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Misc / Open / Sky Lift by Abba Stands
« on: April 06, 2023, 02:55:01 PM »
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?
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?