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Posted by CDNRatMan
- March 18, 2015, 12:08:01 PMHere is my Venom lift under the bike and it works so easy.....
Posted by greenbarn
- March 17, 2015, 20:14:48 PMThat's a great idea for a bike show...
Posted by CDNRatMan
- March 17, 2015, 12:36:12 PMI also find it very stable, you can put some of Troll's vids on the big screen, turn on the fans, (put them on high is the best thing) crank on the tunes and way you go and the only thing missing is the road bumps and heaves, but I am thinking a couple of small lifter thingys, like a one of them cars that hop around on the corners of the plywood, and I could make it so realistic....a new plan for next winter......
and you are most welcome, and for a bike show the stand is almost hidden under the bike or could be .......
Posted by JagLite
- March 17, 2015, 11:14:46 AMQuote from: CDNRatMan on March 09, 2015, 17:27:32 PMMine arrived yesterday and it is great!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.
No, it is not near as nice as the $150 versions but very much worth the money.
Adjustable height, plastic tube on the top bar so it doesn't scratch the bike frame, simple design.
I will be using it at the annual bike show next month...
To support my Rickman Metisse. 
Thanks again for the link and recommendation
Posted by chief
- March 13, 2015, 09:54:19 AMQuote from: greenbarn on March 12, 2015, 20:55:13 PMNothing a concrete saw and a few bags of quick-crete won't fix...... I thought about that myself... and how really nice that would be. But I've got this thing against that much manual labor...
I have a couple of guys who do work for me periodically. I am toying with the idea of getting one of them to do the work. I'm not sure I want to cut that big a hole in my garage floor. We are also thinking about building a detached garage... so that would be the time to do something like this. Looks like more lottery tickets are needed.
Posted by chief
- March 13, 2015, 09:51:36 AMQuote from: DC on March 12, 2015, 14:22:02 PMDid you get one of the HF wheel chocks? Either 97145 or 97841?
No I had a Condor chock and just adapted it.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- March 13, 2015, 08:18:47 AM One like that needs to be modified to fit under an 800 because the lift arms are too short and wimm end up messing with the lower shock mount and the engine.
Posted by JagLite
- March 12, 2015, 23:16:47 PMHarbor Freight has their motorcycle jack on sale this weekend
Posted by DC
- March 12, 2015, 22:05:02 PMI always dreamed if I ever won the lottery I would put in a pit for changing oil or a lift.. . . but like I said. . . . dreaming. 
Posted by greenbarn
- March 12, 2015, 20:55:13 PMQuote from: chief on March 12, 2015, 12:32:09 PMNothing a concrete saw and a few bags of quick-crete won't fix...... I thought about that myself... and how really nice that would be. But I've got this thing against that much manual labor.... I just wish it were built into the garage floor. Still working on that!
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.