Well Gang,
After much self deliberation and consultation, AND, asking for all of your experience and advice, I finally decided that I'm just not what I used to be. In that, I'm not as strong and as much of a Bull as I used to be and, may, or MAY NOT be able to pick up the 550 lb. AT if it's decided to take a nap, either on the street or, in the outback some place. So, I decided to order up, the Eastbound Motowinch. For those that have one or, those that have investigated one, you know what I'm talking about. This tool, is made in the Netherlands. That's kind-a far away from where I live in Lake Havasu City AZ. It is a very, very well machined and precise fit, in all it's components and pieces.
I ordered it on Tuesday the 12th and, it arrived FROM THE NETHERLANDS, on my doorstep today, the 15th!!!!!!!!!! This Motowinch is simply a mechanical advantage tool, that basically WINCHES your bike up via a single pole, that is put together at the scene of the incident. Now, as many of you have presented, you DO have the ability to lift your napping AT. I think that's great. I did accomplish the lifting of mine, under controlled circumstances but, when it was laid down in such a manor that the tank was facing downhill, there was/is, no way I can lift it. So, this Motowinch, hopefully, is gonna be my RESCUE tool, in the event I can't lift it. If that big girl decides to take a nap, I might give it the old college try but, I ain't gonna hurt myself. I'll break out that motowinch tool and, take the easier route.
This will give me at least some form of piece of mind, when I venture off on some nice road/trail and, hopefully I keep it upright but, again, if it gets sleepy, I'm at least as prepared as I can be.
Scott