Modern Buddy

I was thinking of getting something like this:



It seems like it would make working on my Buddy easier. But I have no idea if the center stand would get in the way or if the frame is even designed to work with a lift like this. I haven't crawled under the Buddy to look. But I figured someone here has tried one and would know.

I have the Craftsman branded version of that very lift, which I have used for my motorcycle. I haven't tried lifting the Buddy with it. My gut says that the probability of the arms of the lift lining up with structural frame parts of the Buddy is low.

Probably won't work. Some Vespa owners use these, but it works with the Vespas metal exoskeleton. Since even the bottom of the Buddy is plastic over tubular frame, the plastics might still be vulnerable and may not be able to bear so much weight.

A table lift may be the only way to go! Bigger and pricier, but much easier to work on anyways. Even those who use this type for Vespas need to jerryrig them a bit and strap the scooter down.

Thanks. That's what I was afraid of. Oh well. I guess bending over and crawling on the floor is the only way to go.

use some 2 x 4 pieces as cross supports and use the frame of the centerstand as the point for the lift, but have something available to support the front tire in case it's off balance...maybe something like a 5 gallon bucket or milk crate

kmrcstintn wrote:use some 2 x 4 pieces as cross supports and use the frame of the centerstand as the point for the lift, but have something available to support the front tire in case it's off balance...maybe something like a 5 gallon bucket or milk crate

Doesn't the lift handle get in the way? From the sound of it, you're lifting the scooter in line with the handle. Also, between the lift bars and your 2x4's, is there enough room to work from underneath?

Kendon makes a ramp style lift that stands up in the corner when not in use.
But it's in the big boy's price range.

Check out this shop's stands that roll around and use removable ramps.
It's a do-it-yourself job.

http://www.classicbikeexperience.com/ab ... f_our_shop

Beamster wrote:Check out this shop's stands that roll around and use removable ramps.
It's a do-it-yourself job.

http://www.classicbikeexperience.com/ab ... f_our_shop

Yeah, I thought of using my ramps to put it on my workbench like that. But the workbench is too high. I thought of building a lower workbench just like in the photos, but I don't have that much extra room in my garage.

"kmrcstintn wrote:
use some 2 x 4 pieces as cross supports and use the frame of the centerstand as the point for the lift, but have something available to support the front tire in case it's off balance...maybe something like a 5 gallon bucket or milk crate


Doesn't the lift handle get in the way? From the sound of it, you're lifting the scooter in line with the handle. Also, between the lift bars and your 2x4's, is there enough room to work from underneath?"


to be honest I haven't done it...just a brainstorm; but after looking underneath my scoot I will apologize and retract my idea; thank you for your response...[/code]

Beamster wrote:Kendon makes a ramp style lift that stands up in the corner when not in use.
But it's in the big boy's price range.

But worth every cent if you spend a lot of time in the shop!!