Mellow
Member
Not sure about that.. the '13 Rt does not have exposed swingarm bolts... so, it's probably possible if plastic is removed to expose those as that's where the Abba connection points are.
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Suggestions for a bike lift for the garage?
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riderr1150gsadv
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Yes you'd have to remove some of the body panels IIRC.. Haven't had my RT in 6 years and that was before I got the ABBA lift.. Like I stated just give the ABBA people a call to make sure..
kbasa
Well-known member
Might be helpful? https://www.advrider.com/how-to-make-a-motorcycle-lift/
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work stands
Lights I have a lift should have gotten one years ago. Anyway, slight change of subject. My problem is I can't see,not enough light and tired of dragging around a trouble light. Anybody have a good setup ? Would like to see some.
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riderr1150gsadv
Well-known member
Well that solves that issue. A shame really..
The Skylift looks useless for clutch or transmission work and pretty much anything on the lift side in the middle of the bike. Tripping over the legs would also seem to be an annoyance.
There is probably a good reason that every bike service department uses lift tables.
My HF table stays out of the way. I roll a work bench on top of it and then push it against the wall.
Dollar for dollar the Harbor Freight table, when it’s on sale (which is every couple months) works great for residential use. The wheel vise is junk, but is replaceable for under $100. HF Table about $400 when on sale, upgraded HF wheel vise about $80, aftermarket scissor platform jack to lift bike while on table about $50. All in around $530 plus tax
There is probably a good reason that every bike service department uses lift tables.
My HF table stays out of the way. I roll a work bench on top of it and then push it against the wall.
Dollar for dollar the Harbor Freight table, when it’s on sale (which is every couple months) works great for residential use. The wheel vise is junk, but is replaceable for under $100. HF Table about $400 when on sale, upgraded HF wheel vise about $80, aftermarket scissor platform jack to lift bike while on table about $50. All in around $530 plus tax
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I use my HMC lift all the time for other projects - snowblower, lawnmower, extra table for garage parties, etc. One of the best purchases!
https://forums.bmwmoa.org/threads/hmc-industries-sl-3086-motorcycle-lift-review.96157/
https://forums.bmwmoa.org/threads/hmc-industries-sl-3086-motorcycle-lift-review.96157/
Perfect for use on your lift table when you need to remove your final drive, transmission, or clutch. You don’t want the larger wider ones.
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88bmwjeff
SF Bay Area
A quick search on HF's website indicated the lift is on sale-$50 off for a net price of ±$500. Given inflation, I don't think the $400 price will be seen again.
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Jeff,
If you are familiar with Harbor Freight sales and coupons, you would be aware that they have sales every week and many different coupons that many times have several different prices for the same item. The price you pay depends on which coupon, if any, you present. At the beginning of May I was sent a coupon for 25% off any single item no exclusions. That would have made the lift $413 plus tax.
88bmwjeff
SF Bay Area
Well that sounds betterJeff,
If you are familiar with Harbor Freight sales and coupons, you would be aware that they have sales every week and many different coupons that many times have several different prices for the same item. The price you pay depends on which coupon, if any, you present. At the beginning of May I was sent a coupon for 25% off any single item no exclusions. That would have made the lift $413 plus tax.
motorhead1977
Member
I have the HF air operated lift and it's been great for at least 15 years. I took have used it for everything from a GL1800 down to my VFR400R.
That is a really nice build/table!! Yes, I "can weld", but no way I'd tackle this. I can stick two pieces of metal together but my confidence that it's done well enough to support something expensive is.. Lacking.
justabill
Member
I went on a whole side quest looking for a good lift option. Even spent several hours designing my own which uses linear actuators and aluminum extrusion. In the end, I don't have any welding gear or the space to dedicate to it and the cost of getting all that would be as much as the lift I could then build for a couple hundred bucks.
In the end, I invested in a Handy Lift. There are similar styles from China for a couple hundred less, but I don't regret paying for the quality.
In the end, I invested in a Handy Lift. There are similar styles from China for a couple hundred less, but I don't regret paying for the quality.
