Best bike lift?

08-11-2013, 09:11 AM

I'm looking for a hydraulic bike lift for winter maintenance. Any recommendations? I like the look of the MachineMart Clarke CML3 - removable ramp, adjustable working heights & fairly low cost (important!), but not sure what other considerations?
Thanks

Dukedesmo · 08-11-2013, 09:39 AM

I've got the Clarke lift, had it for a few years with no problems.

I got the version with air lift as well as the pedal and I'm glad I did because it takes an age to lift it fully with your foot.

My Monster mostly lives on it...

Nickj · 08-11-2013, 11:53 AM

From the machine mart catalogue

Please note - the Motor Cycle is not included with this lift

Very disappointing that but the prices look quite good for what you're getting

08-11-2013, 12:03 PM

That's useful, thanks. As it'll be up for some time, I may just save a few ££ & go for the pedal - my compressor is a bit of a faff to activate as there is no mains in the garage (lock-up).

Dukedesmo · 08-11-2013, 12:49 PM

Either way, if you're getting it from Machine Mart wait until they run one of their regular 'VAT free' promotions for a worthwhile saving.

08-11-2013, 01:04 PM

Yes, my local shop had one last week, but I was not aware. Just have to try and keep my eyes open for another.

Dukedesmo · 08-11-2013, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr noisy

Yes, my local shop had one last week, but I was not aware. Just have to try and keep my eyes open for another.

If you sign up/make an account they will email and/or post you the 'heads-up' for the sales.

I didn't get the lift from MM but I have had other major items from them and always wait until the VAT free sale.

08-11-2013, 09:11 AM	#1
mr noisy Guest Posts: n/a	Best bike lift? I'm looking for a hydraulic bike lift for winter maintenance. Any recommendations? I like the look of the MachineMart Clarke CML3 - removable ramp, adjustable working heights & fairly low cost (important!), but not sure what other considerations? Thanks

08-11-2013, 09:39 AM	#2
Dukedesmo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leics Bike: M900 Posts: 2,848	I've got the Clarke lift, had it for a few years with no problems. I got the version with air lift as well as the pedal and I'm glad I did because it takes an age to lift it fully with your foot. My Monster mostly lives on it... __________________ M900, 916, LeMans II.

08-11-2013, 11:53 AM	#3
Nickj Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Forest Of Dean Bike: S2r Posts: 3,196	From the machine mart catalogue Please note - the Motor Cycle is not included with this lift Very disappointing that but the prices look quite good for what you're getting __________________ "The final measure of any rider's skill is the inverse ratio of his preferred Traveling Speed to the number of bad scars on his body." Song of the sausage creature

08-11-2013, 12:49 PM	#5
Dukedesmo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leics Bike: M900 Posts: 2,848	Either way, if you're getting it from Machine Mart wait until they run one of their regular 'VAT free' promotions for a worthwhile saving. __________________ M900, 916, LeMans II.

08-11-2013, 12:03 PM	#4
mr noisy Guest Posts: n/a	That's useful, thanks. As it'll be up for some time, I may just save a few ££ & go for the pedal - my compressor is a bit of a faff to activate as there is no mains in the garage (lock-up).

08-11-2013, 01:04 PM	#6
mr noisy Guest Posts: n/a	Yes, my local shop had one last week, but I was not aware. Just have to try and keep my eyes open for another.