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Suzuki new guy! · 10-19-2005, 03:59 PM

1) Could use some info. and recommendations about jack - stands.
Would like to begin working on my C50 but it's a bear when it's leaning on the kick stand.

2) Also, the C50 requires 3.6 quarts of oil when the filter's changed. 3.2 otherwise. By mistake I added a total of 4 - 4.2 quarts when changing the oil and filter. I rode the bike this A.M. with no apparant ill effects. Will this harm the bike or will it purge the excess oil?
Thanks.

Jayhawkk · 10-19-2005, 04:01 PM

Excess oil can cause increased oil pressure and can blow seals. I'm not too sure of the oil threshold on these bikes but I would just drain the extra oil.

oldgeezer · 10-19-2005, 04:11 PM

I use the Craftsman bike lift. You can normally pick one up for around $70-$90. I do have to roll the front tire up on a 2*6 and put a 2*6 under the side stand to get the lift to roll cleanly under the bike. But that's no problem.

chadrob30 · 10-19-2005, 04:29 PM

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...&vertical=TOOL

Mavman · 10-19-2005, 04:31 PM

+1.......I got that one too.

**Louis** · 10-19-2005, 05:17 PM

I'm using jack stands for my SV for maintenance.

Check this thread --> Rear stand alternative

ChicsterMG · 10-19-2005, 06:50 PM

+1 on the Craftsman lift. I got mine for $69. Comes with that craftsman tool warranty too.

There are others out there but they all have the same specs for much more money.

Danr · 10-19-2005, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chadrob30

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...&vertical=TOOL

Cheap price to protect a 6000 or so investment.

QuacktheDuck · 10-19-2005, 07:57 PM

My name is quack, and im a craftsman motorcycle jack user.

haha it's a great thing to have around seriously.

so i guess +5 behind everyone else who said the same

Catherine · 10-19-2005, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mavman

+1.......I got that one too.

+2

me 2- we have one for each bike

lexxter · 10-19-2005, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChicsterMG

+1 on the Craftsman lift. I got mine for $69. Comes with that craftsman tool warranty too.

There are others out there but they all have the same specs for much more money.

I may be mistaken, but I think it only has a 1 year warranty. Not the lifetime.

I bought the aluminum one at Sears. Got it on-sale for $149. I was in Sam's Club yesterday and they have a GOODYEAR RACING model for $71. Thinking about taking my Sears one back and getting this.

Here is a picture I found of it. Cheaper at Sam's Club though.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GOODY...QQcmdZViewItem

cloudcroft · 10-19-2005, 10:00 PM

I use this one:

http://www.jsjacks.com/products.htm

http://www.jsjacks.com/videos.htm

-- John D.

lexxter · 10-19-2005, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cloudcroft

I use this one:

http://www.jsjacks.com/products.htm

http://www.jsjacks.com/videos.htm

-- John D.

That is sweet! I havent used mine yet, but I don't think you would be able to climb on the bike like that with the Sears one. I hope I am wrong about that.

jkulysses · 10-19-2005, 11:19 PM

I work at sears, so i bet I can get one cheaper than you guys did. LOL

Matt C · 10-20-2005, 12:07 AM

Best thing since sliced bread!

IntruderCruiser · 10-20-2005, 12:56 AM

and where are your tie downs?

I got the Goodyear one from Sam's Club -- it is a well made jack and worth the 67 dollars I paid.

fonzi · 10-20-2005, 06:21 AM

I just bought a lift from Harbour Freight yesterday, i looked on the internet site and we have a store in okla city, the store matched the price of 49.99. 1500lb capacity and appears well made.

**Trapper** · 10-20-2005, 09:52 AM

Hey Matt C. When are you going to take that Kleenex box off the side of that sweet ride of yours? Nice seat.

tlwisner · 10-20-2005, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lexxter

I may be mistaken, but I think it only has a 1 year warranty. Not the lifetime.

I bought the aluminum one at Sears. Got it on-sale for $149. I was in Sam's Club yesterday and they have a GOODYEAR RACING model for $71. Thinking about taking my Sears one back and getting this.

