I like jackin'...

[Smoked U]

... especially when I have the right equipment.

This Torin Big Red Motorcycle Jack is available at Pep Boys for $ 69.99 plus tax with a $ 30.00 mail-in rebate (until November 3, 2007) dropping it down to $ 39.99 plus tax.

I have been using Buster's for over a month while I was working on Ms. Vee and it has been great.

It uses your foot (enterprising idea) instead of your hand/arm (typical floor/bottle jack) for all jacking action.

Be sure to get a heavy strap to hold your bike firmly on the jack carriage. You don't want any distractions while you're concentrating on your jacking.

* Egg not included.

[Charles S Otwell]

I have a Larin motorcycle jack with the foot pump I do like that part, where I get in trouble is reaching down to let the jack down . The release valve is at the bottom of the jack so you better have the side stand down or have someone else holding the bike when it comes down. First time I've let a bike get on it's side since 1980. It really ticked me off , the reason I bought the thing in the first place was to keep from dropping the bike while working on it. All that being said, I do like the jack especially the foot pump.

[Magnum Magna]

I have a big red also.  I believe it came with this broom stick looking thing to lift the lever to lower the bike.  I don't us the stick I do it by hand.

I will be getting a centerstand for Christmas this year.

[2fs2ns]

I've got the stand...just need to build the adapter for the 3rd gen.  Sure will be nice when I get around to it!

[Lurkin]

> I've got the stand...just need to build the adapter for the 3rd gen.

If you're talking about having the centerstand already, then you shouldn't need the adaptor.

Rod...

[2fs2ns]

Ahh, I meant I have the jack...not a centerstand.

[Charles S Otwell]

What kind of jack do you have? I haven't used any kind of adapter with mine and it seems to work just fine. I am asking just in case I've been using mine wrong..

[2fs2ns]

The larin style, the two parallel pads that go under the bike.  It doesn't lift the rear off the ground, so the adapter you build solves that problem.

What kind of jack are you using?  I'm curious how it works!

I'm referring to this adapter... http://www.magnaownersoftexas.org/tips.htm#A1.20

[TLRam1]

The adaptor would be better but I use a 2X4 under the rear swing arm to hold the rear tire off the ground. This is after it is jacked up.

[2fs2ns]

** On a side note...the subject of the topic reply notification email's keeps throwing me off guard.  Keep thinking it's porn spam or something...  

[Charles S Otwell]

My jack is a Larin, I just roll it under the frame and jack it up everything comes off of the floor. As a matter of fact When I pulled the rear wheel to change the chain and sprockets, I ended up leaving the Magna up all weekend with the rear wheel off while I made a trip to Frisco to get parts from Bob and Robert..

[2fs2ns]

Hmm, I'm pretty sure I've tried it, but maybe I just assumed that the "need" for the adapter meant it wouldn't work.

[silveradocowboy]

You can get one of these lifts at Harbor Freight, gave 300 for it early last year (think I caught it on sale). Only needed to buy an additional scissor lift to raise the rear end. I love mine

[Magnum Magna]

To lift the back tire I use a bottle jack but a properly cut 4X4 will work great.

If you are going to leave the bike (not recommended) make sure you set the safety handle so the bike will not go down and fall off. Lowell will tell you about that.

[Charles S Otwell]

Joined: 16 Sep 2006
Posts: 332
Location: Justin, TX
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 10:21am    Post subject:    

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Hmm, I'm pretty sure I've tried it, but maybe I just assumed that the "need" for the adapter meant it wouldn't work.
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Here is what I have, is it not the same, or am I using it wrong? Like I said the only trouble I've had is letting it down without the side stand down and let it roll over, not the jacks fault just my inexperience with it.
Please no comments about the dirty bike !

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n99/oldman_05/Larin%20Jack/IMG_1601.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n99/oldman_05/Larin%20Jack/IMG_1603.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n99/oldman_05/Larin%20Jack/IMG_1604.jpg