Getting ready to change the oil and check the differential. How in the world do you guys jack up tour trike? I can hardly get the pan off the bottom, let along check the rear end oil level.
Getting ready to change the oil and check the differential. How in the world do you guys jack up tour trike? I can hardly get the pan off the bottom, let along check the rear end oil level.
I just typed a suggestion on another post 1 minute ago. here it is.
Maybe one of those scissor jacks from a car would do the trick. They have a lower profile than a floor jack.
What flavor of a trike is it Robert?
I run the front wheel part way up 1 car ramp.So far the rear end has been checked by the dealer.RIDE SAFE
I do not know where,but I think there is a thread on this.
I made 3 ramps which are each 2 part so I can remove the ramp and leave the trike on the level portion once the trike is up. I only raised mine 3" so I could get the oil pan under and give me room to get my hand in to unscrew the drain plug which I couldn't after triking it. I made the ramps a very shallow angle which made them longer, but made it much easier to ride the trike up without having to gun the engine then slam on the brakes. Works for me.
LES
Prowler # 67
Iron Butt #33529
U.S. Naval Cryptologic Veterans Ass'n
Not sure if I have free time or I just forgot everything I was suppose to do.
Retired and highly recommend it.
I have a low tech approach that works well - at least for me: Get three 2 x 12 boards 3' long. Cut one end at a 45 degree angle. Three more 2 x 12's, 2" long. Same 45 degree cut on one end. Nail the short board on top of the longer board with the 90 degree ends matching and the 45 degree angles both sloping upwards. Cut a couple of 2 x 12 x 6" pieces to screw on the square ends as wheel stops. Glue some sandpaper on the bottoms of your homemade ramps.
To use, simply put an angled end up against the front of each wheel, put the bike in first and slowly ride up the ramps until you feel the bike go up the second angled board - then stop!
You now have 3" of extra workspace under the bike.
I bought one of Harley's low profile oil drain pans (63795-10). Fits right under the trike; easy to get at the drain plug, and it's long enough to catch the drips from the filter.
Rick
2006 FLHTI/2012 CSC Daytona
1987 FLST
On my Motor Trike, air up rear shocks, slide motorcycle jack under the rear to catch frame. Raise to first stop and then use floor jack under engine, jack up and put 6X6 under front wheel. Lower and remove floor jack. Change oil, grease driveshalf, and check rearend. And look it over.
Randy
I bought a motorcycle jack at Harbor Freight for $89. Best investment that I have made in a long time.
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT,
TOI
Worn out joints and old bones won't let me work that low to the ground much. To change oil I run the front tire up onto a 2 X 6 which gives me plenty of room for the drain pan and filter access. Any other work needing done I pull out the big guns... After it's up in the air where I can get under the rear I use the scissors jack and 2 X 6 blocks to get the tires off the lift for removal.
Jerry "Gold Rush" (aka: "SPOOK") San Angelo, TX
2015 GL1800/Roadsmith HTS1800
TOI - IBA #23804 (SS1K & BB1.5K)
I'm like an old race horse..... I can still run the race -- Just ache more at the finish line and need more rest between outings.
Take a 5 gal bucket, cut it down so it will just fit under the oil drain area. Works great and cost very little. It's the pouring it out that you have to be carefull with. A small v-notch cut into 1 part of the lip helps with that.
Jerry "Gold Rush" (aka: "SPOOK") San Angelo, TX
2015 GL1800/Roadsmith HTS1800
TOI - IBA #23804 (SS1K & BB1.5K)
I'm like an old race horse..... I can still run the race -- Just ache more at the finish line and need more rest between outings.
Not sure of the weight rating of your lift but I do notice its stance isn't real wide. I'd use some extra caution while working around it, I've done a lot of work off lifts and have had them really rocking when trying to loosen something difficult. You'll notice the Handy I work off of has feet that are as wide as the trike wings that are installed on it, the lift is meant for trikes.
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Red Ultra Powered By Head-Quarters 120, Easy Clutch Pull By ClutchWIZ. 2012 GL1800 Hannigan. I've yet to ride a stock Harley which wasn't in need of a mechanical intervention.
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Red Ultra Powered By Head-Quarters 120, Easy Clutch Pull By ClutchWIZ. 2012 GL1800 Hannigan. I've yet to ride a stock Harley which wasn't in need of a mechanical intervention.