I ride it up, I didn't use the clamp, switch it fir Condor Chock. Chock holds it without issue, get off and add straps.

 

No extensions? I just gently wheelie into the chock. You don't?
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I only work on my three bikes, with an occasional friend's bike thrown in the mix.... I ride them up, with modified (shortened) side extensions... however... I have always wanted to sink my lift into the floor. That way you could push or ride very easily..

I don't have the skills myself, but I have a friend who has worked with concrete for years. He says, "Pretty easy job... just take a little time, some labor, and a little concrete..."

Sounds like possibly a good choice for your lift....

Here's one of the pics I saved for when I decide to get motivated and do it....

 

I did for awhile, i never liked to though.

 

That's actually a good idea Hatt, and I have received more than one pm asking me what's involved in doing this.

I've been in the concrete business going on 40 yrs, and yet I haven't done this in my shop because I have extensions and it's easy to ride bikes on the lift.

IF you do decide to do it, find out what type of slab you have, post tension cable or typical rebar slab. Typical rebar slab it's pretty much a non issue, but there's still things to consider. Just make sure whoever cuts into your slab knows what they're doing. When you repour the bottom you need to drill and tap rebar to connect the recessed slab with the original slab. Otherwise your bottom is just floating and any kind of settling or movement can cause your floor level lift to not be so level anymore.

If it's a post tension slab THAT'S another can of worms. Sawing and thus cutting the cables that hold your slab together can be dangerous, and can damage the structure it's supporting, and probably void any homeowners insurance. Make sure what the slab is. I can tell by looking at the outside exterior of the slab if it's PT, but I have an experienced eye.

 

I have a small garage and always have at least two bikes. I had a harbor freight lift for a while with the thought that I could always just parrk one of the bikes on it when not in use. Never got comfortable loading it by myself. It looks like the side extensions are the way to go. Subscribed to hear more.

 

They're not the only way to go, but definitely the best way to go.....

 

The Condor chock makes it an easy one man operation. No holding bike up while you clamp the front wheel. I love the side extentions, they are independently removable if you need one or both out of the way.

 

Same
After a few times you get used to it. If you end up parking on it daily do yourself a favor and put skateboard tape on the ramp so the rear tire has grip on wet days.

 

Probably can't touch the ground when he's on the lift.