike will come up to vertical as the jack is raised.
He's a Harley rider. Do you expect him to do things the smart way. You already know he's not too bright. He bought that piece of shit. But then again, he might be a pro. They break down so often, I think he's only doing it that way to save time.
Glad to see the comments here explaining how to do it safely. This video is a perfect example of how to lift your bike dangerously. Drop your bike and yourself lol.
Much better and safer to purchase a lift that is low enough to be rolled under a touring Harley while it's over on the Jiffy stand. The OTC 1545 Motorcycle Lift is able to do that with my FLHTC. The lift is rolled into position under the Harley and pumped, which brings the bike upright and straightens the front wheel. It's simple, fast and safe.
My goal was to lift my motorcycle on a standard motorcycle jack (not the paddock style) and have it be safe, secure and lift it by myself. I had to make some modifications to my particular bike as it has no frame under the engine. So, I just bought a Sears Craftsman motorcycle jack that was several years old as there are no new Craftsman jacks in any inventory anymore. I chose the old Craftsman because many of the current models are cheezed down on quality. I restored the Craftsman jack with one significant change - on the platform top where the motorcycle sits, I replaced the Acorn nuts with some stainless-steel lifting triangle shaped eyelet nuts. The Craftsman has all M12 heavy duty fasteners. The triangle (eyelets) can be attached to the bike at first contact and the bike will not go anywhere during the lifting process unlike the loops down on the base cannot be used until the bike is fully up in the air. I've posted the final assembly build and modified skid plate on a Kawasaki Versys X300 to allow it to be lifted up in the air. This technique of strapping the bike to the top platform makes is really safe and secure and allow one person to lift the motorcycle hands free. The video is on my channel - LINK: ua-cam.com/video/ZOFhH2zYQyM/v-deo.html&ab_channel=trekOCLVone
That was scary. I’ve never had to do that. Roll the jack under, make sure it catches the frame and away we go. I leave the kick stand down when lowering it.
That's one way. There's an easier way but that's not the important thing here. The important thing is that you forgot what may be the most critical step of all. That is, engaging the safety locking bars that lock the jack up in the raised position so that the bike won't come down even if hydraulics leak or fail. This video is the equivalent of someone trying to give basic firearm safety instructions but forgetting to tell them to keep their finger off the trigger and the weapon pointed in a safe direction until ready to fire. It's also one of my pet peeves about so many YT videos. People who don't fully understand something post how-to videos. In this case, your forgetting the critical safety step - for you and your bike. Do you even know what that U-shaped rod is and the swiveling bars are? You probably do. If so, why did you forget to even mention it. I'm guessing you just got the jack, used it once or twice and felt qualified to tell others how to use it. Anyone who buys a jack like this can simply read the directions that come with it and those instructions don't forget to lock the lift up. If I were you, I would either add a notation to this video, remake it, or just remove it. There's plenty of other videos on YT showing how to PROPERLY use this jack. If it wasn't a critical safety issue, it would be no big deal but it is a safety issue. Your procedure also makes it more difficult than it has to be but at least it works for you although it's unsafe.
that's a good point. I didn't thnk about engaging the safety lock bars because I didn't know any better. Came back a few days later and my bike was laying over and my mirror broke off. Could have been worse.
This video helps and comments helps … for a first timer using a motorcycle jack .. it helps me on the do’s and don’t… video and comments really gives me a bird’s eye view
There really isn't a need to sit on the bike. If you hold the handle bar while standing on the side of the jack the motorcycle will start to lean towards you until its wheels are off the ground. At that point it will level out. If you keep to the kickstand out it will prevent it from tipping if it leans away from you while you jack it. Also that red bar above the pedal is the safety bar. The bottom clips into 2 grooves that prevent the jack from accidentally going down. You should keep that down as you jack it up.
I have a 2011 Fatboy Lo. The shocks hang down below the fame by about 3/8 to 1/2 inch. If you jack the bike up while the lift arm is under the shocks you will damage them. Always look under the bike and make sure the lift arms aren't under anything other than the frame. I use tie downs because the bike isn't 100% balanced due to where I have to place the lift arms. It's close, but not 100%. It also took some time to find a jack that would slide under the bike while it is on the stand. I got it at Harbor Freight and it is an outstanding jack. It goes up smooth and comes down smooth. I used to use my neighbor's but it jerked and bounced on the way down. That was a bit unnerving.
