I put it on the centerstand then use the scissor jack out of my car. I use a 3" length of 2x4 on top ot the jack, and put that under the square boss on the crankcase. It is just in from the drain plug. Put the jack in from the side. I have been jacking bikes like this for 100 years and never damaged anything or had one fall over. If I am romoving the front wheel/forks....I loosen all the bolts before I jack it.Has anyone used a floor jack type motorcycle lift to raise the bike. I looked under there and between the exhaust and hoses, not sure how. Please enlighten me. Thanks.