Motorcycle lift and storage

[Allen D]

I need some help here guys...

I'd like to be able to put my bike on my lift when I can't ride it regularly but I'm not so sure I should store it long term on the lift because of where it hits...

When I slide the lift under the bike I have to go all the way back to the rear of the lower frame with the back lift arm to keep the bike from leaning back BUT when I do the crankcase bottom sits on the front arm.

I'm not sure but that seems to me that could cause issues over time, yes?

So If so, are there other solutions to keep my bike on the lift for storage? I can't slide the lift forward or the bike will tip back and I can't slide it back because there's no frame for the lift to catch on the back arm...

Here's a couple of pics.

[number13]

You could just add some rubber or wood blocks to the frame contact points.

[93gc40]

First your using the jack wrong. You are supposed to be lifting from the frame, NOT THE MOTOR. Most jack require the addition of some kind of pad or extention on the rails, wood blocks work. In order to be used with a Shadow. Personnally I would not store the bike on the jack, Tires and kickstand is more stable.

[wlamb]

search for motorcycle lift on the forum there are how-to's on how to resolve this

[Bens06Sabre]

I keep my bikes on the lifts over the winter, I have cut wood blocks to make contact to the frame , and place them between jack and frame, problem solved

[Allen D]

Originally Posted by Bens06Sabre

I keep my bikes on the lifts over the winter, I have cut wood blocks to make contact to the frame , and place them between jack and frame, problem solved

That's kind of what I was thinking, do you have any pics of your "blocks"?

The biggest reason I want to store it on the jack is I have a very, very, very small garage and not much room so putting it on the jack I can roll it closer to the wall and since it's upright, takes up less space.

[Bens06Sabre]

don't have any pics of the set up right now, but they are like a 1x1 all the way across the back of the jack and about 1x 1 1/2 on the front on each side of jack on front, thats on my Sabre 1100, don't remeber the block sizes on the wifes Ace, easies way to do it is have someone help hold your bike straight, roll jack under it jack it up, just before jack hits engine and take measurements, the cut your blocks, and give it a try, might ake a little playing around, but once you got them cut piece of cake

[Allen D]

Sounds easy enough, did you fasten them down or secure them in someway?

[vito]

How long between rides are you talking about?

Unless it's going to sit close to a year or longer you don't have to worry about flat spots on the tires. You can maintain the tire pressure and roll the bike a bit to change position.

Why the lift?

[Dom.Five]

Originally Posted by vito

How long between rides are you talking about?

Unless it's going to sit close to a year or longer you don't have to worry about flat spots on the tires. You can maintain the tire pressure and roll the bike a bit to change position.

Why the lift?

One of the things that helps extend the life of the suspension parts, is storing the bike with the wheels extended out to full travel. It takes the weight of the bike off the springs. Helps avoid " Spring Memory " that sets in over time.