Using a table lift

[MikeCrook]

I need to lift my Ariel ng 350 off the ground to make it easier to remove the wheels.

Can I lift it with a table lift under the engine / gearbox without damage ?

Thanks

[JohnnyBeckett]

Hi Mike you can lift under the engine and gearbox to remove the wheels etc , i have using one at the moment to remove the front forks

[Mick D]

Hi

You can, but it could be pretty precarious depending on how large the table lift is. Best to make some wooden frame tube cradles so as to support the frame clear of the prop stand lug, exhaust etc. and ensure it goes up perpendicular.

Personally, if I didn't have a bike lift I'd do it on the centre stand, (suitably blocked up if necessary).

Regards Mick

[MikeCrook]

Thanks Mick and Johnny.
The bike only has a rear stand , rear wheel clear of ground front a sod to remove as I am getting older.

[simon.holyfield]

I use a table lift under the engine - lifting on both frame tubes in conjunction with the rear stand is very stable for work on the forks.

If I want to remove either or both wheels, the bikes are quite happy on the rear and front stands, though of course the front stand is not as wide as a table lift and is consequently less stable.

The FH, which obviously doesn't have a rear stand, is less stable for these jobs.

[MikeCrook]

Thanks Simon.
As long as I'm not going to damage the casings I'll give it a go and ratchet strap the bike to the
Lift.

[simon.holyfield]

I don't know if you can zoom in close enough, but my table lift has two attachments which allows it to lift the frame rails without touching the engine.

Make sure you strap the bike to the lift, and beware of how the centre of gravity changes as you add and remove heavy components. You will want to ensure the tie-downs are positioned to accommodate change in c.g. as the forks come off, for example.