Quote:

Harbor freight also sells transmission jacks. Its always nice to have the right tools for the job. Makes it easier, safer and if you use it more than once, it pays for itself in conveinece. If you dont want to buy 1, maybe a tool rental store can rent you 1. Not sure though

edit for link....

http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/transmission-jacks.html


I use the one pictured on the bottom left.
I put my jack stands on 4" blocks of wood for extra clearance.
The trans literally slides out and down with zero effort.
I then use a wooden wedge to support the bell housing while I remove the jack,once removed I just slide the trans down the wedge to a piece of cardboard on the ground.