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Bike lifts?

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Not sure were to post this - Mezo, move my ass if need be...

I'm looking at getting one of these as I've managed to throw my back out a few times already...anyone have any ideas or other feedback?

http://www.rockgarden.co.za/rockgarden/ ... lifts.aspx
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A lot of the guys here in Aussie buy these lifters from Repco, they are Chinese jobs but work OK for the money (on special $150)
they can also lift quad bikes as well, they go by the name of "Pro Lift" and can lift 750 kg, they do sell them in SA & are silver in color i think?

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The ones we get are painted orange, the Harley guys use them a lot so try searching there, i did se a used one in Joburg for R1200.

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The link you posted, Ed, shows a capacity of 135kg, not enough for your bike mate.

I've got one similar to Mezos' pic. They're known a "Hog Hoists" around here (I don't like the harley reference but it's a usefull tool). It's length makes it more stable than the one in your link & they come with a handle which makes it easier to push your bike around smile:

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The ones you get down under are painted orange, but the same thing & you can remove the handle to work on your bike. :evil:

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Yeh we get the same here except they are red, my daughter bought me mine for Crimbles when i first got my bikes, much to my wifes displeasure( she has come round now though) I think she paid about $70 on sale!Image
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I have the burger royal version from chicken feed (harbor freight) Takes up vital space when not in use.

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What was that worth Dan? (your burger Royal) and could have taken a pic with the Tenere on it. :lol:

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MEZO wrote:What was that worth Dan? (your burger Royal) and could have taken a pic with the Tenere on it. :lol:

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There are a couple of other ways of skinning this cat guys - by building your own stand.

I like this one because when not in use it can be disassembled and takes up a minimum of space. http://www.bbcracing.com/old/box/

This one does not disassemble, but I've seen the tilting rocker design at a local bike shop and it's pretty cool.http://www.eurospares.com/bikestnd.htm
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That lift will suit your new project Dan. :evil:

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