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Old 05-11-09, 08:13 PM   #1
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Default Bike lifts

Just want some opinions for a xmas pressie for hubby off the kids
http://www.getgeared.co.uk/MOTO-DETA...&category=-135

or this one
http://www.mandp.co.uk/productinfo/5...Stands/BikeTek
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Old 05-11-09, 09:09 PM   #2
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Default Re: Bike lifts

Let me prefix this with I have neither of these, but...

I've considered something like this myself, but after looking at them decided against it. Basically I don't think any of my bikes would be suitable for this type of lift as the lowest point will be the exhaust pipe and its not the best idea to lift one on this.

So it depends what bike he has. Cruisers, MotoX, or cradle style frames are really what I would consider this for, so if hes got something like that then it sounds a good idea.
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Old 05-11-09, 09:39 PM   #3
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All of his bikes are streetfighters which have bits of all bikes on (except Honda) dont ask anyway he builds bikes as a hobby so he is for ever shouting me in the garage and asking me to help him lift all sorts of frames onto pieces of furniture has gathered in his little sanctuary so the girls asked me if they could buy him one of these as they cant afford one of the large ones
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Old 05-11-09, 09:45 PM   #4
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In which case I'd say he'll find that useful. They look a lot more secure than the paddock stand and jack combination I use. The more I think about, the more I think I need one...
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Old 05-11-09, 10:17 PM   #5
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I should get a job in sales lol. So which one would be the better do you think i cant make my mind up but i am favouring the one from Getgeared
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Old 05-11-09, 10:35 PM   #6
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Couldn't pick between them. There's more detail on the GetGeared one but I like the cups on the M&P stand if they are removable, that way it could be used flat for engines and the cups could help clear an exhaust if there are frame rails.
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Old 05-11-09, 10:37 PM   #7
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Thanks for that appreciate it
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Old 06-11-09, 01:33 PM   #8
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just my 2 cents but the other 2nd one would probably be better , i say this because it has arms for the frame and most (that ive seen) engines dont have a flat bottom so while putting a engine in the frame it would sit right once in hth
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Old 07-11-09, 04:42 PM   #9
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Right guys just to let you know i have ordered the one from M&P thanks for the advice
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Old 07-11-09, 05:42 PM   #10
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I got different opinion. Maybe too late. i still think the Abba is the biz. Those flat plates that lift up are great for cruisers etc but not sure if they would fit 'real' bikes. If your other half fighters bikes then they are most likely all going to be ok with an ABBA stand, If it was a paddock stand it would be useless if he single sided a bike for example. I got my opinion and each to their own but an abba stand with a few adapters does most bikes.
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