motorcycle lifts/tables

[diovol]

to all the motorcycle guys, just wondering what everyone out there is using for a motorcycle lift/table...... something useable with all motorcycles not just made to be used with your specific motorcycle.......

 

[RbrtAWhyt]

Direct Lift Pro Cycle XLT DT. No regrets at all. Bought it from Greg Smith Equipment. No regrets there either. Been using it about four years now with zero issues. Lifts heavy bikes and ATVs with ease. Completely stable at full height with dressers and wings on it...

 

[Deafautotech]

i has direct motorcycle air lift pro XLT that i bought from my mom's friend at work because that guy had road king but he traded in for harley trike so that lift cant do anything good for him...

i has motorcycle air lift as my dad and i own two Harley road kings. so i use it to keep maintance on harleys... it is save my back and legs!!

i am considering about go for big bore on my harley but for now i am stay with twin cams 88....

 

[Djstorm100]

I love mine!!

 

[airbuff101]

Handi-Lift was the hot setup when I was doing it for a living.

http://www.handy-lift.com/index.cfm?mf=browse.showClass&partCatID=977

Grazia was real nice too.

Later several Taiwan clones of the Grazia hit the market. The first one I used had a porous casting on the pump and leaked down constantly. Finally we used a "Ball Peen Hammer" (here we go).. to work the surface and close up the leak.

Handi or Grazia.
No one EVER takes this advice however and will always be drawn to the HF stuff nowadays.
Cranky Rob

I made my own for home 25 years ago from a heavy bench with short 4X4 legs and a ramp. Later added a wheel vise. Had eyelets at corners and heavy steel plate surface. Built lots of road race bikes on that thing and still have it.

 

[Djstorm100]

I have the handi air system and love it.

 

[airbuff101]

I have the handi air system and love it.

Good man.
Sturdy stuff.
Air was the way to go.
Rob

 

[diovol]

i have friends who have the handy and they are nice but that direct one looks good to but the only thing i dont like is the diamond plate surface.... i like a smooth surface for the parts and tools and also for your elbows and stuff like that

 

[iagsxr]

I like my HF better than my Handi.

The HF's at my house. Loaned the Handi to a buddy that lives four hours away.

I'm sure the HF wouldn't take going up and down multiple times a day.

The Princess Auto lifts in Canada seem to have a better wheel vise than the HFs.

I built a wooden table on wheels to assemble my old YZ on.

Or do this;

I never have. People say they're good.

 

[RbrtAWhyt]

i have friends who have the handy and they are nice but that direct one looks good to but the only thing i dont like is the diamond plate surface.... i like a smooth surface for the parts and tools and also for your elbows and stuff like that

You get used to it. That's been a non-issue with me. The only time it's irritating for me is during cleaning. If it was smooth it would be easier to sweep and mop...

 

[Stick]

We've got a Handi-Lift at work that we use for power equipment like snowblowers, lawnmowers, UTV's, etc. I don't think I could work on stuff like that without a lift anymore, though if I had to spec it out again I think I'd get an electric one, because you can stop it at any point in the lift cycle without having to put the locks down.

 

[moose knuckle]

I have a HF electric lift, not the diamond plate top version. Its identical to the handi, but is electric no pneumatic, so its slower up/down. Even has the holes for side extensions. Love it!!

 

[R6 Racer]

A buddy of mine used an old single bed frame that he but a piece of 3/4" plywood on in place of the mattress. Very cheep, very stable & it gave him a place to set tools & such while working.
The only issue he had was getting heavy bikes that weren't running up onto it. He solved this by having 2 ramps, both were full length of the bed (stored under it). One hooked onto the bed & went to the floor (he used that one most of the time) & the other had a platform at one end that was 1/2 the height of his work surface.
When he had a heavy non runner he would pull the one with the platform out & set it under the far end of the normal one. This gave him a ramp twice as long with 1/2 the rise angle I watched him push a Goldwing up onto it by himself. I don't think he had $50 bucks into the whole thing.
I mean, if your looking for cost effective!
He has since bought a "real" one. But he now has a MC repair shop now too.

