Scissor lift for my garage

[Buckshot]

Hi all,

I’m here to get some ideas to buy a scissor lift that will fit in my garage. My garage is under renovation and needs to find a scissor lift for bike garage (http://www.pentalift.com/lift-tables/scissor-lifts&multi-stage.php) soon. I need to consider some elements before bringing this scissor lift to my garage. It shouldn’t consume much space in my garage. Because I’m also planning for a workout area within this space.

What is your opinion on buying a used scissor lift? Is there any problem using an old one. I have heard that there are different kinds of scissor lift for different purposes. Which one would be perfect for my garage? Please advise. Waiting for your reply.

Thanks in advance.

[Dangle_kt]

Depends on the bike you are lifting. MX bikes can use a really small and simple stand as the cradle frame supports under the bike. Sportbikes would need a full lift, though you then can't take wheels off easy, and suspension can be harder to work on.

Have you seen the ABBA sky lift - it uses the swingarm pivot, and can be moved round the garage easy.

My mate had one for his R1, and I was very impressed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7PExjCtC9Y