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Posted by DC
- October 25, 2012, 21:02:06 PMDo 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?
Posted by jmbo
- October 25, 2012, 07:31:22 AMJust 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.
Posted by DC
- October 25, 2012, 06:31:58 AMI 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.
Posted by DC
- October 24, 2012, 20:31:42 PMI'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.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- October 23, 2012, 18:45:14 PMsaw 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.......
Posted by 49Reo
- October 23, 2012, 14:33:19 PMQuote from: CDNRatMan on October 23, 2012, 12:59:05 PMI 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
Posted by CDNRatMan
- October 23, 2012, 12:59:05 PMI 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.
Posted by DC
- October 23, 2012, 12:36:53 PMAnyone else have any feedback on the lift they're using?
Posted by VN1500
- September 16, 2011, 08:23:35 AMQuote from: chief on February 23, 2011, 13:18:27 PMI 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.Yeah, I have a bunch listed over on the web site but have never used one and was trying to get some opinions.
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
Posted by 1999 Drifter
- September 12, 2011, 18:39:08 PMYou 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
Posted by KEN.
- September 10, 2011, 04:43:27 AMHello...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.
Posted by chief
- March 21, 2011, 11:50:35 AMThanks for the info. That's what I needed to know!
Posted by VN1500
- March 20, 2011, 09:42:21 AMChief,
I have had a Handy air-lift model for many years. Just 'up-graded' my wheel vice,much better.
I have no complaints,but will suggest which ever you decide on?...get the drop out panel in the back for rear wheel removal. Mine does not have that, & I wish it did. Also look into a good aux. sissors jack for lifting the motorcycle,once on the table. And some good tie-down straps......be kind to your back 
Ron
Posted by GIBBY
- March 04, 2011, 14:34:46 PMOn 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.
Posted by TerryG
- March 04, 2011, 13:40:41 PMGibby,
I picked up the wheel chock (97841) last year and can't get the bike to sit correctly in it, I'm curious on what size tires you have on your bike?
Terry
Quote from: GIBBY on March 02, 2011, 15:06:08 PMHey Chief,
I have the Harbor Freight manual lift that is good to 1000 lbs., item # 91764 that lists for $499.99 They often have this on sale for $299.99. I bought mine and paid $298.00 with the extended 2 year warranty. My brother gave me a Harbor Freight wheel chock, item #97841 for doing some maintenance on his bike. I mounted the wheel chock on the lift and man does it work slick. I drive right up on it and can easily dismount without worrying about my Nomad falling over. I have had it for about a year and am very happy with the set-up. I have not had a chance to get my Drifter on the lift yet because it is still at my work shop. Good luck with whatever you get.