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RF1Mal
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Jacking

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Ok, noob alert :o :o :o

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 :hoofle:
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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
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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.
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I find a 50 ton crane best. :hoofle:
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I use a low trolley jack to lift the front end as a normal trolley jack wont fit under the side bars.
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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.
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air bags are the best no damage at all
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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.
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Some great info fellers. Cheers!
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