Subject: lifting a GRiSO Sun Dec 01, 2019 12:48 am
I got a pit stand/lift whatever you call it. It look like the MG approved one. The problem is it interferes with the exhaust and it is a stock exhaust. Am I supposed to remove the exhaust where the two pipes go into one?
zebraranger Don Abbondio
Posts : 116 Join date : 2016-12-20
Subject: Re: lifting a GRiSO Sun Dec 01, 2019 3:12 am
I have one and if its the Becker-Technik GRiSO Lift you shouldn't have to remove anything, its designed specifically for the GRiSO. Here's the video.
Subject: Re: lifting a GRiSO Sun Dec 01, 2019 3:25 am
wrrhen wrote:
I got a pit stand/lift whatever you call it. It look like the MG approved one. The problem is it interferes with the exhaust and it is a stock exhaust. Am I supposed to remove the exhaust where the two pipes go into one?
I had the same issue with my MG lifting stand for my GRiSO (Also stock exhaust) I moved the lifting bobbins to the other spot on the and the stand no longer hits the U bend in the exhaust pipe.
wrrhen Carlotto
Posts : 36 Join date : 2019-10-08 Age : 79
Subject: Re: lifting a GRiSO Mon Dec 02, 2019 3:05 pm
wardest wrote:
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I had the same issue with my MG lifting stand for my GRiSO (Also stock exhaust) I moved the lifting bobbins to the other spot on the and the stand no longer hits the U bend in the exhaust pipe.
What bobbins? I ain't got no stinkin bobbins. Where can I buy ones that will work on the GRiSO?
GuzziSteve Fra Cristoforo
Posts : 536 Join date : 2016-04-14
Subject: Re: lifting a GRiSO Mon Dec 02, 2019 4:32 pm
Cycle Gear stores or almost any Jap bike shop, 8mm bolt for mount usually.
wardest Grignapoco
Posts : 191 Join date : 2014-04-30 Age : 53
Subject: Re: lifting a GRiSO Tue Dec 03, 2019 12:54 am
Re Bobbins.
My MG lifter came with bolts and (bobbins) adapters to fit the bike lift.
Subject: Re: lifting a GRiSO Tue Dec 03, 2019 1:36 pm
^^^^^
Same set up I have.
Let us know how yours works out.
Bill
Street GRiSO Capo
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Subject: Re: lifting a GRiSO Wed Dec 04, 2019 2:55 am
That's a little different from the Becker-Technik lifter, isn't it? What make is it? Got a link?
Pete
wardest Grignapoco
Posts : 191 Join date : 2014-04-30 Age : 53
Subject: Re: lifting a GRiSO Wed Dec 04, 2019 10:30 am
Street wrote:
That's a little different from the Becker-Technik lifter, isn't it? What make is it? Got a link?
Pete
Gday Pete
The lifter in the pictures comes from Moto Guzzi. Fairly sure it was an option from the dealer, or the dealer had them available.
Regards Mick
Richard GRiSO Capo
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Subject: Re: lifting a GRiSO Wed Dec 04, 2019 12:12 pm
I have the Becker one. It comes with no bobbins because they are embedded in the lifter. My opinion is that the MG design is much more efficient because the positioning of the Becker is not easy and random.
Of course the video does not show the problem and it looks easy to manipulate but it is not the case.
I wouldn’t recommend the Becker’s.
wrrhen Carlotto
Posts : 36 Join date : 2019-10-08 Age : 79
Subject: Re: lifting a GRiSO Wed Dec 04, 2019 5:42 pm
wardest wrote:
Street wrote:
That's a little different from the Becker-Technik lifter, isn't it? What make is it? Got a link?
Pete
Gday Pete
The lifter in the pictures comes from Moto Guzzi. Fairly sure it was an option from the dealer, or the dealer had them available.
Regards Mick
There is apparently a couple of different models that look the same. Mine I bought used on e-bay and it was advertised as a GRiSO stand yet the width of it comes directly in the center of the pork chops. Won't fit inside or outside. So I guess my solution will be mount some bobbins outside the pork chops and cut and widen the stand to fit. My Pit Bull stand for my stornello is VERY difficult to lift a V& with and obviously they're much lighter than a GRiSO
kiwi dave GRiSO Capo
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Subject: Re: lifting a GRiSO Wed Dec 04, 2019 7:34 pm
I have inserted bobbins on the pillion footrests, and have an enlarged stand which lifts the rear wheel. Another stand inserts into the steering head to lift the front.
But I hardly use this system on the GRiSO. I much prefer to place the bike into a front stand against a wall, and then use a small jack under the rear shock. Strops are extended from the ceiling as a safety measure.
moto Grignapoco
Posts : 163 Join date : 2014-07-03
Subject: Re: lifting a GRiSO Wed Dec 04, 2019 11:20 pm
Richard wrote:
I have the Becker one. It comes with no bobbins because they are embedded in the lifter. My opinion is that the MG design is much more efficient because the positioning of the Becker is not easy and random.
Of course the video does not show the problem and it looks easy to manipulate but it is not the case.
I wouldn’t recommend the Becker’s.
I own and enjoy having the Becker. One nice thing is that it is very compact to store (though you need a separate pipe for a handle).
Though I agree it is fiddly to put on the bike, the bother isn't enough to make me wish I had the MG item.
Moto
Street GRiSO Capo
Posts : 3053 Join date : 2013-05-30 Age : 63
Subject: Re: lifting a GRiSO Thu Dec 05, 2019 5:23 am
Interesting discussion. My preferred method of lifting, I've shared (bragged) with you before (see below), but I was thinking that one of these compact lifters might serve well as a center stand for those long stretches when the GRiSO isn't being ridden enough because Esther and Jellybean want to go everywhere in the sidecar. What's a mother to do?
Subject: Re: lifting a GRiSO Thu Dec 05, 2019 6:25 am
Street wrote:
Interesting discussion. My preferred method of lifting, I've shared (bragged) with you before (see below), but I was thinking that one of these compact lifters might serve well as a center stand for those long stretches when the GRiSO isn't being ridden enough because Esther and Jellybean want to go everywhere in the sidecar. What's a mother to do?
Well if it's like my house Jellybean gets first choice, Ester next and then the GRiSO may sit another week
Street GRiSO Capo
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Subject: Re: lifting a GRiSO Sat Dec 07, 2019 2:29 am
Ain't that the truth!
Bill Dee Tanabuso
Posts : 71 Join date : 2020-08-27
Subject: Re: lifting a GRiSO Thu Aug 27, 2020 7:59 am
wrrhen wrote:
Street wrote:
Interesting discussion. My preferred method of lifting, I've shared (bragged) with you before (see below), but I was thinking that one of these compact lifters might serve well as a center stand for those long stretches when the GRiSO isn't being ridden enough because Esther and Jellybean want to go everywhere in the sidecar. What's a mother to do?