Valkyrie down!

[SequiMike]

Damn, these things are heavy!  No damage, though, other than a busted mirror and sore shoulder.  Took two of us to get her on her feet again.

[Grandpot]

Been there, done that, got the T-shirt.  Glad you were not hurt seriously.

[Valkorado]

Glad it wasn't worse!

[RDKLL]

Almost dropped mine off the Pitbull lift....only thing that saved me was that I had not fifted it too far...so it tilted forward until the front wheel touched that floor...almost took a pic but what happenes in the garage stays in the garage

[Brewer]

I suggest a better wheel chock and straps.
Clad it was not worse.

[SequiMike]

I suggest a better wheel chock and straps.
Clad it was not worse.

Actually, I was getting ready to take it off the lift and had already undone the straps but had forgotten to loosen the front wheel clamp.  Once I dropped the straps, I couldn't reach down and pick them up and decided to just force the bike back out of the wheel clamp.  My left foot slipped and, before I knew it, the bike passed the point of no return and down we went.  It lay on its side for about 45 minutes until my son came by and helped me get it upright.  I knew there would come a day when I was glad I didn't kill him as a teenager....   

[Hook#3287]

The side stand won't work on those lifts?

[Bighead]

Just another reason to leave it on the ground unless it's being worked on.
Glad you weren't hurt.

[SequiMike]

Just another reason to leave it on the ground unless it's being worked on.
Glad you weren't hurt.

Actually, I had been working on it (the exhaust).  I try not to put it up on that lift unless I really have to.

BTW - your Bumble Bee is BEAUTIFUL!!!

[SequiMike]

The side stand won't work on those lifts?

Usually, no.  It hangs out over the edge.

[Bighead]

Just another reason to leave it on the ground unless it's being worked on.
Glad you weren't hurt.

Actually, I had been working on it (the exhaust).  I try not to put it up on that lift unless I really have to.

BTW - your Bumble Bee is BEAUTIFUL!!!

Thanks I was just stating a lot put them on lifts when they won't be ridden for a while. Only time I lift mine is to change the tires and do rear end maint.

[art]

Watch for hydrolock. After my accident two years ago it was down for about the same amount of time and got hydrolocked. Pulled the plugs and got lots of gas out.

[SequiMike]

Watch for hydrolock. After my accident two years ago it was down for about the same amount of time and got hydrolocked. Pulled the plugs and got lots of gas out.

Thanks for the caution, but it's OK.  My son and I talked about it, but then decided the starter probably wouldn't turn it over if that was the case.  It smoked a little out the left side for a few minutes, but then we each rode it around the neighborhood and it's fine.  Now if my shoulder would just quit hurting......   

[Bighead]

Watch for hydrolock. After my accident two years ago it was down for about the same amount of time and got hydrolocked. Pulled the plugs and got lots of gas out.

Thanks for the caution, but it's OK.  My son and I talked about it, but then decided the starter probably wouldn't turn it over if that was the case.  It smoked a little out the left side for a few minutes, but then we each rode it around the neighborhood and it's fine.  Now if my shoulder would just quit hurting......   

Not true if it had gas in one one the cylinders the starter on the Valk is more than strong enough to turn the engine and it will shear all manner of gears then out comes the engine. You my friend got very lucky if it happens again pull the plugs before spinning the starter please.

[Blackduck]

I agree with modifying the lift, add a proper wheel catcher and a plate to suit the side stand.
Side stand plate could be set up as removable/swing away.
A mate has the same lift and has used it on a great variety of bikes with no issues. Just has a wheel catcher fitted.
Cheers Steve

[SequiMike]

Watch for hydrolock. After my accident two years ago it was down for about the same amount of time and got hydrolocked. Pulled the plugs and got lots of gas out.

Thanks for the caution, but it's OK.  My son and I talked about it, but then decided the starter probably wouldn't turn it over if that was the case.  It smoked a little out the left side for a few minutes, but then we each rode it around the neighborhood and it's fine.  Now if my shoulder would just quit hurting......   

Not true if it had gas in one one the cylinders the starter on the Valk is more than strong enough to turn the engine and it will shear all manner of gears then out comes the engine. You my friend got very lucky if it happens again pull the plugs before spinning the starter please.

Good advice - thanks.  Hopefully there will not be a next time but, if there is, I'll remember this.

