Hydraulic bike lift

[Jez900ie]

Anyone bought one of these?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1500lb-680kg-Hydraulic-Motorcycle-Workbench-Lift-Bike-ATV-Stand-Jack-Table-Bench/331858113361?_trksid=p2141725.c100338.m3726&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20150313114020%26meid%3D05372cde9c0c4f0ba79 2236933492953%26pid%3D100338%26rk%3D20%26rkt%3D29% 26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D262739579809#shpCntId

Certainly a good price. Any comments or reccomendations?

[Mr Gazza]

Yep. A friend of mine bought one ....It's for sale.

[Jez900ie]

Yep. A friend of mine bought one ....It's for sale.

Poor quality? Didn't work properly?

[Mr Gazza]

No... He's sold all his bikes.

I looked at it with a view to buying, but to be honest it's really meant for bikes with a cradle frame, or at least a flat sump.

To use it properly on a Monster you will need to have the exhaust off for starters. Then make up some chocks of some sort to support the engine properly.
Besides which, the thing is huge, heavy and very awkward to store.... I gave it a miss.

I think a platform bike lift is a better bet, as it will store flat with the bike on top of it and so not really take up any extra space...

I have managed for a long time with just front and rear paddock stands.

Cue all the Abba stand fans....

[Jez900ie]

Thanks for the info. Big heavy & awkward...

A pair of paddock stands is probably all I really need, and they are also inexpensive on ebay at about 38 for a pair.

[Darren69]

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

The ABBA stand is a good choice, also inexpensive, a little bit bigger and bulkier than 2 paddock stands much easier and safer to use single handed, no danger of bike falling over.

You can remove wheels, forks, swingarm etc. Which you can't with paddock stands.

If you want to go really posh and have room they do a hydraulic bike lift too.

[Unit 18]

Agree about the Abba, we use them all the time, only thing I would say is if you use them on a bench, make sure you have a wide one as they do need some width...:)

https://scontent.flhr3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13913686_1261397060545847_8397928864135108794_o.jp g

[iMOC]

+1 on the Abba stands - can't resit a picy :woot:

https://s17.postimg.org/g5kwuv8nz/IMG_0377.jpg[/url]

[Dirty]

+1 on the Abba stands - can't resit a picy :woot:

Indeed :)

http://www.carlmagnuspalm.com/Upload/News/abba74.jpg

[iMOC]

:look::look: :woot:

[Flip]

Thanks for the info. Big heavy & awkward...

A pair of paddock stands is probably all I really need, and they are also inexpensive on ebay at about 38 for a pair.

Just be aware you do tend to get what you pay for with tools and the like and some of the cheaper stands can be a bit wobbly in the way they bolt together.

http://www.abbastands.co.uk/You can remove wheels, forks, swingarm etc. Which you can't with paddock stands.

Can you remove the swing arm on a Monster with one as I thought they lifted using the swing arm pivot point?

Indeed :)

http://www.carlmagnuspalm.com/Upload/News/abba74.jpg

Was waiting for something like that from you D!!! :)

A couple of paddock stands suit me well for most jobs and if you get one that lifts under the lower yoke you can remove front wheel and forks etc. when required no problem and if you have the welded bobbins on your swing arm you can get a rear one with forks which once set make lifting the back up a breeze for things like chain adjustment and lubing.

The back one I have is the original Ducati item that my bike came with when my mate bought it new in '97 but they often come up on ebay and the front one is the same as this from Ghostbikes and has been great fitting both the Monster and my 1965 race bike as it came with a variety of adaptors.

http://www.ghostbikes.com/5064-black-pro-range-front-head-stand-(b5064).html

They also sell the front and rear together with either the fork or cup type depending on your need/preference.

Their offerings are here:
http://www.ghostbikes.com/accessories-maintenance-lifts-and-stands-paddock-stands/

[Darren69]

Yes you can and sorry you're right. You need the alternative fitting kit which uses the foot rest bolts to lift.

[Nottsbiker]

Looks like the ideal tool for the job - will add one to my ebay / gumtree watch lists

Mint 916 / 996 btw :)

[Luxexterior]

I've got one of these & it is really useful for working on my Guzzi but I have not used it on the Monster for the reasons outlined by Mr Gazza. Paddock stands would probably work better, I'm also pretty sure that Stein Dinse stock a work stand/lifter that is similar to but cheaper than the Abba stand, I think it's made by a company called Becker Technik & is priced around 72 euro.

