Thanks for sharing the info. I see others commenting about the craftmanship, and missing the bigger picture of how easy and inexpensive your homemade lift is to make and use. The simplicity is brilliant. Again, thank you for taking the time to share.
I just made this same jack!! I am stoked!!! It was so easy to make... I used screwed instead of nails, but it worked great!! Thanks for the video instructions!!!
No way. Man. I’ve been looking all day at front tire and rear tire stands and bike lifts. With 2 bikes, each needs a different front tire lift. I think this will work. Ingenious. Thank you. And simple.
Everyone complaining about his hammering and not wearing boots. I swear I hate trolls. Good job buddy. Thx you for sharing. I was about to buy a motorcycle jack. Just to use once. I will do this method and save my money. Fyi don't pay no attention to naesayers!
Love it...simple, very functional, and, for a guy like me with 3 tools in my box(a hammer, a bigger hammer if the first doesn't work, and duck tape) just the right level of complexity to build. Thanks.
went out, put it together, fixed the front end on my 99 road star, now it's the base for a very odd coffee table.(nah not really) But it did work better than I could have hoped for and saved me a hundred bucks for a "real" lift. Thanks.
Holy shit!! That is as awesome as you will get. Forget the cheap cost. You will never worry about the Jack failing after an extended time sitting on the jack!! Thanks a bunch!
Thanks a 100,000,000 man. This worked great for me. I accidentally bought 2x10s instead of 2x8s but it just lifted up an inch and 3/4 higher, I did however use screws because I just feel they hold better and besides I tend to mess up a couple times when I make something so I have to be able to take it apart. By the way I'm 45 years old which means that started riding motorcycles way before UA-cam but I have never in my life so far seen a jack like this it was definitely new to me. And if people are worried about it falling off which I highly doubt it ever would then just take your tank off and at least you don't have to worry about that getting dented
Thank you Luke. This helped me out a lot. Your humble attitude and practical , to-the-point methods make for easy viewing & understanding. You broke the internet on this one for sure.
Well i was about to spend 200 bucks , f,,, that im making this and thanks for the idea. Nails and glue are just as strong as deck screws , get with it gang this guy just saved you time and cash.
Engineers can design almost what ever you want and fairly easy too. But things can go from easy to quite difficult when it also has to be very low in cost, light weight, but strong, and durable. Cant do much better than the lift in the video. Good job.
Amazing video, constructed the lift as instructed and with a little practice it lifted my 2014 fatboy to a perfect upright position. Great for all fluid changes.
That’s a great question. Mine looks fine but to be honest I don’t use it often. Maybe spraying flex seal on the top would prevent damage over time and repeated use? Good question, but so far all is well.
KUDOS TO YOU! I am seriously thinking of making it. This makes so much sense - I am looking into front / rear stand for my motorcycle (weights ~850lbs) and some of good one quality run into ~$600-700 plus (excluding shipping)
I just made this for my CRF250L ( dual purpose ) 320 lbs and 10" ground clearance. Used 2 by 12s .... same configuration but I used wood screws. Works like a charm. Total cost - $ 10.97
DirtyGovnuh Yes...butt add a 2x6 on top so you have the wheels about an inch off the ground. Leave enough room on each side ( I cut the boards to 27" which is plenty ) to clear the pegs. A lot easier to lift it going forward ( like a center stand ) Do it from the kickstand side, lift up the kickstand ( because the kickstand is where the bike will be lifted at ) and hold the bike and roll it forward while lifting up at the handle ( just like the vid shows ). #edited
Aloha e LOTR, I'm gonna try this! I made one on my own with 2x4 (used what was available) but it wasn't stable, I had to shim it (an extra step). I like yours better. Didn't read far enough to get to the negative comments others mentioned... I was a union carpenter, I like your work. Mahalo Nui, Theo
Almost bough me one of the Harley jack cost $595.00. Thanks, for sharing this bright idea. I save a lot of big box. Just did one and it really works🖒🖒🖒🖒🖒thanks again
Just ran across this thanks for posting i have needed a lift for sometime now, gave this a thought last night and then see this today, now i have a lift for my Dyna
Jose Hernandez I would just measure under your bike to find out. The thickness of all 3 boards is about 5 inches. So if that 5 inches of space makes your drain plug inaccessible, then it probably won’t work for your bike.
