Bike lift ramp.

I have a seeley ramp about 15 years old now. The newer ones have plastic wheels and only a tread plate pattern top. The plain top is better for cleaning. Put ona rubber mat or carpet to stop sliding about, Best bit of kit I ever got. My knees love me for it.

I use one from machine mart. Got it with the VAT off offer. Used it for a Commando total strip and rebuild. Now six years old and still going strong.

If I didn't have one I probably wouldn'thave bikes. I use mine every run if only to clean and check them over. For that level of use I'd recommend the Hydraulic versions. its so simple. You can replace the plastic wheels for more robust . Scissor action lifts straight up so less room required. The cantilever type need a larger footprint on the floor.

A cut out for a rearwheel drop out is an advantage, I also fitted "eyes" for tie-downs incase I'm getting a bit enthusiastic with the tighter parts. If your in a standard residential garage or shed, look for the slimmer versions, they vary depending on capacity. I have 500 KG and only 600 mm wide which leaves plenty of room aroundthe machine and also handles theBurgman.

Jon

I need one also - but I have two concerns

One is simply the room it takes up. In theory it takes no space since I can always park a bike on it. But in practice I bet it does not work like that - or does it?

The other is that the shed is along a back alleyway - and part of the approach is grass. I'm not totally convinced that dragging a 150kg liftramp 50 yards over what amounts to a grassy meadow will be an easy proposition.

Previously David Cooper wrote:

I need one also - but I have two concerns

One is simply the room it takes up. In theory it takes no space since I can always park a bike on it. But in practice I bet it does not work like that - or does it?

The other is that the shed is along a back alleyway - and part of the approach is grass. I'm not totally convinced that dragging a 150kg liftramp 50 yards over what amounts to a grassy meadow will be an easy proposition.

If you can get the bike there you can get the ramp there, just a matter of how many of you.

The size question is an issue because they do tend to make them like dinning table. As long as the base is stable the width of the top can be reduced to a certain degree. I went to the trouble of reducing mine by 75mm each side because I kept snagging on the handlebars of the bike alongside. I don'thave a wheel system so I fitted roller balls into the base of mine so I can move it to one side to give me a flexible work space. I trust your on a solid floor?

To me it is a necessity as kneeling is not an option...

Cheers

Jon

I have a home made lift which is so easy to use and it came as part of the deal when I got my Dommie from my daughters partner. Wouldn't be without it as my knees/back and other joints aint what they used to be

I also have a hydraulic side lift that I bought when I had a Triumph Speedmaster (cruiser). I got it from KD Benches in Falkirk who also make a full ramp/lift. The website is below:

https://kdbenches.co.uk/product/standard-bench/

I've got one of the shorter scissor lifts as in the picture and have been very happy with it. The rear ramp unclips leaving rear wheel in space and easy to remove. To store it I stand it on it's side against the side wall of garage and it takes hardly any space up.

I bought it at some little bike show in Stoke on Trent. I think the people I bought it from advertise in the Old Bike Mart, or they used to. Can't remember their name.

And yes, a '55 ES2. A very enjoyable ride on country roads.

I can't remember the make as I bought it about 18 years ago and there's no names on it. Back then I paid about $300 for it.

Went to Stafford Show yesterday. Were some for sale the same as mine for £290 ish. Here's a link to their website.

http://www.cjautos.eu/product_p/mb03a.htm

Ian

wouldn't mind a full size lift. i had this type as i am restricted for room but its ok for now.

A guy at the Stafford Show who is based in Birmingham make a really good one which utilises a Halfords trolley jack as the hydraulic lift.

It's unpainted but he will powder coat them at extra cost. (£80.00)

Cost was around £350.00 and they come in two widths (14 & 24 inch), have a rear wheel removable plate, front wheel stop, four position ratchet stop, tie down points, loading ramp and foot operated jack.

He will deliver free within a 40 mile radius

Mick Hosker 0121 433 5739 (MOB 07976 674104)