[Darren69]

I think I've seen those Becker stands and nearly bought one and your right they are a little bit cheaper than the Abba stand. But you can use the Abba stand on any bike you might have, for the cost of an adapter kit (£20). I think the Becker one will only work for Ducatis and has wheels, so might not be suitable if you want to use a hydraulic workbench/lift.

[Jez900ie]

I've got one of these & it is really useful for working on my Guzzi but I have not used it on the Monster for the reasons outlined by Mr Gazza. Paddock stands would probably work better, I'm also pretty sure that Stein Dinse stock a work stand/lifter that is similar to but cheaper than the Abba stand, I think it's made by a company called Becker Technik & is priced around 72 euro.

Thanks for the info. Heres a vid
http://shop.becker-technik.de/en/13-demovideos

[Darren69]

That's the one I was looking at before I bought an Abba. Its ok but no good if you want to take the front wheel out of strip out the front end. and its only suitable for Monsters or Scramblers.

[Darkness]

..........I think a platform bike lift is a better bet, as it will store flat with the bike on top of it and so not really take up any extra space.....

I've been thinking along those lines: does anyone have a recommendation for a hydraulic platform with wheel clamp?

Ideally something big enough to allow use of a paddock stand to take a wheel off without working on my knees?

[Dukedesmo]

I've been thinking along those lines: does anyone have a recommendation for a hydraulic platform with wheel clamp?

Ideally something big enough to allow use of a paddock stand to take a wheel off without working on my knees?

I've got a Clarke bike lift which has a wheel clamp that will (by re-drilling the mounts) even hold the rear wheel if required, works well with a paddock stand and lifts to a good height.

I got the version with the pneumatic lifting option which is well worth it as it takes forever to pump it up by foot.

Folds down flat so that I can store a bike on it and plenty strong enough for the job.

Worth waiting until Machine Mart do one of their VAT free weeks for a better price.

http://ducatiforum.co.uk/data/photos/l/4/4858-1417543495-3cd060267bdb68216f868a0f7a053473.jpg

Makes checking the front cylinder exhaust valve clearances so much easier, I don't know how I managed before I got it. :thumbsup:

[Dennis menace]

I have a Becker lifter for a Monster for sale that I have used only once - £40 + postage or collect in person.
http://shop.becker-technik.de/en/motorbike-lifters/29-ducati-monster-lifter.html

It works well and is compact for storing or leave the bike on it for winter storage. Most lifts (apart from ABBA, can't cope with the lack of bottom frame rails and uneven sump shape of a Ducati but this lift is made to overcome that.

[jerry]

Anyone bought one of these?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1500lb-680kg-Hydraulic-Motorcycle-Workbench-Lift-Bike-ATV-Stand-Jack-Table-Bench/331858113361?_trksid=p2141725.c100338.m3726&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20150313114020%26meid%3D05372cde9c0c4f0ba79 2236933492953%26pid%3D100338%26rk%3D20%26rkt%3D29% 26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D262739579809#shpCntId

Certainly a good price. Any comments or reccomendations?


i have one like that ,, i made up a wooden plate about 60cm x50cm and 20mm thick with 2 blocks screwed on a 400mm x 60mm block on left side and a 170mm x 60mm block on right side with a gap of 50mm the

the plate is placed under bike with exhaust on so that smaller block sits behind oil filter the engine is supported on the blocks the lift is pushed undr bike and hey presto its all stable when lifted ,,,used many times on the S4 ...

[Jez900ie]

I have a Becker lifter for a Monster for sale that I have used only once - £40 + postage or collect in person.
http://shop.becker-technik.de/en/motorbike-lifters/29-ducati-monster-lifter.html

It works well and is compact for storing or leave the bike on it for winter storage. Most lifts (apart from ABBA, can't cope with the lack of bottom frame rails and uneven sump shape of a Ducati but this lift is made to overcome that.

Can you let me know what the postage is please? This could be just what I need!

[Dennis menace]

You can have it for £50 and that includes postage.

[Jez900ie]

You can have it for £50 and that includes postage.

OK thats great. Can you send me a pm with your paypal details please?

[Jez900ie]

You can have it for £50 and that includes postage.

Check your paypal account, you should have a payment confirmation. I'm looking forward to using this!

Thanks again.

[Jez900ie]

Dennis menace, the lift arrived today, thank you.

[Dennis menace]

Merry Christmas to you and all UKMOC members.

[Darren69]

Thanks Dennis, hope you're keeping well?

[Dennis menace]

Yes, very well thank you. Finished restoring the 750SS some months ago and now I am working on a small block (500cc) Moto Guzzi. Quite a different feel to the ride with the torque going sideways!