Just wanted to pas on, this worked beautifully, my 04 Victory Vegas clutch stuck this past winter and this allowed me to get the rear tire off the deck and run it until the clutch plates released.
That sounds like a good hack for lighter bikes, but you still need to make sure the bike won't roll and fall. Also, you're limited on the height, for a big cruiser i would recommend a steel one with adjustable height, llike Redline CR-ST, its a bout $80 free shipping, which rated for 800lb cruiser.... remember safety first.
I was going to say something nasty about the hammering, but the end result shut me right up. A simple, anyone can make it in few minutes, brilliant, good old common sense, so rare these days.
Glad I found this as I have to take my front forks off my V Twin to replace the indicators and it doesn't have a centre stand. I have been worrying about how to do this for a few weeks. Now I have the answer. thanks
Mikey likes it! To make it more secure, you can use 3/8 drop-in anchors in the concrete and use eye hooks for tie down straps. Than you can remove the eye hook bolts when you’re not using it. Capacity tension 750 lbs
I never post on UA-cam. But I have just got to say that this saved me a shit ton of money. I placed my nails differently, but thats irrelevant, it worked like a fucking charm, and I was worried BC I have a very heavy bike, but it literally worked perfectly. Thank you so much for such a simple idea, you saved me alot of money and aggrivation.
Make the boards all the same length. Drill a hole to fit a floor flange. Install with lag bolts. Insert pipe from other end for handle. Doesnt break and smaller profile than 2x4
I saw the yellow painted lines and was thinking 'whats he doing out in the middle of the road?'...Good stuff Mr Luke, i'llbe using wood screws only because I have a bunch on hand. Keep-up the fun posts.
Haha! Yeah I had to do it down in my parking structure. I was living in an apartment at the time. Wood screws will definitely be a better choice than nails. Good luck and thanks for the support!
Recently bought a Classic '87 Honda Rebel which has no center stand but I need to tighten the chain. This idea is hopefully going to work for me this weekend! Thanks!! :-D
@@LukeOnTheRoad Your idea facilitated a motor swap on an Intruder that probably would have been a lot harder to get out if I were using a real jack. I left the handle unattached so that it wouldn't get in my way while I was working - and I'll no doubt be using this thing again.
Been to hardware store , the guy doesn't have 2 by 8 , he has 1 by 1/4 and 7 1/2 , do you think this would be OK on a XVS 1100 , what I mean is the size is smaller than your measurements and I'm wondering if it will lift the bike , thanks again
great video! genius idea. now, i been looking to lift my 2016 dyna but the lift point are more wide open than almost all motorcycles, leaving me with 2 options, buying one of 2 $600 jacks that work on dynas and the second the lift kit from harley, ( that judging from videos seems more trouble than its worth) do you think i can use this for my Dyna?
Wow! First thing, i said "this is a joke, how this thing works "? But soon as he pulls up the handle! F***sh***t this even faster than the actual hydraulic jack? Thanks for sharing your idea man!
I can't say for certain, but if the bike has a flat base or frame and it is properly balanced, you should be fine. Use screws instead of nails for more security.
I watched another vid with a pipe handle that laid on the floor when bike was raised. I thought right away, it would be a tripping hazard. I like your take on it better. Thanks.
+Trevor Marty Hi Trevor. No, my muffler is above the base of the frame. I think a muffler below the frame risks damgaing it too easily on the road . Thanks
Thanks for the response. I don't think this awesome DIY stand will work for my bike, though; its exhaust pipes run along the bottom and I don't think I should rest the weight of the bike on them or that it would be a stable setup like it was with your bike. Fortunately, it turns out that there are Chinese stands on ebay for about $30.
+Joe Smith Hi Joe, I'm not sure if this will be strong enough to lift a goldwing. My bike is only a Kawasaki 800 and pretty light compared to yours. I wouldn't risk it, especially if it's to heavy to balance with one hand. Better safe than sorry.
+Eliazer Rodriguez Nothing wrong with centerstand, but I still have to acquire that knack of using the centerstand solo. Besides, it's hard to center a wing from the side stand with one hand.
