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Motorcycle lifts; Taking the plunge
Topic Started: Oct 28 2009, 09:00 PM (135 Views)
copusrider	Oct 28 2009, 09:00 PM Post #1
Rooster Posts: 4,359 Group: Members Member #97 Joined: December 25, 2003	I've been looking at picking up a lift table. This is what I am getting real close to buying.....It has good feedback and looks to be a complete lift package. Any feedback? http://www.completehydraulic.com/lifts-motorcycle-tcmlw.html#overview
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Backroad Ronnie	Oct 28 2009, 10:01 PM Post #2
Road Captain Posts: 2,415 Group: Members Member #475 Joined: October 30, 2006	I took a remote control winch and two straps and made one and I dont have a big pile of medal in the way all the time. All total $ 65.oo in my rig.
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ricksmith	Oct 28 2009, 10:31 PM Post #3
Cadet Posts: 8 Group: Members Member #60 Joined: June 14, 2003	i will try to post a picture of mine. yours looks more professional but i wanted to make one that wouldnt get slick on top when doing oil changes ect. i started with a 2"x 2" angle bottom frame bolted to floor (dont bolt down till everything is set up sence alcohol seems to cause a change in construction plans). then you get a 4' x 10' drain grating sheet cut at a metal supply yard and bolt a 2" x 2" angle frame to bottom of grating. next make 2 H lifting arms about 3 ft long next stop drinking long enough to make correct measurement of h-bars with grade 8 1/2 bolts. bolt bottom of h-bar to bottom frame and top of h=bar to top frame at a distance that will let you lower grate to floor and raise up to about 36" high. at the h cross bar i bolted a heavy truck air bag to each cross bar and install whip hose with a lever valvethen attached a conner hose to back air bag. after installation of air bags fully deflated it is about 6" off floor . could have probably gotten away with one air bag sence fully bolted up back section will raise same as front section but wanted to make sure it had plenty of support. sounds like a lot of work but this design also allowed me to put florecent lights under it to light up bottom of bike. also it is wide enough to lean bike on stand and has plenty of places to attach straps to hold bike. it raises up smooth and lets down smooth. it also allows you to drain oil thru grating into a pan on the floor. i just wanted one that you couldnt slip on when you are on it with the bike. down side to this style is it is not a scissor action so as you raise it grateing sheet with bike on it moves a little forward the high you raise it but this is ok if you have room. one could design a scissor action as well you would just have to use channel instead of angle w/ metal rollers. sorry for not posting a picture will try to later. whichever way you go it is a whole lot better with a lift table instead of a 79.00 two bar jack.



copusrider	Oct 29 2009, 07:23 AM Post #4
Rooster Posts: 4,359 Group: Members Member #97 Joined: December 25, 2003	Backroad Ronnie Oct 28 2009, 10:01 PM I took a remote control winch and two straps and made one and I dont have a big pile of medal in the way all the time. All total $ 65.oo in my rig. I though about doing that for raising either end. Do you strap the bike once its up (FOR STABILITY)? Do the lift straps get in the way when your trying to work?
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copusrider	Oct 29 2009, 07:24 AM Post #5
Rooster Posts: 4,359 Group: Members Member #97 Joined: December 25, 2003	Okay Rick, I want to see the before drinking drawing and the end product! But as they say
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tcreek	Oct 29 2009, 07:55 AM Post #6
Rider Posts: 73 Group: Members Member #518 Joined: April 26, 2007	Harbor Freight has table lifts for around $300 or $399, look at them, they look well made



copusrider	Oct 29 2009, 08:37 AM Post #7
Rooster Posts: 4,359 Group: Members Member #97 Joined: December 25, 2003	tcreek Oct 29 2009, 07:55 AM Harbor Freight has table lifts for around $300 or $399, look at them, they look well made I looked at those and by the time you buy extenders, jacks and all the accessories they are up there. Parts are a problem as well. They might be decent for some.
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Howard	Oct 29 2009, 09:25 AM Post #8
The DUCK Posts: 5,251 Group: Admin Member #76 Joined: September 18, 2003	Looks nice. I would have one if I had the space for it. I have a crafstman bike lift, and had to make some adapters for the Venture, It works fine with the other bikes, small foot print, and is relatively stable. I use it for everything including washing the bikes. Makes it real easy to do the wheels, and gets it to where I'm not bending/stooping - saves my back. For me, it depends on the type of work I'm doing, if for some reason I need to move the forks or spin the wheels, I prefer my type of lift, for getting it to a good height for oil changes, stripping the bike for maintenance, wiring, etc I think the one you are looking at is better (if you have the space to dedicate to the big ol' thing). Of course - this is JMHO.
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ssnake-oyl Rod	Oct 29 2009, 11:31 AM Post #9
Jedi Biker Posts: 1,038 Group: Members Member #394 Joined: March 24, 2006	It all looks good to me! I need a heated/cooled building with a concrete floor first. I have one similar to yanks, it's ok but could be better.
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copusrider	Oct 29 2009, 12:13 PM Post #10
Rooster Posts: 4,359 Group: Members Member #97 Joined: December 25, 2003	I have the room for it. i also seem to have collected 5 bikes and they all require maintenance, repairs and cleaning. The back thing is the main reason. It just kills me to keep bending....not to mention Yank lives near by This lift has 7 lockable positions that offer a variety of heights. I am sick of bending!
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Howard	Oct 29 2009, 01:21 PM Post #11
The DUCK Posts: 5,251 Group: Admin Member #76 Joined: September 18, 2003	copusrider Oct 29 2009, 12:13 PM i also seem to have collected 5 bikes and they all require maintenance, repairs and cleaning. I know exactly what you mean...and yer really screwed if you bought them all in the same month... license/inspection.
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copusrider	Oct 29 2009, 04:55 PM Post #12
Rooster Posts: 4,359 Group: Members Member #97 Joined: December 25, 2003	Howard Oct 29 2009, 01:21 PM copusrider Oct 29 2009, 12:13 PM i also seem to have collected 5 bikes and they all require maintenance, repairs and cleaning. I know exactly what you mean...and yer really screwed if you bought them all in the same month... license/inspection. Haven't even checked to see when they are all due. Some are "the kids" bikes....that I bought. There mine till they want to use em....
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copusrider	Oct 29 2009, 08:03 PM Post #13
Rooster Posts: 4,359 Group: Members Member #97 Joined: December 25, 2003	http://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/product-p/rangermodelrml-750hd.htm Free shipping on this one. I might have to look closer.....runs about the same.
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