@Gregg Sinini yeah i havent even been out to try it the said unsafe method so instead of being a troll ,try and make a safe video pal.do yourself a solid .Come on Man!!@@@
you should never be on the bike while doing this, much more dangerous. With bike in gear and on the stand you can lift the bike having one hand on the bar until both sides of the frame are on the jack and you good to go.
Please do not do it like that! First, you need to make sure where the jack is in contact under the frame taking a look from the bottom no on the bike. Second, pump it up standing on the side. Third, make sure there are obstacles around of the lifting are like cars or other objects that can be scratched or damaged.
Your doing it wrong... What I do is lay 2x4 over the long end of a concrete block wrap it with some duck tape. Put the block at the front wheel then pop-a-wheelie over the block and the frame should be siting on the block. When your done have a friend smash the block with a hammer and your done.
Fuck this isn8 years ago , Funny thing , just acquired an old 86'flhtc from my brothers , last big bike I had was 97, old super-glide . minus the wheelie that how I got it up dor repairs , cinder blocks and 2x4s, pansy bikers these days lol
I wouldn't do it that way. I have an identical jack to lift my Harley. I would get down on the ground and align the arms under the bike so they wouldn't interfere with any drain plugs and to make sure the frame rails were centered on the lift. Then I'd get up and start pumping the foot pedal to lift the bike. The bike would settle upright on the lift as it went up. I'd then tie down the bike to the lift just for extra security, even though it would take a lot of force to knock it off the lift. When I lowered the bike it would settle back on its side stand.
So, I have a 2001 Suzuki Marauder. The issue I'm currently having (other than not having any physical help) is that I can't seem to get the jack all the way under the bike. Any advice?
I bought a jack and tried jacking it up and didn't know the jack was on the kickstand spring and the bike fell over on the kick stand side when I lowered the jack. Not to happy. I don't know where to put the two rails to lift it safely. Another thing was were to attach straps to secure bike on the stand. I see no place on the bike to attach it. Any suggestions? Oh, it's a Harley sportster. Another thing was the jack is an inch or so higher so had to pull the bike on two boards to get the jack under it.
Thank you so much. I just bought my first motorcycle jack instead of taking the bike to the shop. your tutorial worked great for me. For you haters, why did you watch a how to video for something that you already know how to do? GET A LIFE!
Couple of questions: "Jiffy Stand" (we call them JACK Stands).......where'd the name "Jiffy" come from? Question 2: Is that a Torin T64017 1500 lb. Motorcycle Jack? If not, what model is it?
WRONG!!! This is the wrong way to jack a bike! 1) leave the bike ON THE KICKSTAND! 2) stay the fuck OFF THE BIKE! 3) line up the jack under the bike so when it raises it makes full contact with both frame rails. 4) pump the jack to it starts to raise and it WILL ALL ON ITS OWN straighten the bike off its kick stand . 5) raise it to the level your desire and make you’re you apply the jack’s safety lock. To bring it down, reverse the order making sure the kickstand is properly out and let the jack slowly bring the bike down. You DO NOT climb on the bike at all😊
Yeah right no straps how many times you drop your bike or other bikes most Harley davidson electraglide/readings are low and is definitely necessary to strap a bike I mean that's just me what do I know just that safety is first and that looked extremely dangerous
I’ve never used a lift yet… that’s why I’m here but this doesn’t seem right at all! Sit on the bike while pumping with one foot? Come on, man! I’ll keep searching.
What you're telling people to do is dangerous! You should be more responsible about what you're putting out there because people who don't know what they are doing are going to take your word as gospel and get hurt and damage their bike. Please take down this video...
That's how I do it and it works fine. I've done it that way for years. With a heritage I have to park on a 2x4 and then do this. Sometimes you just have to man up and take care of your business.
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You can put a piece of wood under the side stand until the motorcycle is nearly level. Then you can move the jack from the side looking underneath to make sure it is in line with the frame rails and then start pumping the jack to lift the bike. If the frame rails are square to the jack then there will be no problems. The bike will just lift strait up in the air.
While that may work for you, it is probably the most awkward, and dangerous way to do it. It's already been mentioned that the lock bars were not engaged, and the stand should remain down until the bike is up and secure,.stand on the side, check stability once the jack is bearing the weight from less than an inch (remember the stand is down in case it fails the stability check). Once stable continue lift, and get those locking bars down. You don't crawl under a car without a jackstand, right? Im helping you not hurt yourself.
