NOTICE
When lifting a motorcycle using a jack, be sure jack contacts both lower frame tubes where down tubes and lower frame tubes converge. Never lift by jacking on cross-members, oil pan, mounting brackets, components or housings. Failure to comply can cause serious damage resulting in the need to perform major repair work. (00586d)
NOTE
- Never use differential housing as lifting point.
- Set the parking brake and block the wheels as necessary to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
- Lift against the forgings where the down tubes and lower frame tubes join.
- Never lift using the passenger hand grab handles.
Because the balance point is toward the rear, special consideration must be made when lifting with a jack for service.
See Figure 1. When lifting the front, engage the parking brake. Place the jack under the forward portion of the frame, approximately centered under the crankshaft, and make sure that it contacts the frame tube forgings on both sides. Verify that the jack is not contacting the parking brake components.
See Figure 2. When lifting the rear, secure the front tire in a wheel vise. Secure front end to the motorcycle lift using straps. Place the jack under the rear portion of the frame, approximately centered under the clutch cover. Make sure that it contacts the frame tube forgings on both sides.
Alternatively, each rear wheel can be raised by placing a jack under the left or right side of the axle.
Figure 1. Jack Placement to Lift Front
Figure 2. Jack Placement to Lift Rear