Great job. Simple and effective. I do own a trolley jack and two jack stands for my car so will use that but my main concern is how to keep the motorcycle stable without two wheels without a paddock stand? ^^ Very new to motorcycles
Randy Scott all you would have to do is set the jack as far forward as possible, then weigh down the rear to lift the front tire. But that's just in theory.
Nice! Simple and it does the job. One would need to know the distance from the ground to the bottom of the bike when the bike is on the 'stand' with "x" amount of space under the rear wheel.
Just a small suggestion, rub the face of your hammer on some glass paper before nailing. Keeping your hammerhead clean stops it slipping off the nail head, try this next time you'll be amazed at the difference this makes.
Hi again , I am going to the DIY shop to get this wood , can you explain to me what a 2 by 8 means , I'm not very practical and don't want to buy the wrong size woods m also what wood do u recommend for this , I am in Australia , thank you
D O'C in the US 2x8 refers to wood boards 2 inches thick and 8 inches wide. The length will vary depending on the seller. I can't recall the length I referenced in my video. Hope this helps...
Luke On The Road thanks again for your help ,thats explains it perfect , you said 32" long because that was convenient , by choice what length would you prefer to have , in both the lift and the handle , I don't mind paying for the perfect size , thank you
D O'C for the best length I would want the minimum necessary to clear my bike, pipes and any other extremities. As far as the handle, the longer it is, the more leverage you will have. Just make sure it's not so long it will snap...roughly the same length as the lift itself.
Luke On The Road thanks , what length would u recommend for a XVS Classic from say 1100 to 1300 to a road liner 1900 , as I haven't got the bike yet , but I know it will be one of these three , thanks
D O'C I can't help you there as I don't know the dimensions. All I can say is it's better to cut too long than too short and always measure twice before you cut. I'm afraid that's the extent of my knowledge. Good luck!
This is one of the main reasons why I watch UA-cam. People sharing their good simply hacks that are cheap and and effective. Thanks
Thanks for sharing the info. I see others commenting about the craftmanship, and missing the bigger picture of how easy and inexpensive your homemade lift is to make and use. The simplicity is brilliant. Again, thank you for taking the time to share.
Thanks brother!
I just made this same jack!! I am stoked!!! It was so easy to make... I used screwed instead of nails, but it worked great!! Thanks for the video instructions!!!
No way. Man. I’ve been looking all day at front tire and rear tire stands and bike lifts. With 2 bikes, each needs a different front tire lift. I think this will work. Ingenious. Thank you. And simple.
Everyone complaining about his hammering and not wearing boots. I swear I hate trolls. Good job buddy. Thx you for sharing. I was about to buy a motorcycle jack. Just to use once. I will do this method and save my money. Fyi don't pay no attention to naesayers!
thanks!
Nothing wrong with the sandals man!!
Great video...I was going to spend 90 at Harbor Freight....I will spend 11 at lowes
@@dickjohnson5025 they're thongs (or if you're American, flip-flops)
Okidoke Semantics man
Love it...simple, very functional, and, for a guy like me with 3 tools in my box(a hammer, a bigger hammer if the first doesn't work, and duck tape) just the right level of complexity to build. Thanks.
My pleasure, hope it works out for you.
went out, put it together, fixed the front end on my 99 road star, now it's the base for a very odd coffee table.(nah not really)
But it did work better than I could have hoped for and saved me a hundred bucks for a "real" lift.
Thanks.
Do you think this will work on Honda 1300vtx? They are kinda heavy bikes
Thanks
Holy shit!!
That is as awesome as you will get. Forget the cheap cost. You will never worry about the Jack failing after an extended time sitting on the jack!!
Thanks a bunch!
Lucky Luke you’re welcome!
Thanks a 100,000,000 man. This worked great for me. I accidentally bought 2x10s instead of 2x8s but it just lifted up an inch and 3/4 higher, I did however use screws because I just feel they hold better and besides I tend to mess up a couple times when I make something so I have to be able to take it apart. By the way I'm 45 years old which means that started riding motorcycles way before UA-cam but I have never in my life so far seen a jack like this it was definitely new to me. And if people are worried about it falling off which I highly doubt it ever would then just take your tank off and at least you don't have to worry about that getting dented
after looking at your finished product a 2nd time, i actually think that's more stable than most stands! physics. good video
Thank you Luke. This helped me out a lot. Your humble attitude and practical , to-the-point methods make for easy viewing & understanding. You broke the internet on this one for sure.
