motorcycle lifts
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Just read an article in one of the classic bike mags that tests all options from simple paddock stands, small hydraulic lifts that basically fit under the frame tubes under the engine, to some of the more costly options.
They also show you how to construct a home made affair that does the same job.
Try digging a hole next to the bike to stand in instead - loads cheaper & somewhere to store the bits that are always left after any job.
They also show you how to construct a home made affair that does the same job.
Try digging a hole next to the bike to stand in instead - loads cheaper & somewhere to store the bits that are always left after any job.
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My mates got one of these,.......
http://www.on-bike.com/products_original_red.htm
Bit of a faff getting the bike on it,but it works well and takes up very little space.Not sure if they do a fitting kit for the T tho.
http://www.on-bike.com/products_original_red.htm
Bit of a faff getting the bike on it,but it works well and takes up very little space.Not sure if they do a fitting kit for the T tho.
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That looks ok Keith.
How about, hole in a rafter, rope & pully?
How about, hole in a rafter, rope & pully?
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I **** you not Ash, that is the noseyest ******* cat ever. He gets everywhere.
Furthermore, he's stone deaf. There's me in the shed running the bike, ackras, no baffles, me with ear defenders on, ears nearly bleeding, and the little ****** just sits on the workbench 18" away, couldn't give a **** :lol:
Furthermore, he's stone deaf. There's me in the shed running the bike, ackras, no baffles, me with ear defenders on, ears nearly bleeding, and the little ****** just sits on the workbench 18" away, couldn't give a **** :lol:
I was thinking about one of the lifts a while ago & although I have not bought one yet the following needs to be considered :-
You only get what you pay for, if it cheap it will not be the best.
The type that is basically a table that lifts up will still need something to lift the bike up to change wheels, etc.
Consider how the bike is secured.
Make sure it will be long enough to use axle stands etc, take into account any additional lengths for them to swing.
The bigger ones take a lot of room up, my mate keeps his outside & uses it for anything but bike repairs.
If its in a garage where a car is kept, will it fit under the car.
Some of the smaller types are designed to locate onto frame rails under the engine - these will not be suitable for all bikes.
Classic Bike - Aug 2012 issue has a 2 page feature on the various types available.
You only get what you pay for, if it cheap it will not be the best.
The type that is basically a table that lifts up will still need something to lift the bike up to change wheels, etc.
Consider how the bike is secured.
Make sure it will be long enough to use axle stands etc, take into account any additional lengths for them to swing.
The bigger ones take a lot of room up, my mate keeps his outside & uses it for anything but bike repairs.
If its in a garage where a car is kept, will it fit under the car.
Some of the smaller types are designed to locate onto frame rails under the engine - these will not be suitable for all bikes.
Classic Bike - Aug 2012 issue has a 2 page feature on the various types available.
