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Blue Flame · 28-01-08, 03:16 PM

This looks like a usefull piece of kit ???

http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/58_4959.htm

rictus01 · 28-01-08, 03:22 PM

Hmmm, not as much as you'd first think really, bike engines don't come out upwards for a start, and generally fine movement control is better with something (ratchet strap or block & tackle) manual.

But there again if you're a tool freak ( like the best people are

) and you want it I'm sure you can find a use

Cheers Mark.

28-01-08, 03:23 PM

Lift the bike if needed

rictus01 · 28-01-08, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plowsie

Lift the bike if needed

disconnect and remove all the engine mounts, undo all the cables and the engine electrical multiplugs, take off front sproket and move the chain off, undo the exhaust and remove, all set ?, connect hoist to bike, press the up button, see bike frame life smoothly away with no effortand engine remain where yo blocked it, right up until the engine earthing strap tries to lift the engine to

, yeah seen that

.

No as said, it's OK but I can think of any number of ways to better spend £40 myself.

28-01-08, 03:35 PM

Personally, I would not put my trust in that peice of kit. For £40 it just sounds dodgy.

Blue Flame · 28-01-08, 04:41 PM

Wasn't intending to buy one myself but thought it might be useful for some peeps on here who carry out a bit more maintenance than my basic stuff. Thought it would be useful for helping to prevent fall/tip-over from a stand when doing a lot of heaving and the like whilst working??

Did buy a hydraulic jack and a couple of axle stands last week from Aldi for ?buttons. They look a decent quality and come with 3 year warranty.

28-01-08, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Flame

Wasn't intending to buy one myself but thought it might be useful for some peeps on here who carry out a bit more maintenance than my basic stuff. Thought it would be useful for helping to prevent fall/tip-over from a stand when doing a lot of heaving and the like whilst working??

Did buy a hydraulic jack and a couple of axle stands last week from Aldi for ?buttons. They look a decent quality and come with 3 year warranty.

Well thanks for posting anyways, I just would be worried about it conking out and falling on my head or something.

28-01-08, 05:44 PM

Perhaps Dr Rich can fit a couple to his GS's crash bars to help him out of the deeper, muddier ruts in the countryside...

... y'know, bit like a winch on a Landy.

northwind · 28-01-08, 07:27 PM

I want that. I've got absolutely no use for it, but still, I suddenly feel a pressing need for a winch.

28-01-08, 08:01 PM

i suppose u could winch some lagers out the garage fridge onto A table just for fun..or maybe pick up some tools with it!

28-01-08, 03:16 PM	#1
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28-01-08, 03:22 PM	#2
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Usefull ? Hmmm, not as much as you'd first think really, bike engines don't come out upwards for a start, and generally fine movement control is better with something (ratchet strap or block & tackle) manual. But there again if you're a tool freak ( like the best people are) and you want it I'm sure you can find a use Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

28-01-08, 03:23 PM	#3
plowsie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Usefull ? Lift the bike if needed

28-01-08, 03:35 PM	#5
DanAbnormal Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Usefull ? Personally, I would not put my trust in that peice of kit. For £40 it just sounds dodgy.

28-01-08, 04:41 PM	#6
Blue Flame Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fife, Scotland Posts: 1,265	Re: Usefull ? Wasn't intending to buy one myself but thought it might be useful for some peeps on here who carry out a bit more maintenance than my basic stuff. Thought it would be useful for helping to prevent fall/tip-over from a stand when doing a lot of heaving and the like whilst working?? Did buy a hydraulic jack and a couple of axle stands last week from Aldi for ?buttons. They look a decent quality and come with 3 year warranty. __________________ Triumph Sprint GT 1050 -Sexy Phantom Black; Powerbronze Screen Previous >> K3 SV650S - Candy Copper;Lower Fairing Set;Fender Extender; Powerbronze Screen; HEL Braided Lines;

28-01-08, 05:44 PM	#8
K Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Usefull ? Perhaps Dr Rich can fit a couple to his GS's crash bars to help him out of the deeper, muddier ruts in the countryside... ... y'know, bit like a winch on a Landy.

28-01-08, 07:27 PM	#9
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Re: Usefull ? I want that. I've got absolutely no use for it, but still, I suddenly feel a pressing need for a winch. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

28-01-08, 08:01 PM	#10
blueto Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Usefull ? i suppose u could winch some lagers out the garage fridge onto A table just for fun..or maybe pick up some tools with it!

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