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Ok, noob alert

Just about to take delivery of a shiny new (to me) Rewaco Rf1.

It may be a while before I let my ham fisted spanner skills anywhere near it..... but when I do, what’s the general advice on jacking up? Trolley jack? Or should I hang on to my hydraulic bike lift (not the platform type.... the type with twin arms that sit under the frame).

Or of course I could offload that on the TWO wheel forum I used to be a member of

if u use a trolly jack place a piece of wood or foam from a old cussion on the jack head first to protect the trike

Can't imagine the 'bike lift' will be of much use to you - i've a bike trike and a trolley jack or two are more than adequate and practical. And as above, a 4" square of carpet usually offers sufficient protection to any painted tubes etc.

I find a 50 ton crane best.

I use a low trolley jack to lift the front end as a normal trolley jack wont fit under the side bars.

I also use a trolley jack and then support using two axle stands, on rear axle or front sissy bar and protect the trike where needed by wood to prevent any damage.

air bags are the best no damage at all

we use these in the workshop as they have rubber on the lift and are 10cm high when lowered

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I've got a VW, rear engine, the front end can be lifted by hand and someone slides a block under the front footrests, rear end I use a trolley jack with a piece of wood for protection.

Some great info fellers. Cheers!