Topic: How to lift 550 for maintenance

[b1jackson]

I bought a hydraulic lift to raise the bike but the 4 into 1 header hangs below the frame and I don't see a spot where the jack pads will sit flush on the frame.

Has any modified these jacks or is there a better way to raise the bike?

[Farley121]

Im in the same position, would love to see what others are doing.

[Gordon]

If you want to use a standard bike jack you'll either have to remove the exhaust or modify the jack to accommodate the exhaust.  I've never done it, so I can't offer any help in that area, but I can say that in all the rebuilds I've done I've never needed a bike lift.  I use the center stand and a floor jack to get both wheels off the ground.  Others have successfully used straps to hang the front of the bike from a rafter.   

[DaveBarbier]

[gwallis]

I use the standard/cheap foot peddle motorcycle lift on my CB550F.  I just position 2X4's under the frame which allows me to have the lift arms lower than the pipes.

[BomberMann650]

Yup, additional lift blocks may be the best way to jack up your bike.

Unless you trade the hydraulic lift in for a set of track stands!

[b1jackson]

Thanks for the ideas.  I'll see what I can come up with.  I should add my center stand is removed and gone but perhaps the mounts where it was can be used for something as a lift point.

[Gene]

You can buy a center stand and use it for maintenance, you don't have to reinstall it altogether, just when you need it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1978-Honda-CB550-CB-550K-550-centerstand-center-stand-prop-spring-/321765801962

[DaveBarbier]

You can buy a center stand and use it for maintenance, you don't have to reinstall it altogether, just when you need it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1978-Honda-CB550-CB-550K-550-centerstand-center-stand-prop-spring-/321765801962

That's exactly how I store my bike. Just don't use the spring.

[strynboen]

 

[DaveBarbier]

Drop something in the cam chain tunnel? Haha

[OldSchool_IsCool]

I built one of these



Works great with 4-4s



How it's made, use 2 sizes of hole saw to create the cradle for the plumbing bits

[alacrity]

I built one of these



Works great with 4-4s



How it's made, use 2 sizes of hole saw to create the cradle for the plumbing bits

That's so wonderful you could sell it.  Just add some adjustability to final spacing between the u-shaped frame grabbers and it could be used for any dual tube cradle frame bike (HD honda teinlh borton whatever!

[JWExperience]

That is a great idea, well done!
I picked up some viper paddock stands on eBay and spools for the rear. Going to get a front headlift attachment for my front stand so I can take the wheel off. They seem very solid.

On a side note, I have a cb750 center stand im not using if anyone is interested.


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[FunJimmy]

I built one of these

Fantastic job. Very creative.

[Stev-o]

I use a 4" ratchet strap attached to the joists in my garage. 

Allows a lot of room when working under the bike