Motorcycle lifts

[Fairlaner]

I want to buy myself a motorcycle lift but really have no idea what to get, I need to be low when it is closed so i can park the Fairlane over it when not in use.

Post up some pictures of what you have, some info would be good too.

Thanks

R

 

[wheatonFJR]

I bet Smitty has a lift he would recommend.

 

[yamafitter]

I'm also in the market for a proper lift table since I pay a price with my back and knees every time I have to work on the ground. The Cadillac of lift tables is this model...

Handy Industries Lift Table

At 7-1/2" minumum height it may be too tall to get the Fairlane over top.

All the tables I have seen seem to be around the 7" minumum height. One option I saw somewhere is to build a platform that surrounds the lift which makes it easier to get the bike on and off the table. If you made the platform wide enough for the Fairlane it would solve that problem.

 

[Bounce]

I have the Handy B.O.B. with side boards (width extenders) which makes getting the bike on the lift by myself without a misstep much easier.

 

[Fairlaner]

The Fairlane always get backed into the garage so 7in clearance should not be an issue.

I was thinking more in THIS price range......

anyone tried THIS?

R

 

[yamafitter]

From the photo, the front tire vise on the Habor Freight Table is junk IMO. Also the safety catch mechanism doesn't appear to be 'robust' and has only the one stop making it impossible to set and lock the table at different heights.

Also the use of a hydralic bottle jack that you have to pump with your foot rather than having an air cylinder that just uses an air compressor (you DO have an air compressor?) is sort of a non-starter with me.

The one feature that I really like on the Handy SAM2 table is the drop for the front & rear. I can see this being very advantageous during major overhauls and suspension work on both ends of the bike.

 

[Patriot]

on sale for $99...was a nice Christmas gift to me from a generous (but wealthy) friend

https://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00950190000P?blockNo=3&blockType=G3&prdNo=3&i_cntr=1303323965570

5 1/8" folded up...I store mine against the wall standing up

it is just shy of 100# which makes me want an aluminum model, but I'm happy to have it

I can take pics if desired

https://img1.classistatic.com/cps/po/110325/084r1/4643li7_27.jpeg

 

[Crash Cash]

anyone tried THIS?

That (bottom of the) Harbor Freight one is the one I have. It's nice 'nuff for me. It leaks hydraulic oil slightly, enough that I need to put a plastic plate underneath, but not enough to get around to replacing the seal. I was lucky to get mine on sale for $200.

Edit: and yes, the front tire thing is crap and I tossed it immediately. I had a Baxter tire chock already. Also the removable plate is useless, as the centerstand catches it. I don't mind the hydraulic pedal lift, as it's not that many pumps, and I need the exercise anyway.

 

[bikerskier]

Richard

Just get a couple of 2x8's about 12'long to put on each side with one end of them beveled to make a little ramp. Gives you a 3" boost. Cheap fix to just buy the 4 planks to get the xtra height for the Ford.

 

[Auburn]

This is what I have. Works great (even for your gold wing) Handy lift - standard 1000 lift

Around here, all you will see is Handy lifts in the motorcycle shops. You can get it with an air cylinder that uses your air supply or built in hydraulic pump.

 

[FJRay]

I have two lifts in my shop. One is the standard Handy 1000 lb. with the extensions on the side. I would recomend the length extender also. My other one came from Eagle equipment www.eagleequip.com and is model RML-750HD 1500 lb capacity. I like it better than the handy because it has the drop out panel in the rear, it goes higher than the Handy and it has screw adjustable casters so it can be moved around under load. I'm sure it's an import but I have been using it almost daily for 4 years. Both of them are around 7" lowered and the Handy goes up 30" where the Eagle goes up 43".

 

[Bustanut joker]

I don't use a lift.. I just have a tech day and run up on whoever ain't working at the time..

Andy..

 

[Fairlaner]

I really want one that has a removable panel at the rear......

Still looking, the worst part is the shipping charge so kinda looking for one that is close ...

R

 

[dsbiker]

The Fairlane always get backed into the garage so 7in clearance should not be an issue.

I was thinking more in THIS price range......

anyone tried THIS?

R

I just got Harborfreight one and tire vice is pretty weak but i don't rely on it that much (use tie downs) but other than that the rest is well constructed includeing pretty good powdercoat and safety bar is 7/8" slide thru bar two positions positive stop. The final selling point for me was a super coupon found in their add in the back of many different magazines with coupon you can get that lift for $299 which I think is a bargain. Adds change from month to month you just have to check several but most super coupon items repeat. also that 7" min ht is more like 7.5 and then only with tie down anchor points,tire clamp and stop removed but it does have removable rear panel.

 

[dsbiker]

I really want one that has a removable panel at the rear......

Still looking, the worst part is the shipping charge so kinda looking for one that is close ...

R

Harborfreight no shipping and appears to have several stores close to you.

 

[FJRay]

I really want one that has a removable panel at the rear......

Still looking, the worst part is the shipping charge so kinda looking for one that is close ...

R

The one from Eagle equipment in my catalog is 999.00 and that includes freight

 

[Alex]

I really want one that has a removable panel at the rear......

Still looking, the worst part is the shipping charge so kinda looking for one that is close ...

R

The one from Eagle equipment in my catalog is 999.00 and that includes freight

Which catalog is that? I'm having a difficult finding it for less than $1280

Thanks

 

[bobg3723]

From the photo, the front tire vise on the Habor Freight Table is junk IMO. Also the safety catch mechanism doesn't appear to be 'robust' and has only the one stop making it impossible to set and lock the table at different heights.

Also the use of a hydralic bottle jack that you have to pump with your foot rather than having an air cylinder that just uses an air compressor (you DO have an air compressor?) is sort of a non-starter with me.

The one feature that I really like on the Handy SAM2 table is the drop for the front & rear. I can see this being very advantageous during major overhauls and suspension work on both ends of the bike.

Gunny on that front tire vise. The local Harbor Freight motorcycle lift had bolted this accessory wheel chock on their floor display. clicky.

 

[yamafitter]

If you are still looking check this out.

https://youtu.be/ml_JJd5HEsY

It's stupid expensive but it's sure fun to watch!!