Table lifts

[GS ace]

Lift

After checking one out that Harbor Freight had assembled at the store, I bought one. I've had it for two years now and it has been an excellent piece of equipment. It has a detachable ramp and the removable plate for rear wheel removal. It also has a u bolt on each side to secure the motorcycle with tie-down straps (the front wheel clamp does a pretty good job). At the time of the purchase, it was on sale at $299.99 plus tax. If I'm not mistaken, Cycle World has a coupon for the same item at $279. Since there are no electric motors, pumps, or moving parts to worry about failing in a short amount of time, I think it is a very good bargain.

[Joe Nardy]

Update

Just an update regarding the Complete Hydraulic lift. When I got the lift home I discovered one small part was missing and another was drilled incorrectly. I called them up and spoke to a sales rep. He took the time to walk out to the showroom so he was sure he knew which parts I was referring to. A couple days later the replacement parts showed up at my house. I have to give them a big thumbs-up for their customer service.

Thanks,
Joe

[jwhelan65]

That is one awesome lift there Mr Joe! sure beats my wifes garden kneeling pad.

[Ponderosa]

How is it working for ya?

Just an update regarding the Complete Hydraulic lift. When I got the lift home I discovered one small part was missing and another was drilled incorrectly. I called them up and spoke to a sales rep. He took the time to walk out to the showroom so he was sure he knew which parts I was referring to. A couple days later the replacement parts showed up at my house. I have to give them a big thumbs-up for their customer service.

Thanks,
Joe

Getting ready to purchase, hows that lift working for ya?

[Kcwiro]

Oh yeah!!

Thanks to everyone... I guess I'm now, in the words of bwringer, 'sophisticated':



Thanks,
Joe

I have to ask but seriously what do your wives say about that many bikes and a lift taking up the entire garage?.... slippin something in their tea every morning or is there some silent pact between husband and wife that I can use for my significant other to get away with such a large and awesome lift in my garage?

When I get a house I will need any tips and tricks on that front to outfit my 'man cave' =)

[tas850g]

Joe,

What's the green bike next to the garage door?

[twr1776]

#34 Yesterday, 10:55 PM Ponderosa Getting ready to purchase, hows that lift working for ya?

Ponderosa, which brand of lift are you going with? Was the one in SD a better deal for you with shipping costs?

[Ponderosa]

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Ponderosa, which brand of lift are you going with? Was the one in SD a better deal for you with shipping costs?

I have not made the phone call yet, but I am sure it will probably be SD, and delivered to a local dock for my pickup. Probably just take my car trailer, easier to load on.. Going to get a new compressor this weekend, so as soon as I have it in and working, I will make the call on the lift... Was getting tired of my old limited compressor, just didn't have the CFM for extended air tool use...

[Joe Nardy]

Getting ready to purchase, hows that lift working for ya?

I've been busy and out of town a lot lately so I haven't even had a bike on it yet. That will change next weekend at the tire changing party, if not sooner.

I have to ask but seriously what do your wives say about that many bikes and a lift taking up the entire garage?.... slippin something in their tea every morning or is there some silent pact between husband and wife that I can use for my significant other to get away with such a large and awesome lift in my garage?

When I get a house I will need any tips and tricks on that front to outfit my 'man cave' =)

I am lucky to have a wife who shares my passion for riding and is understanding about my addiction. It also helps that she has a fairly expensive car ('07 Acura TL Type S) that cost more than all the bikes combined. Every once in a while I use that fact for leverage. One tip would be to remind the wife that you could have a cocaine, gambling, or alcohol addiction that would be more costly and destructive........

Joe,

What's the green bike next to the garage door?

it is an '02 Kawasaki EX250 Ninja for the wife.

Thanks,
Joe

[Ponderosa]

Hold on...

I've been busy and out of town a lot lately so I haven't even had a bike on it yet. That will change next weekend at the tire changing party, if not sooner.



I am lucky to have a wife who shares my passion for riding and is understanding about my addiction. It also helps that she has a fairly expensive car ('07 Acura TL Type S) that cost more than all the bikes combined. Every once in a while I use that fact for leverage. One tip would be to remind the wife that you could have a cocaine, gambling, or alcohol addiction that would be more costly and destructive........



it is an '02 Kawasaki EX250 Ninja for the wife.

Thanks,
Joe

You have a good one there, hold on to her. I have to fight with my wife at every move my garage makes. That is one of the reasons I am upgrading now, so I can tell her to kiss my rearend when it comes time for investments, my services will be paid for in cash, it wil go in my personal coffee can.. Funny how her money is her money, and my money is her money to! OW! It will be a couple of weeks before I order, let me know if you use it in that period...

[Joe Nardy]

So, I finally got to put one of my own bikes on the lift and do some work. A couple other bikes were on the lift at the tire changing party but this was my first time with one of my own. It sure is nice to work standing up or sitting on a stool rather than sitting/kneeling on the floor! The lift works great. It is simple to roll the bike onto the lift and the front wheel vise does a decent job of holding the bike upright and steady. I added a couple tie-downs for security. the lift is rock solid and there was no worry of any accidents. Here's a pic of the Kat getting some maintenance and spiffing up.....



Thanks,
Joe

[tkent02]

So, I finally got to put one of my own bikes on the lift and do some work. A couple other bikes were on the lift at the tire changing party but this was my first time with one of my own. It sure is nice to work standing up or sitting on a stool rather than sitting/kneeling on the floor! The lift works great. It is simple to roll the bike onto the lift and the front wheel vise does a decent job of holding the bike upright and steady. I added a couple tie-downs for security. the lift is rock solid and there was no worry of any accidents. Here's a pic of the Kat getting some maintenance and spiffing up.....



Thanks,
Joe

I just picked up a very similar lift, it looks identical except for the tire clamp in front.
Where did you get that frame jack in your picture?

[Joe Nardy]

I just picked up a very similar lift, it looks identical except for the tire clamp in front.
Where did you get that frame jack in your picture?

The frame jack was part of the lift package. Complete Hydraulic sells them separately for $59.95 in red or H-D orange. Here's a link. It works very well. The post holders slide to adjust width and it comes with two different height posts.

Thanks,
Joe