Steve

 

[mrholeshot]

I have a Pit Bull air or Pump lift that I put my GoldWing on and I love it. The only disadvantage is doing exhaust work on mine.

 

[Graymills - Craig]

I can't believe I had a chance to buy a commercial one from a dealership liquidation auction for $100 and didn't...

Grrr, I need more toys.

 

[A_Pmech]

As soon as I saw that I thought "You've been reading Michael Moore's site!"

 

[froggert]

made from plywood:

 

[mrholeshot]

Direct Lift Pro Cycle XLT DT. No regrets at all. Bought it from Greg Smith Equipment. No regrets there either. Been using it about four years now with zero issues. Lifts heavy bikes and ATVs with ease. Completely stable at full height with dressers and wings on it...

What year is your wing?? I'm about to put a trike kit on mine (put it off as long as possible) but got a kit off a wrecked bike for 1200 complete. Bike was hit in the front and has one small crack in the fiberglass. It's a Trike Shop kit.

 

[hilld]

I use a platform I built and "attach it" to my 2 post lift. I didn't need another lift to trip over.

See link in signature.

 

[mrholeshot]

I use a platform I built and "attach it" to my 2 post lift. I didn't need another lift to trip over.

See link in signature.

I really like your lift and built a similar yet somewhat crude version of that a few years back. It restricted access to the lift side.

 

[Graymills - Craig]

I use a platform I built and "attach it" to my 2 post lift. I didn't need another lift to trip over.

See link in signature.

Is that an R1200GS Adventure, you lucky boy?

 

[hilld]

I really like your lift and built a similar yet somewhat crude version of that a few years back. It restricted access to the lift side.

I built it so I can turn it around to either side. If I really need to access the other side, I drop the platform on the ground, spin it 180 degrees and pick it back up. Notice the casters on the platform as well as mounting holes on both sides.

 

[hilld]

Is that an R1200GS Adventure, you lucky boy?

Love that bike, just went over 20k miles and it is barely broken in. It is on the platform right now as we speak, had to take the shocks off to have them rebuilt as they are leaking. Damn Ohlins.

 

[RbrtAWhyt]

What year is your wing?? I'm about to put a trike kit on mine (put it off as long as possible) but got a kit off a wrecked bike for 1200 complete. Bike was hit in the front and has one small crack in the fiberglass. It's a Trike Shop kit.

That one was a 93 1500 SE with a California Sidecar Friendship III sidecar. It had been rearened when I got it. The elderly guy I got it from was sitting in a turn lane waiting to turn. It was raining and the car behind him slid into him. The point of impact was the corner of the left side saddlebag. The guy rode it home and parked it in his garage and never got on it again. It had sit without being cranked for about 5 years when I got it.

I got a replacement saddlebag off of E-Bay and had it color matched at a local bike paint shop. After getting the bike apart I found that it had cracked the saddlebag frame. I got a replacement frame off of e-bay for next to nothing. I enjoyed the project of getting the bike back on the road.

The bike only had about 53000 miles on it and my intention was to keep it and ride it. I could have sold the sidecar by itself and gotten back all the money I had in the bike. The bike had California Sidecar's Easy Steer rake kit on it and without the sidecar the handling was comprimised. I had the original trees, forks and springs but it would have been a hassle to convert it back so I just sold the whole rig. I took a couple of trips on it before I let it go. The wing is a great machine, but I'm not really a side hack guy...

 

[jxxxoxxxe]

Built this almost a year ago now....

Works great, can be spun around to get to the other side. I can have a bike on it, and push it right next to the wall...I do still need to get a under frame scissor jack though...

 

[Graymills - Craig]

Love that bike, just went over 20k miles and it is barely broken in. It is on the platform right now as we speak, had to take the shocks off to have them rebuilt as they are leaking. Damn Ohlins.

My bike's stuck in the garage due to a foot of snow. Ask me if I feel sorry for you!

Turned in my old K75C this year and got a G650GS for city and local riding. Looking at a R1200GS or GS Adventure if I wind up buying a cabin somewhere. Got the bug for the Adventure when I was in for my 100km service and a guy was bringing in his Adventure after a 2000 mile adventure through Canada.

