I got a tip on Twitter (X) with information so I searched for it and purchased it.
It looks like you can also purchase from the seller’s Instagram via DM but I went with eBay to be safe…
You can use PayPal which is reassuring.
Even in the 21st century, using your foot to pump is still the mainstream method.
Being able to install without pumping means smarter work.
Motorcycle Rear Wheel Lift
Ordered 1/26 → Arrived 2/4, all shipping included on eBay ¥34,615 JPY + TAX ¥2,600
Here’s the overall look! (*’ω’*) Wow, so cool!
The material is probably SUS304 I think.
It had no magnetic properties, that’s all.
The dull silver shine is beautiful too ♬
The design of straight and curved lines is also excellent and as an object it’s beautiful, which also satisfies the sense of ownership.
When lifting the wheel, turn the lever
As I’ll explain later,
depending on the rear stand, this lever may interfere.
There’s no universal tool for all bikes.
Let’s handle countermeasures and covers on the user side.
The structure is very simple
The tip of the lever is rounded and it works by pushing the wheel lifter
truly simple and smooth lifting.
The position of the lever is perfect—it doesn’t derail even when turning. I bet the design took quite a while to get right~
The link section is simple and beautiful
A pipe runs through the inside and is spot-welded.
It shouldn’t fail, but you can’t disassemble it without removing the spot welds.
Let me test if it works front and rear (*’ω’*)
I’ll test it on the Inazuma 1200 which has a simple structure.
I’ll say it again,
“there’s no universal tool” so don’t have unrealistic expectations.
It might not be compatible with your bike,
so buying this individually might be a bit risky.
Unusable with some rear stands (‘Д’)
With a short racing stand, the lever would contact it, so it’s unusable.
*You can use it, but wheel removal/installation might be a hassle
What if we load from the front and use it backwards?
Front loading should be fine with a naked bike.
With full-fairing bikes,
front loading could potentially contact the fairing.
Using a longer rear racing stand
is probably best.
I repeated the removal and installation. It’s so easy!
It’s easier if you set the wheel height beforehand.
*Adjusting after loading the wheel is tedious.
Fine-tuning the height up and down is smarter, I think.
Now let me try it on the front (*’ω’*)
There seemed to be a width issue, but it catches front and rear, so no problem.
It moves slightly left and right, but it’s usable.
It’s barely usable at two points front and rear.
What about when the wheel is 18, 19, or 21 inches? That’s for later, but I think it’s easier than doing it by foot anyway.
Using it backwards might be easier for the front too?
Using the adjustment lever in the back makes it easy to just load the wheel on the lifter.
On the other hand, turning the adjustment lever becomes tedious.
With the lever in front, you slide it along with the lifter or lift the wheel and insert the lifter underneath.
This way, turning the lever is easier.
Find your best way to use it.
This dream item that can keep the wheel in place?
When it comes to cost-effectiveness/value for money/getting your money’s worth, it’s questionable.
This kind of tool is mostly in the realm of personal satisfaction.
If you’re the type who goes “hum♬ hum♬ hum♬~” and doesn’t get all huffed and puffed doing work, it might be perfect for you.
It might not work with some bike models, so don’t get your hopes too high.
Just for reference~ (*’ω’*)
