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Got a sears type lift yours for 50 quid or nr offer as got a proper lift you will have to collect in leics as they are real heavy
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Originally posted by Ken-Guzzibear Ken-Guzzibear wrote:

I searched online and found one with a wider and longer bed that takes the 1100 Cali EV 1000kg load too at £295 was well worth it ...


Ken, do you have a link to this bench, please? Ta!
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Sorry to revive and old thread but I'm looking at getting the Abba stand for the V7ii.
Can you advise which Multistrada fitting kit works on the V7's swingarm nuts?
They list the 1200 (2010-2014) and 1200 DVT (2015-2017) adapters as compatible with their lift.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Hustler Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Jan 2018 at 13:27
Originally posted by Jonny Boy Jonny Boy wrote:

Sorry to revive and old thread but I'm looking at getting the Abba stand for the V7ii.
Can you advise which Multistrada fitting kit works on the V7's swingarm nuts?
They list the 1200 (2010-2014) and 1200 DVT (2015-2017) adapters as compatible with their lift.

Cheers,
Jon.

Send Abba Stands an email and ask them.
I've done this in the past and they were very helpful.


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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jonny Boy Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Jan 2018 at 16:32
Thanks, did a bit of digging and found pics and info on Flickr. Looks like the Multistrada 1200 kit works.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/78033448@N08/7320607722/in/photostream/
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£15 Micron stand from Ebay




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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote c13pep Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Jan 2018 at 14:31
You can`t beat a good set of paddock stands especially when used in conjunction with a hydraulic bench, as once up in the air all jobs are possible. My scissor lift is only used on the crossers, which was its original design brief, as they are lightweight and generally have heavy duty bottom rails. I don`t think the bottom rails on my V50s would be suitable for jacking other than where the centre stand pivots are.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jonny Boy Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Jan 2018 at 21:08
Thanks for the suggestions but I won't be using paddock stands, they're iffy doing it one man.
Just want it off it's tyres during lay up.
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I use a Seeley type lifting platform for other bikes but it does not work well with the V7 as it has a long wheelbase and the centre stand is too far backwards. I can use the frontwheel clamp and strap it down, but can not put it on the centre stand, so no good for removing the rear wheel.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Dukedesmo Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Jan 2018 at 09:45
Originally posted by c13pep c13pep wrote:

You can`t beat a good set of paddock stands especially when used in conjunction with a hydraulic bench

If I remove the wheel clamp from the front of the bench I can get a front paddock stand on there and then can get both wheels off together whilst having the bike at a comfortable working height.


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Best bit of kit? I'd vote for the carpet & curtains.......
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Dave P. Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Jan 2018 at 10:32
That bench looks identical to mine, as does the green kneeling pad.The curtains however, do differ.I've gone for a traditional Sanderson print in various shades of red and gold,and very nice it is too.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote red leader one Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Jan 2018 at 10:52
Dukes red curtains are similar to the full length velvet ones in my paint shop.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote saultrader Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Jan 2018 at 11:23
That's what happens when the missus goes away for Xmas..
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Barry Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Jan 2018 at 12:08
It would be super if the posted pics of workbenches, and the "mine too's" were accompanied by some names, specs, suppliers, etc.  Plenty of advice on curtains, not so much the 'recommendations' sought by the OP, and other readers of the thread.
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