bryl56
Member
Hello,
Like many of you, I want to maintain my R 18 using suitable lifting equipment.
I chose for that the X518 Kern Stabi kit which is already discussed in this topic.
This device is certainly very expensive but it is very well designed.
The contact points are made at the front by tubes which fit into the hollow shapes of the engine casing and at the rear by rubberized surfaces which apply to the frame.
No mark is visible after use.
The stand lever does not require an exaggerated effort, on the other hand you must be careful in the reverse operation because the weight of the motorcycle tends to make you escape the lever from your hand.
The height obtained allows the operations concerning the wheels but is not sufficient to comfortably access the chassis.
For this, my choice went to a high-lift pallet truck that I had the good fortune to find used for 250 euros.
This pallet truck, whose forks fit perfectly under the Stern Stabi Kit, can support 1000 kg and lifts 80 cm above the ground.
From 40 cm in height, the geometry of the system means that metal parts come into contact with the ground to increase stability, which is very reassuring.
Please see attached photos.
Like many of you, I want to maintain my R 18 using suitable lifting equipment.
I chose for that the X518 Kern Stabi kit which is already discussed in this topic.
This device is certainly very expensive but it is very well designed.
The contact points are made at the front by tubes which fit into the hollow shapes of the engine casing and at the rear by rubberized surfaces which apply to the frame.
No mark is visible after use.
The stand lever does not require an exaggerated effort, on the other hand you must be careful in the reverse operation because the weight of the motorcycle tends to make you escape the lever from your hand.
The height obtained allows the operations concerning the wheels but is not sufficient to comfortably access the chassis.
For this, my choice went to a high-lift pallet truck that I had the good fortune to find used for 250 euros.
This pallet truck, whose forks fit perfectly under the Stern Stabi Kit, can support 1000 kg and lifts 80 cm above the ground.
From 40 cm in height, the geometry of the system means that metal parts come into contact with the ground to increase stability, which is very reassuring.
Please see attached photos.