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Dec 27, 2022 | 08:40 PM

#41

MRFREEZE57

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Originally Posted by hattitude

I only work on my three bikes, with an occasional friend's bike thrown in the mix.... I ride them up, with modified (shortened) side extensions... however... I have always wanted to sink my lift into the floor. That way you could push or ride very easily..

I don't have the skills myself, but I have a friend who has worked with concrete for years. He says, "Pretty easy job... just take a little time, some labor, and a little concrete..."

Sounds like possibly a good choice for your lift....

Here's one of the pics I saved for when I decide to get motivated and do it....

I sure do like that idea, have a 28 by 36 foot garage and am running out of space, that would make it easier to store the lift out of the way.

Dec 28, 2022 | 08:31 AM

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foxtrapper

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Originally Posted by Cle_rider

He did say in the opening post he wasn't interested in riding the bike up..

Which might be why I didn’t suggest that.

But as was said, clarifying that he was specifically interested in getting non-running bikes up onto the lift would have also clarified the suggestions.

A longer ramp like you suggested is an option, it is not the only option.

Dec 28, 2022 | 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by foxtrapper

But as was said, clarifying that he was specifically interested in getting non-running bikes up onto the lift would have also clarified the suggestions.

Would it have?

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A longer ramp like you suggested is an option, it is not the only option.

Good grief, it is winter. "Clearly" I shouldn't have said "only real option" when trying to answer the actual question and should have said "realistically a longer ramp, in my humble opinion only, is likely to be the most practical and cost effective option to avoid having to spend money on a winch and set up or extensive concrete work, running around the shop pushing a bike, or having to call a friend for a push over every time a dead bike needs to go up on the lift." Sorry, did I leave something else out there as well? I guess one could use a engine hoist or shop crane and lift the bike up. Seems practical and not at all time consuming. I think I even saw that in a dealer once (disclaimer for the literal folk, that was a joke). I'll add a post script to my original post; "not intended to be taken literally but is a mere suggestion based on my personal experience, your mileage may vary." Would that meet your editorial standards? Let me know and I'll make the change (or not, because I just don't care, you know, internet and all).

OP my sincerest apologies for unintentionally implying my initial thought was the best and only option available. Thank goodness we have discerning readers to police this up. I'll let this thread get back to where it was.

Dec 28, 2022 | 10:29 AM

#44

foxtrapper

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Originally Posted by Cle_rider

Would it have?

Perhaps for you no.

If you load running and non-running bikes onto your lift the same way, it will make no difference.

No one has shot down your longer ramp option. It is quite viable. Just it is not the only way.

Last edited by foxtrapper; Dec 28, 2022 at 11:13 AM.

Dec 28, 2022 | 12:10 PM

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Dan89FLSTC

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For cryin out loud man, get over it, you said your way was the only way, we corrected you.
It`s over, done, finished.

Last edited by Dan89FLSTC; Dec 28, 2022 at 12:27 PM.

Dec 28, 2022 | 06:19 PM

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Cle_rider

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Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC

For cryin out loud man, get over it, you said your way was the only way, we corrected you.
It`s over, done, finished.

You did correct me. Yes, I neglected to inform the group that calling a friend for help was another option beyond somehow decreasing the slope of the ramp. Well done.

And you're right, it seems to have been finished even before you felt the need to "correct" my statement:

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Originally Posted by dpopgtl

Thata a good idea.. I have limited space but like you said, that might be the only option. I’m gonna look into a longer ramp, 4-5 feet. Thanks for actually answering my question. Cheers!

So lets drop this nonsense and get back to the question. Since you both keep saying there are other ways to make the loading process easier other than decreasing the slope of the ramp, by lowering the surface itself or lengthening the ramp, why don't you actually tell us what they are? That's why we all are here, isn't it? Someone else mentioned a winch, which is probably the only other idea offered for loading a non running bike on a regular basis, but what happens if it gets stuck half way up and won't unspool? Has anyone used a winch to load a bike? Genuinely curious as I am not getting younger and that's why I initially started reading this thread.

Dec 28, 2022 | 07:13 PM

#47

Kenelz

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From: FL winter, northern MI summer

A winch should work. I used to use a HF with a wireless remote to load non running snowmobiles on a sled trailer.

Dec 28, 2022 | 07:43 PM

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WONKEY

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On my motorcycle trailer I have it set up with a double hitch from harbor freight, I use an electric winch to pull the bikes up if they are not running, this way I can load them myself. I have a steel bar about the width of the front end of the bike with eye hooks, I use the soft tie straps around the forks and wrench them up. Maybe you can fabricate a mount that will fit the lift.