Actually ty, I just bought one for my Vulcan. I’ll listen to you and make sure I use my locking bar. ❤️🇨🇦
There is absolutely no reason to get on the bike to level it before jacking it up. Totally insane.
Overseas Ohio State Fan Agreed. This is crazy. Scariest part is always lowering the bike.
I would recommend to not be on the bike when you do this. Keep kickstand down, put jack on side like he has it, tilt bike up with handlebars, then pump the jack. When you sit on it, you risk losing balance and falling or tripping on jack.
jimnkristy someone had to say it.
I certainly wouldn't recommend sitting on the bike, there's no reason to, it's making life more difficult and risks an accident. The bike will come up to vertical as the jack is raised.
He's a Harley rider. Do you expect him to do things the smart way. You already know he's not too bright. He bought that piece of shit. But then again, he might be a pro. They break down so often, I think he's only doing it that way to save time.
Conker that's very rude of you!
@@MRBIGCOHONEZ and you're a douchebag..Fuckin' loser that can't afford a real bike.
That’s nuts.
Glad to see the comments here explaining how to do it safely. This video is a perfect example of how to lift your bike dangerously. Drop your bike and yourself lol.
Much better and safer to purchase a lift that is low enough to be rolled under a touring Harley while it's over on the Jiffy stand. The OTC 1545 Motorcycle Lift is able to do that with my FLHTC. The lift is rolled into position under the Harley and pumped, which brings the bike upright and straightens the front wheel. It's simple, fast and safe.
that is a perfect recipe for disaster.
Rafael Castro lol no shit.
My goal was to lift my motorcycle on a standard motorcycle jack (not the paddock style) and have it be safe, secure and lift it by myself. I had to make some modifications to my particular bike as it has no frame under the engine. So, I just bought a Sears Craftsman motorcycle jack that was several years old as there are no new Craftsman jacks in any inventory anymore. I chose the old Craftsman because many of the current models are cheezed down on quality. I restored the Craftsman jack with one significant change - on the platform top where the motorcycle sits, I replaced the Acorn nuts with some stainless-steel lifting triangle shaped eyelet nuts. The Craftsman has all M12 heavy duty fasteners. The triangle (eyelets) can be attached to the bike at first contact and the bike will not go anywhere during the lifting process unlike the loops down on the base cannot be used until the bike is fully up in the air. I've posted the final assembly build and modified skid plate on a Kawasaki Versys X300 to allow it to be lifted up in the air. This technique of strapping the bike to the top platform makes is really safe and secure and allow one person to lift the motorcycle hands free. The video is on my channel - LINK: ua-cam.com/video/ZOFhH2zYQyM/v-deo.html&ab_channel=trekOCLVone
That was scary. I’ve never had to do that. Roll the jack under, make sure it catches the frame and away we go. I leave the kick stand down when lowering it.
That's one way. There's an easier way but that's not the important thing here. The important thing is that you forgot what may be the most critical step of all. That is, engaging the safety locking bars that lock the jack up in the raised position so that the bike won't come down even if hydraulics leak or fail. This video is the equivalent of someone trying to give basic firearm safety instructions but forgetting to tell them to keep their finger off the trigger and the weapon pointed in a safe direction until ready to fire. It's also one of my pet peeves about so many YT videos. People who don't fully understand something post how-to videos. In this case, your forgetting the critical safety step - for you and your bike. Do you even know what that U-shaped rod is and the swiveling bars are? You probably do. If so, why did you forget to even mention it. I'm guessing you just got the jack, used it once or twice and felt qualified to tell others how to use it. Anyone who buys a jack like this can simply read the directions that come with it and those instructions don't forget to lock the lift up. If I were you, I would either add a notation to this video, remake it, or just remove it. There's plenty of other videos on YT showing how to PROPERLY use this jack. If it wasn't a critical safety issue, it would be no big deal but it is a safety issue. Your procedure also makes it more difficult than it has to be but at least it works for you although it's unsafe.
that's a good point. I didn't thnk about engaging the safety lock bars because I didn't know any better. Came back a few days later and my bike was laying over and my mirror broke off. Could have been worse.
You don't get on the bike. While the jack is under the bike check that the ramps are equal on both sides. Can't do that sitting.
