[rich46]

I've just had shoulder surgery on one side and soon am up for a overhaul on the other side. My question is: does anyone know about a engine hoist or something akin to a hoist, or even a good plan that will allow me to install engines in a pair of 1982 Suzuki GS1100 E Classic Superbike race bikes ? This is without hefting them up with mussel power or f#*king up the new power coated frames ???????????????????? . Not like this is the first engine install but I do need a good idea. THANKS !

 

[TrialsRider]

If I can't do something solo I call a friend

 

[steveo]

The easiest way I've found to get an engine back into the frame, is to lay the engine on its side and lift the frame onto the engine. Still takes two people to do it, but much easier.

 

[CaTacL1sm]

Its only ~210lbs for a 1000cc motor, just pick it up.

(Kidding)

 

[CaTacL1sm]

Honestly, I'd set the engine on a motorcycle lift, jack it up and suspend it from a 2x4 set between two chairs or stools... make sure the 2x4 also passes through the bike frame. Remove the lift and slide the bike over and around the suspended motor. Obviously oversimplified, but thats how I'd approach it solo.

 

[rich46]

Honestly, I'd set the engine on a motorcycle lift, jack it up and suspend it from a 2x4 set between two chairs or stools... make sure the 2x4 also passes through the bike frame. Remove the lift and slide the bike over and around the suspended motor. Obviously oversimplified, but thats how I'd approach it solo.

Perfect ! your answer made me think that two steel saw-horses and two 8' bits of pipe bolted on them with some bits of chain. One Saw-horse on either side of my bike lift, suspend the engine with the chai, then slip the frame over the two tubes also and slide.
Thanks so much for getting the brain cell going.

 

[oldhondacafe]

On big 4cyl motors, I almost always strip the frame to make it lighter and so I can see the mounts clearly, then I wrap the parts that might get scratched with rags and tape to protect the paint. then I do as suggested, I prop the engine up on its side and lower the frame onto it. I've found it may be more work, but it saves the paint and my back.

 

[rich46]

On big 4cyl motors, I almost always strip the frame to make it lighter and so I can see the mounts clearly, then I wrap the parts that might get scratched with rags and tape to protect the paint. then I do as suggested, I prop the engine up on its side and lower the frame onto it. I've found it may be more work, but it saves the paint and my back.

Thanks Mate more good ideas.

 

[mkwilcox]

I'd sink a large lag eye bolt into a ceiling joist to suspend the frame, and put the engine on a dolly that I can roll into position.

 

[rich46]

I'd sink a large lag eye bolt into a ceiling joist to suspend the frame, and put the engine on a dolly that I can roll into position.

thanks Mate