Question about weight ratings on Table Lifts

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Jan 10, 2012 | 06:32 PM

Mikekoz13

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Question about weight ratings on Table Lifts

I've been doing a little research on table lifts because I plan on buying one soon. Almost every lift I've looked at is rated at 1000lbs. and I know a lot of guys are using them with Touring Harleys.

With my Limited weighing in at about 900 lbs., I'm wondering if a lift rated for 1000 lbs. is really adequate for the Limited. I know that this kind of equipment is usually rated conservatively but I'd like some info from you guys that might know......before I decide what to buy.

Thanks for any help guys-

Mike

Jan 10, 2012 | 06:41 PM

dawg

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I have my ultra on the HF 1000 lb lift, no problems.

Jan 10, 2012 | 06:43 PM

Gliden

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Get a good chock like pingle cycle jaws and always strap her in pulling the bike into the chock. Havent heard of any lift failures but as long as shes straped in a drop short of a 4 foot free fall shouldnt matter.
I rarely leave her up in the air overnight.

Jan 10, 2012 | 06:49 PM

SpiderPig

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I have two of the Handy lifts for the Ultra's and they work great. No weight issue.

Jan 10, 2012 | 06:54 PM

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We have 6 of the Western Manufacturing lifts with the tire vises.
One is lengthened for choppers, and also have the side extentions that fit 2 others.
NEVER had a problem with any of them, and 2 are way over 20 years old, with 6 day a week use.
Scott