This video helps and comments helps … for a first timer using a motorcycle jack .. it helps me on the do’s and don’t… video and comments really gives me a bird’s eye view
There really isn't a need to sit on the bike. If you hold the handle bar while standing on the side of the jack the motorcycle will start to lean towards you until its wheels are off the ground. At that point it will level out. If you keep to the kickstand out it will prevent it from tipping if it leans away from you while you jack it. Also that red bar above the pedal is the safety bar. The bottom clips into 2 grooves that prevent the jack from accidentally going down. You should keep that down as you jack it up.
I have a 2011 Fatboy Lo. The shocks hang down below the fame by about 3/8 to 1/2 inch. If you jack the bike up while the lift arm is under the shocks you will damage them. Always look under the bike and make sure the lift arms aren't under anything other than the frame. I use tie downs because the bike isn't 100% balanced due to where I have to place the lift arms. It's close, but not 100%. It also took some time to find a jack that would slide under the bike while it is on the stand. I got it at Harbor Freight and it is an outstanding jack. It goes up smooth and comes down smooth. I used to use my neighbor's but it jerked and bounced on the way down. That was a bit unnerving.
Did that too. sometimes you just have to wing it when you're solo. thanks for sharing
Thank you sir! My dad has the exact same Jack and he's never used it before so thank you.
i have a craftsman jack from a yard sale ,i just needed basic video which i found here very good on him even tho some people didnt think so
@Gregg Sinini Hey buddy go fuck yourself. 😀 Way to tell someone from 4 years ago on the Internet your small minded opinion. 🖕
@Gregg Sinini yeah i havent even been out to try it the said unsafe method so instead of being a troll ,try and make a safe video pal.do yourself a solid .Come on Man!!@@@
Wouldn't it be safer to use a front wheel chock if you're doing it yourself?
Never seen anything so crazy as that is a disaster waiting to happen Need a disclaimer
you should never be on the bike while doing this, much more dangerous. With bike in gear and on the stand you can lift the bike having one hand on the bar until both sides of the frame are on the jack and you good to go.
Please do not do it like that! First, you need to make sure where the jack is in contact under the frame taking a look from the bottom no on the bike. Second, pump it up standing on the side. Third, make sure there are obstacles around of the lifting are like cars or other objects that can be scratched or damaged.
Will this jack be use full fr oil/ filter change & fr final drive drive reworking. Known person’s comments Pl.
Wtf!....suicidal,it like a circus balance act,with out the safety net. Hahaha
Your doing it wrong... What I do is lay 2x4 over the long end of a concrete block wrap it with some duck tape. Put the block at the front wheel then pop-a-wheelie over the block and the frame should be siting on the block. When your done have a friend smash the block with a hammer and your done.
great idea. can't hardly wait to try it.
I tried that ,ended up going too far over the block,any way does anyone know how to take a bike from a swimming pool, neighbors pool,my bike.lol
☝️this guy knows what he's talking about
Fuck this isn8 years ago , Funny thing , just acquired an old 86'flhtc from my brothers , last big bike I had was 97, old super-glide . minus the wheelie that how I got it up dor repairs , cinder blocks and 2x4s, pansy bikers these days lol
This is not the correct way to jack up your bike with a jack
Very good jack!!
Noob question: can you store ( for the winter) your bike for the winter using a jack stand, as oppose to using front & rear bike stand?
You don't strap the bike to the jack?
Nice Video, Helpfull, ia have the big red Torin and mine goes Down Too fast, maybe there is a fix?
My Road King motorcycle days are over, im gettin old & bike is too damn heavy, hello Trike-Kit
once lift up i would strap it down from tipping..
again what do i know.. thanks for the vid great example..
Not sure why my jack does not lower. It also has that extra locking mechanism that you didn’t describe for holding it in place after you jack it up
Did ya ever think to strap it down?
Bought one of these for $89 today. "Big Red" brand. Should come in handy.
looking at buying one . are they any good
Would like to see a video doing 3 hole oil 🛢 change with these jacks.
I wouldn't do it that way. I have an identical jack to lift my Harley. I would get down on the ground and align the arms under the bike so they wouldn't interfere with any drain plugs and to make sure the frame rails were centered on the lift. Then I'd get up and start pumping the foot pedal to lift the bike. The bike would settle upright on the lift as it went up. I'd then tie down the bike to the lift just for extra security, even though it would take a lot of force to knock it off the lift. When I lowered the bike it would settle back on its side stand.
