Just got a Pit Bull Motorcycle Jack for 65 bucks and it works well, I am just not to thrilled with my bike being that high in the air just on the jack. SO, figured I would come to the experts and see how you guys secure your bike while its up on the jack? Thanks in advance as always fellas.

I don't. If you find the proper lift point for front to rear balance, it sits just fine. I marked my frame underside so I get it in the right spot every time. It still sits well with either the front or rear wheel off. I ran it just yesterday up on the lift with no problem or fear it would fall off. Positioning is the key to stability. Looking at my jack I don't see any easy way to strap it down. I think it is more a mater of having a quality lift to start with. Though they all look the same, some may be very flimsy and cheaply made and wobbly. When hauling it up a couple feet, cheap is not rhe way to go. Just my pinion.

Ditto. Find the right spot and mark it and it's fairly stable to work on. I would not tie it to the jack as sure as heck I'd forget it when I wnet to lower it. I also marked my jack right in front of my face when lowering to "put down the kickstand"!

One WARNING though. If you remove anything big or heavy like a wheel things change radically and quickly so be alert. Yes, I found this out the old fashioned way (rear wheel off, front wheel pointing skyward).

My little red Sears lift came with tie downs and hook points on the jack. I get it balanced, lift the bike, then strap it down.

Yea 10-4 on the suprise tilt! Depending on the situation, EVERYTHING!

I use a 10K Lb Strap slung over the Ceiling Joists in the shop, and down onto the handlebars. (3 saves so far)
Then I use Jack Stands, but only if Makcap is using my Jack. (Ah hem)
And I use this home made Motorcycle stand, (2 4X6's with carpet on top one)
And sometimes, If the tires are to be left on I put a separate Hydraulic jack under the tire to steady it up.

I have been caught where the handle of the jack fell into the whatever and jammed, as I was letting it down, There I was, one hand holding entire bike up on a 2:30 pm Lean and with one leg stretching like a gymnast to get a real jack that could re set it all, I barely made it! I hat jacking my bike up regardless. Have a spare jack on hand, be sure it's locked down because if it leaks down your in trouble! I always try to jack it up and rest it on the wood blocks, I have one for front and one for rear that way i know it's not going anywhere.

My "put the kickstand down" sign is due to my biggest save. I'm on the right side of the bike lowering the jack and realize too late nothing is holding it up! Holding handlebar with right hand with bike inches off the ground leaning way over, I try to use my left hand to get jack to go the other way. A LONG time later I got it good enough to save the bike...that and a mighty heave saved it. Not interested in doing that again...

mine has been on a jack for over a week without wheels or tie downs. seems secure.

to get mine to fit in the garage with the car it sits on my jack all the time. It so tight in there that the Roadie has to be upright not leaning over so the jack solved that. Since we are in occasional earthquake territory I do have a strap from the side of the Roadie to the wall just in case. Dont want it coming off and wedging between the wall and car! Never get the damn thing out.

takehikes wrote:
to get mine to fit in the garage with the car it sits on my jack all the time. It so tight in there that the Roadie has to be upright not leaning over so the jack solved that. Since we are in occasional earthquake territory I do have a strap from the side of the Roadie to the wall just in case. Dont want it coming off and wedging between the wall and car! Never get the damn thing out.

that sounds more like a kayak than a 800lb roadie

Yea, I forgot to mention the kickstand in my post. I never put it up when on the jack. Though I have never had a situation, It is a little scary when letting the jack down and the bike starts to lean over (I always have a grip on the bars during this). Always be sure the kickstand is deployed!!! I keep by bike up on the jack always to offload the suspension and it makes for easy cleaning and such. Only takes a minuite to lower and ride away.