hydraulic floor jack

[mrlmd1]

Just got one of those hydraulic motorcycle floor jacks to be able to pick up my GZ250, for oil changes/wheels/tires/chain work etc.
Question - the bottom of the GZ250 has the exhaust pipes lower than the frame. It doesn't seem like a good idea to jack it up on the pipes even though they might be strong enough to support the weight, so other than putting some blocks of 2x4 under the frame between the pipes as a shim above the jack arms, does anyone have any other methods they use?

[Dupo]

You are on the right track with the 2x4's.

[mcintyre_aerospace]

I allways just used a regular jack to lift the middle, then use two jack stands under the rear frame by the rear axle. Other than that I sometimes use an engine hoist around the frame under the seat, this works well because theres no way it can fall and you can even movie it around a lot.

[Badbob]

You don't need a jack to change the oil just a short pan.

I have two GZ250s and lift them with one of these jacks tied down and both wheels of the ground. Not a probelm.

[Quimrider]

I don't remember if it was on here or the yahoo gz250 forums, but you can make some stands out of scrap wood to support the rear. This wouldn't help much if you were to remove the front wheel though. perhaps someone who knows where that is can post a link.

[jonathan180iq]

Badbob broguht this over from the Yahoo forums.

http://www.gz250bike.com/viewtopic.php?t=62

Can someone make it a sticky please?

[GZ250]

It would be good if someone can post some pictures of hydraulic jack and the bike mounted on the jack. thanks

[Badbob]

I'll try to remember to get a photo next time. I use the motor cycle jack. I usually only use it for tire changes so it might be awhile.

[Sarris]

You can get an inexpensive motorcycle jack at Costco, Walmart, Sams Club, or most other discount warehouse stores for around $50 to $75. Most are rated for 750 to 1000 lbs and have tiedown locations. Some also have wheels so you can move the bike around while it's up in the air. (very handy)

I feel that "makeshift" jacks are inherently unsafe. :tdown:

It's your bike and your ass, so be very careful! :2tup: