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HF motorcycle lift table video review.

Nice one Dale! Great review.

"Good table for the money". That says all you need to know.:D
 
Actually there is even more I could have shown. For instance, there are holes in the table further back where you could add an additional set of u-bolts (not included) allowing you to add an additional pair of straps for tying down the rear of the bike instead of, or in addition to the front straps. That might be useful if you were to remove the front wheel or forks while on the table.
 
Nice review. I have had one for several months now, best 300 bucks I have ever spent on a MC related purchase.
 
Happy with mine, interesting that every one I've seen on here has the wheel clamp behind the front axle, whereas the instructions tell you to adjust the stop/clamp location to line up with the axle. Doubt that it matters, obviously. The ramp 'pin' issue is really no big deal, I just bought a couple of bigger hitch pin clips for them. Somewhat important for me, since I need to leave the ramp off for lack of space in my work area. I also cut a couple of pieces of foam pipe wrap, drilled holes for zip-ties for them at the end corners of the platform to mount them, for my grand-daughters sake, mostly, right height for her to snag a shoulder on. Obviously keep the platform up most of the time. Also, since I did the assembly by myself, and was unsure how smoothly I was going to be able to get the bike up and on the platform, so I laid some 4'' stair tread on the left side of the platform (the ramp was slippery, as the instructions indicated) in case I had to steady the bike by walking up the ramp with. Ridiculously easy just walking it up the ramp just staying on the floor, obviously overthinking, just didn't want the bike to topple over.:eek::-\\\:)
 
Recycled64, Did you do any modifications to the table it's self such as moving the u-bolts to a different position, wheel chock, etc?
 
No, I used the forward u-bolt mounting holes, thought I'd pick up an extra pair for the rear at some point, and no, didn't make any mods to the wheel stop/clamp arrangement, bike seemed steady enough with the center point of the clamp behind the axle, just like all the others on here! Only mod was the pipe wrap 'pads' I fashioned. Did you have anything interesting you were considering doing to/for that set-up?

Ken
 
The only thing I'll likely modify is the method of fastening the rear ramp. I'll look into threading the existing pins to accept a nut.
 
Oh, and the only other thing I did was to spray WD on the pump piston and other unpainted parts underneath the platform-
 
Perfect Dale thanks for doing this!

Just got to watch it at last, was a busy day yesterday. Shows me exactly what I wanted to know...
 
recycled64 said:
Oh, and the only other thing I did was to spray WD on the pump piston and other unpainted parts underneath the platform-
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Not a bad Idea. I was wondering how the piston would fair being so close to the ground. Might hit it with some protective spray myself. Kept my table saw from rusting any further, should work for this.
 
Love mine. I was lucky in that I got the better, padded front wheel clamp, and the air/hydraulic feature.
 
It would take me longer to fire up the compressor than it would to manually pump it up with the foot pedal.

Do you have any pictures of the padded wheel clamp on your version?
 
rustybronco said:
It would take me longer to fire up the compressor than it would to manually pump it up with the foot pedal.

Do you have any pictures of the padded wheel clamp on your version?
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if your going to work on a bike wouldn't the compressor would be pumped up already?
i have always owned handy lifts..it cost more for a Superior product but they are over built and have never failed me.
the 1st one i bought was around 500.00 to the door dealer price with freight.
i think there near a grand now a days.:)
 
I noticed the bike was rolling front and back every time you pumped the lift lever. With a set of eye bolts to the front corner the bike will not be able to roll either way.

Second point is that with the straps going way forward it will open up the side of the engine even better for working without a strap in your area of operation.

Third. having it on the center stand allows the drop out plate to be removed for rear tire removal..drops it down nicely to clear the fenders trailing edges.
 
chuck hahn said:
I noticed the bike was rolling front and back every time you pumped the lift lever. With a set of eye bolts to the front corner the bike will not be able to roll either way.

Second point is that with the straps going way forward it will open up the side of the engine even better for working without a strap in your area of operation.

Third. having it on the center stand allows the drop out plate to be removed for rear tire removal..drops it down nicely to clear the fenders trailing edges.
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Agree with Chuck. I put a set of eyes up at the front and pull the bike forward myself.
 
Have either of the two of you taken into consideration the compressibility of the front tyre and forks? Other than pulling the front suspension into some state of bind, she's going to move around.
 
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