Suitable bike lift for the R18 Classic

blues n twos · Aug 25, 2022

Hi all (well those that visit here

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I'm looking to get a lift for my R18 for basic maintenance etc and have seen this in Halfords. I've had a look underneath the bike and it seems fairly "flat". Would this be suitable to raise the R18 a few inches of the ground?

Cheers,

Jon :beerjug:

casbar · Aug 25, 2022

I used to have an ez big blue, which I used to lift my Road King on and was pretty good. Worth a look.

theoneandonly · Aug 25, 2022

Fork ?

RedRick Esq. · Aug 25, 2022

Abba Sky lft if they do the kit if not call them the may have a work around

blues n twos · Aug 25, 2022

Thanks for the replies :beerjug:

Will enquire about specific tabs that might be required to secure the bike. To be honest I'm not looking to have it at waist height, more for wheels off cleaning and maintanance so max 6" off the deck. :thumb2

Jon

Oldrat · Aug 25, 2022

I’ve got a similar lift for my Guzzis.

I use a square 15” timber ‘pad’ to go underneath the sump.

Perhaps even shape it to exactly match the underside?

blues n twos · Aug 25, 2022

Oldrat said:
I’ve got a similar lift for my Guzzis.

I use a square 15” timber ‘pad’ to go underneath the sump.

Perhaps even shape it to exactly match the underside?

Good idea, thanks for that :beerjug:

Oldrat · Aug 25, 2022

Here it is, showing the underside. The piece of ply fits snuggly between the lift arms so it doesn’t move around.

blues n twos · Aug 25, 2022

Oldrat said:
Here it is, showing the underside. The piece of ply fits snuggly between the lift arms so it doesn’t move around.

I think I could knock something like that up. I'll take some measurements of the underside.

Thanks for taking the time to post up :beerjug:

squibb34 · Aug 25, 2022

I'va always used a scissor jack when servicing my old Electraglide, similar to this ...........

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/28362899...nAAN4i5drAAEEW9/sG5WPXo7s=|tkp:Bk9SR7DL7M_aYA

500 Kg capacity, wind it up/down with a ratchet wrench. OK, it can't lift the whole bike skywards, but fine for most DIY tasks. My neighbour borrows it for his old British Classics occasionally.

If you go hydraulic, make sure the lift can be locked mechanically if it is to be left in the raised position for a period. Obvs check there is sufficient clearance too.

Toddmeister · Aug 25, 2022

The original of these is the J&S Jacks which are designed to lift Harleys and are very heavy duty, but also very difficult to get hold of in the UK.

Below is a pic of my RKS on the J&S that I was lucky enough to acquire from a gentleman of this Parish.

The Halfords looks like a similar version, so if you want to pop round and try your R18 on mine, then just drop me a PM. Your mate Chris (Urban Rider) knows where I live and has my contact details!

ATB
Toddy

blues n twos · Aug 25, 2022

squibb34 said:
I'va always used a scissor jack when servicing my old Electraglide, similar to this ...........

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/28362899...nAAN4i5drAAEEW9/sG5WPXo7s=|tkp:Bk9SR7DL7M_aYA

500 Kg capacity, wind it up/down with a ratchet wrench. OK, it can't lift the whole bike skywards, but fine for most DIY tasks. My neighbour borrows it for his old British Classics occasionally.

If you go hydraulic, make sure the lift can be locked mechanically if it is to be left in the raised position for a period. Obvs check there is sufficient clearance too.

Cheap as chips as well :beerjug:

Halfords one can be locked in 3 different height positions and is £120 which I didn't think was too bad either.

blues n twos · Aug 25, 2022

Toddmeister said:
The original of these is the J&S Jacks which are designed to lift Harleys and are very heavy duty, but also very difficult to get hold of in the UK.

Below is a pic of my RKS on the J&S that I was lucky enough to acquire from a gentleman of this Parish.

The Halfords looks like a similar version, so if you want to pop round and try your R18 on mine, then just drop me a PM. Your mate Chris (Urban Rider) knows where I live and has my contact details!

ATB
Toddy

Cheers Toddy, I'll drop Chris a line as well as he may be interested in one as well.

Will be in touch :beerjug:

Urban Rider · Aug 26, 2022

Toddmeister said:
The original of these is the J&S Jacks which are designed to lift Harleys and are very heavy duty, but also very difficult to get hold of in the UK.

Below is a pic of my RKS on the J&S that I was lucky enough to acquire from a gentleman of this Parish.

The Halfords looks like a similar version, so if you want to pop round and try your R18 on mine, then just drop me a PM. Your mate Chris (Urban Rider) knows where I live and has my contact details!

ATB
Toddy

Toddy,

That RKS is lovely.....

Ron Gibson · Aug 26, 2022

Use this on a similar jack for ifting Eldorado 1400, works a treat.

blues n twos · Aug 26, 2022

Ron Gibson said:
Use this on a similar jack for ifting Eldorado 1400, works a treat.

That’s very neat :okay

I like the way it clamps the frame.

Jon :beerjug:

Ron Gibson · Aug 26, 2022

My brothers design. He made it up for his California 1400 and I copied it to use for my Eldorado. Keeps the bike nice and stable on the lift platform.

MRDDD · Sep 17, 2022

Hi do these jacks lift the r18 safely as it on has a side stand thanks ian

Big Si · Sep 17, 2022

Toddmeister said:
The original of these is the J&S Jacks which are designed to lift Harleys and are very heavy duty, but also very difficult to get hold of in the UK.

Below is a pic of my RKS on the J&S that I was lucky enough to acquire from a gentleman of this Parish.

The Halfords looks like a similar version, so if you want to pop round and try your R18 on mine, then just drop me a PM. Your mate Chris (Urban Rider) knows where I live and has my contact details!

ATB
Toddy

Hey Toddy, I just came across this elderly post of yours. What year is your RKS? (you have the smaller, more tasteful engine bars on yours). :nenau

Toddmeister · Sep 17, 2022

Big Si said:
Hey Toddy, I just came across this elderly post of yours. What year is your RKS? (you have the smaller, more tasteful engine bars on yours).

Mine’s a 2019 Si, but the previous owner changed the engine bars. I have the originals in the loft

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