Hello everyone I'm a new member from Toronto Can. Great site I hope to be a part of this online community forum. 03 Max stock hoping to chg the rubber head gaskets this weekend but can figure out if I should place my lift under the exhaust and lift, is it strong enough ? I don't think so..... My lift is the basic with 2 arms side by side...Any ideas would be great. Thank you!
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Traumahawk
Well-Known Member
I have a lift at home...like this one (but the cheap yellow one), and have lifted under the exhaust (stock and kerker) with no issues.
http://www.harborfreight.com/1500-lb-lightweight-aluminum-motorcycle-lift-60636.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/1500-lb-lightweight-aluminum-motorcycle-lift-60636.html
I never have Maxin but heard of several guys who have and do so regularly.
Especially stock pipes....it takes a lot to bend them!
Especially stock pipes....it takes a lot to bend them!
Yep I have lifted under about every different type of pipe on a Max & never had any issues.
davesax36
Well-Known Member
I've had a sitting on a jack on the pipes for months now. No issues if the pipes are still installed. If either fronts or rears were unbolted I could maybe see an issue, but with everything secured they're not going anywhere.
invalidsession
Well-Known Member
You might try using a stout piece of plywood across the arms of the jack if you are at all concerned about damage to the pipes, it'll help spread the load. I too had concerns about this potential issue and knowing my luck would the first member of the forums to damage his pipes :bang head: so I went with above method.
Good luck
Chris.
Good luck
Chris.
KJShover
Proud Vmax lover
Been lifting mine from under the pipes for a few years now. No ill effects so far.
