Bike jack

[rudyr]

I just received my bike jack.  Not what you may be thinking.  A jack to lift the bike when your out on the side of the road. I know the Littel girl lifting a bike in the parking lot, but how about on the side of the road with gravel shoulder. Try lifting that 500 or 800 lb. Bike.  The jack weighs about 7 lb. and 15” long bag.  I know it will work, and my back will be ready to ride on.  I know you young guy don’t worry about what I’m saying but at 82 got to take care of myself.  I going out west this summer and it’s not if, it’s when you drop your bike. I think it’s $250 well spent. Rudy

[Tom H]

I have looked at the same type of things. Getting old I guess

Tom

[Dirk_S]

Care to share what you got? Brand/model or a pic?

[guzzisteve]

Must be an air bag of some type.

[John A]

A google search for bike jack brings up thousands, none that are suitable for travel.
Is there a different name for them?

[Kev m]

I just received my bike jack.  Not what you may be thinking.  A jack to lift the bike when your out on the side of the road. I know the Littel girl lifting a bike in the parking lot, but how about on the side of the road with gravel shoulder. Try lifting that 500 or 800 lb. Bike.  The jack weighs about 7 lb. and 15” long bag.  I know it will work, and my back will be ready to ride on.  I know you young guy don’t worry about what I’m saying but at 82 got to take care of myself.  I going out west this summer and it’s not if, it’s when you drop your bike. I think it’s $250 well spent. Rudy

 

I remember going to Americade in the 90's, there was this older gentleman (in his 70's or 80's) that rode a wing and carried a small scissor jack that he could put under the crash bar to get it back up ENOUGH that he could lift it the rest of the way.

[rudyr]

Try motrbikejack.com I think. Rudy

[rudyr]

It dose fall apart just like the video shows.  I don’t quite want that I’m going to center punch some indent in the male ends of the jacks shaft.  Let you know how that works.Rudy

[moto]

I bought a motobikejack (motobikejack.com) last summer just before I dropped my loaded T3 while trying to attach it to a hitch, in the street in front of my house. Worked perfectly to easily right it. I took the jack on a 3000-mile solo trip and found that it was a bit heavy in my saddle bag and that it wore through its canvas tote. I don't like the weight but still recommend it if you think you need it. Stow it where you can get it no matter which way the bike lies.

[balvenie]

I just received my bike jack.  Not what you may be thinking.  A jack to lift the bike when your out on the side of the road. I know the Littel girl lifting a bike in the parking lot, but how about on the side of the road with gravel shoulder. Try lifting that 500 or 800 lb. Bike.  The jack weighs about 7 lb. and 15” long bag.  I know it will work, and my back will be ready to ride on.  I know you young guy don’t worry about what I’m saying but at 82 got to take care of myself.  I going out west this summer and it’s not if, it’s when you drop your bike. I think it’s $250 well spent. Rudy

Eighty Two!
Bless you rudyr

[blackcat]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9mFF6P_e8s&t=127s

[Guzzistajohn]

  I have one of these. Works GREAT! Is that what you're talkin' 'bout Rudy?

[moto]

Rudy and I have the motobikejack:
motobikejack.com

GuzzitaJohn has the motowinch lc2500 or lc1500:
https://eastbound.shop/product/motorcycle-jack-lift-a-fallen-motorcycle-eastbound-motowinch-lc2500dan/

They are essentially the same: a lifting strap attaching to a support post that comes apart for storage. They cost about the same.

Here are points of comparison:

The motobikejack (MBJ) strap attaches to a frame tube or footpeg while the motowench (MW) attaches to the handlebar. The maker of the MW warns that older, tubular style handlebars are not strong enough, and also that using the device on a rubber mounted handlebar may cause it to become misaligned. Instructions for realigning the handlebar are given.

Attaching the strap to the handlebar is bound to be easier than attaching it to a frame member or foot peg when the bike is lying on its side. (But I didn't have any trouble.)

The handlebar mounting location for the MW gives it more leverage, but limits how far up the motorcycle is raised. It is raised far enough so that you can push it to an upright position by yourself, but the MBJ allows you to raise it almost vertical so the kickstand can be lowered at once.

The MW needs a separate, broad support base below the tube for use on soft surfaces. This is sold separately. But the MBJ comes with an appropriate broad support base.

MBJ made in USA.

I would still choose the MBJ, even though I didn't know about the MW when I bought. I hope these comparisons are useful to anyone looking to buy.

[Guzzistajohn]

Rudy and I have the motobikejack:
motobikejack.com

GuzzitaJohn has the motowinch lc2500 or lc1500:
https://eastbound.shop/product/motorcycle-jack-lift-a-fallen-motorcycle-eastbound-motowinch-lc2500dan/

They are essentially the same: a lifting strap attaching to a support post that comes apart for storage. They cost about the same.


Hmmmm. I hooked right up to the crash bar



Here are points of comparison:

The motobikejack (MBJ) strap attaches to a frame tube or footpeg while the motowench (MW) attaches to the handlebar. The maker of the MW warns that older, tubular style handlebars are not strong enough, and also that using the device on a rubber mounted handlebar may cause it to become misaligned. Instructions for realigning the handlebar are given.

Attaching the strap to the handlebar is bound to be easier than attaching it to a frame member or foot peg when the bike is lying on its side. (But I didn't have any trouble.)

The handlebar mounting location for the MW gives it more leverage, but limits how far up the motorcycle is raised. It is raised far enough so that you can push it to an upright position by yourself, but the MBJ allows you to raise it almost vertical so the kickstand can be lowered at once.

The MW needs a separate, broad support base below the tube for use on soft surfaces. This is sold separately. But the MBJ comes with an appropriate broad support base.

MBJ made in USA.

I would still choose the MBJ, even though I didn't know about the MW when I bought. I hope these comparisons are useful to anyone looking to buy.

[moto]

... Hmmmm. I hooked right up to the crash bar...

That sounds better than the instructions. Makes the two equivalent I suppose, except for the support base. It is possible your unit is not designed for the extra load, without the handlebar leverage. Maybe you can compare yours with Rudy's at the rally.

[rudyr]

You’ll listen to to Gaggle mentor he’s from Ws., my wife from Ws. and she is always right. Rudy

[averb]

Also - https://www.advmotorrad.com/dustriders-motorcycle-hoist
I have a Motowinch - it works and I have no reason to believe the other don't.
I think my selection was based on cost and weight

Cheers

Steve

[rudyr]

I should be at Ws. Rall I’ve came about ever 2/3 yr..  I think I liked it when it was at the lake better. but life moves on.  But life move on and I adapt to change. Rudy

[moto]

You’ll listen to to Gaggle mentor he’s from Ws., my wife from Ws. and she is always right. Rudy

Glad to hear it. Say hi from a fellow Badger.

Moto

[Motormike]

Merely the fact that you are still riding at age 82 is an inspiration to this 68-year-old!

[rudyr]

I try to ride every day, that said in the winter that may be just a 3/4 mil. (Feeding) but to day about 40 miles(was cold with the wind it wasen’t good) but on the road king.  Putting a trailer (bunk house camper) hitch on the RK next week.  Getting ready for Idaho rally, yellow stone, sturgis & then Ws rally. That’s the plain right now of corse grande Ile la. next month, & a few rally along the way.  Now I got hay work & farm work (one man operation) take care of. Me and my son or together on the ranch, but he works the North slop in Ak. They do most of their work in winter time(toady 40below zero).  Today he told me he was getting off 1 week next month for the winter.Rudy