[in2indians]

What is everyone using for bike lifts on the Challenger?
As there is no frame under the motor, a regular bike lift is a bit scary, as the bike rocks and wobbles too much for my liking.

 

[TechRider]

I've been wondering the same thing. I dont like how unstable mine was the 2 times I lifted it.

 

[Cheezz]

Yeah didnt like that either. Made a wood frame to contact the crankcase better.

 

[LesOH]

Back in the day, Pitt Bull had an adapter for Harley Dyna models. I've sent them a question to see if they will be making an adapter for the Challenger.

 

[Old Timer]

My favorite is my Hande Lift
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/BMW-K1600-GT/i-w4NSGj5/0/91ec0f3d/X4/07-23-11....1974 R75 slash 6 BMW 002-X2.jpg

For some reason, I can not seem to be able to post pics from my Smugmug picture hosting site, first time I tried posting pics with this new forum software.

 

[LesOH]

This is the reply from Pitt Bull.

"Les, we have not looked at the Challenger yet. The nearest dealer to us is in Nashville, which is 2 hours away but I am going there today. If time allows I will go by and check them out. They look a lot like a Victory and we lift those."

I've had my Pitt Bull for over 20 years and I hope they make an adapter for the Challenger. If I find anything further, I'll make sure to post.

 

[LesOH]

My favorite is my Hande Lift
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/BMW-K1600-GT/i-w4NSGj5/0/91ec0f3d/X4/07-23-11....1974 R75 slash 6 BMW 002-X2.jpg

For some reason, I can not seem to be able to post pics from my Smugmug picture hosting site, first time I tried posting pics with this new forum software.

The Pitt Bull is a belly lift, which I use for front wheels and suspension.

 

[ndncowboy]

You can use the strategically placed...

Shock absorber discs

 

[BaggerJay]

I use my big blue lift often to wash it. I just used it to do an oil change. Its sits almost directly under the oil filter so its not the best for that. I was able to get the filter out.

 

[TechRider]

Do you have any stability issues BaggerJay?

 

[downswalker]

Plus one for the Big Blue lift with a Chief (and it lifts Mrs d's Bonneville, too) - ideally I need to make a top plate for each bike, but it's not difficult. Crucially, the lift goes low enough to get under the Chief with a piece of inch-thick plywood on the lift.

I'd be surprised if a similar approach couldn't be used on the Challenger.

 

[BaggerJay]

Do you have any stability issues BaggerJay?

I don't strap it down for oil changes or regular washing, but I would if I was doing serious work or removing the wheels. It has a little wobble if you shake it, but not even close to being dangerous.