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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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.