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My Ultra Limited has been living on this HF lift table with Condor chock for the last 6 years. Never had a problem. I do not use straps as the Condor provides enough support for most work. I ride in, shut down, walk out. I bolted mine to the floor as there isn't much room for movement. You may want to put down some anti-slip tape, you can spin that rear tire on that table ramp fairly easily.
. I do not use straps as the Condor provides enough support for most work. I ride in, shut down, walk out.
I do the same, the only time it's felt remotely like it could fall is when I was changing the Schrader valve core on the front tire and forgot to strap the bike down. I was careful not to move the bike too much and it went fine.
The traction tape is available from the online giant cheaply, for those interested.
Skateboard deck tape works great on the ramp. If you have to park on the lift due to space issues do yourself a favor and put some deck tape on the ramp before you ride home on a wet day and can’t park on the lift.
With the center jack (Orange one in the middle of the frame) I did not need any straps even when removing and installing the engine. I kept it in place for the entire build.
Without the center jack it would depend on what type of work you were doing. It will definitely hold the bike but straps give you a better sense of security as the bike does obble a little back and forth when its just being held up by the chock.
I'm guessing you're asking about mine, I have two 60x36" door mats from a big box hardware place, the type you see in front of the doors at businesses. They are rubber backed and ribbed for my bike's pleasure About $20 each. They help keep the lift from moving as I installed outdoor carpet. They are more to protect the carpet though. Probably not needed, but if I want to move the lift aside it'll give me something to work on.
Before I bought the HF table I was concerned about getting the Ultra onto the lift safely by myself. With the HF 'Condor' style chock, I've never had an issue. There's enough room for my feet to easily go on the edges of the table as I go up. I park there every time I come home, often multiple times a day. It sure is nice being able to add air to tires and clean the bike level and at whatever height I want. I left the wheels off the lift when I assembled it, as the only time I move it is to tip it on it's side against the wall.
My set up is very similar - minus the traction tape (which Ive been wanting to apply to the lift)
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About $20 each. They help keep the lift from moving as I installed outdoor carpet. They are more to protect the carpet though. Probably not needed, but if I want to move the lift aside it'll give me something to work on.
