Becker stand upgrade.

[Choche]

BINGO

So, I have the same Becker arrangement as above, and worked in two steps.

The trick is, the German company is afraid of US liability laws -- (you end up injured and your wife hires a lawyer to go after them).

Other countries not so much -- they say, "Phooey on your liability laws -- if you're that inept with mechanical devices, you deserve them".

So I ordered my stand from a place in the UK.

Later, a member on this site in Europe ordered the wheels and forwarded a set to me.

PRESTO !

And, as I mentioned, there are other stands - sometimes available used. There is the JBQ adapter which bolts on the bottom of the bike and provides a flat surface to use a standard motorcycle jack. And there are home-grown varieties.

All have their pluses and minuses. The Becker for example has a serious design flaw. The design is intended to be adaptable to multiple bikes, and as such, there is a width adjustment, and that is the flaw. The Rocket is so heavy, that the width adjustment will not hold, causing the lift to sag in the middle. This is less of a problem for the base unit, but with the wider stance of the added wheels, the inside parts are on the floor, totally defeating the advantage of the wheels. On the other hand, the design includes a clever safety feature with capture pins that are inserted when the lift is up, and virtually ensures it cannot accidently be lowered.

If you're really interested, PM me, and we can chat.

Good luck, and WELCOME !

Thank you so much; my daughter is stationed in Norfolk, VA. She's a Sailor.

This is the product I was interested:

Becker-Technik rocket 3 - Lifter d 8mm

 

[warp9.9]

I would like to fit perhaps a longer torque bar.

I'm not sure its worth it Paul, in fact after using one, I'm going to have to point out scrap iron is only 7 cents a lb. Right now.

 

[barbagris]

The Becker for example has a serious design flaw.

Whilst it certainly is a limitation for the R3's weight. I would not call it a serious design flaw.

The solution is very simple. Instead of relying on friction to keep the two sides together, drill an appropriate hole and the two pieces then lock at the correct width. No sagging in the middle. I have been measuring - and the issue with adding the wider lowers (something Becker himself does not actively condone) Is that the effort requited to lift is seriously raised. I have a solution for this - waiting for access to my neighbour's water jet cutter.

As for the sale to the US predicament. I know exactly why they do not. I have direct experience of the insurance costs. The trick is to purchase from a RETAILER and not the MANUFACTURER.

 

[Tal]

I use my becker stand a lot...no problems fitting it...getting it up..(ahem)...or getting it down again...love it.