Table Lift Loading Issue
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From: Virginia
Table Lift Loading Issue
Whats up guys hope everyone had a happy holidays. Just bought a table lift and curious how everyone loads they are heavier touring bikes onto the lift. The ramp is a little short and its heavy to push the bike on. Im not looking to ride the bike on the lift either. Curious how you guys worked around this issue. Thanks in advance.
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Dec 26, 2022, 10:25 PM
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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....
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I Idle mine up in gear, feathering the clutch as I walk beside it. Once in position I hit the kill switch on the handlebar.
Holding the bike with one hand I tighten up the clamp as tight as I can with the other.
Then hook up the straps and shut off the key switch.
Holding the bike with one hand I tighten up the clamp as tight as I can with the other.
Then hook up the straps and shut off the key switch.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2017
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From: Phoenix
I Idle mine up in gear, feathering the clutch as I walk beside it. Once in position I hit the kill switch on the handlebar.
Holding the bike with one hand I tighten up the clamp as tight as I can with the other.
Then hook up the straps and shut off the key switch.
Holding the bike with one hand I tighten up the clamp as tight as I can with the other.
Then hook up the straps and shut off the key switch.
Road Warrior
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From: Omaha
this right here, and if you are worried about it bottoming out get a 6 foot 1 x10 or 1x12 to put in front of the ramp to ride up on. What lift do you have? I have the black widow pro with the side extensions, this makes it easier once you are om the lift. I first tried to walk it up but all it will take is one slip or trip and who knows what that bike will do of you are trying to feather the throttle and clutch.
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I have side extensions on my lift, that way I have somewhere to put my feet down, then I just ride the bike on the lift.
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if you didnt have extensions would you?
Ive done both. Walk it up without extensions, ride it with extensions which is my preferred method
