What did you do to your Dyna today?
#7181
Many thanks for those pics. I've always heard those jacks work well, but never WHY they work well, so I was never sold on them. Pics being worth a thousand etc etc. now I understand it. I'm really tired of jerking around with my other jack, I think I'll need to get one of these.
I went to their website and they have about 6 or 8 models or options. What did you get?
Thanks again.
I went to their website and they have about 6 or 8 models or options. What did you get?
Thanks again.
This is what I've got: http://www.jsjacks.com/motorcycle-lift/motorcycle-lift/
I didn't get the oil pan adapter or the T-bar handle. This lift is so easy to move with the bike on it the T-bar isn't needed at all; I may pick up the oil pan adapter eventually, when I decide I'm tired of rolling around on my garage floor doing fluid changes
This lift is all that; it's so well built and easy to use, I've done some rather outrageous things to my Wide Glide while she's sitting on it. I do use a strap when I pull the rear wheel, she'd be a bit nose heavy due to how the lift arms are positioned and +2" over Wide Glide front forks but for most anything else, I just jump right in. Solid and stable.
Check out the video on the J&S website; it really is that stable. I can neither confirm or deny the rumors that during long winter nights I've been known to go out to the garage, get out a step ladder, turn up 80's metal or Jimmy Buffet really loud and drink adult beverages while sitting on the bike
On day 1 when I realized how easy this lift was to use I started keeping my Wide Glide on it constantly when I'm not riding. So simple to use, it just takes me a few moments to position the lift, raise the bike, and move her against the wall. Taking her back down again is just as easy.
I know I used this image earlier, but it tells the tale; the J&S is a solid, well built piece of equipment. When you consider how expensive these bikes are, the price of a tier 1 lift isn't all that expensive.
That's my view in my garage....
The lift arm O.D. is 2", the I.D. between the two lift arms is 13"...
If you need any other measurements, shout out!
#7182
Here they are Wild 1 Chubby Drag bars 6 inch rise
http://www.shop.wild1inc.com/WO500-C...-BAR-WO500.htm
Side view of a bike with these bars.
http://www.shop.wild1inc.com/WO500-C...-BAR-WO500.htm
Side view of a bike with these bars.
#7183
Think I'm going to temporarily take my tank lift off before my trip. Even though I know how much fuel I have left it's unsettling seeing that low fuel light come on in the middle of nowhere so early.
#7184
This is what I've got: http://www.jsjacks.com/motorcycle-lift/motorcycle-lift/
I didn't get the oil pan adapter or the T-bar handle. This lift is so easy to move with the bike on it the T-bar isn't needed at all; I may pick up the oil pan adapter eventually, when I decide I'm tired of rolling around on my garage floor doing fluid changes
This lift is all that; it's so well built and easy to use, I've done some rather outrageous things to my Wide Glide while she's sitting on it. I do use a strap when I pull the rear wheel, she'd be a bit nose heavy due to how the lift arms are positioned and +2" over Wide Glide front forks but for most anything else, I just jump right in. Solid and stable.
Check out the video on the J&S website; it really is that stable. I can neither confirm or deny the rumors that during long winter nights I've been known to go out to the garage, get out a step ladder, turn up 80's metal or Jimmy Buffet really loud and drink adult beverages while sitting on the bike
I didn't get the oil pan adapter or the T-bar handle. This lift is so easy to move with the bike on it the T-bar isn't needed at all; I may pick up the oil pan adapter eventually, when I decide I'm tired of rolling around on my garage floor doing fluid changes
This lift is all that; it's so well built and easy to use, I've done some rather outrageous things to my Wide Glide while she's sitting on it. I do use a strap when I pull the rear wheel, she'd be a bit nose heavy due to how the lift arms are positioned and +2" over Wide Glide front forks but for most anything else, I just jump right in. Solid and stable.
Check out the video on the J&S website; it really is that stable. I can neither confirm or deny the rumors that during long winter nights I've been known to go out to the garage, get out a step ladder, turn up 80's metal or Jimmy Buffet really loud and drink adult beverages while sitting on the bike
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I hooked up the throttle cable. I'm only using the pull cable. I couldn't route it the way I really wanted but it's working fine. The stock cable I'm using is a little too long. I may revisit the throttle cables at a later date. I put the fuel tank back on and started the bike. The front brake light /switch is not giving me any **** this time.
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I'm liking the way this new exhaust system sounds. I can't wait to give it a road test. I'm going to ride it out to Edisto Beach asap. I have a left blinker hitting the tank cap/fuel gauge but the blinker is pointed down/not adjusted correctly and I think it can be adjusted out of the way. Or move the lever clamp assembly up a tad too.
Always something...
back to the drawing board
#7188
Cleaned the chain with the new tool. Works pretty good. Took about 10 minutes and 1 liter of mineral spirits but I was being pretty aggressive with the pressure. Could probably do a routine cleaning with half that.
Not a spot of cleaner/schmutz on the frame, but it does kinda splatter around underneath from the box bouncing over links. (Ever take a **** while jumping rope?) It needs a longer drain tube. Doesn't bother me with my shitbox garage but I know some of you guys have some nice spaces.
I did "have to" clean the sprocket teeth by hand (rag around my finger) but, again, a more routine cleaning would be easier yet.
$30 well spent, I think.
The setup. I later moved the anchor cord to the axle spacer.
Gritty-*** schmutz
Not a spot of cleaner/schmutz on the frame, but it does kinda splatter around underneath from the box bouncing over links. (Ever take a **** while jumping rope?) It needs a longer drain tube. Doesn't bother me with my shitbox garage but I know some of you guys have some nice spaces.
I did "have to" clean the sprocket teeth by hand (rag around my finger) but, again, a more routine cleaning would be easier yet.
$30 well spent, I think.
The setup. I later moved the anchor cord to the axle spacer.
Gritty-*** schmutz
Last edited by cggorman; 08-06-2017 at 06:20 PM.
#7189
Installed rox pivoting risers to get a more comfortable position. Have since painted the unpainted part of the bars.
Installed plate and signal relocation kit from Great Bike Gear to make room for bags.
Installed $50 set of bags on mounts I fabricated.
Side view of newly installed bags.
Installed plate and signal relocation kit from Great Bike Gear to make room for bags.
Installed $50 set of bags on mounts I fabricated.
Side view of newly installed bags.