How To Install Motorcycle Lift - Cruiser Lift on RV I Class A Motorhome I Tiffin I Phaeton
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- We installed a #motorcyclelift, #CruiserLift to hauling our #Indianmotorcycle on our Tiffin motorhome, Phaeton.
At first, we used pull strap tie downs. Later on, we use 7 ratchet straps on the bike to secure. One additional strap wraps the front tire to the tray/chock. Two more ratchet straps on the leading side to the RV frame / hitch. It should also be noted that you do not want to compress the front suspension fork more than 50% or you run the risk of damaging the fork seal. The lift is not supported by the cable. Once it is winched into travel position, you put pins through the arm to lock it in place. Then you release the tension on the cables and all the weight rests on the pins.
We had problems with the bike bouncing when going over overpasses. We ended up adding rubber shims at the gap of the top where the movement occurred. That helped a little. We didn't use cover because I found that the cover rubs the paint in the wind so unless it is a really soft cover this is not good.
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We installed #CruiserLift to hauling our #Indianmotorcycle on our #Tiffinmotorhome, Phaeton.
At first, we used pull strap tie downs. Later on, we use 7 ratchet straps on the bike to secure. One additional strap wraps the front tire to the tray/chock. Two more ratchet straps on the leading side to the RV frame / hitch. It should also be noted that you do not want to compress the front suspension fork more than 50% or you run the risk of damaging the fork seal. The lift is not supported by the cable. Once it is winched into travel position, you put pins through the arm to lock it in place. Then you release the tension on the cables and all the weight rests on the pins.
We had problems with the bike bouncing when going over overpasses. We ended up adding rubber shims at the gap of the top where the movement occurred. That helped a little. We didn't use cover because I found that the cover rubs the paint in the wind so unless it is a really soft cover this is not good. 💢 Follow #LaVieFlottante on social media!
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Love the vid! Great job. Subscribed. :-) Keep the vids coming!
Thanks Guys! I am sure we will bump into you some time. And you are our first commenter on our videos! Let's Ride!
I would definitely buy a Good set of ratchet ties and ratchet tie that thing down to the max. I'm not losing my bike, please comment back.
Try going up to the base of the triple trees for the front.
Also hold the loose end of the strap in your hand and step into the strap at the buckle to make them tighter. Or use ratchet straps.
One thing, you have the back straps working against the front straps. If a front strap should become loose the bike may travel backwards and you might lose it. Find a hook up point in front of the hook up point on the rear, that way all straps are pulling the bike into the chock.
Good point Delaware Devil. I don't have any other forward points to hook to. Maybe a strap around the tray and the wheel would be best. I plan to improve the wheel chock with a roll and lock. I currently have a wedge on the back of the wheel but it is not fixed to the tray. Another issue is that I want to find a better way to protect the paint. I had a stone hit the front fender chrome tip. Maybe film tape like when they ship vehicles would help. I found that the cover rubs the paint in the wind so unless it is a really soft cover this is not good.
As far as the paint (I'm very particular) Build a floor ( few 2x4s and a piece or 3/4 inch plywood. Leave the inside corners open to accept 2x2s. Maybe midway on the long side, too. The 2 on the roadside can be permanently mounted, but all others leave loose. Then build the box after the bike is secured. You can get heavy vinyl fabric with fuzzy cloth on one side. May have to go to a boat upholstry shop, and they can finish it off with tie downs. Then build a top like the bottom and cover it with the vinyl and tie it down. Waterproof, safe, clean and protection from MOST rocks.
@@LaVieFlottante look to geza gear for a cover. wont scratch stays tight and keeps the bike clean www.gezagear.com/ wont break the bank either.
Thanks for the video, so when you said we installed the lift does that mean you installed it? If so, did it fit the existing mounting points where the hitch mounts? What is the weight capacity?
I can't believe he is using the pull strap tie downs. They will not hold.
Hey there I know this is an old video but can you show me are either email me some pictures of how it’s welded on to your Tiffin I have the same motorhome and I’m trying to install it we just like to see different options thanks in advance
Do you have problems with the bike bouncing when you go over overpasses
Peter LaRosa yes. We had problems. I ended up adding rubber shims at the gap of the top where the movement occurred. That helped a little.
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You should edit with a link to your new setup, this is just full of bad info and if someone with no knowledge of strapping down a bike somebody will get hurt.
Please tell...What do you consider to be "bad info"? I now use 7 straps on the bike to secure. One additional strap wraps the front tire to the tray/chock. Two more ratchet straps on the leading side to the RV frame / hitch. It should also be noted that you do not want to compress the front suspension fork more than 50% or you run the risk of damaging the fork seal.
First off the straps your using are an accident waiting to happen, the way you have the rear straps pulling forward are a mistake and you need better attachment points in the front. On top of that the lift is junk, when the cable snaps good bye bike and what ever body part it crushes.
Thanks for the feedback. What you probably don't realize is that the lift is not supported by the cable. Once it is winched into travel position you put pins through the arm to lock it in place. Then you release the tension on the cables and all the weight rests on the pins.
I know exactly how it works and I'm talking about when it's on it's way up or down. Your not going to crush body parts on the way down the road.
use ratchet straps
Yep, I do use them now. Thanks!