How I solved my hoist problem

vf24renegade · 03-19-2011, 10:06 PM

2000 lb. engine hoist.
1200 lb rated straps.
I let it down when unattended.
Anyone see any valid problems with this?

AlabamaNomadRider · 03-19-2011, 10:52 PM

Are the straps around the crash bars?

**MAS Tequila** · 03-20-2011, 04:44 AM

The biggest problem that I see is that you are passing the chance to buy more equipment.

But seriously, it will work. I've seen Vulcans hanging from lifts and winches being worked on by the legends.

MT

**ringadingh** · 03-20-2011, 07:27 AM

Thats a great way of lifting the bike up. Ive have a pneumatic winch on a beam in the garage that I have used to lift the bike with.

fish · 03-20-2011, 07:42 AM

those carports are great when you only have a one bay garage. Put stone down then indoor outdoor carpeting and run electric to it.

VulcanE · 03-20-2011, 08:36 AM

That would do the job just fine, but for safety's sake, I would make sure there was a way to lock it in the up position, don't want it to come down on you while working on the bike....... hydraulics have been known to leak down, or even give it up quickly.

vf24renegade · 03-20-2011, 09:54 AM

Cool comments. thanks! I have the straps around the studs that the rear highway bars bolt to and the front straps are on the highway bars. I plan to put a floor down and I have a heavy duty drop cord for electircal supply. I don't want to get too permanent with the car port as the location is temporary. That's also a good idea for bracing it once it's up. I'll need to see about blocking up the lifting arm on the jack.
Another picture just for kicks and grins

leadbelly · 03-20-2011, 01:28 PM

Thats a great lift idea. Terrific safety tip also. The brace can be a simple u-shaped piece of metal the length of the extended ram. Drill holes top & bottom to fit a pin through and it's safe. Have a look at how a small skid-steer or tractor bucket ram is secured in the upright postion for a clearer explination.

03-19-2011, 10:06 PM	#1
vf24renegade Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Davisboro, Georgia Posts: 56	How I solved my hoist problem 2000 lb. engine hoist. 1200 lb rated straps. I let it down when unattended. Anyone see any valid problems with this? __________________ 1999 Nomad + 2000 Drifter 800 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-19-2011, 10:52 PM	#2
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	How I solved my hoist problem Are the straps around the crash bars? __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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03-20-2011, 04:44 AM	#3
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	How I solved my hoist problem The biggest problem that I see is that you are passing the chance to buy more equipment. But seriously, it will work. I've seen Vulcans hanging from lifts and winches being worked on by the legends. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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03-20-2011, 07:27 AM	#4
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	How I solved my hoist problem Thats a great way of lifting the bike up. Ive have a pneumatic winch on a beam in the garage that I have used to lift the bike with. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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03-20-2011, 07:42 AM	#5
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	How I solved my hoist problem those carports are great when you only have a one bay garage. Put stone down then indoor outdoor carpeting and run electric to it. __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-20-2011, 08:36 AM	#6
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	How I solved my hoist problem That would do the job just fine, but for safety's sake, I would make sure there was a way to lock it in the up position, don't want it to come down on you while working on the bike....... hydraulics have been known to leak down, or even give it up quickly. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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03-20-2011, 09:54 AM	#7
vf24renegade Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Davisboro, Georgia Posts: 56	How I solved my hoist problem Cool comments. thanks! I have the straps around the studs that the rear highway bars bolt to and the front straps are on the highway bars. I plan to put a floor down and I have a heavy duty drop cord for electircal supply. I don't want to get too permanent with the car port as the location is temporary. That's also a good idea for bracing it once it's up. I'll need to see about blocking up the lifting arm on the jack. Another picture just for kicks and grins __________________ 1999 Nomad + 2000 Drifter 800
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03-20-2011, 01:28 PM	#8
leadbelly Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 340	How I solved my hoist problem Thats a great lift idea. Terrific safety tip also. The brace can be a simple u-shaped piece of metal the length of the extended ram. Drill holes top & bottom to fit a pin through and it's safe. Have a look at how a small skid-steer or tractor bucket ram is secured in the upright postion for a clearer explination. __________________ '08 Blue/Silver
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