Any of you guys use a lift table? Any suggestions on brand/model/type? Any deals out there? I'm gonna break down and get one. I'm tired of rolling around on the floor in my shop. I have some really nice floors - nice and warm in winter, but I'm getting too damn old and lazy to roll around - even on my creeper.
I believe Harbor frieght has acouple differant models that are pretty reasonable, the only thing is I'm not sure about the load limits on them .
Yeah, I have a bunch listed over on the web site but have never used one and was trying to get some opinions.
HI
My brother has a nice one from Harbor freight, his is the air lift one not manual. I think the rating is 1200 ibs. Nice unit, check out their web site. Good Luck Tom
Thanks guys. I am leaning towards the Harbor Freight air assist. Its the easiest for me to get... there is a store in Nashville.
I've always thought that it'd be nice to hoist mine from the headset and rear seat frame. Block and tackle and up she goes.
Varooom
LOL...not sure that seat bracket would hold 600+ pounds!
Well, then maybe the helmet locks would! Gotta be some strong area atop the shocks.
Swaying in the breeze,
Varooom
Hey 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.
Thanks Gibby.
Gibby,
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 PM
Hey 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.
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.
Chief,
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
Thanks for the info. That's what I needed to know!
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.
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
Quote from: chief on February 23, 2011, 13:18:27 PM
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
Anyone else have any feedback on the lift they're using?
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.
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; 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
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.......
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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!
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.......
Kills two birds with one stone! I love it!
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.
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 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vbn4xpsyt8o#)
Hey Greenbarn here you go......
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.
That's not refereed to as a "big hammer". It's a "persuader"!
Sometimes things need to be altered by a judicious application of force to specific locations...I prefer an acetylene torch....
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".....
. . . . or a physical adjustment implement.
When I worked for Kodak we used the words re-bias instead of bend..and percussion driven friction fastener instead of nail.
John.
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".... ;D
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??
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.
Nope, too many other projects took up the funds. I am looking again - but also looking at getting my reloading bench upgraded...
The beauty of a lift table is......you can use it for more than just a M/C lift,....I use mine for
lots of things...hey its an adjustable table a multi use table at that!...Once you have one you'll wonder how you got along without it....KEN.
Ken do you think you could easily lift the front of a zero-turn mower? That's another possible use I would have. like the one in the pic.
One of the advantages (for me) of the other lift is that I think it would easily be used to lift up mowers to service the blades. My son has a landscaping business, and we're all the time lifting up a mower and cleaning/sharpening...
A friend of mine also has a Hustler. Great machines! 8)
Just yesterday I had my Dixon zero turn on the lift.....so nice to be able to sit on a chair to work on it....I guess it would depend on the width of the wheels more than anything.....Like I have said once you get one you will be saying why didn't I do this before!.....KEN.
I'm drooling... over the table (the bike is nice too, but I have one of those)....
I have a local guy who wants $250 for a used table. I think I might go look at it. My biggest problem is what to do with it when we're not using it - I hate to think of it taking up all that space, and don't like the idea of having to move it out of the way, either.
well my modified Canadian Tire motorcycle jack and Ikea tractor roller stool worked out really good in the living room, and very comfortable to be working in the house rather then the small shed, perhaps after I win the lottery and move to BC or Indiana I'll buy a house with a garage.....then put in a lift, and all.
That's the same thing that steered me away from the table lift.It just takes up to much room.Like Ratman I just used my modified jack from Harbor Freight,unfortunately I didn't have one of those fancy tractor seats(dual purpose ;))I might add.Soon as my good buddie wins that lotto,maybe he'll buy an extra lift and leave me space in that big garage so I can use his toolbox as well.
I'll build Aidan a garage for his Drifter and if he wants to rent you space so be it......lol
I like that one my friend.I'm sure Aidan and I could work out some type of rent agreement.
OK it's been almost a year since this topic has been discussed. How about an update. I still don't have a lift table, but would like very much to have one by spring. I found plans to build one, and it looks simple, and would be somewhere around $300 in materials. I like to build stuff so that may be fine. However, the plans don't have any drop-out panels, so those would need to fabricated as well, IMO.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121200926731?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
SO how many of you now have a lift table, and what are the features you think are "must have", and what features do you wish you had, maybe that you don't have?? There are numerous manufactured units available "somewhat" locally, ranging from $429 (harbor freight) to as much as you want- over $1500. Several REAL NICE tables are around $800, namely Titan, and ProCycle DT.
