[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Jim

This is the type of jack I currently use, and it worked great on my Lifans, and my Kawasaki cruiser, but for the little cbr, with the fairings, the swing arm stand should work good. The one I have isn't identical, but the same idea.

Yes, those motorcycle jacks are nice. I considered purchasing one, but the least expensive ones cost $120 (unless they are on sale), and they weight about 91 pounds. I don't have the space to store one of those, but my real objection was the weight. I work on my bike outside, and I just didn't want to lug one of those jacks around. You can buy a lighter one that weighs about 44 pounds, but they cost around $180.

I found a less expensive, lighter alternative at Home Depot.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...ctId=100349252

I bought the Husky 3-ton jack for $40. It weighs about 40 pounds and takes up much less space than a motorcycle jack. You can also buy a jack adapter plate to convert it into a motorcycle jack.



http://www.autozone.com/autozone/cat...Type=Accessory

However, I am cheap, so I made my own adapter plate out of a scrap piece of 2"X12" lumber and a 1" flange plate.



I can use this jack on my automobile, ATV and motorcycle. I secure the motorcycle to the 2"X12" with ratchet straps around the footpegs.



However, now that I own my T-Rex swingarm stand, I hardly ever lug the Husky jack out to use on my motorcycle. The T-Rex is much lighter and easier to use, and I don't have to strap anything down.

Originally Posted by SpeedSouth

...The lift requires more room to use and more room to store. And while it isn't a lot of room, I am working with very little, so it's all precious space to me. The ability to use a rear stand would certainly help me perform some tasks more easily...

I agree exactly. That's why I bought the swingarm stand.



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