[Brian]

I suggest a better wheel chock and straps.
Clad it was not worse.

  HF sells a really nice wheel chock that works great when mounted on their cycle lift. What HF puts on their lift is a POS as you have witnessed. So glad you were not seriously hurt. I do not ride my bike up on the lift, I walk it up. Others have made side ramps to use for their footing if riding it up.  I can only imagine how it was to pick this girl up if leaving it on the lift? Good luck.

[SequiMike]

I suggest a better wheel chock and straps.
Clad it was not worse.

  HF sells a really nice wheel chock that works great when mounted on their cycle lift. What HF puts on their lift is a POS as you have witnessed. So glad you were not seriously hurt. I do not ride my bike up on the lift, I walk it up. Others have made side ramps to use for their footing if riding it up.  I can only imagine how it was to pick this girl up if leaving it on the lift? Good luck.

I can walk my old Honda 750 up on the lift, but the Valk is way too heavy for me to feel comfortable doing that, so riding it up is my only alternative.  I DO have side ramps for my footing, but they were only 4' long and were not long enough to provide good footing both on the ramp and on the incline.  I built a 2nd set of 4' footings a couple of days ago and put the two sets end-to-end and that worked well.  Riding the bike up on the lift was a little scary after dropping it last week but, as they say, you have to get back on that horse.  Now if my shoulder would just quit hurting.......

[KG]

Is the middle cylinder running lean?

[Brian]

I suggest a better wheel chock and straps.
Clad it was not worse.

  HF sells a really nice wheel chock that works great when mounted on their cycle lift. What HF puts on their lift is a POS as you have witnessed. So glad you were not seriously hurt. I do not ride my bike up on the lift, I walk it up. Others have made side ramps to use for their footing if riding it up.  I can only imagine how it was to pick this girl up if leaving it on the lift? Good luck.

I can walk my old Honda 750 up on the lift, but the Valk is way too heavy for me to feel comfortable doing that, so riding it up is my only alternative.  I DO have side ramps for my footing, but they were only 4' long and were not long enough to provide good footing both on the ramp and on the incline.  I built a 2nd set of 4' footings a couple of days ago and put the two sets end-to-end and that worked well.  Riding the bike up on the lift was a little scary after dropping it last week but, as they say, you have to get back on that horse.  Now if my shoulder would just quit hurting.......

The HF wheel chock really holds the front wheel tight in place. I need to ask my wife to assist with pulling it back out. I actually had to let my valk go over on her side when lowering it off the ATV lift by myself. Getting old sucks. Now I have my helper there when using the ATV lift too.

[SequiMike]

I suggest a better wheel chock and straps.
Clad it was not worse.

  HF sells a really nice wheel chock that works great when mounted on their cycle lift. What HF puts on their lift is a POS as you have witnessed. So glad you were not seriously hurt. I do not ride my bike up on the lift, I walk it up. Others have made side ramps to use for their footing if riding it up.  I can only imagine how it was to pick this girl up if leaving it on the lift? Good luck.

I can walk my old Honda 750 up on the lift, but the Valk is way too heavy for me to feel comfortable doing that, so riding it up is my only alternative.  I DO have side ramps for my footing, but they were only 4' long and were not long enough to provide good footing both on the ramp and on the incline.  I built a 2nd set of 4' footings a couple of days ago and put the two sets end-to-end and that worked well.  Riding the bike up on the lift was a little scary after dropping it last week but, as they say, you have to get back on that horse.  Now if my shoulder would just quit hurting.......

The HF wheel chock really holds the front wheel tight in place. I need to ask my wife to assist with pulling it back out. I actually had to let my valk go over on her side when lowering it off the ATV lift by myself. Getting old sucks. Now I have my helper there when using the ATV lift too.

You're right - getting old DOES suck.   At 72, I can't lift as much weight as I used to but at least I'm still pretty nimble when it comes to getting out of the way of a bike on its way over.  Still, I should probably have someone with me when loading or unloading. 

[98valk]

I'm sure it can be made cheaper for less than $250. but looks like great product.

http://ridermagazine.com/2015/11/03/dustriders-motorcycle-hoist-review/

https://www.advmotorrad.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=531

good thread with a lot of ideas

http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/device-to-help-pick-up-a-500-lbs-bike-for-a-woman-now-a-group-buy.998290/