FS Moto Jack for trailside tire changes

FDKLR · 09-03-2008, 06:51 PM

After having a few trailside flats on my KLR, and no center stand I decided I needed a better solution. Wrestling with my bike alone and trying to get the tire off is a pain so I decided to start making some small easy to carry jacks so I could change my tube or oil and adjust my chain.

I have found them very handy in changing a tire or lubing a chain while out on the trail or at home when I don’t want to pull out the big jack or if you’re riding alone.

I have made them so they are adjustable from around 8” to 16” in length, but they can be made to any length depending upon what your needs are. I have made them all from steel for durability. However I can also make an aluminum version if someone wants to shave a few ounces.

If anyone has any interest please let me know, or if you would like to see some additional pictures I can post them.
Thank you,

Just an update,
The jacks are $30 for the Aluminum version shipped to you home. I decided to follow the advise of some of the folks in this thread and I started the patent process as well so now I can say Patent Pending too.

Thank you for your continued interest,
Brian

Update 1/20/11: Still making them for those that are interested. PM me or drop me an e-mail and I can det you the ordering info.

unparagoned316 · 09-03-2008, 09:26 PM

How much?

FDKLR · 09-04-2008, 03:52 AM

Currently they are painted so I am thinking $20 plus shipping. The price may change if I can get them powder coated.

I just updated this post, the material costs are higher than I thought. I think I am just covering myself at $20.

pdedse · 09-04-2008, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FDKLR

Currently they are painted so I am thinking $15 plus shipping. The price may change if I can get them powder coated.

Looks very nice. How soon can you send me one? (live in Oregon, leaving for Mexico sept. 23.)

nfranco · 09-04-2008, 09:32 AM

Good Idea! What would unpainted aluminum one cost?

Hotmamaandme · 09-04-2008, 10:08 AM

Looks good and simple, But Im lost on how you get it under the bike by yourself and the rear wheel off the ground? Could use some thing like this for my Honda Transalp.

FDKLR · 09-04-2008, 12:30 PM

I have a couple built so I could get one in the mail this week. PM me with your address and I can get it going.
Thank you,

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdedse

Looks very nice. How soon can you send me one? (live in Oregon, leaving for Mexico sept. 23.)

FDKLR · 09-04-2008, 12:30 PM

I will check my material costs tonight and get back to you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nfranco

Good Idea! What would unpainted aluminum one cost?

Yossarian™ · 09-04-2008, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotmamaandme

Looks good and simple, But Im lost on how you get it under the bike by yourself and the rear wheel off the ground?

Just stand on the right side of the bike, tip it up on its sidestand and front wheel, and insert the portable jack under the swingarm or other hard point. As a KLR owner, though, I usually source a nearby branch or something to do the job.

FDKLR · 09-04-2008, 12:36 PM

What I do is have the bike parked with the kickstand down. I go to the passenger side of bike and push on it near the tank or handle bars so the bike is balancing on the front wheel and the kickstand. I then place the jack under the bike or on the swingarm, and I let the bike rest on the jack.

The bike is stable since it has three points of contact, that being the side stand, the jack, and the front tire.

If I place the jack on the front passanger side of the skidplate then the after I reposition the bike then the front tire is off the ground allowing the removal of the front wheel. In this configuration the jack, side stand and the rear wheel are your three points of contact.

If it helps I can take some pictures of the steps and post them here.
Thank you for asking.

Hotmamaandme · 09-04-2008, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FDKLR

If it helps I can take some pictures of the steps and post them here.
Thank you for asking.

Yes please and a firm price out to sunny CA.

TJ Willy · 09-04-2008, 10:51 PM

A good idea, smart simple design, and a more than fair price. I think you could get easily get twice the money and it would be a good transaction for everyone.

You might want to think about a patent lawyer if there is not one of these already in the market.

Bird76Mojo · 09-05-2008, 12:32 AM

I agree man. Get that shit patented! Just the people on ADVrider alone would snap up a boatload I'm sure. Then there's Ebay, Amazon, Supermotojunkie, Thumpertalk forum and store, etc. Take your pick.

I'm gonna build one at work now.. I just so happen to have some aluminum tubing laying about. Great idea by the way!

I really coulda used one of these a few weeks ago, when I had a flat rear a long way from home.. Had to call in a favor on that one.

GB

FDKLR · 09-05-2008, 03:46 AM

To hotmamaand me:

I sent you a PM

Papa Pete · 09-05-2008, 03:52 AM

Great price and nice work, but I have a brother who bought one that looks about the same. I don't know if the one he bought had a patent, but I'm thinking he paid more.

