Today I attempted to lift the Sporty for the first time, with my red Craftsman jack but as posted earlier the exhaust pipe crossover is in the way.

So I changed the following , first I removed the rubber pads from the jack, I cut down a 1 X4 to rest on and be attached to the jack where the rubber pads were, the front piece of wood was cut to the width of the rubber pad and 9 1/2 inches long.

The rear wood suport 1 3/4 in. wide 8 1/2 in.long attached both pieces with sheet metal screws.

I put a piece of 3/4 in plywood down to position the front tire on, and a 2X 6 for the jiffy stand to rest on, put the bike in gear.

Slide the jack in from the exhaust side, the rear wood suport needs to be positioned as close to the rear frame crossmember as close as possible, the front has plenty of room.

I glued on some rubber material I had to the wood suports.

From there I had help lifting the first time but it when up with out a problem. Removed the seat to tie it down, I ran a strap over the front cylinder head for the front tie down being carefull not to run the strap where it would interfer with shift linkage and so on.

I used the safety on the jack in case it drifted down, the bike seemed very stable. Should be able to do this by myself the next time, by keeping the handle bars locked, and grabing them from the right side, pulling the bike off the jiffy and pumping the jack with my foot.

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Nice job how much did it cost?

 

I have seen on this site or another one... guys make this kind of board for their lift when they have the red craftsmen.
sorry for the paintbrush file... it was quick and dirty



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I bought the jack on sale at sears for $69.00 and the wood,screws, and rubber matting was laying around in the garage. I supose if you were to by the material it waould cost $4 .

Tom

 

Dont get me wrong Tom... its good stuff. I was going to do that same thing but I returned mine and I am going to get the aluminum one. Its 100 bucks more though..
And again, you have the best looking rear end on the fourm.

 

The jack is really nice when the scoot needs a good wash.

Tom

 

Gret work Tom. We have the same jack with the same problem. SinceI use the jack on more than one bike,we have been rolling back tire of the 2007 883C up on a catalog or small book first, which lets the jack roll right on under. Cheers.