Can a motorcycle lift work?

[Chucksklrst]

I don't see a need for a jack to lift both wheels at one time. I have taken front wheel, forks off by just center stand and a 8" cement block in my top box, or luggage rack area. That weight always keeps rear tire on ground, allowing front to be detached

 

[WVRider]

Did you ever find pictures?

I have not been able to find the pictures I took. It was a few years ago when I first got it. Thought I had posted on here and while looking a few minutes ago I found this thread. The poster in these photos made an elaborate adapter. Mine isn't that neat but works well. If pulling the rear wheel I always put a concrete block and piece of wood under the front wheel to make it more stable. If changing the front, I always put the same support under the rear wheel to make sure no chance of tip over due to the weight of the wheel / tire being removed.

Motorcycle Jack on the NT? | Tires / Wheels

Anybody ever use a motorcycle jack on the NT, like this Craftsman to change tires? https://www.amazon.com/Craftsman-Motorcycle-Jack-ATV-Lift/dp/B00JNY0SPG Seem like the arms are fixed and would be too wide. Thanks, Mark

www.nt-owners.org

 

[basketcase]

One time removing the rear fender has me wanting not to that again.

It is a tedious chore for sure. I found that loosening every saddlebag fastener to the effect of "leaving them hanging by a thread" was the way to go.

The rear fender seems to be one those places where Honda overengineered the product.

 

[ST1100Y]

I found that loosening every saddlebag fastener...

Loosen the rearward ones 2 rotations (plus the hidden JIS head one) is the procedure to do... you only need 1~2mm clearance to get that fender/license-plate base out.
Having a table lift, I don't even remove or loosen the silencer can anymore, just reach in and move the brake caliper out of the way (there is a recess in the RH pannier for that)...

Whilst the table lift provides comfortable and easy access, will a motorcycle specific scissor jack provide a safe and secure base when elevating the front; rock solid...

The adapters/prongs can be set under frame tubes or fins/enforced parts of the oil pan, or removed entirely to use the flat rubberized top as base for the engine...
Hence I never need tie-downs to secure a bike on the lift... main-stand and above jack make a real solid base, front height can be easily varied to remove/install front wheel & axle...

 

[Manfred]

I have not been able to find the pictures I took. It was a few years ago when I first got it. Thought I had posted on here and while looking a few minutes ago I found this thread. The poster in these photos made an elaborate adapter. Mine isn't that neat but works well. If pulling the rear wheel I always put a concrete block and piece of wood under the front wheel to make it more stable. If changing the front, I always put the same support under the rear wheel to make sure no chance of tip over due to the weight of the wheel / tire being removed.

Motorcycle Jack on the NT? | Tires / Wheels

Anybody ever use a motorcycle jack on the NT, like this Craftsman to change tires? https://www.amazon.com/Craftsman-Motorcycle-Jack-ATV-Lift/dp/B00JNY0SPG Seem like the arms are fixed and would be too wide. Thanks, Mark

www.nt-owners.org

You have muffler off - that's what gets in the way.