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13th November 2019
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Bike lifts
Hello,
im thinking of getting a bike lift ,has anyone used a lift if so
I would advice please .
Its got be one in Uk
Thankyou
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13th November 2019
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Brass Nut
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This may sound obvious, but you need to make sure that the lift goes down low enough to go under the bike. Some won't.
I have a H-D lift, the old one made by Fulton which works on a screw, not hydraulic.
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13th November 2019
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Momentary Specialist
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stikflote
Hello,
im thinking of getting a bike lift ,has anyone used a lift if so
I would advice please .
Its got be one in Uk
Thankyou
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What kind of lift?
Drive on Table style lift?
Frame Jack style?
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13th November 2019
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Sorry yes I want a ride on table type lift.
I dont like the look other type cant see them being safe
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13th November 2019
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The Harbor Freight lift tables work fine. With a 25% coupon that they issue all the time, you can get one new for about $299. I just scored a used one on Facebook Marketplace that I was able to negotiate down to $100. Look around.
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13th November 2019
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HI,
We dont have Harbor Freight here in UK
thanks
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13th November 2019
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I have had a direct lift. It makes working on the bike so much easier that I look for things to fix.
Keep in mind that you need a compressor and you will eventually need a scissor jack to lift the rear end up.
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13th November 2019
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stikflote
HI,
We dont have Harbor Freight here in UK
thanks
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Hopefully you'll hear from someone who actually lives in the UK.
Out of curiosity, I looked at Amazon UK.
The Progen looks similar to the Harbor Freight
https://www.amazon.co.uk/PROGEN-1000...SMXNQDDCP9RVS7
The Clarke CML3 looks to be a little bit nicer with a more robust wheel chock. They offer an air option too.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Clarke-CML3.../dp/B003CBO8QQ
IMHO, Both of those are for the enthusiast, (not the pro bike shop) Both are likely made in China. A friend has Harbor freight and as said, it works fine. |
13th November 2019
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Join Date: Nov 2019
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looks like the Clarke CML3 is the one to get
will go to town and have a look
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