Anyone hoisted their bike up?

[Raf]

Hi, I am planning on hoisting my bike up from a large RSJ in my garage roof and a set of blocks, so it is at a nicer hight for cleaning/service etc. But where to lift from? I was thinking from in between the handle bar clamping points and the pillion grap rails, giving a 3 point lift using flat webbing slings to avoid marking the finish. Has anyone done this or am I mad.
Regards.

[Spiceboy]

Yep You're Mad 

[scotti]

Sure, I've slung mine from the joists in the garage.  Two flat ratchet straps on the bars and one on the rear rack.  Worked fine for me.  I'd previously done the same on a number of 1200RT's, so quite a lot heavier and that worked fine too.

[Mareng1]

See post above.  Probably a better rear support idea than the cast-alloy pillion grab-handles.

[Salem]

If it's a gen2 be aware the handlebar is mounted in rubber bushings. I don't think they were designed to lift the bike.

[Mab1067]

think your all mad. Although would like to see a few pics of lifting arrangement. 

[Antares]

 



Excuse the bloody mess

You could do the same, put some platforms under the centerstand, use ratchet straps for balance only (front and rear).

[Darty65]

Better safe than sorry. What about the Abba Skylift?

Mine comes early March and will lift my XR, my RT, and my Blackbird with different adaptors.

[smithy]

Or...you could get yourself one of these..?? I have one in my shed and it makes working on the bike so much easier when everything is at the right height..I'm getting too old to crawl around on the floor etc...

Smithy.

[Antares]

Originally Posted by Darty65

Better safe than sorry. What about the Abba Skylift?

Mine comes early March and will lift my XR, my RT, and my Blackbird with different adaptors.

Yes... but my solution is 10 quid + a couple bricks 

Jokes aside, I'm all for professional tools and lifts, I only did this as i needed the wheels out in a pinch. It's worth investing in a simple lift though if you wanna do regular maintenance and cleaning and find working on the ground tiring.