Proper use of stands for working on a Moto Guzzi

I was wondering if anyone had used a hoist and the "hole in the frame" approach. What about the plastic trim rings? Ever break one? I've heard they are a little pricy.

Yes. I have. I took the side plates off first. My method was a bit "agricultural". I bought an industrial shed door track end door wheel assy and bolted it to the roof of my shed. From the wheel assy I used a come along with some rope from it to a shovel through the frame. In time I will get a nylon bush/s made up to sit in the frame so I can use a lifting bar through the frame but stll leave the side plates on.

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That picture is of my 1100 which has a bushing, or washer welded inside the tube so the lifting bar never comes in contact with the chrome plastic ring. I've posted this before, but here's my solution to the problem that I came up with in order to fly my 1200SE.

A custom lifting bar with rods tack-welded on top. The notch in the end is positioned Top Dead Center when the bar is hidden inside the tube.

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As you can see, the bar runs through the center of the tube and doesn't touch the plastic bezel ring.

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Here are some dimensions if you want to make your own:

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Ad B wrote:

Hi,

I'm using a "Becker" stand, from the beginning I had my G12 (2010).
Bought it in Germany, right from his site.
And secure it with the same tool, the other way round:
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Becker stand:
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I did rebuild the adaptors, I don't like to tilt my bike just at 2 bolt heads...

Ad B

Could you share close up photos of the rebuild of the adaptors please? Would be much appreciated as I am just considering to buy this stand but am slightly concerned after having done some research.

Best wishes
Tom

waterbottle wrote:

Calling Beetle, did you get the bike lifter sorted , I'm after a single side lifter thingy like this one. Any one know a source here in Aus ? 
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I just came across this one which looks very similar...really wish either of these companies would make one for the GRiSO.  
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