July 18th, 2019, 09:31 PM | #1 |
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Using Wide Scissor Lift Stand?
I've just bought a scissor lift that I wanted to experiment with, but I can't find a good point to put the scissor lift under that allows me to lift the bike up while being balanced. Any tips with using these scissor Motorcycle lifts?
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July 19th, 2019, 06:31 AM | #2 |
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That might be a tough one.
Those are great for frames with double down-tubes where the engine sump doesn't drop below the frame - like most Big Twins. With the Ninja's frame type (lack of lower frame) and pipe/sump design you may have a tough time getting a flat surface to lift from. You may be able to make some type of plate out of wood that could get you a flat surface to lift from, but be careful. With that in-place it would be hard to change the oil. A rear stand would be handier I would think. A front wheel chock is also super handy to keep the cycle stable when using other stands. |
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July 19th, 2019, 10:08 AM | #3 |
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Yikes! Those scare me!!! Too easy for bike to topple off. I’d much prefer to hang a bike, then it can’t fall because it’s at lowest point already.
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July 19th, 2019, 10:28 AM | #4 |
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Haven't lifted a Ninja with a flat lift. The guys have lifted their dirtbikes with one, but for the Ninja and his Triumph we use this one:
https://abbastandsusa.com/product-de...ky-lift&pid=44 h Pins go in the swing-arm pivot point. |
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July 19th, 2019, 11:43 AM | #5 | |
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A rear paddock stand and a lower triple, pin type front stand have had a Triumph 675 lifted up in my garage a couple months now....quite steady and secure. Affordable, these are more generic stands and can be (and have been) used on many different bikes, certainly not limited to 1. I seem to remember a recent thread on front and rear stands ...was it here or another forum?
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July 19th, 2019, 02:17 PM | #6 |
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Yup, I've done as Jay's suggested. Take piece of wood and cut out holes for oil-filter and oil-drain bolts. Then shape wood to extend and touch across swing-arm pivot. Then use scissor-jack with centre below somewhere between oil-filter and swing-arm pivot so bike is balanced on top. Even then, it's still tipsy top-heavy and scary.
Physics dictates that 3 contact points are most stable. Three-legged tables are more stable than 4 and can sit on uneven surfaces. Lifting bike by 3 points, such as rear swingarm stand along with stem lift in front is most stable. Or I like hanging front end from ceiling rafters. |
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July 25th, 2019, 01:50 AM | #7 |
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Awesome thanks for the advice. Sounds like making a wood plate is the best way to go.
I've got front and rear stands so it may be a while before I try to take a plate. I swear my little garage in San Francisco is running it of room from all the garage farkles I've been getting, wrenching is addictive! |
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July 25th, 2019, 08:47 PM | #8 | |
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Man are you actually paying the full $700 for that lift on a 88-07 250? |
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July 26th, 2019, 09:30 AM | #9 |
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Husband bought it to lift his Triumph, actually. But it works for the Ninjette, too.
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July 26th, 2019, 03:58 PM | #10 |
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Ah gotcha. Surprised it worked on the Ninja, usually those style lifts require specific adapters for the bike it's lifting. I bought a cheaper version for my ZX6, but they don't even make the pin for my year, so I'm having it fabbed.
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