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ant

Turbocharged

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Triumph rocket 3 2007

• Sep 7, 2011

• #1

Hi,i am looking to purchase a bike lift for the r3.I have done a few searches and there are quite a few types to choose from.I want something that is safe,strong and easy to use.If someone can recommend a good lift that would be great.

Ant

 

Seaman_Staines

Standard Bore

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Miami

• Sep 7, 2011

• #2

I have had one purchased from Sears about 10 years ago. Although I have never tried it with a Rocket, it claims to lift 1,500 pounds. Never had a problem with it, so far.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00950190000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1



There is also an aluminium version:- http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00950191000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2

 

MountainMan

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'08 R3T - Ol' Blue

• Sep 7, 2011

• #3

I just went through the same series of questions. I settled on the $100 Harbor Freight 1500 pound ATV/Motorcycle lift. I'll be making a couple of brackets for the R3T. I like the fact it has wheels, so I can move a project around the shop. Otyher than that, I couldn't beat the price.:

http://www.harborfreight.com/automo...500-lb-capacity-atv-motorcycle-lift-2792.html

 

barbagris

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• Sep 7, 2011

• #4

I went for something similar - only it has outriggers. Similar to (though not) these.

http://www.amoirtools.co.uk/Small Lift.html

It's convincing Marketing (if you have an R3)

 

owl

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• Sep 7, 2011

• #5

If you're going to use one of these



Make yourself a set of sturdy stainless brackets to pop into the centrestand holes in the frame - with those inserted, it's as steady as a rock up there. Can see them in action on this photo..........

 

barbagris

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• Sep 7, 2011

• #6

owl said:

Make yourself a set of sturdy stainless brackets to pop into the centrestand holes in the frame

Click to expand...

Would sir care to share dimensions?.

 

Willtill

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• Sep 7, 2011

• #7

owl said:

If you're going to use one of these

Make yourself a set of sturdy stainless brackets to pop into the centrestand holes in the frame - with those inserted, it's as steady as a rock up there. Can see them in action on this photo..........

Click to expand...

I got a set of those brackets from Skip... they're most excellent but they won't fit in the holes of my '09 Classic since the holes are smaller.... pisses me off every time I see them in my shed.

Want. To. Use. Them.

 

owl

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• Sep 7, 2011

• #8

barbagris said:

Would sir care to share dimensions?.

Click to expand...

I've made a note to get the tape measure out in the morning, but basically the only measurement required is the diameter of the hole in the chassis - the rest could be optional..

 

ant

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Triumph rocket 3 2007

• Sep 7, 2011

• #9

Thank you owl for your help.I will need to make up some brackets.I see from your photo that your lift is a clarke strong arm,do you know the distance between the two lifting pads.i would think that the further apart the better.

Ant

 

zimtuff

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• Sep 7, 2011

• #10

You can hire Gumpta ,50c a lift