Here is a picture I found of it. Cheaper at Sam's Club though.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GOODY...QQcmdZViewItem

That Goodyear Racing jack is exactly the same jack as the Sears model I bought for $69. The Goodyear jack does have a spiffier paint job though...

tlwisner · 10-20-2005, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkulysses

I work at sears, so i bet I can get one cheaper than you guys did. LOL

Yeah, but you still work at Sears....

10-19-2005, 03:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Suzuki new guy! Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 54	motorcycle jack stand. 1) Could use some info. and recommendations about jack - stands. Would like to begin working on my C50 but it's a bear when it's leaning on the kick stand. 2) Also, the C50 requires 3.6 quarts of oil when the filter's changed. 3.2 otherwise. By mistake I added a total of 4 - 4.2 quarts when changing the oil and filter. I rode the bike this A.M. with no apparant ill effects. Will this harm the bike or will it purge the excess oil? Thanks.

10-19-2005, 04:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
oldgeezer Handlebar Consultant Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 646	I use the Craftsman bike lift. You can normally pick one up for around $70-$90. I do have to roll the front tire up on a 26 and put a 26 under the side stand to get the lift to roll cleanly under the bike. But that's no problem. __________________ Oh, he's very popular Ed. The sportos, the motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, wastoids, dweebies, d!ckheads--they all adore him. They think he's a righteous dude.

10-19-2005, 04:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
chadrob30 Sprocket Pilot Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2008 B-King Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Posts: 818	http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...&vertical=TOOL __________________ 2008 Suzuki B-King. Stainless Scorpion Slipons.

10-19-2005, 05:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	I'm using jack stands for my SV for maintenance. Check this thread --> Rear stand alternative __________________ Louis

10-19-2005, 06:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
ChicsterMG Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: May 2005 Bike: Boulevard C50 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 3,508	+1 on the Craftsman lift. I got mine for $69. Comes with that craftsman tool warranty too. There are others out there but they all have the same specs for much more money. __________________ Sometimes you need to ask yourself, "WWGD?"...Just be awesome, that's all! GUT-CUT 2007: 177 LBS. 160 LBS.

10-19-2005, 04:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jayhawkk Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 2005 Suzuki C90 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 88	Excess oil can cause increased oil pressure and can blow seals. I'm not too sure of the oil threshold on these bikes but I would just drain the extra oil.

10-19-2005, 07:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
QuacktheDuck Sprocket Pilot Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2004 FZ6 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 858	My name is quack, and im a craftsman motorcycle jack user. haha it's a great thing to have around seriously. so i guess +5 behind everyone else who said the same

10-19-2005, 10:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
cloudcroft Newbie Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 Honda VTX1300R Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 11	I use this one: http://www.jsjacks.com/products.htm http://www.jsjacks.com/videos.htm -- John D.

10-19-2005, 11:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
jkulysses Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: Oregon Posts: 832	I work at sears, so i bet I can get one cheaper than you guys did. LOL

10-20-2005, 12:07 AM	#15 (permalink)
Matt C In Training Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: '03 Marauder 800 Location: Calhoun Georgia Posts: 119	Best thing since sliced bread! __________________ 03 Marauder, 03 Blaster, 94 Lightning-blown and intercooled 351

10-20-2005, 12:56 AM	#16 (permalink)
IntruderCruiser TurtleWax Taster Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2003 Intruder 1500 Posts: 585	and where are your tie downs? I got the Goodyear one from Sam's Club -- it is a well made jack and worth the 67 dollars I paid.

10-20-2005, 06:21 AM	#17 (permalink)
fonzi Newbie Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21	I just bought a lift from Harbour Freight yesterday, i looked on the internet site and we have a store in okla city, the store matched the price of 49.99. 1500lb capacity and appears well made.

10-20-2005, 09:52 AM	#18 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 9,192	Hey Matt C. When are you going to take that Kleenex box off the side of that sweet ride of yours? Nice seat. __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

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