Motorcycle lifts again

[Mhirst121]

I machined some up on the lathe to fit in the 3/4 inch holes near the swing arm pivot.

[BILL NELSON]

I machined some up on the lathe to fit in the 3/4 inch holes near the swing arm pivot.

Thanks - I'll do the same. Thanks for the photos as a quick guide.

[BILL NELSON]

Edit: [I wouldnt use an Abba lift unless maybe a small capacity low value bike. Its purely down to the lack of any other support.]
[only used one once.]
[every different make/model needs its own dedicated fittings]

Thanks Chaz, all good point to bear in mind.
I have a hydraulic bench, but it's not what I need for a full service with removal of suspension at each end in turn. Last time I did anything extensive, I had a mix of tie downs & straps from the roof - all very scary.
The Abba fixings to the frame seem to be much better & there's still the optioon of belt & braces straps as well.
Now I've got it, I see I can make my own fittings - as per the A10 examples here - and don't need to buy their universal/all models fittings kit.
It'll be in the garage so no risk of high winds or uneven ground.
Fingers crossed!!

[ducati2242]

Made my own . Have it set in the floor so that it is flush . I have an electric pump fitted now and a tidier garage .

[Allan G]

Made my own . Have it set in the floor so that it is flush . I have an electric pump fitted now and a tidier garage .

This is the way I really wanted to go, that way when its down its flat to the floor. However I really need it on the wheels so I can push it to the other side of the workshop to do any fabrication work. BUT.... Having it disappear into the floor really has its advantages.

[DAVE BRADY]

Hi,

The problem seems to be that lifts are not designed to be pushed around with a bike on them hence no castors.
I have just scrapped a lift based on a hospital bed that was easy to move due to the large and very strong lockable castors.  With it in the lowered and therefore safest position, it could be easily turned and pushed about.
The problem was that after several years use, the motor was getting a bit tired and struggled to lift a complete A65 without some manual assistance but was still fine for a rolling chassis or smaller bike. 
I have replaced it with full size lift with foot operated hydraulics with a scissor action so that it lifts within its own length and does not come back as it lifts.  I like the full size bed as tools and parts that are currently being used/needed can be left on there instead of having to repeatedly go back to the bench.
I have kept the castors and may fit them to the new bench but it is quite bit heavier than the converted bed.

Dave.