Wojo72 Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 I'd like to have a way to get the bike off of the ground. All of the lifts that I have seen don't work with sport bikes because the exaust is in the way. One option would be to pick up a set of stands. I also thought about something like this instead of two ladders, a broom stick and some straps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 (edited) My method is kinda ghetto. I of course use my center stand for the rear then when I need the front up I put two 50 lb sand bags on the rear seat and rack. [emoji14] Edited December 9, 2015 by 2talltim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo72 Posted December 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 After thinking about it for a minute I'd need a chock or something to keep the bike stable at the opposite end of where it is being lifted. Hmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durk Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 I use jack stands 1 on each side of the swingarm(helps to have spools-I acquired a couple from a bike I flipped). Then I have a piece of angle iron on garage ceiling w/ holes drilled in it that I hook ratchet straps to to lift the front by the triple. Not sure about your lift idea. Will you be able to get high enough with the arm/lever? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustinsn3485 Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 (edited) I throw down blankets and lay it on its side to work on tires. Never needed it off the ground. Edited December 9, 2015 by dustinsn3485 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 These work on sport bikes too... http://www.amazon.com/Mossy-Oak-Deer-Hoist-Gambrel/dp/B003RYARBI 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 My method is kinda ghetto. I of course use my center stand for the rear then when I need the front up I put two 50 lb sand bags on the rear seat and rack. [emoji14] That what I do too. A weight on the back of the bike if I can't use an axle stand under the front axle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 This thread is < 100 IQ. You spend thousands on a new bike. Just get some proper motorcycle stands for a couple hundred more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 This thread is < 100 IQ. You spend thousands on a new bike. Just get some proper motorcycle stands for a couple hundred more.How does a proper stand work when removing the rear shock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limitedslip7 Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 I've used the engine hoist before, works well in combination with proper front or rear stands, depending on what you are working on. Just lift the end you are working on with the stand on the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Depends on the bike. That was my point, not all bikes are a simple "Use Stands" explanation. Center Stands FTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 I use a short rope. Tie one end to the roof of the garage and the other to the back of the bike. Then just drive off the roof and let it hang. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo72 Posted December 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Do I use the hoist to stage the bike on the roof?I use a short rope. Tie one end to the roof of the garage and the other to the back of the bike. Then just drive off the roof and let it hang.Sent from my SPH-L720T using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 I've got an older version of this. Great investment. Lifts the entire bike, and it's mobile with the bike strapped/lifted. Works for bikes, riding mowers/decks, most anything else under half ton and less than a 1ft tall. http://www.sears.com/craftsman-professional-1500-lb-motorcycle-atv-jack/p-00950191000P'>http://www.sears.com/craftsman-professional-1500-lb-motorcycle-atv-jack/p-00950191000P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Do I use the hoist to stage the bike on the roof?Sent from my SPH-L720T using Tapatalk No, you put it up there like a Boss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo72 Posted December 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Dumb fucker forgot the rope on the way back downSent from my SPH-L720T using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 How does a proper stand work when removing the rear shock?For the fraction of a % of the time when I want to lift the rear without loading the rear shock I put the bike on the triple tree stand in the front & the spool stand in the rear. I then put some cheap automotive jack stands under the rear sets & remove the spool stand. Pit Bull also makes some nice motorcycle specific jack stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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