Hello Guest User,

Please feel free to have a look around the forum but be aware that as an unregistered guest you can't see all of it and you can't post.

To access these 'Registered Users Only' areas simply register and login.

Bike Ramp

Need help restoring, building, or finding then try here.

Moderators: KeithZ1R, chrisu, paul doran, Taffus

Message
Author
baz
100Club
100Club
Posts: 306
Joined: 23rd Jun 2009

Bike Ramp

#1 PostAuthor: baz » Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:12 pm

Hi, Please could someone advise me on the best type of hydraulic bike ramp for a Z900.

Cheers Ian

Padders
Hardcore
Hardcore
Posts: 4875
Joined: 15th Jan 2006
Location: Grimsby Lincolnshire

#2 PostAuthor: Padders » Thu Jul 16, 2009 8:43 pm

Mick (foreeverinthegarage) is making me one at the moment after I saw one he made for his friend with a Harley. (i.e. very strong to take the weight) I will post a picture when its complete. He is looking at making a few and offering them on here at a discount. Nice long wooden table.

baz
100Club
100Club
Posts: 306
Joined: 23rd Jun 2009

#3 PostAuthor: baz » Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:13 pm

thanks for that i will hang on for a while before buying one. the ones i looked at were crap anyway.

Keefleaf
Hardcore
Hardcore
Posts: 1669
Joined: 24th May 2007
Location: Isle of Wight

#4 PostAuthor: Keefleaf » Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:42 pm

I`ve just done a swop for a "Homebrew"workbench but it seems too tall.
What would you suggest as a good workable height?Anglegrinder at the ready :)

User avatar
london calling
Hardcore
Hardcore
Posts: 3992
Joined: 16th Apr 2004
Location: Loughborough, East Midlands

#5 PostAuthor: london calling » Fri Jul 17, 2009 4:28 am

Jack

User avatar
bollypne
100Club
100Club
Posts: 259
Joined: 9th Feb 2007
Location: Leyland, Lancs
Contact:

#6 PostAuthor: bollypne » Fri Jul 17, 2009 10:56 am

london calling wrote:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380139758854

Gremlin is a top bloke :wink:

I have one very similar to this, only thing i would change is the way it lifts. I would prefer scissor type as this goes straight up and down rather than this design. Either way i would not be without one, i'm contstantly working on one bike or another so saves back ache etc. Always have one bike up on the stand to save space. Money well worth spent.
Big Bol
Z900, ZRX1200r, GPz550, Deauville, 250LC, CB900FA, XT350, XS400, XJ6s, 2 ex-wives and a new wife ;-)

RGH
100Club
100Club
Posts: 453
Joined: 16th May 2009
Location: Mandurah Western Australia

#7 PostAuthor: RGH » Fri Jul 17, 2009 12:44 pm

london calling wrote:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380139758854

Gremlin is a top bloke :wink:


I've simular one as well Baz- can wheel out with bike on, fold up, tip on side for storage or more floor space best thing ever bought (EXCEPT MY Z1B) Hench

baz
100Club
100Club
Posts: 306
Joined: 23rd Jun 2009

#8 PostAuthor: baz » Fri Jul 17, 2009 5:26 pm

cheers lads its one of those things you need to get right the first time or its back on ebay the following week. more homework reqd. i think

User avatar
chrisu
Moderator
Posts: 4367
Joined: 3rd Sep 2005
Location: herts

#9 PostAuthor: chrisu » Sun Jul 19, 2009 1:48 pm

I've got a Sealey bike lift - works well and very stable. Also has a panel at the back to make rear wheel removal easier.


Image

Image

Image

Image

User avatar
Ginger Bear
Hardcore
Hardcore
Posts: 6850
Joined: 16th Dec 2008
Location: In the Dark.
Contact:

#10 PostAuthor: Ginger Bear » Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:41 pm

I have a Sealey bike lift. I wouldn't be without one.
Image
Mine is designed to be used with a centerstand :oops: I have managed to bolt a piece of bent (U section) stainless chequer plate to support the rear wheel, (not shown in this pic). If I were buying another one, I would buy a full length version, although the short bench does save a lot of space.

User avatar
GUYZED
Area Rep.
Area Rep.
Posts: 2107
Joined: 9th Aug 2008
Location: READING - BERKSHIRE

#11 PostAuthor: GUYZED » Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:30 pm

[quote="chrisu"]I've got a Sealey bike lift - works well and very stable. Also has a panel at the back to make rear wheel removal easier.


Image

I've got one of them, excellent bit of kit.
My mum bought it for me for Cristmas/Birthday present :D
OLD ZED'S NEVER DIE THEY JUST GO FASTER...
#449
Z1000A2 Z650B1

Blue900Z1B
Regular Poster
Posts: 59
Joined: 8th Nov 2008
Location: Tamworth

#12 PostAuthor: Blue900Z1B » Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:35 pm

This is the one I've got that my Z1B is currently on.


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/800lbs-MOTORCYCLE ... 7C294%3A50
72 CB750K2, 73 SS50, 77 RD250C,82 DT175,75 UK Z1B & 85 GPZ900R

User avatar
bollypne
100Club
100Club
Posts: 259
Joined: 9th Feb 2007
Location: Leyland, Lancs
Contact:

#13 PostAuthor: bollypne » Tue Jul 21, 2009 7:29 am

I'm sure this is where i got my bench, actually bought 2 for about £430. One for a pal. Had for about 4 years, excellent value.
Big Bol

Z900, ZRX1200r, GPz550, Deauville, 250LC, CB900FA, XT350, XS400, XJ6s, 2 ex-wives and a new wife ;-)

User avatar
chrisu
Moderator
Posts: 4367
Joined: 3rd Sep 2005
Location: herts

#14 PostAuthor: chrisu » Tue Jul 21, 2009 4:56 pm

GUYZED wrote:
chrisu wrote:I've got a Sealey bike lift - works well and very stable. Also has a panel at the back to make rear wheel removal easier.


Image

I've got one of them, excellent bit of kit.
My mum bought it for me for Cristmas/Birthday present :D


aren't mums wonderful......... :D

User avatar
tlc
International Rep
Posts: 5239
Joined: 6th Nov 2007
Location: Aylesbury

#15 PostAuthor: tlc » Tue Jul 21, 2009 5:02 pm

So Chris, the Seeley is the one to go for then ?
Asphalt Cowboy

Phil Churchett award winner 2015


Return to “Bike Help”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 20 guests