Rear Drop panel - this seems like it would be really handy. - available on most $800 models
Front Drop Panel - does anybody have this on your table? Do you need it? Wish you had it??
Wheel Clamp- looks like a GOOD clamp is really important - standard on Titan, extra on some, have to purchase or design on DIY
Wheels on unit- at minimum I want to be able to move this thing inside or outside easily w/o a forklift. Does anybody out there have wheels where they can move the unit around after the bike is on it? Do you need it?
Side Panels/extensions - this would be great to make the table a little for lots of things - quad, mower, putting cab mounts on the cab of my 66 F250, etc. Anybody have side-panels? Use them? need them??
SO WHO HAS a new lift table they want to share the details on? Looks like Chief got one. Drift1 find anything? DC?
Ok I too would like on but the living room is too small for a decent table, but if you can build a nice one with wheels on it so I cam move it around does not need to go very high only up about 24" so I can sit comfortable in my roller chair that is acceptable, in red would be nice. also needs to be able to be man handled through a normal house door ..32" wide. I have a Birthday coming in the new year and that would be an awesome gift from you to me......thanks buddy
Greenbarn I just use the floor jack I purchased last year , similar to the one ratman uses . It would be nice to have the table type , but the floor jack suites me just fine for the time being . With all the costly upgrades this winter I'm going to hold off on a lift . I'm interested in the replies on the " must haves " though , concerning the table lift . Keep us posted .
Quote from: DC on March 02, 2013, 06:53:24 AM
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.
Well, I did end up going with the Harbor Freight lift.
(https://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=3763.0;attach=5688;image)
It suits my needs well, doesn't take up much space, and I got a great deal on it, with it being on sale and applying the 20% coupon. Out the door for less than $150.
I have to say, they could have done a better job in cleaning off the media blast material. Lots of loose shot in the box. HA! But after cleaning that up, you have yourself a pretty nice lift. I used it for the oil change some months ago, and it worked fine. Yes, it's a lot of weight being suspended, and there's a bit of swaying going on, but the lift can handle it. There are some vids on Youtube of people using it. Remember, support the back tire if removing the front tire, and vice versa, just for added stability and weight distribution. The adapter I got on FleaBay worked just fine with the lift.
There's some assembly required, but nothing earth-shattering. You do have to fill the lift cylinder with hydraulic fluid, before using it. Naturally, I got more fluid on me than in the cylinder. There are also some of those "C" clips that have to be installed to hold things in place. . . you know the ones that go flying off the C clip tool. To this day, there are probably still two or three of them orbiting the earth from when I was trying to put the stand together. I had to go and buy more locally, since some of them were "launched" during assembly.
I'm really glad I got this unit. A table would have been nice, but you still need a separate lift, if you plan to remove either wheel. I looked at tables and after pricing the separate lift into the equation, it just made more sense to go with the HF lift at this point in time, and save the difference for other things.
I don't know what your chances are of getting one but you can convert an old hospital bed to a hydrolic lift.
I got a free one from my local hospital because they upgraded theirs.
You said you like to build things and there are plenty of instructions on youtube.
John.
I bought a Harbor Freight lift table this summer. Best $300.00 I've spent. After looking at it I don't think I could build one for that price.
I wouldn't spend the extra on the pneumatic lift (I'm not sure they even offer it anymore) as the thing lifts pretty easy.
I do want to make a pair or rail on either side so I can use it for snowmobiles as well.
Greenbarn, swing by if you want to take a look at it.
Thanks for all the input:
In order:
DC: I considered that route - seems like a lot easier to store. However, I also would like be able to lift bigger stuff like my quad, a mower, perhaps even something like a truck cab ;D.... I might still end up going this route, but leaning towards a table, if funds and/or time permits
John: That's not a bad idea. I don't know where I'd find one off hand, but you never know... That makes me think there are probably other things that could be "converted".
Boa: I looked at those too, but right now the "sale" price is about $430. Some of the other tables (I think) are a little wider and/or have add-on tables to make them wide enough for a quad, etc. I think the Titan's are around $700.
I'm still looking for used, too. May have a lead..
http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/tld/4116742877.html
Does anybody know what the "uprights" are used for on this lift???
