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I wish I had the room.
But honestly, I can do everything I need to do using a jack and a rolling stool.
I go back and forth on the subject. I read all the posts from the lovers of the lift tables, and really want to add one.
My J&S jack does great for maintenance, tire work etc., and like you mentioned, I use 2 Drag Specialties center jacks when I do engine work, raised all the way up, and just roll around on my rolling stool. Works great, and is rock solid.
I go back and forth on the subject. I read all the posts from the lovers of the lift tables, and really want to add one.
My J&S jack does great for maintenance, tire work etc., and like you mentioned, I use 2 Drag Specialties center jacks when I do engine work, raised all the way up, and just roll around on my rolling stool. Works great, and is rock solid.
Totally out of curiosity, not trying to be a smart ***, have you ever untorqued/torqued the compensator bolt on your bike while on a lift or jacks? I'm just wondering if you were able to loosen it ok and still felt stable while doing it? My table rocks a bit, but the tie down U-Bolt came it handy for me one the times I needed to remove that bolt.
Once strapped down my bike feels solid. Both of my knees are waiting for replacements and when I get up I usually grab one of the crash bars to pull myself up lol. When parking my road glide, trying to climb off I steady myself on my heritage which is up on the lift.
Totally out of curiosity, not trying to be a smart ***, have you ever untorqued/torqued the compensator bolt on your bike while on a lift or jacks? I'm just wondering if you were able to loosen it ok and still felt stable while doing it? My table rocks a bit, but the tie down U-Bolt came it handy for me one the times I needed to remove that bolt.
I did my stator on a jack.
Jacked it up just enough the get the bike level but wheels still on the ground.
2 straps and the bike didn't move anymore than yours does.
I'm not seeing the problem. The only benefit is not having the keep having to stand up from the stool to go to the tool box.
For me, the lift would have more negatives than plus's.
Cost
Storage
Standing instead of sitting
Totally out of curiosity, not trying to be a smart ***, have you ever untorqued/torqued the compensator bolt on your bike while on a lift or jacks? I'm just wondering if you were able to loosen it ok and still felt stable while doing it? My table rocks a bit, but the tie down U-Bolt came it handy for me one the times I needed to remove that bolt.
Yes sir! I actually did it on the J&S with the wheels on the ground
Totally out of curiosity, not trying to be a smart ***, have you ever untorqued/torqued the compensator bolt on your bike while on a lift or jacks? I'm just wondering if you were able to loosen it ok and still felt stable while doing it? My table rocks a bit, but the tie down U-Bolt came it handy for me one the times I needed to remove that bolt.
Originally Posted by NorthWestern
Yes sir! I actually did it on the J&S with the wheels on the ground
I like the HF for a small area. When not in use, I fold it and place it on its side against the wall. For long storage, I lift it up vertically and have a strap around the top. It’s a good lift against the wall for a mid seventies man, but I still prefer it out of the way. That’s why the Handy lift went away, I had to work around it when not in use. I don’t have a dedicated motorcycle garage and too many motorcycles come and go to just have it ready all the time. The HFs ability to be placed flat against the wall made it perfect for my small space. Never any issues with baggers.
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