lift

Does anyone use a lift? Just got a used FZ today and want to clean up the chain. Can you put weight on the muffler? Doesn't sound like a good idea? Gord

I don't know if this is the right place to post this, but I've looked at tons of wheelie vids on youtube and I can't seem to lift the front end up at all...I have a 2013 fz6r. Do any of you have any tips. Thank you