1,500 lbs Motorcycle Lift/Dolly/Stand

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1,500 lbs Motorcycle Lift/Dolly/Stand

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This is a general question for all sportbikes really. Does anyone have experience with this jack/lifts? There are many brands out there that have slight variation of basically the same thing.

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The exhaust will be where most sportbikes will be lifted. Would this be bad? I know initial reaction is to avoid, but would be great if my FZR or GSXR can sit on this. Thanks everyone.

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Re: 1,500 lbs Motorcycle Lift/Dolly/Stand

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Probably work fine. Just add some 2x4's so they sit along the frame rails of the FZR and help clear the exhaust.
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Re: 1,500 lbs Motorcycle Lift/Dolly/Stand

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I have one for my Suzuki Boulevard. Probably overkill for the FZR... I would prefer Pitbull-type (front/rear) stands for a sportbike though.
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Re: 1,500 lbs Motorcycle Lift/Dolly/Stand

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I have front and rear stand. I want it for the dolley/mobility after the bike is up.Single garage so can't afford to have the bike sitting in one spot and blocking off access to areas.
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Re: 1,500 lbs Motorcycle Lift/Dolly/Stand

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I've lifted engines on one of those type, I don't see why it wouldn't work with a bike. Make sure the floor is flat and smooth though otherwise the casters will catch. use some ratchet straps to hold the bike
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Re: 1,500 lbs Motorcycle Lift/Dolly/Stand

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My garage is a bit slopped. Will probably stick would under to avoid exhaust.
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Re: 1,500 lbs Motorcycle Lift/Dolly/Stand

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used a similar brand/type with an old FZR 600 a few times

will work just fine

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Did you use wood to prop it under or sit the bike right on the exhaust?
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Throw a 2X4 in under the exhaust

but i preferred to just slip off the whole exhaust system -just depended on how lazy i was feeling
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