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V7 (850) lift options ?

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anders

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On my previous bikes I had front lift (like in the picture) and rear lift which went through the axle. I have also used ConStands "frame lift/central lift" which was really nice and easy to use. Front lift seems to work with V7 too but rear lift (of course) won`t. What kinda lifts have you used to get the bike lifted ? Hopefully I won`t need often to lift V7 :D but it central lift would help the tire change. Previously I just drove the bike to tire change but it was Ducati and ducati service so they did good job with proper tools. Not sure can they do the same with V7.

Many seem to use the centre stand for this, but I don`t like the looks of it or need it anything else than service. Maybe making DIY central lift that lifts from frame is the only option, but there doesn`t seem to be any good lifting points. There is lifting points at the back of the frame (under engine) but none in the front. Exhaust manifolds are in the way in the front.


Bike lift front headstock stand
 
I quickly scab-welded a lift on caster wheels. It somewhat works but really awkward to get the bike lifted...





I made some axle sliders as well, fitted to shock's bottom mounts, so I can make a rear wheel stand later. But my intentions for that is for storing bike over winters.

 
Mindis said:
I quickly scab-welded a lift on caster wheels. It somewhat works but really awkward to get the bike lifted...





I made some axle sliders as well, fitted to shock's bottom mounts, so I can make a rear wheel stand later. But my intentions for that is for storing bike over winters.

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Seems to be the same lifting points that I discovered :D Front points are still the problem because of the exhaust. BTW I wouldn`t worry about the winter storage. I never had any problems with tires etc. over winter and I have never used lifts to storage. Winter in here is looooong :D
 
scottmastrocinque said:
Contrary to popular belief, Finland does indeed have 4 distinctive seasons.

They are cold, colder, coldest and “Holy hell it’s really cold outside!”
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That belief is actually a fact :D I absolutely was born in the wrong country for this hobby. To be honest; summer can be very hot (it varies from year to year) but it`s short and even if there is 25-30`C (77-86F) in the day, the mornings and nights are still cold. So if you are doing a day trip, you have to decide in the morning are you going to suffer from the cold in the morning/night or sweating in the day :D
Enduro or touring bike would be the right choice in here, but I`m not very keen on driving in the cold weather.
 
I have movable platform under the main stand, which I won't like to have due extra weight...

So I'm planning to weld a little jack ovet my platform, just like @Mindis. Or if I'm lazy, just put few planks under the frame. And use a garage car jack for lifting the bike over it.
 
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