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I think that's the Harbor Freight one.  I looked at that several weeks ago.  What I hear from others is that the bike won't lift perfectly level to the ground.  Meaning, the lift arms have a bit of sag and the bike will be leaning to the outer side of the stand.  The other thing I heard is that it's a little wobbly, but it works okay.  Some people have added extra bushing/washers/spacers, etc. to take the slop out of the fittings.  Bear in mind you will have unrestricted access to the bike only on one side.  You also have to consider the distance between the lift arms and if they are properly spaced will to fit under and lift a Drifter.  I don't know.  Maybe someone here has one and can give us some first hand info and experience.

For the price, you are about $100 shy of the sale price of the lift table.  But consider which will work better for your specific needs.

The guy at Harbor Freight told me to wait until the first or second week of March to buy anything big-ticket, as they will be having a killer sale then.

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Posted by greenbarn

- March 01, 2013, 19:57:35 PM

Just to revisit this topic: Chief, did you ever end up buying a lift table? What brand/model? Do you like it? any complaints, praises??

As an option, does any one have one of the high lift jacks? like this one? Advantages and disadvantages? Has anyone owned both??

Advantages:
takes up less space when not in use
easy access to both wheels
I think this could be used to lift the front of a mower as well
somewhat cheaper
OTHERS??

Disadvantages:
maybe less stable?
harder to set up?

Are there any big dis-advantages vs. the lift table??

Posted by greenbarn

- March 01, 2013, 19:05:00 PM

Quote from: CDNRatMan on December 18, 2012, 08:08:59 AM
Hey Greenbarn here you go......

CD: I just finally caught the picture - somehow I missed this earlier - sorry I've gotten behind.

This is really a good, good look for you. Much better with the clothes "on"....

Posted by John Hopkins

- January 02, 2013, 19:08:37 PM

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

John.

Posted by DC

- January 02, 2013, 07:16:55 AM

. . . . or a physical adjustment implement.

Posted by 49Reo

- December 27, 2012, 20:27:16 PM

Quote from: pcarrell on December 27, 2012, 17:21:01 PM
That's not refereed to as a "big hammer". It's a "persuader"!

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

Posted by Troll

- December 27, 2012, 19:03:15 PM

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

Posted by pcarrell

- December 27, 2012, 17:21:01 PM

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

Posted by John Hopkins

- December 27, 2012, 10:20:09 AM

Quote from: GIBBY on March 04, 2011, 14:34:46 PM
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.

Posted by CDNRatMan

- December 18, 2012, 08:08:59 AM

Hey Greenbarn here you go......

Posted by DC

- December 18, 2012, 07:25:38 AM

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

Posted by KEN.

- November 12, 2012, 03:50:19 AM

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.

Posted by pcarrell

- October 28, 2012, 19:14:58 PM

Kills two birds with one stone! I love it!

Posted by CDNRatMan

- October 28, 2012, 19:10:59 PM

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.......

Posted by greenbarn

- October 28, 2012, 19:06:46 PM

Quote from: CDNRatMan on October 23, 2012, 12:59:05 PM
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!

Posted by jmbo

- October 26, 2012, 05:34:24 AM

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.

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