bike lift

[mick12]

has anyone got a bike lifter /stand that can be used with the wheels and swingarm removed i would like some pics as i would like to make a hydraulic version using rams and pump from an old mercury outboard these things can raise aboout 400kgs so lifting a 12r should be no problem

[smithy5]

I don't know if this is what you are after, but BGW has just startd selling Pit Bull Race Stands
http://www.bikegearwarehouse.com.au/bik ... Jackstands

[mick12]

what i was looking for is basicly a belly lift which lifts the bike from under the sump or thereabouts just remove the lower run the bike over top flick a switch and lift then remove wheels forks swingarm and just about anything else

[mick_dundee]

They sell em at Repco and perhaps Supercheap even if that's any help.

[Wattie]

Problem is with jap bikes the exhaust runs under the bike. Bit hard to lift from underneath.
Then I take forks and shock out, I use axle stands under the foot pegs and a front headstem stand.

[timmyrocks]

I wouldn't go using a stand straight under the sump mate, I have used the swingarm pivot bolt (that's hollow) and a makeshift stand to go under the headstock (bit of bar under the headstock and two screw jacks either side) on my 250.
Then to get the swingarm off I just welded up some frames while it was in the air to bolt onto the bikes frame and worked my way around the whole bike
I know it's not what your after but I'd steer clear from the sump.

[robracer]

I hang the bike from a beam of pallet racking, just cause I can
Car stands under the rearsets & headlift stand will do the trick otherwise.