KC1100_imp
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Looking to get a motorcycle lift for maintenance. Do you have a recommendation for a table lift or regular lift? And what brand? Thanks!
Table lift vs regular lift
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kennyw
Road warrior
Harbor freight sells one that people like once you replace the front wheel chock.
PowerDubs_imp
Road warrior
For what work?
There isn't much that can't be done easily on the center stand. Even pulling the front end is simply jacking under the engine with a block of wood that will allow removal of the front wheel, forks, triple tree...
There isn't much that can't be done easily on the center stand. Even pulling the front end is simply jacking under the engine with a block of wood that will allow removal of the front wheel, forks, triple tree...
PD, clearly you're a young man! 
KC1100_imp
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Yes you must be a young man...I have several bikes with the CB1100 being one of them. I also have a project bike-78 wing. But I like to do as much routine maintenance as time allows on all my bikes. The ground gets hard after awhile.PowerDubs_imp said:
kennyw_imp said:
I’ll take a look at the chock. I know they go on sale from time to time but wasn’t sure about the reliability.
KC1100_imp
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Guth_imp said:The table lifts are really nice to have. Keep an eye on craigslist — I managed to find a really nice Handy lift for $300.
Looks nice. It appears the table lift is more desireable. I will keep check on craigslist for a couple of months. I may settle on the HF one if that doesn’t work out. I’m ready to get something soon.
Nice bike...I also have the 2013.
redbirds_imp
Road warrior
A center stand works fine if you're still flexible and don't mind lying on a cold garage floor. I bought a Harbor Freight lift about 5 years ago along with a Harbor Freight wheel dock that I bolted to the lift. I just roll the bike onto the lift and into the wheel dock. Bike is now upright with the center stand up, out of the way. I can now do all types of maintenance and add-ons whilst seated or standing. I paid less than $400 for this setup and it has been reliable thus far. Heaviest bike I've had on it is a friend's V4 Yamaha cruiser that weighs in excess of 800lbs.
Teamwalker_imp
Running like a top
To those with the Handy lifts. Is your's the compressed air or electric type lift? Any thoughts re. the differences? Plus or minuses? Thanks.
Mine uses compressed air. It works like a charm. I have no experience with the electric variety. If I didn't have an air compressor, I could understand the appeal of the electric model. (However, in all honesty I'd have a hard time imagining being without an air compressor.)Teamwalker_imp said:
Houtman_imp
Road warrior
I had for years a Handy lift with side extension to work on my lawn tractor.
If you already have an air compressor than buy the air lift.
In my opinion an air compressor is one of the first things to buy if you have a motor cycle.
If you already have an air compressor than buy the air lift.
In my opinion an air compressor is one of the first things to buy if you have a motor cycle.
GaryMNM_imp
Running like a top
Keep in mind, a table lift definitely requires/consumes a large amount of space. Many due to size and weight are not easily moved out of the way or conveniently stored especially if they are equipped with the side ramps/trays.
As for the compressed air models, depending on what make or model you have, you do need a decent compressor to handle the lift. Mine requires at least 100 psi which most compressors claim to handle but often aren't up to the task and have to build pressure to lift during the lift.
As for the compressed air models, depending on what make or model you have, you do need a decent compressor to handle the lift. Mine requires at least 100 psi which most compressors claim to handle but often aren't up to the task and have to build pressure to lift during the lift.
the Ferret
Road warrior
room is what keeps me from having one, although I'd love to have one. With 2 motorcycles and a snow blade equipped ATV on my side of the 2 car garage, there is simply no room for one. My brother has one and my son's FIL has one if I get desperate.
Room is getting scarce here also, I always have a bike parked on it. My HF lift doesn't require air or electricity, 59 leg pumps gets the bike 30" off the ground. Havent had any problems with it after I finally got all the moving parts lubed. I did add the HF wheel chock and made side boards to make it easier to ride the bike on it.
Deja vu, lol — haven't we had this same discussion at least once in the past? If you desire a lift, but a lack of space is your primary issue (as opposed to a lack of money) then a Kendon lift would be worth investigating. I owned one before acquiring the Handy lift (the Kendon was another craigslist score).
The Kendon lift will get the bike up off of the ground just like a table lift, but without the table. When not in use, you can simply flip it up on end and push it up flush against the wall. A pretty cool solution all in all.
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The Kendon lift will get the bike up off of the ground just like a table lift, but without the table. When not in use, you can simply flip it up on end and push it up flush against the wall. A pretty cool solution all in all.
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Scooter12_imp
First service completed
I just bought a Forward lift through my Matco Dealer. I know I paid more for it, but he'll take $50 a week.
Our Brand: Forward Lift | Rotary Solutions
I haven't got it assembled yet, but winter is wrenching time here in the PNW.
Our Brand: Forward Lift | Rotary Solutions
I haven't got it assembled yet, but winter is wrenching time here in the PNW.
Space is always a issue in my garage with 2 bikes a car ,scooter the lift
and my room with my tire machine. In the fall when I put the bikes up
and get the snow blowers out to get them running I store one bike on
my lift and move it tight to a bench. I have a scissors lift that I have
wheeled cart for it so I can lift one end of the lift with the bike on it
and move it.Works great!
I like to get my blowers running in late Oct. so I don't have to do it
when it is below 0.
and my room with my tire machine. In the fall when I put the bikes up
and get the snow blowers out to get them running I store one bike on
my lift and move it tight to a bench. I have a scissors lift that I have
wheeled cart for it so I can lift one end of the lift with the bike on it
and move it.Works great!
I like to get my blowers running in late Oct. so I don't have to do it
when it is below 0.
Django
Road warrior
I only have a corner in the underground garage, which belongs to our flat in this 6 flats house:
This is my K1100 in work in the year 2012:
This is my K1100 in the background at the table lift and my CB1100 in the foreground, ready to get new tires:
This is my K1100 in work in the year 2012:
This is my K1100 in the background at the table lift and my CB1100 in the foreground, ready to get new tires:
hawk123_imp
First service completed
I bought a Craftsman 1500 lb. Motorcycle/ATV Jack to do small maintenance work, but now am wondering if it is the right stuff. Looks like it is not the chassis that will rest on the jack but the exhausts. Can someone advice? Thanks
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