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Kernel-1500-lb-UTV-ATV-Motorcycle-Lift-Lifting-Repair-Table-Hoist-Sides-/281082148062
Quote from: greenbarn on October 30, 2013, 20:46:29 PM
Thanks for all the input:
In order:
DC: I considered that route - seems like a lot easier to store. However, I also would like be able to lift bigger stuff like my quad, a mower, perhaps even something like a truck cab ;D.... I might still end up going this route, but leaning towards a table, if funds and/or time permits
When I was going to go the table route, here's the one I spec'd out. It can also lift quads.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Vbn4xpsyt8o (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Vbn4xpsyt8o)
Well because I do not have a quad, nor really want one, my favorite uncle DC only has to buy me the bike lift and all the cool parts, and have it delivered to my place...so nice of him.
But that is one nice lift.
Quote from: greenbarn on October 30, 2013, 20:46:29 PM
Thanks for all the input:
In order:
Boa: I looked at those too, but right now the "sale" price is about $430. Some of the other tables (I think) are a little wider and/or have add-on tables to make them wide enough for a quad, etc. I think the Titan's are around $700.
I'm still looking for used, too. May have a lead..
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.
Quote from: DC on October 31, 2013, 06:52:40 AM
When I was going to go the table route, here's the one I spec'd out. It can also lift quads.
Now THAT's a NICE LIFT. Looks like they though of about everything. I don't think we need to see the guy put on all 4 wheels on the big quad, but that thing is certainly versatile. If only I could afford that one..... I like the features, though, if I end up building one, you can bet we're going to try to incorporate some of them...
Quote from: Boaski on October 31, 2013, 11:52:37 AM
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.
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.
We 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. (https://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi103.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm157%2F1CrazyMo-Fo%2F1090986_10201088186663482_493301433_o.jpg&hash=781755955b47db9b9f2d1cb61611b81f767434cf) (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/1CrazyMo-Fo/media/1090986_10201088186663482_493301433_o.jpg.html)
Nice bike on the lift; are you going to saw it in half? ;D ;D
Quote from: Boaski on October 31, 2013, 11:52:37 AM
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.
HF 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.
(https://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.harborfreight.com%2Fmedia%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct%2Fcache%2F1%2Fimage%2F9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95%2Fi%2Fm%2Fimage_13132.jpg&hash=5ce0ae9174dc172cfc9e974c67318478eea75a15)
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I 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.
(https://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1020.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf325%2FJagLite%2F4131%2520Shop%2FIMG_1103_zps29c7a707.jpg&hash=c0acc9cf86395b15a68a8b0e13806f7de5b6b8c2) (http://s1020.photobucket.com/user/JagLite/media/4131%20Shop/IMG_1103_zps29c7a707.jpg.html)
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Please 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.
They're just his workers... ;D
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.......
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.
Quote from: CDNRatMan on March 09, 2015, 17:27:32 PM
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.......
Slick unit!
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!
Quote from: greenbarn on March 09, 2015, 20:54:23 PM
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.
Sure, the engine hoist is plenty strong and is very sturdy.
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.
Just 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.
HF just extended their sale from 3/12 to 3/15 for the table. Apparently, sales were not that brisk on the previous sale.
Quote from: DC on March 12, 2015, 11:24:42 AM
HF 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!
Quote from: chief on March 12, 2015, 12:32:09 PM
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!
Did you get one of the HF wheel chocks? Either 97145 or 97841?
Quote from: chief on March 12, 2015, 12:32:09 PM
. I just wish it were built into the garage floor. Still working on that!
Nothing 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 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. :o
Harbor Freight has their motorcycle jack on sale this weekend
http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/lifts-stands/1500-lb-capacity-atvmotorcycle-lift-60536.html
;) 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.
Quote from: DC on March 12, 2015, 14:22:02 PM
Did you get one of the HF wheel chocks? Either 97145 or 97841?
No I had a Condor chock and just adapted it.
Quote from: greenbarn on March 12, 2015, 20:55:13 PM
Nothing 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.
Quote from: CDNRatMan on March 09, 2015, 17:27:32 PM
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.
Mine arrived yesterday and it is great!
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
I 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 .......
That's a great idea for a bike show...
Here is my Venom lift under the bike and it works so easy.....