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I need a lift - bike lift that is

mwest

mwest

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Even though my Cali has a centerstand, it doesn't get the bike up enough to get the rear wheel off making for all kinds of fun. After dropping it once and coming close a second time, I really think I need to invest in a lift or jack to make things easier.

Basically I want something easy to use without assistance and that is portable. I don't have room for one of those long full length lifts either.

Something that doesn't cost a bloody fortune also a plus.

All suggestions welcome...
 
In a pinch.....use a piece of a 2x6 longer than the width of the center stand.
first, wrap a bungee, ziptie, or pantyhose around the front brake lever after pulling it in, so the bike doesn't try to roll forward.

Put the bike on the center stand, and then tip it to one side, just enough to push the wood under the foot on one side, then do it the other way. You can use one piece of wood, or one for each foot. That will safely raise your rearwheel so it will slide out from the swing arm. If it still isn't enough, you can add more wood. An assistant in a sequined bathing suit works well here.

The cheapest actual jack would be one of those little screw-type scissors jacks from a junk yard, or your neighbor's car, used with a piece of wood on top of the jack.
 
You do not want one of these:
http://customchopperbuilderstoolbox.com/pro432987.html
The Guzzi C-G is not over the center of the lift so the rear wheel stays planted while the front heads for the sky. And being Chinese, the hydraulic cylinder leaks down overnight. Ask me how I know!

I made a lift out of some scrap 1 1/4" square-section steel tubing I had laying around and it works great, and can be easily used when I return from a ride without having to get off the bike. It looks something like the following and it fits under my rearsets:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MOTORCYC ... ccessories
I'm not endorsing this product, just saying that they are really easy to make. I would not trust this particular aluminum lift, but YMMV.
 
Mark, with some adaptation, either Sears version below works quite well. The write-up, (with missing pics, sorry) HERE.

$119
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-OR-

$199
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