Thank you very much!👍
Well i was about to spend 200 bucks , f,,, that im making this and thanks for the idea. Nails and glue are just as strong as deck screws , get with it gang this guy just saved you time and cash.
Rick Hamer thanks bro
Engineers can design almost what ever you want and fairly easy too. But things can go from easy to quite difficult when it also has to be very low in cost, light weight, but strong, and durable.
Cant do much better than the lift in the video. Good job.
worked great! I was a little nervous using this on my roadstar silverado, but held up just fine.
Ha! I felt the same way the first time I tried it! Glad it worked for you
Incredibly simple. Thanks for sharing! much easier than everything else out there.
Very clever. A great idea for adapting to uneven terrain or bad working conditions that a traditional jack cannot abide by.
20+ years experience carpenter and 🤯. Nice and easy, and no machinery required. Never could beat a hand job.
Ruben Reyes lol amen!
I don't know man. Blow jobs are pretty neat
😂😂
Amazing video, constructed the lift as instructed and with a little practice it lifted my 2014 fatboy to a perfect upright position. Great for all fluid changes.
Great to hear. Thanks and nice work
Hey this is great. I’m so glad I stumbled upon this. I’m very impressed and like your style. So simple I could do it. Thanks.
Best concept to lift a motorcycle I've seen so far. Thank for sharing.
What do the bottom of your frame rails look like after doing this a few times? Paint all scratched off?
That’s a great question. Mine looks fine but to be honest I don’t use it often. Maybe spraying flex seal on the top would prevent damage over time and repeated use? Good question, but so far all is well.
KUDOS TO YOU! I am seriously thinking of making it. This makes so much sense - I am looking into front / rear stand for my motorcycle (weights ~850lbs) and some of good one quality run into ~$600-700 plus (excluding shipping)
I just made this for my CRF250L ( dual purpose ) 320 lbs and 10" ground clearance.
Used 2 by 12s .... same configuration but I used wood screws. Works like a charm. Total cost - $ 10.97
Nice!
Luke On The Road Approximately $100.00 saved! 👍🏻
I have a CRF250L as well, do the 2x12's give you enough clearance to get both wheels off the ground?
DirtyGovnuh Yes...butt add a 2x6 on top so you have the wheels about an inch off the ground.
Leave enough room on each side ( I cut the boards to 27" which is plenty ) to clear the pegs.
A lot easier to lift it going forward ( like a center stand )
Do it from the kickstand side, lift up the kickstand ( because the kickstand is where the bike will be lifted at ) and hold the bike and roll it forward while lifting up at the handle ( just like the vid shows ).
#edited
DirtyGovnuh You'll probably have to try several times to center it for both wheels to be off the ground.
Pretty cool. You could even lag screw a handle on the lift board to make it even easier to use. Awesome idea.
Aloha e LOTR,
I'm gonna try this! I made one on my own with 2x4 (used what was available) but it wasn't stable, I had to shim it (an extra step). I like yours better. Didn't read far enough to get to the negative comments others mentioned...
I was a union carpenter, I like your work.
Mahalo Nui,
Theo
tequwmah Mahalo!
Almost bough me one of the Harley jack cost $595.00. Thanks, for sharing this bright idea. I save a lot of big box. Just did one and it really works🖒🖒🖒🖒🖒thanks again
Ang Bayan Ko glad to help!
Thank you!
men i just ran to homedepot get all stuff.. my bills was $14.. thanks man your the best!
Awesome! I hope it works well for you!
done!work perfect to my 07 honda shadow spirit 750... yahooooo save my ass
awesome!
Works like a charm. Built mine using screws and PL construction adhesive. Won't ever come apart on you, guaranteed!
