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Junior Member 27 posts Every Corner Junior Member 27 posts
Every Corner
Still got the floor Jack that I used on the Harley Ultra but the lines etc under the Roadmaster prohibit it's use, I was going to put a couple of bits of wood on it but thought I would check with you guys out there for any recommendations on how you lift your Roadmasters etc. Sick of getting the Mrs to help check the oil.  
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CHF10 Senior Member 2,396 posts
CHF10
Just don't check your oil. This is an Indian, not a Harley. [tongue]
Live free or die!
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Hey Yu Junior Member 48 posts
Hey Yu
I had a lift for my H-D. It wouldn't safely work with the Indians. I got a lift from this business, with rails for the Chief/Chieftains (same frame/engine) works well as it lifts on 4 frame/engine points around the edge (not on the engine case). I also have rails for a Scout. Four bolts to be removed for the change over.

  http://www.ibbikelifts.biz/contact-us/
2014 Chief Vintage, Springfield Blue. 2015 Victory Cross Country Havasu Red/flames.
IMRG 10001
IIRA 239
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Dr.Shifty Senior Member 1,623 posts
Dr.Shifty
Hey Yu wrote:
I had a lift for my H-D. It wouldn't safely work with the Indians. I got a lift from this business, with rails for the Chief/Chieftains (same frame/engine) works well as it lifts on 4 frame/engine points around the edge (not on the engine case). I also have rails for a Scout. Four bolts to be removed for the change over.

  http://www.ibbikelifts.biz/contact-us/


Hi Hey Yu,

Do you mind taking a photo sometime of the Chief rails and its lift points? I'm interested in seeing where they support the bike.

I've already got a lift that worked fine for the Scout but the new Springfield sounds like a different story. I wonder if his rails will fit on my lift - I guess it all depends on the distance between the existing rails.
Cheers, Kim.

From Woodrising (no, nobody else has heard of it either)
Rides a Springfield Dark Horse
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BigTone Administrator 1,638 posts
BigTone
Every Corner wrote:
Still got the floor Jack that I used on the Harley Ultra but the lines etc under the Roadmaster prohibit it's use, I was going to put a couple of bits of wood on it but thought I would check with you guys out there for any recommendations on how you lift your Roadmasters etc. Sick of getting the Mrs to help check the oil.  

Check out this blog Every Corner. Not sure if they are available here. 
http://myindianroadmaster.blogspot.com.au/2017/01/wheeldock-several-months-ago-i.html
Cheers,
Tony
St. Kilda  Victoria
IMRG: 20380071
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stevenlb21 Senior Member 928 posts
stevenlb21
Here is the jack I bought the other day and it works great.
Total Tools $179.00 I think money very well spent.

I have the bike jacked up so I can clean the wheels before I wash and polish the bike, I'm also going to give the old blower a go to dry the bike quicker, seems like a few people are doing this now
Cheers......Steve
Penrith, NSW

2015 Indian Chieftain (Indian Motorcycle Red)
"TECUMSEH"
IMRG Membership No.  AU101486

Meanwhile back at the Ranch, Tonto disguised as a door gets his knob shot off !!!.
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Matt01 Full Member 247 posts
Matt01
Hey Yu wrote:
I had a lift for my H-D. It wouldn't safely work with the Indians. I got a lift from this business, with rails for the Chief/Chieftains (same frame/engine) works well as it lifts on 4 frame/engine points around the edge (not on the engine case). I also have rails for a Scout. Four bolts to be removed for the change over.

  http://www.ibbikelifts.biz/contact-us/
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Matt01 Full Member 247 posts
Matt01
Every Corner wrote:
Still got the floor Jack that I used on the Harley Ultra but the lines etc under the Roadmaster prohibit it's use, I was going to put a couple of bits of wood on it but thought I would check with you guys out there for any recommendations on how you lift your Roadmasters etc. Sick of getting the Mrs to help check the oil.  
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Damich Administrator 524 posts
Damich
stevenlb21 wrote:
Here is the jack I bought the other day and it works great.
Total Tools $179.00 I think money very well spent.

I have the bike jacked up so I can clean the wheels before I wash and polish the bike, I'm also going to give the old blower a go to dry the bike quicker, seems like a few people are doing this now



NICE WORK STEVE ÃƒÂ°Ã…¸ËœÂ
Damian
North East Melb
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stevenlb21 Senior Member 928 posts
stevenlb21
All because of your tip Damian, thanks for the help bro
Cheers......Steve
Penrith, NSW

2015 Indian Chieftain (Indian Motorcycle Red)
"TECUMSEH"
IMRG Membership No.  AU101486

Meanwhile back at the Ranch, Tonto disguised as a door gets his knob shot off !!!.
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Smog Full Member 76 posts
Smog
Here are a couple of photos of my IB bike lifter. As Hey Yu said the bike sits on 4 points of the chassis. There is no contact with the engine case, wireing or plumbing. I have just carried out a wash and service on my bike.
I use the lifter when i wash the bike as it presents the bike at a more user friendly height and allows me to wash the wheels and scrub the white walls without drama 😁

For those who carry out their own servicing, this lifter provides unobstructed acess to the engine case underneath and a clear floorspace for a drain tin.
As you may notice, i welded a "T" hadle to the valve tool to have more control as the bike comes back to terra firma.

