Motorcycle lift

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  1. stollydriver

    stollydriver Elite Member

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    #1 stollydriver, Nov 27, 2015
    Is it a sign of my age - just purchased bike lift to make maintenance easier. I can't be bothered lying on the garage floor anymore. Now excited about oil changes - I'm going slightly mad I think:rolleyes:
     
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    stollydriver Elite Member

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    #2 stollydriver, Nov 27, 2015
    I have started window cleaning with my tongue - is that a bad sign?o_O
     
  3. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    #3 Tigcraft, Nov 27, 2015
    Yes if you've a rubber open helmet on!! :eek::eek::eek:
     
  4. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    #4 Tigcraft, Nov 27, 2015
    Anyway, I got one too! Good bit o kit
     
  5. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    #5 crispey, Nov 27, 2015
    me too
     
  6. Thruccyboy

    Thruccyboy Senior Member

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    #6 Thruccyboy, Dec 3, 2015
    Ive had one for about 2 years, thought I`d use it more but the problem lies in that it`s squeezed up on the right hand side of my garage & every time I want to use it iv`e got to lug it over in the centre of the garage....those things weigh a ton yo know...Perhaps I`ll try taking my bike off it next time & see if it makes any difference???:confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:
     
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    stollydriver Elite Member

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    #7 stollydriver, Dec 4, 2015
    Well the lift arrived today in a coffin like casket - now in the garage and you are right - bloomin ek it's heavy. Finish installing this weekend then the fun can begin.
     
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    stollydriver Elite Member

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    #8 stollydriver, Dec 4, 2015
    One of my mates has put a pit - only 8 inches deep - so his lift sits lower than his car.
     
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    Thruccyboy Senior Member

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    #9 Thruccyboy, Dec 5, 2015
    So stollydriver.....how`s the lift going????
    2 things I forgot to mention & it is common sense really.
    Always use the rod that you put though the frame to stop the bike coming down too quickly in the case of a fault & the other thing is for piece of mind.....Always strap your bike down when it`s elevated as they are very unsteady (well, my Thruxton is) & easily knocked & the last thing you want is for your pride & joy to come crashing down & injuring someone or worse!:(
     
  10. stollydriver

    stollydriver Elite Member

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    #10 stollydriver, Dec 5, 2015
    Well- now assembled - fitting tie down fastening tomorrow then place bike on. The rod is noted and will be utilised. Cheers mate and welcome to the forum
     
  11. Sprinter

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    #11 Sprinter, Dec 6, 2015
    share the link to one you would recomend please someone...
     
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    stollydriver Elite Member

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    #12 stollydriver, Dec 6, 2015
    In garage and working superb - let the sorting out begin 20151206_100829.jpg
     
  13. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #13 thebiglad, Dec 6, 2015
    That is a sweet-looking ride Stolly - is that tank std.paint?
     
  14. stollydriver

    stollydriver Elite Member

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    #14 stollydriver, Dec 6, 2015
    Yes that's the standard colour scheme final edition. Will send more pics during the work.
     
  15. Sceptic Al

    Sceptic Al Well-Known Member

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    #15 Sceptic Al, Dec 6, 2015
    Got one too, great bit of kit and as a bonus it doubles as a bench too
     
  16. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    #16 crispey, Dec 6, 2015
    well this is the one I have. it does mew fine as I don't have a garage so I can get it outside but it might not suit your bike
    MY LIFT
     
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  17. stollydriver

    stollydriver Elite Member

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    #17 stollydriver, Dec 6, 2015
    Thought about one of these lifts but was concerned re stability. The GSX is a heavy lump and needs quite a lot of cleaning polishing and servicing.
     
  18. Sceptic Al

    Sceptic Al Well-Known Member

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    #18 Sceptic Al, Dec 7, 2015
    Hey Crispy. It's almost the same as mine which I got from KD Benches in Falkirk. I got mine dirt cheap coz my daughters bloke knows the bloke who owns KD Benches now AL Gordons. My daughters bloke's dad used to prep and race Nortons back in the 60's and, the bloke who runs AL Gordons also used to race at Knockhill in those glourious days too.
     
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    #19 Rooster, Dec 7, 2015
    Hey Al. If I know a bloke who's daughters bloke knows the bloke who owns KD, will I get it cheaper?
     
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  20. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    #20 crispey, Dec 7, 2015
    Only if they changed their name to Al Gordons
     
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