So, I have a 2001 Suzuki Marauder. The issue I'm currently having (other than not having any physical help) is that I can't seem to get the jack all the way under the bike. Any advice?
Thanks Straight to the point and very helpful
nutmegger1957 On normal motorcycles and bike, we call the kickstands, but Harley calls their kickstand "jiffy stand".
+jylp4u Yeah, how did they ever come up with the name Jiffy stand?
+David Spin it is proprietary for the locking mechanism inside the stand when weight is on it ..
tciancia Well that's cool, thanks.
thank very much for the helpful video
Nice video... thanks!
Is a Jiffy Stand the same as a kickstand?
This is 100% wrong for so many reasons. People do your homework!
I would advise against doing this
I don't know what's wrong with mine, it goes down too fast, it's totally new.
little unsafe doing it like this huh
Jiffy stand is Harley's term.
Yes proper term is side stand.
Who the fuck cares, we all know it’s a kick stand!.....all these know it alls on UA-cam Geeeeez
Just stand beside the bike near the Jack hold one handle bar and start jacking
I bought a jack and tried jacking it up and didn't know the jack was on the kickstand spring and the bike fell over on the kick stand side when I lowered the jack. Not to happy. I don't know where to put the two rails to lift it safely. Another thing was were to attach straps to secure bike on the stand. I see no place on the bike to attach it. Any suggestions? Oh, it's a Harley sportster. Another thing was the jack is an inch or so higher so had to pull the bike on two boards to get the jack under it.
That bike is to clean, do you ride it, lol
Thank you so much. I just bought my first motorcycle jack instead of taking the bike to the shop. your tutorial worked great for me. For you haters, why did you watch a how to video for something that you already know how to do? GET A LIFE!
Wow, thanks!
I was just about to do it all wrong, smh. Glad I decided to double ck by looking on Utube.
Quch, this way is all wrong
Where's your safety strap??
Couple of questions: "Jiffy Stand" (we call them JACK Stands).......where'd the name "Jiffy" come from? Question 2: Is that a Torin T64017 1500 lb. Motorcycle Jack? If not, what model is it?
Actually, we call them kickstands ..that's what he was referring to...
Sounds like ferris bueler
Looks awkward and dangerous..
Pretty cool. Thanks for showing this.
Great video!
WRONG!!! This is the wrong way to jack a bike!
1) leave the bike ON THE KICKSTAND! 2) stay the fuck OFF THE BIKE! 3) line up the jack under the bike so when it raises it makes full contact with both frame rails. 4) pump the jack to it starts to raise and it WILL ALL ON ITS OWN straighten the bike off its kick stand .
5) raise it to the level your desire and make you’re you apply the jack’s safety lock.
To bring it down, reverse the order making sure the kickstand is properly out and let the jack slowly bring the bike down. You DO NOT climb on the bike at all😊
Has anyone tried turning the bike 180 on this type of Jack?
Yep did it easy
Thanks!
Yeah right no straps how many times you drop your bike or other bikes most Harley davidson electraglide/readings are low and is definitely necessary to strap a bike I mean that's just me what do I know just that safety is first and that looked extremely dangerous
I’ve never used a lift yet… that’s why I’m here but this doesn’t seem right at all! Sit on the bike while pumping with one foot? Come on, man! I’ll keep searching.
Dang!
Someone help this guy! 🤦🏽♂️😂😂😂😂
Yep did it easy
Have a 5’3 person do it
I dropped one off a stand, don't do this .
Dr. Phil
Like a horror movie. 😱
put bike into gear to stop roll
Dude why are you straddling your bike to raise and lift? Ive never in my life seen such fuckery lol
Wow! You’re a freaking nightmare. How many people have hurt themselves doing what you do? Videos like this should be banned.
Definitely not doing tht 😂😂😂🤦🏾♂️
nah i would rather do it the right way
DO NOT DO THIS, ANY PART OF IT!!!
Wow! Thats fucked up!
What??????
NO WAY !
wrong.
Wrong
What you're telling people to do is dangerous!
You should be more responsible about what you're putting out there because people who don't know what they are doing are going to take your word as gospel and get hurt and damage their bike.
Please take down this video...
That's how I do it and it works fine. I've done it that way for years. With a heritage I have to park on a 2x4 and then do this. Sometimes you just have to man up and take care of your business.
Nope