The only issue i have is the crappy front castors that do not like to turn, so i do not recommend you try to move the bike on the lifter.
Once the bike is up, it is the right height to work on it while sitting on my wheeled stool🙂

Cheers Smog
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Harro Full Member 217 posts
Harro
Definitely    http://www.ibbikelifts.biz/contact-us/                 
Good well built solid product that lifts around all the tricky bits under the Indian without causing damage.
Newcastle (near Gateshead from memory) mob build & supply it.
Use mine to turn bike around without too much drama but need a smooth concrete floor to do it on.  Just be careful.
Cheers,
Harro

Red 2014 Vintage, stage 2.
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stevenlb21 Senior Member 928 posts
stevenlb21
Do they sell the adaptor rails seperately
Cheers......Steve
Penrith, NSW

2015 Indian Chieftain (Indian Motorcycle Red)
"TECUMSEH"
IMRG Membership No.  AU101486

Meanwhile back at the Ranch, Tonto disguised as a door gets his knob shot off !!!.
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Smog Full Member 76 posts
Smog
Just tell them what bike you have and they will ship it to suit.
Mine was delivered the next day🚚🙂
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stevenlb21 Senior Member 928 posts
stevenlb21
Have gotten on contact with them 
and it's $424 + shipping for lift to suit an Indian and just for the adaptor rail it's $79 + shipping
Cheers......Steve
Penrith, NSW

2015 Indian Chieftain (Indian Motorcycle Red)
"TECUMSEH"
IMRG Membership No.  AU101486

Meanwhile back at the Ranch, Tonto disguised as a door gets his knob shot off !!!.
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Lout Junior Member 25 posts
Lout
Smog wrote:

As you may notice, i welded a "T" hadle to the valve tool to have more control as the bike comes back to terra firma.

Cheers Smog


I went the IB bike lift.
Bit expensive, but supporting homegrown is important to me.
T handle is a good idea Smog......mine comes down fast if I'm over zealous on the release valve.
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riverslate Junior Member 18 posts
riverslate
       big blue bike lift makes cleaning wheels easy raises up 900 high IMG_6406.jpg                
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Ogr11 New Member 5 posts
Ogr11
stevenlb21 wrote:
Here is the jack I bought the other day and it works great.
Total Tools $179.00 I think money very well spent.

I have the bike jacked up so I can clean the wheels before I wash and polish the bike, I'm also going to give the old blower a go to dry the bike quicker, seems like a few people are doing this now

Nice one mate. Went to check tyre pressures the day and thought OMG. Had to move it back and fourth just to find the pressure guide on the side walls 😂 just checked Total Tools website and they still have this jack for sale 😆 now $189 
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Ogr11 New Member 5 posts
Ogr11
stevenlb21 wrote:
Here is the jack I bought the other day and it works great.
Total Tools $179.00 I think money very well spent.

I have the bike jacked up so I can clean the wheels before I wash and polish the bike, I'm also going to give the old blower a go to dry the bike quicker, seems like a few people are doing this now
Hey mate
I think i have bought the same jack. However I can't seem to find a way of aligning jack with bike. Any chance you take some pictures of where the lifting points are that you use. I can get jack to lift the frame at the rear end but worried about lifting using the casing at the front end. Just to be sure mine is exactly the same as yours I measured the rubber pads, 32cm x 32cm Cheers
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stevenlb21 Senior Member 928 posts
stevenlb21
Ogr11 wrote:
Hey mate
I think i have bought the same jack. However I can't seem to find a way of aligning jack with bike. Any chance you take some pictures of where the lifting points are that you use. I can get jack to lift the frame at the rear end but worried about lifting using the casing at the front end. Just to be sure mine is exactly the same as yours I measured the rubber pads, 32cm x 32cm Cheers


I received a set if adapter mount to fit on the jack from one of the forum member from W.A., I have yet to fit them, but to solve your issue if you have the same jack as I do, you can place the jack under the bike frame and miss all the oil lines  I've done it a few times now you just have to get down on your hands and knees and look up you'll soon figure it out.
I'm out riding and working this weekend but will endeavour to take a few happy snaps for you when I can.
I hope this helps if not keep asking me till I answer you with the info that helps you
Cheers......Steve
Penrith, NSW

2015 Indian Chieftain (Indian Motorcycle Red)
"TECUMSEH"
IMRG Membership No.  AU101486

Meanwhile back at the Ranch, Tonto disguised as a door gets his knob shot off !!!.
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Shelby Junior Member 12 posts
Shelby
Thanks Steve that's good know that the jack works well. I have been looking for a jack for ages.
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