Trolley for engine removal

[Des Brown]

trolley for engine removal
This is a simple rig to make and it will save you a lot of grief and stress,
firstly get your self a piece of 3/4 or 1" plywood 2ft by 2ft and get 4
medium castors from your diy store or Machine mart and bolt these to the wood in each corner,and off you go.
Lower engine by removing top rear engine bolt, you might need someone to help you with this or use straps around the frame,it will come down on the filter housing,then put some packing under each side of the engine and at the rear
under the gearbox,then remove the other bolt, now you can move the engine
forward and sideways and any were you want.Mine is a bit different as I managed to get a bread tray trolley from my local supermarket and put some plywood on it
See photos

[alimey4u2]

Lookin good Des.....

[Chris]

It can be a challenge getting one of those engines back onto a frame with only one person. I've used a furniture dolly in the past to help me (similar to what Des is doing).

[CBXRoger]

With the wheels removed, it may be easier to put the frame onto the blocked up engine. After the engine and frame are bolted together, install the front wheel first. Then lift by the rear until the bike is resting on the center stand and front wheel. Then mount rear tire.

Roger Steiner

[EMS]

I have been using a transmission jack to remove/install the engine. Advantages: the casters are really sturdy and contain the weight of the motor, it has a strap to secure the motor and it goes up and down

[Louis]

In or out i find the best is a floor jack Sears sells (atv type) then get a 12 inch or 13 inch tire at your local tire dealer (free one with holes is ok) lay it on top of the jack. One man operation in or out. No damage to anything, tire takes all of it. No wood needed or straps. I have tried many things.

[alimey4u2]

I have the rear sorted but alas the front requires that I still remove a set of pipes to jack the front. This summer I have a plan to make a rear support to enable a quick solution. Don't forget I have a CalFab swinging arm ( with underbrace) that requires the removal of the centerstand which I temporarily reinstall to accommodate front end work.....

[merv 1]

Good idea Des ! Will make one up for myself !! What paint did you use on your engine ? It looks really smart in your photos, got to paint mine and am unsure what paint/ colour to use. Merv.

[Des Brown]

Merv, it is smooth Hammeright silver,I have also painted my other cbx last year and have done 1100 miles and it is still as bright as the day I sprayed it
Des.