Lifts and jacks etc

[Sensfan]

I have a Harbor Freight bike lift that works well for all of my bikes. I think I paid $250 for it.

I have the same one as this, air compressor hose clicks in, real easy to raise. Only thing I did differently, was upgrade the wheel chock, hated the one that came with it.

 

[Joesmoe]

Finally got around to it. Mine, at least, does require a fair amount of torque - I have to prepare and hang on to the drill lest it pull out of my hands.

In any case, the lift is the real deal, and I purchased several mounts to work the other bikes.

My only challenge, is I had to have my wife's help hold the bike upright to get the holes to line up.

And at least on the Touring, there is a clearance issue with the right floor board - scraped blue paint going up.

 

[Ishrub]

I picked up a used Aussie custom made Anderson for R3s on eBay for Au$75 delivered. Out of business now I think.
I see they got a mention recently here too and Paul commented on them and Becker lifts.

Triumph Rocket III Stand

Triumph Rocket 3 Motorcycle Stand from Anderson Bike Stands, Australia - Worldwide delivery. from Anderson Motorcycle Stands

andersonstands.com

rivco centerstand

@Ham42 Good find ! :)

www.r3owners.net

Lister's description:

Anderson stand for Triumph Rocket III Made in Australia.
It has pins that locate in holes in bike frame. Put a piece of the clamp either side and slide pins into the holes and lock together. Using the long handle you can raise the rear of the bike similar to a conventional centre stand an inch or two by pushing the handle all the way to the ground. It then provides a steady support for working on and servicing.

Two different size pins are provided for early and late model bikes. Not suitable for Touring model.

 

[Tripps]

Finally got around to it. Mine, at least, does require a fair amount of torque - I have to prepare and hang on to the drill lest it pull out of my hands.

In any case, the lift is the real deal, and I purchased several mounts to work the other bikes.

My only challenge, is I had to have my wife's help hold the bike upright to get the holes to line up.

And at least on the Touring, there is a clearance issue with the right floor board - scraped blue paint going up.

Man, that's just scary looking Paul, lol

 

[Joesmoe]

Funny @Tripps , that's what she said.

In the event, it's pretty solid, and I learned that I might be losing some power - PreTech (may they rest in peace) calipers have a drag on the front wheel. Not onerous, but enough that the wheel, even with all its unsprung mass, will not move without an active push. This is in contrast to the rear wheel, in neutral, turns freely.

I wonder if that is normal, or if some adjustment is called for somewhere in the brake circuit ?

I also noticed that moving the forks lock to lock, there is some tightness in the brake line.

 

[Tripps]

Sounds like pistons sticking, probably needs a cleaning, at least mine spins freely, also Pretech

 

[snicrep]

I installed this: Jack-Be-Quick | JBQ Rocket III / R3 Lifting Bracket It only weighs a few lbs. so I leave it mounted on the bike. Makes it very easy to use a standard bike lift to perform the kinds of maintenance you need to do.

that links will take you where you dont want to go btw

 

[Ishrub]

that links will take you where you dont want to go btw

Yep on eBay now.

Triumph Rocket III JBQ Lifting bracket. | eBay

NO lifting with engine hoists by handlebars! NO lifting by exhaust system! DOES NOT FIT NEW 2500CC ROCKETS. Ease of tire/wheel cleaning and maintenance.

www.ebay.com

 

[Rocketdave]

Guys - sorry to ressurect this thread. I am in the UK. I have a Rocket Touring 2010 and have just ordered a large hydraulic scissor lift. I'm assuming from these comments that I will need something else other than just the lift to get the bike off the ground safely? Does it need a plate bolted to the chassis?
Thanks.

 

[stollydriver]

Big blue from Quasar products UK works superb