Bike hoist?

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

You can't just jack up a sports bike. My VFR has it's pipes at the bottom and my ER-6N has it's muffler underneath.


You could use a swingarm stand but that's just more of a risk of the bike tumping over. I'd rather it just tump at ground height than 4ft or more in the air.

I'm not sure why you would hang your bike from the ceiling. Rear stand and a front that lifts via the forks or the lower triple tree should be good enough.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

I'm not sure why you would hang your bike from the ceiling. Rear stand and a front that lifts via the forks or the lower triple tree should be good enough.

Changing the triple clamps for example....

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

Changing the triple clamps for example....

OK..the lower is not common, tho.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

OK..the lower is not common, tho.

Um...ever replace steering head bearings? Hey I've only lifted my present bike once....to replace the triple and bearings after I hit a deer so I agree its not "common" but it is a reason to use straps.

[Rangerscott]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

I'm not sure why you would hang your bike from the ceiling. Rear stand and a front that lifts via the forks or the lower triple tree should be good enough.

It's a different story with a VFR. My way worked just fine. I'll stick with it next time.

[derf]

Removing the engine

[askmrjesus]

Swapping out shocks.

JC

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by askmrjesus

Swapping out shocks.

JC

Yeah, but the bike on the stands makes it easier. Then you can raise the rear with the straps to your desired height.

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by derf

Removing the engine

Nah..save the s the traps to pull out the engine and keep the bike on stands.

[derf]

Doing anything that requires bending over to work on the bottom of the bike