Need To Get Both Wheels Off But What To Use To Lift?

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  1. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    The Abba stand is not usable for a TBird both for fitment and weight, the lifter is indeed a centre stand (or if you like a version of an Abba stand ;)) but part of it is permanently fitted to the bike and is a stable option but at the end of the day how you choose to do it is down to you :cool:
     
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  2. Pegscraper

    Pegscraper Elite Member

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    The big problem with many road bikes, when trying to lift both wheels, is the exhaust which rules out just putting a jack underneath the engine. For dirt bikes and Scramblers with heavy duty sump guards/bash plates and high level exhausts it's not a problem.
    For the GSXR1100 I had in 1990, I already had a rear paddock stand for the back wheel and made a dolly out of 3 pieces of 4x2 which fitted on top of a trolley jack I had in the garage and over the exhaust to support the weight on the frame rails. This lifted the bike and was stable.
    If I had a T Bird or any bike where a commercially available, reliable lifter wasn't available I'd probably make something.
     
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  3. Saxon 59

    Saxon 59 New Member

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    I've got the Big Blue Bike Lift, bought it specifically for my Thunderbird Storm, it works great, recently I aquired an HD Electra Glide Ultra so I bought the "Universal" brackets it lifted the HD no problem, held it up while I replaced the tires and replaced the cam chain tensioners also you can raise it up and put a lock on it to prevent it from being lowered by some bike thief wanting your baby. It is a bit pricey though but worth it if you do your own maintenance.
     
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  4. TEZ 217

    TEZ 217 Crème de la Crème

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    Yep same as above I've also got the big blue lift, costs a few bob but can be used on many bikes and even cam am trikes using adapter plates available. IMG-20240203-WA0002.jpeg
     
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