Jack lift or table lift
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,873
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From: NW Arkansas
Adding on to the 24 x 25 garage now with another 24 x 25 garage. One of them will be the shop/toy garage, with heat and ac! I am looking for a lift. Like somebody already said, there is a reason all shops use a lift.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 106
Likes: 1
From: At home
I bought a Direct Lift. I already had a nascar atv jack, but my arthritis is so bad I can barely walk. I am self employed, so I don't get Government help (not that I care, just so you know). I did a top end gasket change in under 2 hours on my wife's bike. It payed for itself in one day...and I did it. If you have the money and space, and don't want to upgrade in the future; your body will thank you for it.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,344
Likes: 173
From: Watertown, CT
I have an air operated table lift with the optional wings. Did a buddys RK trans. overhaul on it and the wings came in handy for holding tools and parts plus it makes driving on and off so much easier and safter. The other plus is I use it for servicing my mowers and other yard equipment. At 70 my knees don't like bending for a period of time!
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 454
Likes: 0
From: Coshocton, OH
Again, I would have a lift if u had the room. I don't so I bought the best jack on the market
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 8,750
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From: back home in Michigan
Don't let anyone tell you a Harbor Freight table lift is anything other than.....great, and very easy on your pocketbook. I got mine for $300 (with a coupon which can be found in many magazines). The guy who convinced me to try it is a member on here and rides a bagger himself. He showed me a video clip of him riding up onto the tabletop and raising it right up. It was very stable with his bigger bike on it. I would at least check them out before buying anything.
Advanced
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 77
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There are many personal physical factors that might impact your decision to use a jack versus lift. For me I like the jack because it provides mobility, ease of access to the bottom of the bike (where I do my minor (versus major maintenance) and finally a way to wash my bike and wheels (I can spin the wheels while washing). It also provides an better way to access the tire valve stems when adding air.
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Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 176
Likes: 1
Don't let anyone tell you a Harbor Freight table lift is anything other than.....great, and very easy on your pocketbook. I got mine for $300 (with a coupon which can be found in many magazines). The guy who convinced me to try it is a member on here and rides a bagger himself. He showed me a video clip of him riding up onto the tabletop and raising it right up. It was very stable with his bigger bike on it. I would at least check them out before buying anything.
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Road Master
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 892
Likes: 11
From: Northern NY
I currently have a craftsman atv jack. Simply said, it's a pain in *** for changing oils in all three holes. Seems like it's always in the way. I realize the J&S and Pitbull are superior but for my money I'll be buying a table once the new garage is completed.
