Motorcycle lift

NeilH · Dec 7, 2020

Would anyone use one of these for a R1200RT or do you thing supporting it the way it does might cause problems?

https://www.sealey.co.uk/product/5637191853/single-post-motorcycle-lift-450kg-capacity

stever1 · Dec 7, 2020

A heavy bike like an RT would be better off on a proper table type lift

oblertone · Dec 7, 2020

stever1 said:
A heavy bike like an RT would be better off on a proper table type lift

Why, these lifts are made for the purpose ? I use a single post Eazyrizer for my HD and it’s fine. My only query would be the availability of suitable lifting points under an RT but this type of lift is configurable for most machines.

littleade · Dec 7, 2020

Have a look at the Abba Sky lift too :beerjug:

twizzle · Dec 7, 2020

These style of lifts need a solid connection with the bottom frame rails - can you do that on an RT without removing half the fairing -they also restrict access to one side .... meaning you need to "pick" the side you want to work on?/

theoneandonly · Dec 7, 2020

STOP HELPING HIM ! ....i have some body panels to sell :marc

stever1 · Dec 7, 2020

oblertone said:
Why, these lifts are made for the purpose ? I use a single post Eazyrizer for my HD and it’s fine. My only query would be the availability of suitable lifting points under an RT but this type of lift is configurable for most machines.

There ya go. Answered your own question.

DrFarkoff · Dec 7, 2020

Flat ramp type bench is "better" especially if working at a "Boxer" engine

A proper ramp will leave you with 360 access I guess that is why workshops use a ramp and not Easy lifts

NeilH · Dec 10, 2020

Thank you for the input.

I think on reflection a table lift would be better, 360 degree access, no need to undress the bike to support it. So I'll start looking out for a 2nd hand table lift

Mark H · Dec 10, 2020

Get a bench lift if you have the space like this one :thumb2

exortmanuk · Dec 11, 2020

I use an Abba skylift

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AlXgazZTJa1x_TPzWegxB9Y1f3Vk?e=DzR2ho
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https://1drv.ms/u/s!AlXgazZTJa1x_TZEzDe2sEsE8gzU?e=ESTtDF

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WIDELOAD · Dec 13, 2020

I use a Machine Mart Clarke CML3...steady enough for the RT and GS...the only downside was the whopping £168 carriage charge to get it to the Island.

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/cml3-hydraulic-motorcylce-lift/

developer · Dec 13, 2020

There's an alternative to the CML3 in the shape of the Biketec - which is slightly shorter and slightly narrower - better proportioned I think, but I haven't been able to find any reviews.

Cheaper overall too:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/19033159057?iid=164079421371

The 2nd hand CML3's on ebay go for silly money - better to spend that bit more and go new.

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