Just ran across this thanks for posting i have needed a lift for sometime now, gave this a thought last night and then see this today, now i have a lift for my Dyna
Rick LaFon glad to hear
This worked great i actually had my 7 year old and 10 year old granddaughters make this and it came out great and so easy to use
Wow! That’s awesome
Cheap but more durable and easy to make. I like your great idea. Thanks for sharing.
You are welcome!
Nice, my old bike needs to get rear tire off the ground to check out a problem.
Inexpensive way to get it done. Thanks.
Glad to help
does this get the front tire off the ground too ?
I think it depends on where you put the jack and what kind of bike you have. Try pulling from front to back instead of back to front.
will this work to get the front off the ground? maybe use a second one in the front?
You got the same welding shoes as me. F..k the haters. Good job
thanks bro
Brilliantly simple. Genius. I'm in. Apart from the nails not being screws obviously.
Oh, plus a cheap strong shed door handle to make it easier to grab the handle.
great idea
Wondering if this would be strong enough to lift a Harley full bagger, at almost 900 lbs.
I’m not sure. I’ve only ever used to with my bike. Sorry
Can you use it to change the oil? Can you get to the bolt or do the 2X6s get in the way?
Jose Hernandez I would just measure under your bike to find out. The thickness of all 3 boards is about 5 inches. So if that 5 inches of space makes your drain plug inaccessible, then it probably won’t work for your bike.
Just wanted to pas on, this worked beautifully, my 04 Victory Vegas clutch stuck this past winter and this allowed me to get the rear tire off the deck and run it until the clutch plates released.
Proving yet again..simplest ideas are the best..
Greg Shea agreed!
Very good idea!!! I have the same motorbyke, vn800classic, I need the dimensions of woods to do the samin lift, Thanks!!!!
Fantastic. Easy and effective. Thanks dude
Thanks!
That sounds like a good hack for lighter bikes, but you still need to make sure the bike won't roll and fall. Also, you're limited on the height, for a big cruiser i would recommend a steel one with adjustable height, llike Redline CR-ST, its a bout $80 free shipping, which rated for 800lb cruiser.... remember safety first.
Nice job, thanks for posting this. Bookmarked for sure.
Awesome cheers!
I was going to say something nasty about the hammering, but the end result shut me right up. A simple, anyone can make it in few minutes, brilliant, good old common sense, so rare these days.
Do you think that would work on a heavy HD Road King?
trimphbsa I couldn't say for sure. My bike is fairly light as cruisers go.
Glad I found this as I have to take my front forks off my V Twin to replace the indicators and it doesn't have a centre stand. I have been worrying about how to do this for a few weeks. Now I have the answer. thanks
hope it works out
Mikey likes it!
To make it more secure, you can use 3/8 drop-in anchors in the concrete and use eye hooks for tie down straps.
Than you can remove the eye hook bolts when you’re not using it.
Capacity tension 750 lbs
What type of wood is this ? Pine?
GREAT VID, any sense in making it 36 in wide, instead of 32, for more of a secure base?
J Marciano sure. Sounds like a good idea
Besides the discussions in the comments, good job!
Gonna build a similar jack lift for my bike. Depends on scrap material and so on.
Thanks, hope it works out for you
I never post on UA-cam. But I have just got to say that this saved me a shit ton of money. I placed my nails differently, but thats irrelevant, it worked like a fucking charm, and I was worried BC I have a very heavy bike, but it literally worked perfectly. Thank you so much for such a simple idea, you saved me alot of money and aggrivation.
Glad to hear it! Thanks for the comment and support!
Make the boards all the same length. Drill a hole to fit a floor flange. Install with lag bolts. Insert pipe from other end for handle. Doesnt break and smaller profile than 2x4
Thank you! I have to change the rear tire on my Sportster and this will work great!
Glad to help! good luck!
Perfect solution! Thanks a bunch!
You’re welcome!
I saw the yellow painted lines and was thinking 'whats he doing out in the middle of the road?'...Good stuff Mr Luke, i'llbe using wood screws only because I have a bunch on hand. Keep-up the fun posts.
Haha! Yeah I had to do it down in my parking structure. I was living
in an apartment at the time. Wood screws will definitely be a better
choice than nails. Good luck and thanks for the support!
Awesome just what I was looking for gonna lube my chain today for the first time wish me luck
+Daniel Foster Awesome bro, glad to help. Good luck!
