If rigorous wrenching is needed make sure to use jack stands to keep the bike in place.
Using jack stands on motorcycle.
If you have a sport bike look for your frame sliders.
Use your bike s shop manual to help you identify the best and most supportive places from which to lift your bike using a jack.
We offer both front and rear motorcycle work stands in models that can attach to your bike s rear spool swingarm front fork or prong.
I wouldn t want to put this much weight on the exhaust pipes.
With no center stand it was an essential tool.
Our cruiser motorcycle stands and lifts can become an excellent addition to your garage or shop allowing you to take on just about any job with greater ease.
Given the heavier weight and larger size of cruisers you may be interested in getting a center jack stand.
In doing so it will lift the motorcycle off the ground.
How to use motorcycle stand.
Motorcycle jacks offer similar power in a more compact affordable form.
A homemade box stand would be super easy to build using some two by fours and some sturdy plywood on the top and bottom.
If you have a cruiser you ll have the advantage of frame rails.
Regardless of whether you may choose to change transmission oil replace air.
These will make hoisting it up with a jack and mounting it on jack stands for work much easier.
A motorcycle jack without the use of jack stands can be used for light maintenance such as an oil change tightening and possibly wheel replacement.
I also have a bike lift i got to service my harley streetglide.
When you re on a budget or just want additional lifting options motorcycle jack stands allow you to prop up both of the wheels or just one.
After sliding the homemade lift under the motorcycle use the handle s length for leverage turning the lift onto its side.
Slide the jack under the motorcycle and position to balance the bike.