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Motorcycle lift vs oil pan

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chrstphrrbn
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Motorcycle lift vs oil pan

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Most guys I've seen in the garage with their old air heads up on a "table" lift support their bike under the oil pan when removing tires etc.

I was wondering if there's any risk in doing that or if the engine mounts/oil pan etc are up for that?

I've also seen constructions like http://www.flickr.com/photos/kstoo/3660 ... 0566275114 were you build various things to support the bike on the frame instead.

The previous is obviously easier, but in your opinion, is it "ok"?
Christopher Robin, Sweden
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I've heard or seen lifts that

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I've heard or seen lifts that support the bike using the oil pan. Personally, I wouldn't take the chance. Some other ideas for homemade:

http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/pall- ... 6.jpg.html

http://www.dudley.nu/bike_lift/

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Matteo
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Center Stand

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If I'm just removing the wheels for a short period, like to replace a tire, I will just use the centerstand of the bike and one of the wheels. I will use a small jack just to make sure the bike does not tip toward the end without the wheel. It donesn't really hold very much weight. If I am replacing both tires, I have to make two trips to the tire store. It happens so infrequently, I find it a minor annoyance.

I recently had to work on the back end of my R51/3 and the centerstand was actually in the way of the work I had to do. I held the front wheel with a wheel chock and a lift under the oil pan. Worked just fine. Very stable.

I am restoring a few bikes right now and I would love to have a real table lift. I've managed for many years without one. I'm getting to an age that I may just finally get one. Laying on my back in the garage is getting old.

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Put the bike on the centre

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Put the bike on the centre stand, on top of a 2x8 board. It raises the bike enough that you can remove either tire.

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