Lift Table

[John Hopkins]

When I worked for Kodak we used the words re-bias instead of bend..and percussion driven friction fastener instead of nail.

John.

[DC]

. . . . or a physical adjustment implement.

[49Reo]

That's not refereed to as a "big hammer".  It's a "persuader"!

Known in some parts as a "Precision alignment tool".....

[Troll]

Sometimes things need to be altered by a judicious application of force to specific locations...I prefer an acetylene torch....

[pcarrell]

That's not refereed to as a "big hammer".  It's a "persuader"!

[John Hopkins]

On my Nomad I have a 150/80-16. Now that you mention it, I had to take the cradle off and beat it with a large freakin' hammer to make it large enough to accept my tire. That stand/chock is supposed to be good for a tire up to 130 wide. Once I had it wide enough my Nomad goes right on. What I am calling the cradle is the part that rotates and holds the tire in place from behind the tire.

I love the attitude..it fits great..all you have to do is beat it with a big hammer..

John.

[CDNRatMan]

Hey Greenbarn here you go......

[DC]

Here's an interesting table.  It also has a front drop panel, in addition to a rear drop.  Most only have a rear drop.

K&L MC625R Heavy Duty Air Lift Demo

[KEN.]

Hello All............My "Lift Buddy" table is easy to load any bike I've got...just push it onto  it via a ramp attaches onto the frame....a few pumps and the table lifts up a few inches and drop in the ramp, lower it back down and push the bike on.....not hard at all.....Got mine from   https://xtremelifts.ca/     They don't have my model anymore but do have a newer version.......KEN.

[pcarrell]

Kills two birds with one stone!  I love it!

[CDNRatMan]

  close to the plan my buddy, going to lift it up so you can see it from the front window and then going to hang lights, garland, and twinkly stuff from it and call it my xmas tree.........

my ceiling joists would hold it no problem, my frame work in this house is 2x6 for the most part and tongue and groove boards 3/4" all over the place, was built in 1947.......

[greenbarn]

I don't have one but am looking for one for in the living room for the winter for my bike so Ken were does one get a lift for a 800? Thanks.

Hey, RatMan:  I got an idea:  Take down the ceiling light in your living room - then you can hoist the ole girl up there, like a cool chandelier!!!   Maybe set the park/tail lights to blink for Christmas, too!  Make sure to post pictures!

[jmbo]

Low enough to drive it on.  Front wheel automatically falls into the wheel chock so you can get off the bike. Then there is a secondary clamp that further locks the front wheel.

[DC]

Do you need two people to load a bike on one of these lifts?  Or is there a way to drive it on and lock it in yourself?

[jmbo]

Just picked up a Harbor Freight air lift.  Bought it from a guy who used it once. He's an ex-Harley mechanic who thought he'd have time to do some freelance mechanic work. Didn't work out so his loss is my gain.  Paid $300 bucks for it. Right now my son has his  Flhtp Electra Glide parked on it.  FIgured if it will safely pick up that big boy, it should be able to handle my 1500.

[DC]

I also saw where one mfr. carries liability insurance in case your bike is damaged as a result of using their lift table.  Translation = not too stable and can easily fall over.

[DC]

I've been looking on Craigslist for tables.  As always, it's really a matter of timing.  I was also looking on FleaBay.

Right now I'm sort of leaning toward a movable table with wheels.  I really like the bigger tables with a heavy fixed frame, but I don't want the garage monopolized by the table.  I need to move it out of the way, when not in use.  That won't fly for the 600-770+ lb tables without wheels.

There's a very mobile table that folds flat and you can stand it up against the wall, but it's not very wide (meaning possibly stable).  So the hunt goes on as I research more about tables.

[CDNRatMan]

saw one at Princess auto but it was not what I am after. I need a small one like at Canadian Tire because I am using the living room to store the bike in...lol.....and a table jack is too big for the room.......

[49Reo]

I don't have one but am looking for one for in the living room for the winter for my bike so Ken were does one get a lift for a 800? Thanks.

Hey Ratman; do you have a Princess Auto in your area? Or Peavey Mart? I often see them for sale in Princess Auto, and I believe Peavey Mart had a sale on them at some time. Good luck on it;

Regards and such,
Fred

[CDNRatMan]

  I don't have one but am looking for one for in the living room for the winter for my bike so Ken were does one get a lift for a 800? Thanks.

[DC]

Anyone else have any feedback on the lift they're using?

[VN1500]

Yeah, I have a bunch listed over on the web site but have never used one and was trying to get some opinions.

I have a 'Handy' lift table [ride-on]  style, [air powered] & a Sears 'jack' [frame-lift style] hydraulic {Aluminum}. Both easy to use, the frame lift type easily frees up both wheels, as the ride-on style needs another scissor jack to lift at the frame, to free-up the wheels. The frame-lift style can & does get in the way,..doing oil changes. Where as the table type makes it a snap.

It's all in what I suppose you feel will serve you best. Both good quality, as far as that goes.

Bought the 'Handy' many years ago [used] $300,..bought the "Sears" a few years ago on sale $130.

Ron

[1999 Drifter]

You may also like side extentions as it make its much easier and wider when "duck walking "your bike on
the scissor jack is a must, as the chok, and the drop down center rear panel

[KEN.]

Hello...I've been using a manual hydraulic lift for yrs now....."Lift Buddy"
Its got 4 wheel casters so you can turn or move it any which way..it has the removable rear panel, & Large deluxe wheel vice...I'd be lost without it,
.It is a height adjustable work table...Holds my HD Police bike, Honda ST1100 , Drifter 800 with no problems....KEN.

[chief]

Thanks for the info. That's what I needed to know!