I've been trying to find an adapter for the 5000 lb floor jack I already own.

I want a motorcycle jack but if I can convert what I already have I'd prefer to do that. Mainly for space saving reasons.

I've googled and searched forums with out any luck.

Anyone know of an adapter?

 

I have seen them at AutoZone. Not sure how sturdy it would be...

 

Interesting...
I think there would be a problem with the overall stability of the finished project.
No matter what the adapter's final configuration it would still have a single, some what centrally located pivot point where it connects to the floor jack.

 

Practice applying your idea by balancing an egg on the flat edge of a butter knife. I would think same results will occur with a bike.

 

LOL Exactly

 

The base of the jack goes up level and the jack is heavy as hell, I would think a properly designed attachment, securely mounted should work.
Plus, I'm not looking to lift the bike 5 feet in the air, just high enough to do things like swapping the rear shocks, pulling the front wheel to install shock boots, etc...
I looked at the pics of the Autozone one on line, Its an option but I don't think its worth price when a full blown motorcycle jack is only $15 more.

 

Regardless of how heavy the jack is I'd worry about the narrow foot print and how the lifting adapter mounts to the jack. The sears red jack can be found for 100 franklins and easily modified for a dyna. I slide mine under my table saw when Im not using it

 

If you have a welder, a piece of pipe and some angle iron you could make one yourself but as others have said I would be concerned with the footprint of the jack..

 

You would somehow have to extend the base of the jack. Even with a motorcycle jack with the bike strapped to it, it can get a little tipsy sometimes. I have no doubt it can be done but I don't know if it will be worth your while.

 

I knew it was worth bringing this up here. When I was thinking about this I didn't take the base of the jack into consideration, I was just focused on the head of the jack being level and with enough umph to lift the bike.
I guess I'll be buying (and storing) yet another piece of equipment!