Nice tip.. Not bad in a pinch forsure.. Esp when ya need one asap an have the materials around
Do you think it would be ok to use 2x10's to get the bike up a little higher?
Bloody awesome. Making mine tomorrow mate! 👍
Awesome good luck!
This is exactly what I need and exactly how much I want to spend :-) Thanks!
great idea mate.. made one in 15mins for a 398kg Rocket 3 and it works perfect thanks
Great! Glad to hear it
Trev Moss what the fuck wrong with you. ? what he did is nonsense waste of time money etc? just use the car jack it up
Trev Moss what the fuck wrong with you. ? what he did is nonsense waste of time money etc? just use the car jack it up
SSDom - He rides a motorcycle - why would he spend money on a car jack he doesn't need?
Recently bought a Classic '87 Honda Rebel which has no center stand but I need to tighten the chain. This idea is hopefully going to work for me this weekend! Thanks!! :-D
I hope it worked out for you!
Unfortunately it didn't due to my pipes being lower than the bike frame. I ended up getting a Harbor Freight swingarm stand.
Ah that's a bummer...but Harbor Freight has some good deals.
Your a genius. This is exactly what I was looking for . Nice video
Bacon Bandit thanks!
@@LukeOnTheRoad My father in law and I just made this lift for my 2003 Honda Shadow Ace 750 Inspired by your video. Its perfect.
That's brilliant, man. I'm into it.
Awesome!
@@LukeOnTheRoad Your idea facilitated a motor swap on an Intruder that probably would have been a lot harder to get out if I were using a real jack.
I left the handle unattached so that it wouldn't get in my way while I was working - and I'll no doubt be using this thing again.
@@amiralmusawi9030 awesome!
Been to hardware store , the guy doesn't have 2 by 8 , he has 1 by 1/4 and 7 1/2 , do you think this would be OK on a XVS 1100 , what I mean is the size is smaller than your measurements and I'm wondering if it will lift the bike , thanks again
great video! genius idea. now, i been looking to lift my 2016 dyna but the lift point are more wide open than almost all motorcycles, leaving me with 2 options, buying one of 2 $600 jacks that work on dynas and the second the lift kit from harley, ( that judging from videos seems more trouble than its worth) do you think i can use this for my Dyna?
Spend 10 bucks, nail one together and let me know. I want to lift an 05 Heritage Softail.
Wow! First thing, i said "this is a joke, how this thing works "? But soon as he pulls up the handle! F***sh***t this even faster than the actual hydraulic jack? Thanks for sharing your idea man!
Thanks alot for the diy motorcycle pivot center stand !
I use the Jack that came with my car and a plank of wood, balancing it till it gets high enough I can slide something underneath
xxjusxstarxx good idea
@@LukeOnTheRoad I have floor jacks bit I use an electric impact that works with my Scissor jack and does it pretty quick, I definitely recommend
Hi, I build the jack, it doesn't fit under my bike, I have a Harley softail classic, any advice, thank you.
Great job ...
I made one and easy to make it ...thanks alot my friend.
You are very welcome
Great with a ground clearance of 5" you've raised the bike 3".?
Will this work for a sport bike ? cbr600rr ?
I can't say for certain, but if the bike has a flat base or frame and it is properly balanced, you should be fine. Use screws instead of nails for more security.
I was about to go buy a lift to lube my chain, but I have a few spare boards so I'm making this now. Thanks!
Awesome job
Johnny Savage thank you!
I watched another vid with a pipe handle that laid on the floor when bike was raised. I thought right away, it would be a tripping hazard. I like your take on it better. Thanks.
Hey it looked like it was sitting on the muffler from this angle. Was it?
+Trevor Marty Hi Trevor. No, my muffler is above the base of the frame. I think a muffler below the frame risks damgaing it too easily on the road . Thanks
Cool, that's what I wanted to know. I'm going to start doing some of the more basic maintenance myself and I think this will help.
Great, I hope you find it useful. Good luck, ride safe.
Hey Luke, do you think Gorilla Glue will work? The bottle says that it bonds wood, but, I wonder if it's strong enough.