09-03-2008, 06:51 PM	#1
FDKLR ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Mount Horeb, WI Oddometer: 452	FS Moto Jack for trailside tire changes After having a few trailside flats on my KLR, and no center stand I decided I needed a better solution. Wrestling with my bike alone and trying to get the tire off is a pain so I decided to start making some small easy to carry jacks so I could change my tube or oil and adjust my chain. I have found them very handy in changing a tire or lubing a chain while out on the trail or at home when I don’t want to pull out the big jack or if you’re riding alone. I have made them so they are adjustable from around 8” to 16” in length, but they can be made to any length depending upon what your needs are. I have made them all from steel for durability. However I can also make an aluminum version if someone wants to shave a few ounces. If anyone has any interest please let me know, or if you would like to see some additional pictures I can post them. Thank you, Just an update, The jacks are $30 for the Aluminum version shipped to you home. I decided to follow the advise of some of the folks in this thread and I started the patent process as well so now I can say Patent Pending too. Thank you for your continued interest, Brian Update 1/20/11: Still making them for those that are interested. PM me or drop me an e-mail and I can det you the ordering info. Attached Images FDKLR screwed with this post 08-25-2011 at 11:30 AM

09-03-2008, 09:26 PM	#2
unparagoned316 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Oddometer: 144	How much? __________________ 2006 Suzuki DR650 2007 Yamaha YZ250F(Sold)

09-04-2008, 03:52 AM	#3
FDKLR ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Mount Horeb, WI Oddometer: 452	$ Currently they are painted so I am thinking $20 plus shipping. The price may change if I can get them powder coated. I just updated this post, the material costs are higher than I thought. I think I am just covering myself at $20. FDKLR screwed with this post 09-05-2008 at 05:14 PM

09-04-2008, 10:08 AM	#6
Hotmamaandme Wishing I was riding RTW Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Gardnerville NV Oddometer: 2,422	Ill bite but one question Looks good and simple, But Im lost on how you get it under the bike by yourself and the rear wheel off the ground? Could use some thing like this for my Honda Transalp. __________________ My screen name is kind of long. I am the "ME" part, my name is Cory. Jimmy Lewis quote: "Those KLRs are full of potential. Just takes a rider..."

09-04-2008, 10:51 PM	#12
TJ Willy ADV, this, I crave. Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Wichita Falls, Tx Oddometer: 337	A good idea, smart simple design, and a more than fair price. I think you could get easily get twice the money and it would be a good transaction for everyone. You might want to think about a patent lawyer if there is not one of these already in the market. __________________ Phil Expedition Awareness 2009 Solo TAT Ride Report 01 F650 Dakar \| '99 Triumph Trophy 1200 SmugMug Goodness Coupon Code (GZnn7vYHaHJjg)

09-04-2008, 09:32 AM	#5
nfranco over macho grande? Joined: Jan 2006 Location: la ca Oddometer: 707	Good Idea! What would unpainted aluminum one cost?

09-04-2008, 12:36 PM	#10
FDKLR ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Mount Horeb, WI Oddometer: 452	What I do is have the bike parked with the kickstand down. I go to the passenger side of bike and push on it near the tank or handle bars so the bike is balancing on the front wheel and the kickstand. I then place the jack under the bike or on the swingarm, and I let the bike rest on the jack. The bike is stable since it has three points of contact, that being the side stand, the jack, and the front tire. If I place the jack on the front passanger side of the skidplate then the after I reposition the bike then the front tire is off the ground allowing the removal of the front wheel. In this configuration the jack, side stand and the rear wheel are your three points of contact. If it helps I can take some pictures of the steps and post them here. Thank you for asking.

09-05-2008, 12:32 AM	#13
Bird76Mojo SM Rider Joined: May 2008 Location: Central Illinois Oddometer: 1,434	If you don't then someone will... :wink: I agree man. Get that shit patented! Just the people on ADVrider alone would snap up a boatload I'm sure. Then there's Ebay, Amazon, Supermotojunkie, Thumpertalk forum and store, etc. Take your pick. I'm gonna build one at work now.. I just so happen to have some aluminum tubing laying about. Great idea by the way! I really coulda used one of these a few weeks ago, when I had a flat rear a long way from home.. Had to call in a favor on that one. GB __________________ Threadkiller!!! Always glad to help a fellow rider..

09-05-2008, 03:46 AM	#14
FDKLR ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Mount Horeb, WI Oddometer: 452	To hotmamaand me: I sent you a PM FDKLR screwed with this post 09-05-2008 at 07:50 AM

09-05-2008, 03:52 AM	#15
Papa Pete RIDES RED Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Hondarosa WI Oddometer: 618	Nice work Great price and nice work, but I have a brother who bought one that looks about the same. I don't know if the one he bought had a patent, but I'm thinking he paid more.

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