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Posted by DC
- March 12, 2015, 14:22:02 PMQuote from: chief on March 12, 2015, 12:32:09 PMDid you get one of the HF wheel chocks? Either 97145 or 97841?I bought one last year when they were on sale and replaced the wheel chock/vise. Works well for the GW, but the Drifter not so much. I need a different chock of this kind for both. Drifter tires are wider than GW tires... plus the drifter fender. So I will be looking for a different chock.
I've used mine for the bikes, but also for furniture refinishing, putting together my wife's bicycle, etc. Worth the money. I just wish it were built into the garage floor. Still working on that!
Posted by chief
- March 12, 2015, 12:32:09 PMQuote from: DC on March 12, 2015, 11:24:42 AMHF just extended their sale from 3/12 to 3/15 for the table. Apparently, sales were not that brisk on the previous sale.
I bought one last year when they were on sale and replaced the wheel chock/vise. Works well for the GW, but the Drifter not so much. I need a different chock of this kind for both. Drifter tires are wider than GW tires... plus the drifter fender. So I will be looking for a different chock.
I've used mine for the bikes, but also for furniture refinishing, putting together my wife's bicycle, etc. Worth the money. I just wish it were built into the garage floor. Still working on that!Posted by DC
- March 12, 2015, 11:24:42 AMHF just extended their sale from 3/12 to 3/15 for the table. Apparently, sales were not that brisk on the previous sale.
Posted by Nanook
- March 11, 2015, 06:47:36 AMJust recently bought a lift table, a Titan 1000L, and îm quite please. Working at the right height is priceless to me. Every job seem easier now.
Posted by JagLite
- March 09, 2015, 23:35:05 PMQuote from: greenbarn on March 09, 2015, 20:54:23 PMSure, the engine hoist is plenty strong and is very sturdy.Jag, I'm thinking the engine lift would't be too bad just to work off of. As long as you could suspend the bike from the top so as to not interfere with your work?
I built a bike lift from a pallet lift I bought on Ebay or CL (locally). It's been great - I have a back problem, and this really makes a difference.
It can easily be used for all kinds of things.
I also have back injuries and I don't lift anything heavy anymore so I bought the engine lift and it folds down quite compact.
The boom slides back in and the lift arm stores almost vertical down, and the leg extensions slip out and store next to the pump.
It is on wheels and I keep it next to the wall between uses.
I recommend them highly for every shop.
Mine came from the auto parts store for around $100 and I am pretty sure it is the same as Harbor Freight.
Posted by JagLite
- March 09, 2015, 23:28:01 PMQuote from: CDNRatMan on March 09, 2015, 17:27:32 PMSlick unit!After building, well modifying a ATV lift for the 800, due to the engine being lower then the frame, I picked up one of these little items.....
http://www.kapscomoto.com/product_p/smi3017.htm
this is so much lighter, easier to handle, and it will lift the rear tire off the ground and will lift the front if you move it forward. This works fine in the work area I am doing my maint in. I just need to be more careful because I lay down on the floor to work and fall asleep and it is so warm in the living room I sleep to much and then am awake the rest of the night.......
I just ordered one and I am glad they only charge $20 for shipping it to Alaska.
It will be very handy.
Thanks for posting it!
Posted by greenbarn
- March 09, 2015, 20:54:23 PMJag, I'm thinking the engine lift would't be too bad just to work off of. As long as you could suspend the bike from the top so as to not interfere with your work?
I built a bike lift from a pallet lift I bought on Ebay or CL (locally). It's been great - I have a back problem, and this really makes a difference.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- March 09, 2015, 17:27:32 PMAfter building, well modifying a ATV lift for the 800, due to the engine being lower then the frame, I picked up one of these little items.....
http://www.kapscomoto.com/product_p/smi3017.htm
this is so much lighter, easier to handle, and it will lift the rear tire off the ground and will lift the front if you move it forward. This works fine in the work area I am doing my maint in. I just need to be more careful because I lay down on the floor to work and fall asleep and it is so warm in the living room I sleep to much and then am awake the rest of the night.......
Posted by mittico68
- March 09, 2015, 14:02:55 PMThey're just his workers... 
Posted by John Hopkins
- March 09, 2015, 13:54:42 PMPlease don't show any more photo's of lift tables.. I haven't got one and it makes me feel jealous.
And JagLite, did you know that you have a couple of hairy rats running around your workshop?
John.
Posted by JagLite
- March 09, 2015, 10:23:19 AMI have wanted a lift for several years, but the cost!
The $300 HF would be just fine for me but the shipping costs more than the lift. 
I keep watching CL locally though...
I have 3 bike work tables that can take the weight, and an engine hoist to lift the bike onto them but a lift table for the Drifter would be excellent.
Posted by DC
- March 09, 2015, 00:56:04 AMQuote from: Boaski on October 31, 2013, 11:52:37 AMHF just had the sale this past weekend for 299. Plus, using the 20% coupon, it comes to 240 plus tax. I was reading some reviews and what some guys are doing is adding the 97145 or 97841 Wheel Chock on the front, and using the supplied wheel clamp on the back. This makes it much easier to load the bike as a one man operation.Harbor Freight has sale ads in almost all of the motorcycle magazines every month with these lifts for $299.00. That's how I got mine.
Posted by 49Reo
- December 11, 2013, 20:41:24 PMNice bike on the lift; are you going to saw it in half?
Posted by Starfruit Bongwater
- December 11, 2013, 18:49:03 PMWe got a couple of K & L air lifts where I work. They have been flawless for the past 2 years. I use a pallet jack to move it around, though you can hook a strap to it and slide it. I've never pulled the trap door for the rear wheel, just never needed to. Kind of spendy at $1000 plus, but you can catch them on sale and K&L sometimes offers free shipping.
But no matter what lift you choose, it gonna save wear an tear on your body. I sure do enjoy them. 
Posted by greenbarn
- October 31, 2013, 16:58:25 PMQuote from: Boaski on October 31, 2013, 11:52:37 AMHarbor Freight has sale ads in almost all of the motorcycle magazines every month with these lifts for $299.00. That's how I got mine.
Guess I need to pick up a copy of a bike rag someplace if I decide to go that route. I'm thinking I could POSSIBLY modify one of those to get what I want, maybe easier/cheaper than building one from scratch.