Which bike lift?

[guest876]

Further to Mini Thumpers question in March.
Now that my shed/workshop is up I'm looking at bike lifts to start work on one of my XBR'S.
I've just seen on e-bay a home made version using a platform on a hospital bed base. (genius)
Second hand hospital beds are reasonably cheap but heavy. Could one take the weight of a medium sized bike?
Has anybody any thoughts on this.

Andy

[guest833]

Hi Andy-

I got a Sealey 365kg one and it's worth it's weight in gold. I've had an old Kawasaki 750 on it which was really heavy. It pi55es the xbr's

Saw this on evilBay- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Compact-Motorcycle-Scooter-Scissor-Lift-360kg-capacity-/200516593927?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item2eafb86907

Cheers

John  

[guest40]

I made one about 4/5 years ago. Superb you can have all 4 wheels moving in all directions , locked for steering when moving along longer distances and braked. I have had the MuZ on it for a major service, am GR650 Suzuki and just been able to handle the Silverwing scoot with its xtra long wheelbase, and the TS185 There were some pics in the gallery back then.