Motorbike lift plans

[gaz1]

id rather use a genie lift easier to roll a bike onto it and can be adjusted to any height required

as for access well to a degree its one side only but the rear side can be access just not as easily as the front facing side

 

[More Amps]

You not have a lathe? If not you need one

I'd like a lathe, and a mill, and a big shed and another big shed because one is never big enough - in fact I could produce a VERY long list of things I'd like...but whether I actually NEED them (or could afford them) remains another story! Meanwhile I could mostly do with the knees of a twenty year old if anyone's got a pair going spare

 

[Hood]

I'd like a lathe, and a mill, and a big shed and another big shed because one is never big enough - in fact I could produce a VERY long list of things I'd like...but whether I actually NEED them (or could afford them) remains another story! ...

I have never understood how anyone can survive without a lathe, milling machine ok but a lathe is a necessity to human survival

...Meanwhile I could mostly do with the knees of a twenty year old if anyone's got a pair going spare

If you find some extras pass them on to me.

 

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id rather use a genie lift easier to roll a bike onto it and can be adjusted to any height required

as for access well to a degree its one side only but the rear side can be access just not as easily as the front facing side

There's many potential solutions that could work and I think it's a question of finding the balance between what suits each person, how deep their pockets are, what bike needs lifted and how much space is available

 

[addjunkie]

I used an old chunky coffee table for a while, and a ramp to push the bike up. It worked ok, but too much space.

I regret not ordering a Kendon before they stopped importing them to the UK.

 

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I used an old chunky coffee table for a while, and a ramp to push the bike up. It worked ok, but too much space.

Hmm...I have a coffee table, but I think it's a little short, a little low and a little new. Plus where would I put my coffee!

 

[addjunkie]

I have this lift that Ive not used in years, just keeps getting in the way, Ive only ever tried it with old twin rail frames. Always meant to make brackets but never got round to it. Could be yours for a few beer tokens.

 

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That's a very kind offer, but I think I'm looking for a little more height. My main problem is my knees. they still seem to be quite good at bending, and they're fine when I'm standing, walking or sitting - the problem comes when I have to get up from a seated position....ouch! My doctor says losing some weight wouldn't do any harm, but that I'm most likely headed for a pair of replacements. The thought fills me with gloom. They'll only do one at a time, and given the recovery time, I'm probably looking at the best part of a year from start to finish before I'm hopefully back to leaping around like Tigger... When you combine that with a limited lifetime (10 - 20 years apparently) before they need re-done by which time they'll be fussing about operating on a senior citizen...well my opinion is I'm probably best putting it off as long as possible and hopefully avoiding the second go as I'll probably be wearing the wooden overcoat by then anyway!

 

[addjunkie]

When I had the MM lift at our last place, in use it was great, but spent more time trying to work around it, or tripping over it as my big double garage just wasnt big enough, for 4 bikes and trying to build a trike at the same time. Unless space is in abundance, Id be looking at the slimline lifts that store vertical or the abba style. Not base on which is best, but which takes up least room and causes least hassle when not in use.

As for knees, Im much more careful now with rubber mats and stuff, but getting up I agree can be an issue, seems a good reason to go to the pub on a Sunday rather than church.

 

[redlig]

I'd like a lathe, and a mill, and a big shed and another big shed because one is never big enough - in fact I could produce a VERY long list of things I'd like...but whether I actually NEED them (or could afford them) remains another story! Meanwhile I could mostly do with the knees of a twenty year old if anyone's got a pair going spare

You would have been welcome to both of my old ones but I think they ended up in the hospital kitchens for a soup base.

As for a 1 year recovery !!!!!! Just do the pre op exercises without fail and you should be up and about inside a week just don't over due the first few days . I was home in 1 to 2 days and in the workshop after 3days with both mine and had NO problems in 10 years . Just don't shirk the pre op advice.

 

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You would have been welcome to both of my old ones but I think they ended up in the hospital kitchens for a soup base.

Not entirely sure if I fancy the idea of being fitted with a set of "one careful (?) owner" knees! Ongoing research question - how long did it take you to get back to 100% mobility (if you ever reached 100%?)

 

[redlig]

100% mobility inside of 2 weeks . Just have to be aware not to overdue it early on but make certain you get full movement asap and keep it . Especially the full straight with no space under the knee when laying down otherwise you might end up walking with a stoop.
2 weeks after the first one I passengered in a mates trials car which ment climbing in and out ,no door, every time we had to open and shut a gate onto rough and muddy ground . Don't be afraid to take the pain killers for a few weeks as if you don't you will "favour" that knee and not use it to it's full potential and possibly lose movement. best of luck.

 

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Very impressed with that rate of recovery; I'll keep my fingers crossed that I'm equally speedy when/if my turn rolls round.

As far as my bike lift plans go, my plans/vague thoughts have been solidified (many thanks to @addjunkie) and I hope to be placing an order for one of these shortly https://on-bike.com/motorcycle-lifts/sports-superbike-lift

If anyone has any experience with them, feel free to pipe up!

