Just got my 2013 650 and need to do the fork seals. Came with a really nice skid plate. Used my HF transmission jack to get the front end off the ground. Had to remove the wheels from the jack casters to get jack underneath the bike easily. Just 4 nuts and a 14mm wrench for that. Surprisingly, it's very stable, being triangle-like using the rear wheel as the 3rd point.
You can get one under $100 with a sale. It's has held up and takes little room in the garage. It'll work until I get something nice that will lift the entire bike elegantly, although I think this one would. But I'm not going to push it right now.
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You can get one under $100 with a sale. It's has held up and takes little room in the garage. It'll work until I get something nice that will lift the entire bike elegantly, although I think this one would. But I'm not going to push it right now.

450 lb. Low Lift Transmission Jack
Amazing deals on this 450Lb Low Lift Transmission Jack at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.