How to jack a GL1800 with Roadsmith

[SMSgt]

I have an 06 GL1800 with a Roadsmith and need to know what everyone does to jack them up. I'm going to get a 2 post lift but as of now I'm working on the floor and boy am I getting old, so how are you guys lifting your trikes?

[Rosy]

I have an 06 GL1800 with a Roadsmith and need to know what everyone does to jack them up. I'm going to get a 2 post lift but as of now I'm working on the floor and boy am I getting old, so how are you guys lifting your trikes?

If you have plenty of do-re-me and room, buy a lift table so the whole trike is waist high, just like the dealers. I really don't know the lift places on a Roadmith, but my Hannigan has lift pads by the wheels so I can put a mini hydraulic jack and lift the trike off the floor, about 9". But, you are correct, the older we get the futher it seems the floor is from you.

Regards,

Rosy
From NH

[rmrc51]

I believe Roadsmith mentioned placing a floor jack under the shock towers. I'll be damned if I can fit my floor jack any where near the shocks. The only time I lifted my 'WingSmith' was by placing the floor jack under the center plate by the differential and then balanced the trike as it rose off the floor. Then I placed jack stands on each side to stabilize it. I'm sure there has to be a better way and I'm also considering getting a lift table as Rosy suggested.

So while we're on the topic, can anyone suggest a good lift table?

[wiredgeorge]

OK... got the tail lifted. To lift the front, screw a couple of 2x6s together. You then can cut off end; about 18" and cut this end piece at a 45 degree angle to make it easy to ride up on. Set the longer piece up against the wall using the wall to brace it and the cut piece with the 45 degree cut placed at the end. Drive the bike up on the 45 degree cut end and up onto the 2x6s. Once up, you can put a transmission jack under your oil pan with a 1x4 between the jack and pan to prevent scarring of the metal. This will allow you to get the front wheel up for front wheel removal or maintenance. The table suggestion is great except you are not able to remove wheels and most folks don't have a building tall enough to raise the table with the trike on it safely... well I don't.

[Rosy]

OK... got the tail lifted. To lift the front, screw a couple of 2x6s together. You then can cut off end; about 18" and cut this end piece at a 45 degree angle to make it easy to ride up on. Set the longer piece up against the wall using the wall to brace it and the cut piece with the 45 degree cut placed at the end. Drive the bike up on the 45 degree cut end and up onto the 2x6s. Once up, you can put a transmission jack under your oil pan with a 1x4 between the jack and pan to prevent scarring of the metal. This will allow you to get the front wheel up for front wheel removal or maintenance. The table suggestion is great except you are not able to remove wheels and most folks don't have a building tall enough to raise the table with the trike on it safely... well I don't.

I have watched my dealers work on my Hannigan and they work off the table. Whatever they are going to do. Change tires, work under the trike change oil, change air filters, change front breaks, whatever, they use the table. It is funny to see my trike sitting on three jacks waist high with all the wheels off. So, I guess if they do it, then home trike work should be the same. I don't have a garage, so, no table for me. I drive mine in the cellar and jack it up to work on it. Yes, up and down, and the floor is getting further and further away each year. At times I feel like a seal out of water!!!

Regards,

Rosy
From NH

[Okie]

I have found the best way to jack mine up is to ride it over to my local trike shop (Renagades trikes in Glempool, Okla.) and tell him what I need done and he puts it on a lift and does it. I sit on one of his padded roll around office chairs and watch :-)

[rmrc51]

I have found the best way to jack mine up is to ride it over to my local trike shop (Renagades trikes in Glempool, Okla.) and tell him what I need done and he puts it on a lift and does it. I sit on one of his padded roll around office chairs and watch :-)

LMAO!!!

That's what I've been doing so far as well, lol

[Blackwillow]

I bought and have used the Handy 1500. I also have only 8'-0 in height of my garage. It is great for working on the trike. I had to also get the trike extension. two low profile scissor jacks on sale at TSC. I have changed the air filter, replaced the left heated grip and like cleaning the bike while on the lift. Why? Because I can..... pepper