06-01-2016, 12:45 PM
(05-31-2016, 10:39 PM)Frulk_imp Wrote: Quail, prob not telling you anything you don't know but on the web there's a whole cottage industry that's sprung up surrounding the HB Lift. All kinds of home made mods to make it more user friendly and safe. I ride and push bikes on the lift fairly frequently with no issue and have no problem staying in contact with the lift when riding a bike on it. For me the bigger issue is I'd like the see the platform a little wider for dismounting. How tall are you? That could be part of it. There's no getting around the fact that at close to 550 pounds getting the CB up on a lift is somewhat of a hazardous proposition either way. That being the case it's best to have your mother in law do it if that's an option. If not then try one of the mods.
A 28 inch inseam does not put the soles of my shoes on that lift until I clear the ramp. Now that is a harry feeling at 1.5 MPH! ( If I was any shorter you all would be stopping by the house just to toss me around for the hell of it.
)(05-31-2016, 10:41 PM)gmike_imp Wrote: I just bought the same lift and ran into the same problems as you. I welded up a frame using 1 x 1 square tube and bolted a 1 x 8 board on top. I welded a 1" flat to the side of the frame that hooks to the lip on the lift (the 1" flat bent into a U).
I have just rode the bike on the lift using my new "sideboards" once and it felt a lot better. I'm sure it will get better with a little practice. Will have the neighbor come over and spot me for a few more practice runs.
I also got rid of the wheel chock that came with the lift and bolted Harbor Freights motorcycle wheel chock (about $50) in its place. I took the capturing device off the new chock as it was awkward to back the bike out of.
Put some eye bolts further forward to pull the wheel with tie down straps into the chock.
I have pictures I can email but I cant post them.
Mike
I would like to see those photos.