Bike Lifts question - SV650.org

24-07-06, 08:31 AM

Does anyone have a bike lift for their home tinkering?
I am currently working on a project VFR400 and need some suggestions as to the best sort of bike lift or alternative to use.
I need something which I can lift and support the bike while both wheels and front forks are removed.
Any ideas on suppliers/costs etc?

Cheers,
Si

24-07-06, 08:36 AM

Look no further than http://www.bikegrab.com/ i ordered a wheel chock from them for transporting the bike without too many tie downs..swift delivery and excellent product. I am sure you will find something usefull on there.

24-07-06, 08:38 AM

I've just bought a Sealey MC365 bike workbench. Having a bike at a decent level when you're working on it is as good as everyone has said. However, I wish I'd spent more money and bought the next size up (twice the price though), as it's not really long enough and certainly you couldn't use a rear wheel paddock stand on it - no way. All my bikes however, SV included, have centre stands.

24-07-06, 08:41 AM

Thanks Racer.
I had seen this site and that was what prompted me to post my query - £300+ for the lift I need

It may well be that I have to bite the bullet and get one but was hoping to keep it under £200. This rebuild is spiraling in costs!

24-07-06, 08:46 AM

Just did a search under Sealey MC365 and it looks like the MC402 is what I am looking for.

Thanks chazzyb

24-07-06, 08:49 AM

I'm sure you have already had a look at:

http://www.abbastands.co.uk/

But it may be worth giving them a ring. A while a ago a chap from Abba, offered org members a discount on their products. If you do a search on this site, you should be able to find his contact details. I bought a superbike stand after the offer expired, but he still honoured the discount. Maybe worth looking into.

northwind · 24-07-06, 09:19 AM

The Eazyrizer does look a bit better than the ABBA lift... But then, it's more than 50% more. I got an Abba lift in a fit of enthusiasm a while back but I've rarely used it, it's a bit of a pain in the bum to use and for most jobs, I just use the regular abba stand. Very stable, mind, I've absolutely no concerns there. I could probably be convinced to sell it to you, nudge nudge

24-07-06, 10:08 AM

Possibility of a cheap stand on ebay. If it falls through I will give you a shout Northwind.

northwind · 24-07-06, 05:52 PM

No probs.

24-07-06, 06:16 PM

Si, I bought a Clarke hydraulic lift from MachineMart a couple of years ago

its been good for anything I have done so far and lifts me v-rod no probs, you can actually use it for moving/turning in tight spaces as well

think it was 115 quid - as I say, excellent value

24-07-06, 08:31 AM	#1
simple simon Guest Posts: n/a	Bike Lifts question Does anyone have a bike lift for their home tinkering? I am currently working on a project VFR400 and need some suggestions as to the best sort of bike lift or alternative to use. I need something which I can lift and support the bike while both wheels and front forks are removed. Any ideas on suppliers/costs etc? Cheers, Si

24-07-06, 09:19 AM	#7
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	The Eazyrizer does look a bit better than the ABBA lift... But then, it's more than 50% more. I got an Abba lift in a fit of enthusiasm a while back but I've rarely used it, it's a bit of a pain in the bum to use and for most jobs, I just use the regular abba stand. Very stable, mind, I've absolutely no concerns there. I could probably be convinced to sell it to you, nudge nudge __________________ "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"

24-07-06, 05:52 PM	#9
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	No probs. __________________ "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"

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Another bike next bike question... Falco	ThEGr33k	Bikes - Talk & Issues	12	08-02-08 06:27 PM
Car/bike insurance question	on yer bike	Idle Banter	10	31-10-07 05:48 PM
Bike lifts/workbenches...	chazzyb	SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking	1	06-06-06 03:36 PM
Getting A Tent On The Bike Question?	Blue Flame	SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking	18	20-03-06 01:26 PM
Bike bay question	Moriarty	Bikes - Talk & Issues	17	18-12-04 10:52 AM

24-07-06, 08:36 AM	#2
SV650Racer Guest Posts: n/a	Look no further than http://www.bikegrab.com/ i ordered a wheel chock from them for transporting the bike without too many tie downs..swift delivery and excellent product. I am sure you will find something usefull on there.

24-07-06, 08:38 AM	#3
chazzyb Guest Posts: n/a	I've just bought a Sealey MC365 bike workbench. Having a bike at a decent level when you're working on it is as good as everyone has said. However, I wish I'd spent more money and bought the next size up (twice the price though), as it's not really long enough and certainly you couldn't use a rear wheel paddock stand on it - no way. All my bikes however, SV included, have centre stands.

24-07-06, 08:41 AM	#4
simple simon Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks Racer. I had seen this site and that was what prompted me to post my query - £300+ for the lift I need It may well be that I have to bite the bullet and get one but was hoping to keep it under £200. This rebuild is spiraling in costs!

24-07-06, 08:46 AM	#5
simple simon Guest Posts: n/a	Just did a search under Sealey MC365 and it looks like the MC402 is what I am looking for. Thanks chazzyb

24-07-06, 08:49 AM	#6
lukemillar Guest Posts: n/a	I'm sure you have already had a look at: http://www.abbastands.co.uk/ But it may be worth giving them a ring. A while a ago a chap from Abba, offered org members a discount on their products. If you do a search on this site, you should be able to find his contact details. I bought a superbike stand after the offer expired, but he still honoured the discount. Maybe worth looking into.

24-07-06, 10:08 AM	#8
simple simon Guest Posts: n/a	Possibility of a cheap stand on ebay. If it falls through I will give you a shout Northwind.

24-07-06, 06:16 PM	#10
scooby2102 Guest Posts: n/a	Si, I bought a Clarke hydraulic lift from MachineMart a couple of years ago its been good for anything I have done so far and lifts me v-rod no probs, you can actually use it for moving/turning in tight spaces as well think it was 115 quid - as I say, excellent value