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I purchased the HF Lift Table the first week of December. Really lucked out with the sale price and also the 20 percent off any item.
With the extra savings I bought the Pittsburgh wheel chock.
Added side extensions. 2" x 12" x 8'
Cut the ends off to match the table. I attached 3/4" steel rods, 3 per board, and attached 1" pvc to the table that allows the boards to slide on and off easily. Drilled 4 holes, 2 ea side, and ran a screw into the boards to keep them in place while loading or unloading the bike.
Wanted to extend the ramp so I wouldn't bottom out.
I am using 1" x 1" square tubing 1/8" thick to support the diamond plate.
Now I just need to wait for some warmer weather to get it painted.
I really like the table and it really doesn't take up anymore room than the bike would.
Now I am working on the wheel chock to allow me to rock the bike out of it.
Nice job I did about the same just used some wood on the sides like you did put on a much better wheel vise and it works great. Need to post some pictures of my upgrades.
I hate to say but the Pittsburgh is a PITA to roll out of.
I have made a few mods to it and have a couple of ideas on how to make it easier. I will find out tomorrow if it works.
Since the lift takes up room, I park the bike on it. If you noticed in one of the pics you will actually see 4 bikes. Two are mine and the other two are my brothers.
Last edited by silveradoman2; Dec 23, 2017 at 02:37 PM.
First time I have used a wheel chock. After several you tubes and watching OP, I found the answer.
So for any other newbies doing this, the trick is.....
Don't let the tire rest on the platform the chock is mounted or sitting on. You should just go over the pivot point and then have the tire rest against the stop. If it goes too far forward it is a PITA. I also lowered the pivot point by drilling a new hole 1/4" lower and forward than original hole. I did add some washers to eliminate the side to side wobble.
So now with 5'8" and 30" inseam standing about 185 lbs I can get her out of the chock.
Went with the roll in HB chock on mine. Neither my bikes have all the side fairing no need for wood planks and able to roll in and out easy with both. Have 51 custom 21" And 04 sportster custom with 17" both fit great. Nice Mods on ramp. Just leave mine on pinned so stays put rolls out when lowering. Ride Safe. Wild Bill
Last edited by Hurricane 68; Sep 29, 2018 at 10:04 PM.
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My HF Lift Table Mods
