Can this securely lift the whole bike, front and back, off the ground. Would it be stable on it for an extended period of time?
1592356
It can lift both ends of the bike off the ground. Stability with my Valkyrie was good but I'd still feel better tying off the bars somehow, either from above, like from the rafters or to ground anchors. In other words, if you had it jacked up it wouldn't take too much to knock it over though if not bumped it would stay there forever, I think.
1592357
I do think you could lift your bike off the ground with no problem, yes it would be stable!
1592358
I purchased this lift last fall for winter storage of my RoadKing. It can easily lift the bike and seems to have no problem holding it up all winter. Of course if you were to push on the front or rear of the bike you can make it rock. A second jack or block of wood placed under the rear of the frame would make it safer if your storing in a high traffic area. Over all I like this jack alot.
1592359
Yes it does, I have a 2013 streetglide and just stored it all winter on one. It is a bit tricky to find a good center point to get both wheels up evenly. I plan on marking my frame so the next time it will be easier. Also had to buy a socket and wrench to raise and lower it. Would have been nice if they included such a tool.
2123001
Yes, but only if you mount it on the top of the frame so it's hanging down. It depends on how large the bike is as well.
1015196
No problem at all. Very stable. I'm very pleased with the Bikehand. Good value and stores nicely.
2218145
I would only try this if you can secure it directly to trailer , I don't believe securing to bike only will keep it in place. Hope this helps.
2169737
It's stable I put a full dressed harley on it with it packed down . Had no problem. . Well worth the money .
1189101
If you are wondering if the clamping head turns easily with the bike in place, it doesn't it's very secure.when the bike is in the clamp you can also rotate the bike just make sure have a good hold on the bike so it doesn't fall over. When there is no bike in the clamp it is very easy to rotate and locks down securely,
110199
Actually pretty solid. Just make sure you attach your bike correctly or there will be a lot of swaying!
746635
I think so....it is pretty stable...my bike is almost 30LB and had no problem
1614949
I don't believe it will be stable without the risers. It isn't really heavy (less than 50 lbs). I would be concerned about the possibility of it turning on its side when someone is using it.
677625
If by that you mean in a fashion *other* than having the weight centered around the clamp, yes it can. None of my bikes weigh more than 21 pounds or so, but I've had bikes secured upside down, at weird angle, almost at the bottom bracket clamping on the seat tube, etc, and it does the job just fine. The handle used to clamp down can take awhile to get tightened properly, but never gives me the impression it would overtighten and break. So essentially, yes if you are doing other things that involve positioning the bike awkwardly you will be fine. It won't let you simply swing it into position like a good shop stand, but it can be locked into place just about anyway you like!
293958
Absolutely!! This is a great system. I have traveled cross-country 4 or 5 times with my HD Road King Screamin' Eagle and it has held the bike solid in place! It's a good idea to check it periodically if you are traveling a long distance. I have had to ratchet the front wheel strap a few times just to tighten it up. My bike is 850-900 lbs.
680236
I am using it to hold a Novara Safari bike while I do maintenance work on it. The bike is big, long and heavy and I can work on it without any problems at all. It neither wobbles, tips forward, backward or to the sides. It is easy to open and close you must, however, ensure that it is well extended and tight prior to using it. I hope that helps you without me having to go down to the garage and measuring the leg spread. Saludos, Rolando
662638
Probably could, but it is not the sturdiest stand. I only use it to hold my bike upright.
962776
I have a HD Ultra classic. It lifts it just fine, just make sure the jack is centered in the right place. If someone sturdies the bike it will move OK, it needs to be on flat concrete surface.
2141387
The stand is great but will only hold the bike upright with the back wheel resting on the frame...It doesn't raise the back wheel nor is it strong enough.
875230
holy smokes! what are you carrying a car battery? If the bike is balanced well, it should hold the weight but i don't know how stable it would be. I have put bikes that i think weigh 35 pounds on it. The cradle for the bottom bracket is basically hard plastic. if you're just doing routine maintenance on the bike it should be ok but probably not serious wrenching. i like my park tools 10 or 9 (can't remember). i had a tandem on the Park and it was a little iffy. Probably close to 70lbs but longer than a normal bike. Personally i think i wasted my money on the RAD.
1443513
I have mine set to the side. I don't think there would be much in the way of stability with it to the front. Facing the front of the bike the frame rails would probably be to close to the outside edge to keep the bike from falling off. I have mine centered under the bike so it picks both wheels up off the ground at the same time. It is pretty stable that way