I couldn't say for sure. I hear that product works really well but I don't know if it will work on wood as well as wood glue.
Thanks for the response. I don't think this awesome DIY stand will work for my bike, though; its exhaust pipes run along the bottom and I don't think I should rest the weight of the bike on them or that it would be a stable setup like it was with your bike. Fortunately, it turns out that there are Chinese stands on ebay for about $30.
Yeah you don't want to do that to your exhaust. Glad you found something that works. Ride safe
Thanks, man. Will do!
I like this. It's so simple.
Thats a good job , Mate.....
Good on yaa....
brilliant man, i am not sure if it can carry my victory tour bike
Would this be strong enough to lift a 850 lb GoldWing 1500? I can't center the bike towards me with one one hand.
+Joe Smith Hi Joe, I'm not sure if this will be strong enough to lift a goldwing. My bike is only a Kawasaki 800 and pretty light compared to yours. I wouldn't risk it, especially if it's to heavy to balance with one hand. Better safe than sorry.
I'm thinking it's probly strong enuf, but it's pretty well not probable that I could tilt the 1500 with one hand. Thanks for the reply tho
+Joe Smith I think it could probably hold it up. My biggest concern would be the 2x4 handle during the lift.
Joe,what's wrong with your center stand? I have a Gl 1500 and it works just fine.
+Eliazer Rodriguez Nothing wrong with centerstand, but I still have to acquire that knack of using the centerstand solo. Besides, it's hard to center a wing from the side stand with one hand.
Glad u shared this vid. I build my bike lift jus like this and it works great.
awesome
Great job. Simple and effective. I do own a trolley jack and two jack stands for my car so will use that but my main concern is how to keep the motorcycle stable without two wheels without a paddock stand? ^^ Very new to motorcycles
Awesome..,,thanks,,,going to build one today,,
Jim Des good luck! Let me know how it went
Can u write the size of wood i need do like that
For my bike harley dividson heritage 2011
I like how he says "Good luck" at the end....lol
Working for my Honda Valkirie??
Super awesome brother
Wow. Great job.
Great idea. Thanks for sharing it..
Can you get the front wheel up also? Anyways thanks for sharing!
Randy Scott all you would have to do is set the jack as far forward as possible, then weigh down the rear to lift the front tire. But that's just in theory.
It may be possible if you can weigh down the back of the bike. To be honest I haven't tried it...
clever bugger ,,,, very cheap and very cool ,,, first class !!!
haha, thanks!
popupawet1 clever 🤗 people been using the car jack to jag it up to fix bike etc.
Simplicity. Brilliant. Thanks for posting.
Nice! Simple and it does the job. One would need to know the distance from the ground to the bottom of the bike when the bike is on the 'stand' with "x" amount of space under the rear wheel.
Bro. I love you. You smart person, you.
You are a genius, tyvm
Just a small suggestion, rub the face of your hammer on some glass paper before nailing. Keeping your hammerhead clean stops it slipping off the nail head, try this next time you'll be amazed at the difference this makes.
Nice tip 👍
Hi again , I am going to the DIY shop to get this wood , can you explain to me what a 2 by 8 means , I'm not very practical and don't want to buy the wrong size woods m also what wood do u recommend for this , I am in Australia , thank you
D O'C in the US 2x8 refers to wood boards 2 inches thick and 8 inches wide. The length will vary depending on the seller. I can't recall the length I referenced in my video. Hope this helps...
Luke On The Road thanks again for your help ,thats explains it perfect , you said 32" long because that was convenient , by choice what length would you prefer to have , in both the lift and the handle , I don't mind paying for the perfect size , thank you
D O'C for the best length I would want the minimum necessary to clear my bike, pipes and any other extremities. As far as the handle, the longer it is, the more leverage you will have. Just make sure it's not so long it will snap...roughly the same length as the lift itself.
Luke On The Road thanks , what length would u recommend for a XVS Classic from say 1100 to 1300 to a road liner 1900 , as I haven't got the bike yet , but I know it will be one of these three , thanks
D O'C I can't help you there as I don't know the dimensions. All I can say is it's better to cut too long than too short and always measure twice before you cut. I'm afraid that's the extent of my knowledge. Good luck!