 

[Hood]

.... and I hope to be placing an order for one of these shortly https://on-bike.com/motorcycle-lifts/sports-superbike-lift
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How does it actually attach to a bike? They show bikes on it, it going up and down but don't actually show you putting a bike on it.

 

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They say,

"The most popular mounts used for All Sports,Road&Race bikes are the Standard Footpeg mounts, these accommodate pegs up to 38mm in width (front to back) as with all the Japanese inline Four cylinders, Triples, V Fours & Twin cylinder bikes.

We also offer the V Twin Front Mount option as used with Ducati 916 and similar plus Suzuki V Strom models in conjunction with the Standard Footpeg rear assembly. Ducati Panigale has its own dedicated mount set.

In addition, most of these type of bikes also have the option to lift the bike by the wheels using our Wheel Mount set (Side stand capture housing required). This method gives you full access to all engine components when working in that area and Great for showroom display models.

With some of the older Sports/Race machines they may have pegs wider than 38mm, in this case you will need to order our Heavy Duty Footpeg mount set.

Please note, the Footpeg mount set does not use the pegs to lift the Bike, All the weight is taken by the frame as the mounts are designed sit directly under the pivot point of the footpeg therefore transferring the load straight into the motorcycle frame!

Security for the bike is provided by means of two “U” Bolts that Lock the pegs firmly down to the lift."

 

[redlig]

Very impressed with that rate of recovery; I'll keep my fingers crossed that I'm equally speedy when/if my turn rolls round.

As far as my bike lift plans go, my plans/vague thoughts have been solidified (many thanks to @addjunkie) and I hope to be placing an order for one of these shortly https://on-bike.com/motorcycle-lifts/sports-superbike-lift

If anyone has any experience with them, feel free to pipe up!

No experience of that particular lift but having visited m/c dealer workshops ,at least 10,000 over a period of 20 years , I have to say I wouldn't get within 10 yards of any bike on that. Remember if it can go wrong it will ie fall over. EG . It would only need a tight rear wheel nut and a good heave and it would be on top of you. Added to which anything that gets dropped will hit the floor and either be damaged or never seen again. Also where do you put the oil tray or any small items /tools . Also by looking at the photo's it appears to have at least 5 points of contact with the floor which would require a perfectly flat floor or multiple adjustment points to ensure stability OR the the facility to bolt directly to the floor which sort of negates the idea of portability. As for the showroom idea I doubt if any dealer would trust it with punters poking it .about

 

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I think if I was worried about it falling, it would be quite simple to fab up a pair of brackets to bolt the lift to the floor, they say it has been tested to hold 2 tons so hopefully a little stronger than some of the offerings from China. Also they have been around for 19 years so not some new start-up. Finally they offer a 30 day money-back guarantee so If I decide that it's too much hassle or I don't trust it totally, then back it goes.

Fingers crossed....

 

[Hood]

They say,

"The most popular mounts used for All Sports,Road&Race bikes are the Standard Footpeg mounts, these accommodate pegs up to 38mm in width (front to back) as with all the Japanese inline Four cylinders, Triples, V Fours & Twin cylinder bikes.

We also offer the V Twin Front Mount option as used with Ducati 916 and similar plus Suzuki V Strom models in conjunction with the Standard Footpeg rear assembly. Ducati Panigale has its own dedicated mount set.

In addition, most of these type of bikes also have the option to lift the bike by the wheels using our Wheel Mount set (Side stand capture housing required). This method gives you full access to all engine components when working in that area and Great for showroom display models.

With some of the older Sports/Race machines they may have pegs wider than 38mm, in this case you will need to order our Heavy Duty Footpeg mount set.

Please note, the Footpeg mount set does not use the pegs to lift the Bike, All the weight is taken by the frame as the mounts are designed sit directly under the pivot point of the footpeg therefore transferring the load straight into the motorcycle frame!

Security for the bike is provided by means of two “U” Bolts that Lock the pegs firmly down to the lift."

Doesn't sound that easy, the front support underneath has me wondering as well. It would mean the skid plate would need removed before hand if wanting to do any work under the engine and no chance of taking foot peg brackets off if required. Sky Lift seems a better option for me personally especially with the stoppie, wheelie or complete lifting options.

 

[addjunkie]

Doesn't sound that easy, the front support underneath has me wondering as well. It would mean the skid plate would need removed before hand if wanting to do any work under the engine and no chance of taking foot peg brackets off if required. Sky Lift seems a better option for me personally especially with the stoppie, wheelie or complete lifting options.

All lifts and work benches have pros and cons and benefit from a flat floor. There is no perfect lift. When I had the MM one it wobbled a fair bit especially with rusty old junk. How stable is the abba lift once the bikes up.

 

[Hood]

All lifts and work benches have pros and cons and benefit from a flat floor. There is no perfect lift. When I had the MM one it wobbled a fair bit especially with rusty old junk. How stable is the abba lift once the bikes up.