lift point clarification

[uppercaseJC]

I have read the manual re trike lift points but I still have a question. To install the DK lift it states to jack the bike up then place the jack stands on the rear cross member at the back of the trunk. Is there any reason I can't simply lift the bike using two bottle jacks on the cross member rather than lifting on the axle and then putting the jack stands on the cross member??

 

[trikermutha]

I have read the manual re trike lift points but I still have a question. To install the DK lift it states to jack the bike up then place the jack stands on the rear cross member at the back of the trunk. Is there any reason I can't simply lift the bike using two bottle jacks on the cross member rather than lifting on the axle and then putting the jack stands on the cross member??

Here is how I use to jack up my Trike.. Others use a floor jack and jack stands..

 

[BOXX3R]

Is this the right location to drop down and safely support the rear of the Trike on jack stands?

 

[BOXX3R]

Like JC I am interested in getting a lift kit. I have a pair of ramps, a pair of jack stands, a front wheel chalk and velcro strap for the front brake lever. I 'had' a 2-Ton floor jack and just swapped it for a 1500 lb motorcycle lift figuring I could lift the whole trike at once. Unfortunately that does not work with the Harbor Freight motorcycle lift. So now I am going to go get my 2-Tone floor jack back. These Trikes are tricky to work on, and I guess/hope that I learn from my mistakes.

 

[rhino 2]

The old saying go's ; A wise Man learns buy his Mistakes...WRONG.....
​A truly Wise Man learns by the mistakes of others........

 

[Sully]

Are there any parts removed and left over on this install. ??Is the kit a new part to install only ??

 

[Sully]

Ok then, I'm thinking of doing this mod and have been reading all about it. Seems like it's easy to do yourself and works well. Thanks ThumbUp

 

[Sunman]

Ok then, I'm thinking of doing this mod and have been reading all about it. Seems like it's easy to do yourself and works well. Thanks ThumbUp

Put the DK comfort lift kit on my Freewheeler a couple of weeks ago. Was a pretty easy job and the instructions were good. As others have said, main thing is to make sure the trike is on some jack stands for safety sake. I put a strap around my front brake. Jacked the trike and put the jack stands under the rear brace as it says in the instructions. Had my floor jack positioned under the rear drive pulley housing as per the instructions. All went well. Trike rides and handles better and sits level now.

Sunman

 

[davek]

location

Is this the right location to drop down and safely support the rear of the Trike on jack stands?

That is exactely where I put the jackstands. I did use the ones that are furthest forward...Dave

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Here is how I use to jack up my Trike.. Others use a floor jack and jack stands..

Hey trikemutha ,,, Did you make that adaptor ?? How tall is it ?? And how wide ?? Did you bolt it to the jack ?? I like it and can make it if I know a few Dimensions..Thanks Dave

 

[trikermutha]

That is exactely where I put the jackstands. I did use the ones that are furthest forward...Dave

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Hey trikemutha ,,, Did you make that adaptor ?? How tall is it ?? And how wide ?? Did you bolt it to the jack ?? I like it and can make it if I know a few Dimensions..Thanks Dave

Nope bought it from pitbull jacks..It has a lip that slides and holds on to the lip of the jack .. Don't have dimensions as I have to find the adapter plate..I don't use it much these days ..