Thanks for the schematic in addition to the video, Charlie. I built my own adapter today. Works like a charm. BTW, I too am using the Craftsman Pro Line jack. Bullet proof.
Hi Richard, I have the lift adaptor plans saved as a PDF file and would be happy to email them to you. The lift adaptor is made from some scrap lumber, a few deck screws and a little wood glue...very simple really. Cheers! Charlie
Yes...at least as far as the GL1500 Valkyries are concerned. There are a few options out there, even one that permanently attaches underneath. You may try searching → www.valkyrieforum.com/
@@charlieseligman3176 Awesome. Thanks for the reply! I need to replace the Lower Left Sub Frame Engine Cradle on my 99 Interstate. Footpeg bolt broke off inside.... I suspect I need to lift it up by the engine independent of the frame, so this adapter may be counterproductive to my mission.
If all you're doing is replacing the sub frame, then you should not need to brace the engine. The engine itself is integrated into the main frame. The subframe should just bolt on and off.
I notice the bulk of the weight of the bike is resting on the bottom part of the motor. Is that okay to do. Is it not too much weight to bear on the aluminum case?
Here's a link to the dimensions... drive.google.com/file/d/0B0K9YtHNTx89cWxmNlk4clhscWt5bTFVSERWLUFjVGNJdWZn/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-a0FUgQI1JqU0jBAUy7dnFw Let me know if it works! Charlie
Hi Pat, See if this link takes you to the Lift Adaptor Plans.... drive.google.com/file/d/0B0K9YtHNTx89cWxmNlk4clhscWt5bTFVSERWLUFjVGNJdWZn/view?usp=sharing If it does not, send me your email. I can then send them to you as a PDF directly from my Google account. Ride safe! Charlie
Just watched your video and went straight to the comments looking for a specs of your lift adapter. We all really appreciate you taking the time to provide the blueprint of your invention! Cuts the time measuring and screwing around. Thanks again!
Howdy Антон Дугин! You are correct. This simple adaptor does rest on the kick stand bracket. If you ever have to remove that bracket, using a front wheel chock to hold the bike would make sense. But...I don't remove the exhaust to remove the rear wheel. To remove the rear wheel, I simply remove the shocks (plus get the rear brake caliper out of the way) then lower the bike to where the axel is above the exhaust. Once the axel is removed I then raise the bike and the rear wheel comes out. Takes less than ten minutes... Even though the shop manual's instructions say to remove the exhaust to remove the rear wheel, I learned this simplified rear wheel removal method from a Norwegian Valkyrie rider over 14 years ago. (His Valkyrie site is no longer up and it is a great loss to the Valkyrie riders' world!)
Thanks for the schematic in addition to the video, Charlie. I built my own adapter today. Works like a charm. BTW, I too am using the Craftsman Pro Line jack. Bullet proof.
That's great to hear!
You should produce these things to sell. I'd like to have the dimensions too. I see others thanking you for them. I'm too duh to see them via UA-cam.
Thanks so much for the measurements! You’re a legend
Nice. I will build it. No need for the measurements. I have a tape measure. Thank you sir.
Please share the measurements and materials to make your Valk frame adapter. Thanks for the video!
Hi Richard,
I have the lift adaptor plans saved as a PDF file and would be happy to email them to you. The lift adaptor is made from some scrap lumber, a few deck screws and a little wood glue...very simple really.
Cheers!
Charlie
THX Charlie richie133@twc.com
Charlie Seligman could I please have a copy of the plans, it looks great!
I would like a copy of the plans too if possible. Thanks.
Hi - can you please send me the PDF of the frame adaptor? nelson_mikeg@hotmail.com
I'm late to the party, but can I get those measurements
drive.google.com/file/d/0B0K9YtHNTx89cWxmNlk4clhscWt5bTFVSERWLUFjVGNJdWZn/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-a0FUgQI1JqU0jBAUy7dnFw
@charlieseligman3176 you're a true gentlemen sir
This is neat. I'm curious, is the adapter necessary to use a jack on the Valkyrie?
Yes...at least as far as the GL1500 Valkyries are concerned. There are a few options out there, even one that permanently attaches underneath. You may try searching → www.valkyrieforum.com/
@@charlieseligman3176 Awesome. Thanks for the reply! I need to replace the Lower Left Sub Frame Engine Cradle on my 99 Interstate. Footpeg bolt broke off inside.... I suspect I need to lift it up by the engine independent of the frame, so this adapter may be counterproductive to my mission.
If all you're doing is replacing the sub frame, then you should not need to brace the engine. The engine itself is integrated into the main frame. The subframe should just bolt on and off.
I notice the bulk of the weight of the bike is resting on the bottom part of the motor. Is that okay to do. Is it not too much weight to bear on the aluminum case?
It is not.
Can you send me the dimensions please? I need to make one asap
Here's a link to the dimensions...
drive.google.com/file/d/0B0K9YtHNTx89cWxmNlk4clhscWt5bTFVSERWLUFjVGNJdWZn/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-a0FUgQI1JqU0jBAUy7dnFw
Let me know if it works!
Charlie
If I could get those measurements email ed to me, thanks; much obliged.
Hi Pat,
See if this link takes you to the Lift Adaptor Plans....
drive.google.com/file/d/0B0K9YtHNTx89cWxmNlk4clhscWt5bTFVSERWLUFjVGNJdWZn/view?usp=sharing
If it does not, send me your email. I can then send them to you as a PDF directly from my Google account.
Ride safe!
Charlie
Perfect. Thanks.
@@charlieseligman3176 thnx
Thanks for this.
Just watched your video and went straight to the comments looking for a specs of your lift adapter. We all really appreciate you taking the time to provide the blueprint of your invention! Cuts the time measuring and screwing around. Thanks again!
Your adaptor blocking side stand from removal. With it installed you can't remove left exhaust. Than u can't remove rear wheel. And so on.
Howdy Антон Дугин! You are correct. This simple adaptor does rest on the kick stand bracket. If you ever have to remove that bracket, using a front wheel chock to hold the bike would make sense.
But...I don't remove the exhaust to remove the rear wheel. To remove the rear wheel, I simply remove the shocks (plus get the rear brake caliper out of the way) then lower the bike to where the axel is above the exhaust. Once the axel is removed I then raise the bike and the rear wheel comes out. Takes less than ten minutes...
Even though the shop manual's instructions say to remove the exhaust to remove the rear wheel, I learned this simplified rear wheel removal method from a Norwegian Valkyrie rider over 14 years ago. (His Valkyrie site is no longer up and it is a great loss to the Valkyrie riders' world!)