Front and rear lift stands

[TeddyG]

Greetings,

I'd like to use front and rear Pit Bull lifts (or similar) for my 750 SF. Modern sport bikes have spools welded onto the swingarm bottom, but I'm thinking it's possible to add spools onto the shock lower bolt, and remove the mufflers temporarily. One Laverda owner did this as shown. If I knew how to weld, I'd attach a mounting spool bracket under the swing arm. I have a front Pit Bull that lifts the front from under the yolk so that the front end can be removed/serviced, and going to see if that works.

 

[Andy J]

Swing arm bobbins or spools are useful but you can just put the stand under the swing arm.

 

[RGS1000RGS]

Greetings,

I'd like to use front and rear Pit Bull lifts (or similar) for my 750 SF. Modern sport bikes have spools welded onto the swingarm bottom, but I'm thinking it's possible to add spools onto the shock lower bolt, and remove the mufflers temporarily. One Laverda owner did this as shown. If I knew how to weld, I'd attach a mounting spool bracket under the swing arm. I have a front Pit Bull that lifts the front from under the yolk so that the front end can be removed/serviced, and going to see if that works.

One my triumph Thruxton, i use a rear paddock stand with cups that the swing arm slots into, such a this:.

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[chrisk]

I have a number of bike stands, the ones that utilise bobbins ZX7R has the most scratches on the swingarm near the bobbins.

My favourite are those that have right angle pads that utilise the swing arm itself. Believe it or not, these were purchased at Aldi, and lift the bikes with ease. The others, high end brands, require some real grunt to get over the CoG ….. neigh, hump of the axis. To the point I’ve asked for help, even on a smooth flat surface.

On the bikes with hollow front axles, I use a length of stainless rod through the axle, fine as long as you aren’t wanting to pull the wheel off.

Oddly I have been sussing out these, fucken expensive but because I’m garage space challenged, they appeal to me.

Dynamoto - Motorcycle Moving & Storage Made Easy.

Dynamoto revolutionary multi-directional motorcycle stands. Designed and manufactured in Australia and proven over years in demanding industrial applications. Engineered composite construction is robust but still gentle on floor surfaces.

dynamoto.com.au

 

[GregT]

I make up bobbins like the first pic - but out of hex alloy bar so that they become the nut for the bottom shock bolt.
Making one part do 2 things, always good.

 

[Vince]

One of the best parts of Atlas ownership is its flat bottom and plastic baseplate and its ease of using a scissor lift. No chance with the 3c exhaust under the bike. It's limited to its own centre stand and a couple of timber blocks under its legs.

 

[chrisk]

I make up bobbins like the first pic - but out of hex alloy bar so that they become the nut for the bottom shock bolt.
Making one part do 2 things, always good.

Good thinking Greg. I like it.

 

[bazzee]

This mob have been around forever. I have both front and rear stands, they have been used with a multitude of bikes:

Rear Stands for Motorcycles

Anderson Bike Stands manufacturers of the most popular Universal Motorcycle Stands in Australia, worldwide delivery. from Anderson Motorcycle Stands

www.andersonstands.com

bazzee

 

[Andy J]

I have a number of bike stands, the ones that utilise bobbins ZX7R has the most scratches on the swingarm near the bobbins.

My favourite are those that have right angle pads that utilise the swing arm itself. Believe it or not, these were purchased at Aldi, and lift the bikes with ease. The others, high end brands, require some real grunt to get over the CoG ….. neigh, hump of the axis. To the point I’ve asked for help, even on a smooth flat surface.

On the bikes with hollow front axles, I use a length of stainless rod through the axle, fine as long as you aren’t wanting to pull the wheel off.

Oddly I have been sussing out these, fucken expensive but because I’m garage space challenged, they appeal to me.

Dynamoto - Motorcycle Moving & Storage Made Easy.

Dynamoto revolutionary multi-directional motorcycle stands. Designed and manufactured in Australia and proven over years in demanding industrial applications. Engineered composite construction is robust but still gentle on floor surfaces.

dynamoto.com.au

Ooeee, I like those....

 

[TeddyG]

Thanks guys,

I'll see if I can fashion U shaped cups onto a rear lift so that it wraps around the swing arm. I probably will jack it up from the engine case w/ straps secured overhead on the garage joices

 

[lavgert]

Hi Teddy, most of these stands are designed for 17 inch wheels, only a few usable for 18 inch wheels.
Ciao, Gert

 

[DavidH]

I'm a great user of paddock style stands, but only for static use. Not moving the bike around on.

The Dynamoto stands look good, but I would suggest need a CLEAN and nearly PERFECT floor area.
This is based on my experience with our MV 910R on which I use an Anderson single sided rear stand. It too allows you to move or pivot the rear stand around. I found that it works beautifully on a polished or expoxy coated floor, less so on less than perfect concrete, or a dirty floor.
No fun in having a 910R tip onto you when moving, pinning you between it and a JOTA while alone at home.
All caused by a 2mm diameter bead from a beading box of my wifes.
While it is said you develop super human strength when put to the test, there was no way I could move the MV. Luckily I heard my neighbour out in his garden and managed to attract his attention. The bruises staid with me for weeks and weeks, and the physio to me hip and leg months..

 

[Vince]

The simple fix in the design stage is 100mm caster wheels, tiny wheels get stopped by match sticks even. I doubt retrofitting bigger caster wheels would help though as that would change the stand's geometry. I am obsessive now about sweeping up in my shed with the movable jacking platform I use on my Atlas. Even cable tie offcuts stop it dead.

 

[TeddyG]

Good point Gert- Pit Bulls are usually designed for wider 17" wheels, but this Norton lift would work except that the Laverda mufflers would have to be temporarily removed to use the shock mounted bobbins. I contacted Pit Bull to see if they offer something else

 

[RGS1000RGS]

Hi Teddy, most of these stands are designed for 17 inch wheels, only a few usable for 18 inch wheels.
Ciao, Gert

I've got adjustable stands that fit all sizes of wheels.

 

[TeddyG]

I'm waiting to hear back from Pit Bull if they can fabricate a rear lift for me. This Norton lift would work except the shock mounted bobbins would be in the way of the Laverda mufflers- it would work w/ an SFC single exhaust

 

[chrisk]

But if need be a $2.00 lump of 4x2 timber under the front wheel and another under the centre stand works well.

$4:00 well spent

 

[TeddyG]

Good point Chris- I was thinking of doing something similar today when I noticed how little the back end lifts from the centerstand. I was blown away looking at your posts about your build-awesome workmanship!

 

[78jotadave]

Photo from the Media files

 

[TeddyG]

It doesn't get any better than that- something about that engine design and the rest of the bike all goes together