Loading your bike onto a lift

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I purchased a motorcycle lift from Harbor freight about 8 years ago. It has made working my bikes (lawnmowers, snow blowers, welding table, construction table) a whole lot easier. The one thing that still makes me nervous is loading and unloading the bike. Riding it on means you have a moment your feet can't touch anything, and walking it on feels so unnatural because it seems like it wants to leap out of your grasp. When you set it on the centerstand the front wheel almost comes out of the chocks. I am posting this hoping for enlightenment.

If not that at least someone can tell me what oil to use or which tire is the best when I have it on the lift.