| Author | Message | ||
     Mikexup |
Since I tend to like to do the regular maintenance myself, it looks like I'm going to have to invest in a good bike lift. (is that what they call them?) Anyway the type that goes under the swingarm and lifts the bike that way (You know what I mean.) Thanks, Mike | ||
| 02buells3t |
I believe what you are referring to is a rear wheel stand. You can also get a front wheel stand, which lifts the front end for tire changes, etc. (see www.pit-bull.com for these). Or you could get a center stand, that lifts the bike from the rider foot pegs (see www.centerstand.com/buellcs.htm) Not affiliated with either, but I have the PitBull stands. | ||
| Crusty |
I've got the Pit Bull stands also, and I really like them. If you're really short on cash, there are cheaper stands, but if you can swing it, the Pit Bull is one of the best. | ||
| Loki |
I give a nod to LPs' front and rear. Especially since they just replaced my failed front for free. | ||
| Kinger |
I've got the centerstand for my S3T. It is a good product. I find it to be a little tricky to get on and off sometimes, but overall very good. I use a tie down and hook my frame to the wall of the garage for assistance putting the bike on the stand. | ||
| Bads1 |
I've got the Handy Industries stand's both for $100,00 they do the job. | ||
| Opto |
Some mob is importing a foot-pumped hydraulic bike lift into Australia, the type where you push the bike onto a platform and the whole lot jacks up. They're selling for AUD$350, I can just fit my XB on it, will post a pic on the weekend if anyone's interested. | ||
| Opto |
While I'm here, what are people using under the muffler to jack their bikes? (to stop the jack from indenting the muffler) | ||
| Tdshepard |
Opto please post a pic of it. On ebay they are selling chinese knockoffs of the Ultimate platform lift in 800 and 1000 lb. capacity versions. Very tempting for the money.... | ||
| V2win |
http://www.precisionmfgsales.com/specials.htm | ||
| Djkaplan |
I have the DSE unit for my M2. It lifts the bike by the footpegs and is indispensible for routine maintanence. You have to be careful if you've got both wheels off the bike though. With a small bottle jack underneath the front shock mount, the bike is very unstable off the ground. | ||
| Captainplanet |
I use a LP rear wheel stand. To lift the front wheel use a jack under the muffler while the bike is on the rear wheel stand. If you are running a stock muffler, or a drummer, you really don't need anything in between the jack and muffler. | ||
| Bomber |
V2win . . . . . that little lift is cuter than heck . . .. . .do you use any of this company's products? opinion? | ||
| Henrik |
John, nice lift. About the same as the Handy lift though. I'd love to have either one  Henrik | ||
| V2win |
Bomber, Nope. I just ran across the site the other day while looking for M/C tire changers. Looks like it would work ok on the smaller bikes. | ||
| Captainkirk |
Guys, I'm using the Handy Lift and can say without reserve the thing is built like a brick shithouse. There are are are cheaper lifts out there...there are also cheaper bikes. Once you use one you'll never lay on a cold concrete floor again. | ||
| Cliffb |
Another happy customer with the DSE center lift. It made changing my muffler and primary adjustment an easy job. | ||
| Opto |
Tdshepard, the lift I bought is possibly a Chinese or Asian made item, not sure, but is absolutely identical to the "motocross lift" on V2win's link. The XB has about the same (or shorter) wheelbase as the 2 bikes pictured. The build quality is a little bit rough but it does the job easy enough and I feel it will last. It is sturdy and strong enough for home use at least. You'd never get a "normal" wheelbase large capacity roadbike on it. It's too short. | ||
| Jwet |
Here's one like mine. very heavy duty construction. If you need it with side extensions so you can work on ATV's etc. there is an XLT version which is the actual one I bought. http://www.benco-equipment.com/products/lifts/direct/procycle.html#Pro-Cycle Check this one out too. http://www.bike-lift.com/eazyrizer.htm | ||
| Opto |
Well here's some pics of the cheap 800lb proly Chinese made "motocross lift", funny how a Buell fits it so nicely! Scraped some bugs off the bike and gave it a dry wash (i.e. no hose)this arvo. Removed the tyre clamp, got tiedowns to hold the bike vertical if needed.   |
