Rear end lift

[BMWED]

Hello all. 
Thinking of adapting this trailer jack to lift the the rear end of the bike, so I can get the centre stand down while on the lift. I will make a bung to fit the hole in the axle.
Anyone see any problems doing this? Only thing comes to mind, seeing as its lifting from one side, there will be a twisting action applied to the axle bearings. Not sure if this would be an issue.

[lkraus]

That should not stress the  bearings any more than they are while parked on the wheels, certainly less stress than when riding.

 

I jack up the rear end on a lift with a small scissors jack from a car and a block of wood under the crankcase or final drive.

[BMWED]

I have a GS skid plate on mine and thought that jacking it there may bend it.

[Doctor T]

Can't see any problems as i use a rear paddock stand that attaches the same way through the hole. 

[lkraus]

24 minutes ago, BMWED said:

I have a GS skid plate on mine and thought that jacking it there may bend it.

That's why I use a scrap of wood on top of the jack.  It prevents scratches and spreads the load.  A piece that spans the mounting bolts would probably be best.