Motorcycle lift ?

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This is what I did. I built a table which swings left 80 degrees and right 45. It is on hinges which I attached to the wall, at the front, and casters at the back. I have a cheap HF electric winch in the overhead. I made up guides for the wheels to set in but I can raise the bike a bit to take off the front, back or both wheels. You can see the bar to balance the bike. I put a ring on a strap at the back on the tube, and a removable loop under the handlebars.

I've replaced the isos and reworked the front and back wheels with this. The bench which is attached to the wall could be completely mobile it you wanted, and probably smaller. Note that I have a "safety line that I attach to the rear tube ring when I take off the bar. I live in earthquake country. It cost me a little over $100 plus the winch which I had.

I like that I can raise the bike up in the air and swing the bench completely out of the way and work under the bike. It's also nice that, since I have a one car garage, I can come in, hook up and then raise the bike, swinging it around in any direction. No 26 see saw turns to get it pointed the other way. It's also nice to have a place right under the bike to put tools, and I ran electricity to the back so I can plug in power tools without an extension.

You only have to remove the seat to use it.

It's not perfect, but it has worked for me.


Motorcycle lift ?
 
Take a look at the Kenden lift. It is not very wide. Only as wide as the tires and you can get up close to the bike which I like. When you are not using it it folds up and you can stand it in the corner. I have had one for years and it supports everything from my Commando to a full dress Harley.
 
I bought an aluminum Craftsman yellow jack last year. It is easy to manuver and good for storing and moving the bike. I also got a plastic roller cart also Craftsman brand and it is good for building up a frame with engine , although a full bike would be too heavy for it.
 
I have the same problem. My workshop is actually the front room of my house and I park my bike in there every night. Oh to have a shed
 
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