Big Blue Motorcycle Lift

[Spyglass]

Does anyone in the Gen 1 world have experience with these lifts?

https://bigbluemotorcyclelift.com/

I'm trying to find something that will work with both my Gen 1 & 2 but I'm not sure this setup can accommodate the older bike.

 

[Fire-medic]

The website has some decent products. Unfortunately there's no way to know without actually physically trying the lift. From seeing the other big bikes that it's capable of lifting you would think that it would work but you don't know if there's any interference at the lifting points until you actually physically fit it to a generation one and try it. Do you have space for a traditional floor lift? If you keep your eyes open and check the various places like Facebook Marketplace and I think it's kiji in Canada you may be able to find a traditional floor lift. That's how I bought two Handy Lifts with the front wheel screw chock, the side extensions and entrance ramp and a two-wheel dolly for moving the entire lift.

 

[Spyglass]

Yes, all good ideas.

I assumed one of our members either has one and/or can confirm any issues for use with the Gen 1.

I'm watching the classifieds for something within a couple of hours' drive.

I'm actually thinking of lifting from the top with an engine hoist or shop crane, as that seems to give the best all-around access.

 

[Zeus36]

They show it picking up a Honda GL1800 Goldwing. Looks to connect to the frame areas under the engine. Safe to say a first or second Gen VMAX should be no problem.

 

[Stephan]

I have a Big Blue lifter and I use it for my Gen 2 and my Triumph Rocket 3R. They supplied a specific kit for use on the Gen 2. I have not used it on my Gen 1 because of course it has a centrestand and I have a hydraulic motorcycle bench if I want to lift it higher. I am away from home at the moment, so I can't say for sure, but I would be almost certain that you could use the Big Blue on a Gen 1 because worst case is that the frame rails underneath the engine would sit on the two tines of the lifter. If not then you could easily shape a couple of pieces of wood to create any clearance that you need. The lifter itself is very strong and easy to use. It is really satisfying to raise a 700lb bike (Rocket 3R) just by turning a 22mm socket on the nut.