Bike Lifts And Bench/tables

Have been giving a lot of thought about getting something to make working on the bikes easier kneeling is not easy for me though there is hope that give enough time that the situation will improve but let's face facts here that am not getting any younger and it's just harder getting down to the level needed to do things like change the oil simple things that once were just taken for granted.

Now I already have a pair of paddock stands that I bought for the Ducati Monster and the rear one has also been used for the Triumph Trophy the front might need new bits to suit the forks. There is also a couple of trolley jacks and a few scissor jacks from various cars and yes they could be used but still require my grovelling around on my knees to utilise them on the bikes hence my thoughts abot a proper bike lift.

The table/Bench type takes up a lot of room but it's usefulness is obvious as is the expense then there are the various scissor type lifting platforms on the market the place that the bikes will be in has a nice solid concrete floor so that makes things easier. The prices for the same item on the dreaded Bay of E is quite staggering in the difference being asked. Am seriously wondering if ordering direct from China where a lot seem to be made is viable.

Thoughts and suggestions welcomed.

Plezier

 

Found this site that has what I am looking for:-

https://eur.vevor.com/hydraulic-mot...k-1500-lbs-atv-dirt-bike-stand-p_010289643379

and this:-

https://eur.vevor.com/hydraulic-mot...with-saddle-atv-lift-dirt-bike-p_010780317451

Am seriously thinking about ordering them after sorting out the Shadow that is they also have manual chain hoists and we have been thinking of getting one for about a year now would make swapping the engine in my MGF so much easier if I drop the subframe and lift the body off it.

Yes they have but buying for the UK is not exactly that easy as it will incur importation costs as no longer i the EU and extra shipping costs that are not light this is due to the fact that I am in Bulgaria found this site that looks like they import from China:-

https://www.onlinemashini.bg/khidravlichna-platforma-povdigane-mototsikleti-hbm-6957/107373

They quote up to 20 business days for delivery price is :-

PCD: € 826,76
€ 561 91 / BGN 1,099 00
incl. VAT
Difference: € 264 85

There is a lighter load capacity one 350kg:-

https://www.onlinemashini.bg/hidravlichna-platforma-povdigane-motocikleti-hbm-9260/53010

Priced at :-

PCD: € 676 44
510 78 € / 998 99 BGN.
VAT included
Difference: € 165 66

And what's more I cannot see any safety locking mechanism on it.

Will have to give ts some serious thought and still have to clear room for the bikes in my store have 10 days left to prepare.

Plezier

 

Just checked it out and cheapest online price could find is £513 then thee i the shipping it seems that I need to actually click purchase to get a shipping cost (checked on the dreaded bay of B) but for the Red bike lift from the UK that was £95 then I get charged import duty here plus VAT on the shipping costs and the item because it's from outside the EU so it's better if I find a bike lift from a supplier/seller in the EU saves money ans it's a lot less hassle all round.

There is this site:-

https://www.onlinemashini.bg/hidravlichen-krik-motori-redats-ls570-professional/92945

https://www.onlinemashini.bg/rampa-krik-sglobqvane-motocikleti-motori-geko-g02170/47953

have thought about ordering those at least the second one long delivery time guess they are waiting on a shipment from China where I guess they are made. The first one lifts the bike OK but not really high enough to stop the need for kneeling.

Plezier

 

Have to agree that the bench lift would be best but it's space available right now and the cost mind you this is abot the same cost will most likely be less than any brought in from the UK no delivery chare for one and there should be no import as buying from a company plus VAT is included that makes this a serious contender will just need to move more stuff.

PLezier

 

That is useful to know I went out to the store and took a long look at it with a tape then realised just how long this bench is when I measured where I had imagined it then looked at spots it might work and thought once again about making a loft in there have thought about it on and off for 6 years when it was going to be shop i has no power/electric something that needs to be sorted.

Being part of a barn it has high rafters and beams plenty of height if a loft is built at the level of the cross beams from the wall to the central beam is 2.7m now the question is do I go right across the space that is plenty of storage space leaving the front half full height. Also have to finish putting the insulation up and boarding the remaining walls (ran out of boarding) then nephew arrived and his stuff was put in there and cannot reach the wall that is not finished until we move a lot of stuff about. The loft won't take an awful lot of weight of course and you won't be able to stand up fully in most of it due to the slope of the roof I will have to go to the builders yard and the wood yard to get prices for what is needed but this won't be cheap the joists to support it are not cheap anymore.

However if I do this it can be a real workspace and with power installed which is going to be 3 phase be a value adding addition to the house.

Plezier

 

"Would it help you guys if I added some measurements to this thread?"

This is the bench:-

https://www.onlinemashini.bg/khidravlichna-platforma-povdigane-mototsikleti-hbm-6957/107373

All info is there but it's 285x70 cm in size that is the larger one.

Plezier

 

After reading a negative comment from a buyer of the smaller bench it was no longer a consideration for me so it's the larger size that is being considered.

Plezier

 

I looked at those but we again run into high shipping cost I think it was them that quoted £95 then when it arrives in Bulgaria there is 20% VAT and that is charged on the shipping cost then import duty as UK is not an EU member so there is import duty to pay that will likely take the final price to over £600 the bench wold be cheaper.

Plezier