K11 Owners Group

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 10:12 pm Post subject: Motorcycle lift with a dolly

'bout time I get off my knees, eh? Today Jen and I traveled a couple hours south and brought home a great new MC lift.

With 3 bikes in the garage, this has become a sorely needed tool.

Might actually look forward to doing MC R&R now.
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John & Cathy

'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.

Flying Duck · Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 10:19 pm Post subject:

I don't have room for a lift. I just sit on an inverted five gallon bucket.
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 10:36 pm Post subject:

FD, I did that for the last few years.

But both the other bikes lack a center stand and while I could get front and rear "track" stands- it would still have me on my knees doing oil changes, etc...

and the lift comes with a second rear wheel drop piece with rollers that will help when I have to deal with the Kaw and Duc drive chain maintenance.

My 55 y.o. knees ain't getting any younger.
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John & Cathy

'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.

drikko · Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 10:43 pm Post subject:

Flying Duck · Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 10:44 pm Post subject:

Lifts are nice, no doubt. I've used one at a buddy's place in SF.

I'll bet the front wheel clamp on non center stand bikes is nice.

Next time I need to work on one of my bikes I can just pop over to your place, right? Laughing

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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

BobZ(IL) · Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 10:56 pm Post subject:

Great looking lift. Compressed air? The days of stoop labor are over.

I'm still with FD, upside down 5gal White Castle pickle bucket.

My brother about 30 miles away has a Harbor Freight lift if I really get desperate.
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'78 R100S
'05 R1200GS
BMWMOA, CRBMWOA, ABC, K11OG #997

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Stoked Steve · Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 11:38 pm Post subject:

Very nice lift there Sugar.

My access tools are a fold out camp chair and foam camping pads on the floor for underneath work.

But at least I have a garage to do it in, so I'm lucky.

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Steve
Virginia Beach, VA
93 K1100RS Mystic Red SOLD
12 Suzuki DL650A VStrom

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 6:59 am Post subject:

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 10:06 pm Post subject:

Even better use for the new lift- looks like we have agreed on a very nice present for our son's 21st b'day- the Monster is going to be traded in for an '07 Duc Supersport. RED, of course.

So the Monster needs some minor clean up. The lift is great for this.

and for cleaning/ working on the new SS.
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John & Cathy

'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 4:36 pm Post subject:

This thing is GREAT. Today I got more than half of the bike's preseason maintenance done, including checking the valves- while sitting on a stool.

On the lift the valve cover is nearly at eye level.

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John & Cathy

'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.

Karlos11 · Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 4:57 pm Post subject:

Just to say that you have a beautiful K, John. I really like that colour, and your bike sure looks well taken cared of. Keep up the good work!
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Carlos
'95 K1100 RS

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 5:53 pm Post subject:

Carlos,

Thanks. Wish I could take credit for the bike's condition. Just bought it about 5 months ago in this shape.

But the '93 K1100RS I STUPIDLY sold last year was nearly just as clean.

Now if the snow would finally go away......

Have I mentioned that I really like the lift?
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John & Cathy

'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.

lee richter · Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 10:48 am Post subject:

That is disgusting, anyone else on here notice how clean that garage is? It doesn't look like he ever takes that bike outside.
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Orlando, FL
I like flying, HIGH or low, Wings or Not
182 Texas Tail Dragger
'39 J3 Cub
2000 HD Soft Tail Sold
2002 R1150R
1994 K1100LT

Flying Duck · Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 11:12 am Post subject:

I have issues with how clean the inside of the cylinder head is. I don't think that bike's ever been ridden. Rolling Eyes

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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 4:28 pm Post subject:

nickw · Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 8:12 pm Post subject:

Nice lift, nice garage floor, I'll find mine someday. I checked out Titan lifts per the markings, would you mind sharing what model this is?

Thanks
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93 K1100LT
(2) 79 Suzuki GS850's (In limbo)
65 Triumph TR6S/C ( sold)
2009 Suzuki SV650
2009 Suzuki DL650

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 8:45 pm Post subject:

Nick,

It is a TITAN SDML-1000D.

It is really solid and comes with (their words)

Front Wheel Vise
Multi-Positional Front Table Extension
Standard Rear Wheel Drop Out
Roller Plate Drop Out
Detachable Ramp
Air Powered Lift Controls
Two Wheeled Dolly (to move it around the garage- very useful.)

Bought it from these guys in southern NH http://www.nhproequip.com/ Picked it up at their place. No sales tax and with no shipping they knocked 70 off the price.

If you are ever in my town, lemme' know- stop by and give your bike a lift. Very Happy

John
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John & Cathy

'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.

Paul Edlington · Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 4:47 am Post subject:

A great tool John I must have been reading your mind as I have just set about making one today, as I'm just about to take my old girl off the road for a big strip down,(200k) and like you I'm fed up with kneeling and laying on the floor Sad

, I'm getting to old for that sort of s**t

Will keep you posted with progress on the lift and the strip down and some pics.
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Paul & Gill
93 K1100RS Mistic Red
72 R75/5 Toaster
72 R50/5 Toaster (Project)
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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 7:02 am Post subject:

Paul,

The lift is one of those things that you don't think is useful. Then once you start using it you wonder how you worked without it for so long.

Thought of building my own, but lack of time convinced me otherwise.
(my original idea was a fixed platform 80cm or so high with a long wide, removable ramp leading up to it. But needing the winter space for my truck convinced me otherwise.)

Good luck with your build.

Thanks for forwarding the Rallye des elephants. Those were some tough riders.

John
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John & Cathy

'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.

Mystic Red · Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 11:24 am Post subject: