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advice on best move - I want to get myself a bike service table/lift

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  • 23-02-2024 6:56pm
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    martco
    Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭


    confused a bit I see there are a few different types generally..

    + full table type lifting bike up to decent waist height, big and bigger money

    + small scissors types (footpumped or screw/jack style) some of them look too cheap to be trustworthy

    was hoping to keep it under €500

    don't see many secondhand around usual places but would consider it

    (there's a part of me also wondering I could DIY my own in a little metalwork project too)


    happy to hear suggestions



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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,761 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Buy a proper waist height platform one - you won't regret. Best thing I ever bought for my garage.

    €500 could be tough, but if you can stretch to it at all

    Example:

    https://www.howdentools.com/product/motorcycle-hyd-scissor-lift-450kgs


    https://www.ebay.ie/itm/256357292724?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=5282-166454-587998-0&mkcid=2&itemid=256357292724&targetid=293946777986&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=20480&poi=&campaignid=20320759638&mkgroupid=152362499922&rlsatarget=pla-293946777986&abcId=&merchantid=698293936&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA0PuuBhBsEiwAS7fsNfA-Vew5kxHmWiQwWJzeaierIC6clqEFBmpAe9bE9vXkN4LQLAyqSRoCD1YQAvD_BwE

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    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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    martco
    Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭martco


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121828467#Comment_121828467

    yeah that's exactly what I'm after

    not seen many come up 2nd hand unfortunately so think what I'll do is hold off another few months, build a kitty and buy the one I really want



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    rustynutz
    Registered Users Posts: 788 ✭✭✭rustynutz


    I fabricated my own, it doesn't work out much cheaper, but is a lot more sturdy than a lot of the cheaper ones



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    martco
    Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭martco


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121836829#Comment_121836829

    ooh that's interesting alrite!!!

    did you have one already to reference off (copy) or a set of drawings to do that tho? or was it 100% diy/trial/error completely out of your own head? either way I'd be interested in knowing more...



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    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,112 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    I think I paid €830 for this a few years back.

    It's a bit bigger than the usual ones and hooked up to air compressor for lifting

    IMG_20210929_173455.jpg




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    Dan Jaman
    Registered Users Posts: 38,764 ✭✭✭✭Dan Jaman


    I got one from Cotters in 2017 for €500-ish, but I don't think they're still doing them. Superficially, it's pretty much the same as the ebay/amazon cheapy ones, but it seems better made and the front wheel clamp is much better. My only regret is not paying for the air/oil lifter, but hey-ho.

    bike lift pdslift03 from cotters.JPG 

    Вашему собственному бычьему дерьму нельзя верить - V Putin




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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,761 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121834651#Comment_121834651

    yeah, there's always demand for used ones, so they'r never cheap-cheap. The gap to a new one is small.

    And here I am now getting a car lift as well………….. doh !

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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