 

[brats.n.harleys]

i have the hf one and love it. i made a new wheel vise for it though, the one it comes with is garbage

 

[ponchopower]

I've got a 30 yr old Handy Air lift. Built like a tank. Bought it used for $250 from a shop going out of business. It's great as a lift when I need it, and I keep it against the wall to use as a shop table when I'm working on the GTO rather than the bike.

 

[hades02]

I just got the HF 1500 lb jack. Haven't put the bike on it yet but it
does roll around better than the Craftsman I used to have. I have done
a full tear down and rebuild of my bike on the craftsman. Haven't found
a need for a full lift yet so a jack works for me. I have a rolling seat
that I use so am always comfortable.

 

[Northstar9126]

http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/lifts-stands/high-position-motorcycle-lift-99887.html
I am thinking about getting this lift. Anybody have any non Harbor Freight bashing opinions?

 

[hilld]

That lift looks like a *** toy for some serious ******* and ***.

Sorry Couldn't help myself.

I don't trust those lifts that just pick up the bike under the engine/trans, but then again, my bike is pretty heavy and big. I would think for a light weight dirt bike that wouldn't be an issue.

 

[X1 Mike]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news for those of you who want a Handy lift but they are now out of business. You may still be able to purchase a lift but I'm sure parts will soon be hard to get.

http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2010/08/18/handy-industries-closed-its-doors-looking-for-a-buyer/

http://www.timesrepublican.com/page/content.detail/id/527799.html

 

[ponchopower]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news for those of you who want a Handy lift but they are now out of business. You may still be able to purchase a lift but I'm sure parts will soon be hard to get.

http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2010/08/18/handy-industries-closed-its-doors-looking-for-a-buyer/

http://www.timesrepublican.com/page/content.detail/id/527799.html

There aren't many parts you would need, and I think I can make them. Sad that they're gone though. It was a quality product so much better than the knockoffs it isn't funny.

 

[RbrtAWhyt]

There aren't many parts you would need, and I think I can make them. Sad that they're gone though. It was a quality product so much better than the knockoffs it isn't funny.

If there aren't many parts and you can make them, here's your chance to fill a newly created void in the MC lift market! You could call them Dandy lifts!

 

[madjack]

Bought this for $200 from a local trade school when they upgraded to Snap-On lifts. Got the atv extentions and wheel lift bars with it. Added the delux wheel clamp at a cost of $180

 

[ponchopower]

If there aren't many parts and you can make them, here's your chance to fill a newly created void in the MC lift market! You could call them Dandy lifts!

You know what I'm talking about. The table, scissor legs and wheel vice really can't wear out. Only wear items would be seals in the cylinder and casters, which I could adapt. If handy can't make money building them, I sure can't

 

[E.Marquez]

Pro cycle XLT for me,,,,

Had it more then a year, use it almost every day.. Love it, no issues at all.

to all the motorcycle guys, just wondering what everyone out there is using for a motorcycle lift/table...... something useable with all motorcycles not just made to be used with your specific motorcycle.......

 

[Busted Bolts]

I have one from Tec equipment in North Attleboro Mass. It is an air lift, looks just like the Handy, has extensions, smooth surface, and you can buy direct. They were selling them at the world of wheels in Boston a couple of years ago for $698. I;m sure its up from that, but I put ZTR's, riders, motorcycles, trimmers, weedwackers, and john deere gators on mine. It is a #1,000 lb lift. no problems. Sorry no pics, but check the site www.tec.com (tool equipment connection). good luck

 

[RbrtAWhyt]

I have one from Tec equipment in North Attleboro Mass. It is an air lift, looks just like the Handy, has extensions, smooth surface, and you can buy direct. They were selling them at the world of wheels in Boston a couple of years ago for $698. I;m sure its up from that, but I put ZTR's, riders, motorcycles, trimmers, weedwackers, and john deere gators on mine. It is a #1,000 lb lift. no problems. Sorry no pics, but check the site www.tec.com (tool equipment connection). good luck

That website took me to a telephone company based in Mississippi...

 

[RbrtAWhyt]

This one maybe...

http://www.tecequip.com/tec_rider_lift.htm