Sky Lift by Abba Stands

[Rush Dog]

Has anyone used a Sky Lift by Abba Stands to work on their SOHC bikes?

https://abbastands.co.uk/product-detail.asp?item=sky-lift&pid=44

Looking at their website and galleries it just shows modern bikes with their modern swing arm set-ups.

Notwithstanding that, I've corresponded with Abba Stands who told me of the clearences that must be observed in and around the area of the swing arm pivot bolt and nut, and all seems okay in that respect (my 400/4 has rear sets fitted and a short silencer.)
I also provided Abba Stands with the dimensions of the swing arm pivot bolt and nut, and they tell me that they do have fittings that will, in theory, fit.

However, not sure if the pivot bolt and nut on a 400/4 will take the stress!

Any advice on stands that are designed for use when space is limited, such as Abba Skylift or EazyRizer etc would be greatly appeciated and give my poor old back and hips a break. 

PS. I have posted a version of this previously on the US site, and one reply mentioned that weight distribution on CB bikes could be a problem...no explanation as to why; anyone here care to add their twopenceworth specifically regarding that?

 

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

I bought a traditional stand but member here had this - see link on previous discussion.

http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,26971.msg248909.html#msg248909

[Matt_Harrington]

I've not seen one of those before. Interesting item. I do like a bike ramp but obviously this has an advantage.
What I'd like to get to replace my huge ramp is this:
https://cjautosheywood.co.uk/product/slim-line-bike-lift-with-air-operated-attachment-mb03xa/
The main advantage (for me) is that I can store it away against a wall!

[andy120t]

It sounds like a Eurovision entry.

[bruxby-clive]

There is a YouTube channel by "The Amateur Bike Builder" who is amongst other projects restoring a Z650, he used a Sky Lift to work on the bike and it fell off. I have a Super Bike stand which I use one on my modern bikes, you buy adapters specifically designed for each bike which fit inside of the swinging arm bolt. I used to have a Hayabusa which it made adjusting and oiling the chain a doddle.
 I did try using it on my Z650, you attach it to the swinging arm also (you need to provide the size of the each end of the bolt and they sell cups to fit). I did not feel that it was secure enough so haven't done anything but test it.   

[Laverdaroo]

That’s my beloved VFR there in Ted’s piccy, I went for a ramp as it’s more versatile and without a concrete floor in the shed,more stable although with the VFR on it it isn’t the greatest.
Plus if there’s nothing in it it’s a great workbench to lay stuff out on.
Those Abbas stands are really good but not for the CB range, more for modern stuff. That’s only due to linkage points. On these bikes the weight distribution being different on
 modern stuff Get yerself a ramp and a paddock stand front and back, far easier, cheaper and more stable


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[Rush Dog]

It sounds like a Eurovision entry.

 

[Rush Dog]

Many thanks to all for the opinions and suggestions.
Although the Sky Lift looks really Gucci, it would be a leap of faith putting a 45yo bike on there, so I think I will bail on that idea.
The lack of space and limited storage capacity, for a full size ramp/bench, is the issue for me so the Slim Line lift might be an option.

Thanks again