Need Help With Harbor Freight Hydraulic Lift / Table
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: San Antonio
I have a couple of cinder blocks that I put each side of mine for extra leverage to get the bike out of the chock I have bolted to mine. A couple more down each side would work for you. Easy to move out of the way when you are working on the scoot.
Dawg, I also want to know if you figured a way to air power the lift.
Dawg, I also want to know if you figured a way to air power the lift.
You let the motor do the work, you're walking alongside the bike. Unless the bike doesn't run, in which case you wouldn't be riding it up the lift, either.
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Road Master
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Jaw-Jaw (Near The BIG Chicken!)
Not me! One slip up and you're REALLY SCREWED! I'll find a way to make it safe to ride up slowly on it.
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From: navarre ohio
push the bike on to the ramp..you just start back 5-10 feet, and get rolling to a brisk walk. the bike will roll rite up onto the ramp and into the wheel chock.. it isn't much harder then walking the bike across the garage and your feet never leave the floor.. i have been doing it since i was 16 working at a bike shop.. i watched the 79yo owner of the shop do it daily before he finally sold the shop and retired
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2007
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I have one and ride it up on it all the time. I bought a better wheel vise and have it set so I can get off the bike without an issue. The only issue is that there is not much room for your feet on the deck. Pushing it up with my apes would be more difficult than riding it up.
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Tourer
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Lehigh Valley, PA
I made the same platforms as in this picture. Just used 2x6's and 1/2" plywood. height comes out the same as the lift. Made mine about 12" wide and about 5 feet long. And I ride it up onto the lift slowly of course. Works out nice.