Sling lifting a Goldwing


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Sling lifting a Goldwing

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Has anyone lifted your Goldwing using a sling?


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2015 Goldwing, basic black

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Thank you. Was wondering if could be done and I see it can.
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Keep in mind the bike is very heavy - applying a concentrated 1000 lb load to your garage ceiling joists is not going to have great results.

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WingAdmin wrote: Sat Sep 07, 2019 9:21 am Keep in mind the bike is very heavy - applying a concentrated 1000 lb load to your garage ceiling joists is not going to have great results.

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I can't see when using a a sling and hoist would be a good choice for a wing but I see nothing wrong with that engine change setup. Those pressurized gas tanks and sideways concrete blocks are mighty strong. Handy milk crate is ready to hold the car up as well. What's the worst that could happen? :o



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Andy Cote wrote: Sat Sep 07, 2019 5:57 pm
I can't see when using a a sling and hoist would be a good choice for a wing but I see nothing wrong with that engine change setup. Those pressurized gas tanks and sideways concrete blocks are mighty strong. Handy milk crate is ready to hold the car up as well. What's the worst that could happen? :o
Wonder if they checked the load specs of the ladders.... :shock:
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DenverWinger wrote: Sun Sep 08, 2019 6:46 am
Wonder if they checked the load specs of the ladders.... :shock:
Aren't those ladder load ratings just suggestions? Just like speed limit signs?


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