Lift table question
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Tourer
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From: Bixby Oklahoma
Lift table question
So with the discussions about the HF lift table, I think I am pretty ready to give up rolling around on the garage floor, and don't want to drop a bunch of money on a big $ lift unless I have to. To now I have taken off the rear wheel with my motorcycle jack but wonder if the HF owners can remove the rear tire from the HF lift. Does the ramp give enough clearance for the wheel to drop out?I guess I would need a service jack as well.
As always thanks in advance
As always thanks in advance
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you don't need to spend big money on a "real" lift. read my post in the other HF lift thread.
as far as removing the rear wheel while on the lift, I've never tried but don't think it's possible or a good idea, as I'm pretty sure you'd have to lift the bike (separately) from the lift.
the ramp has nothing to do with it. it's only used to get the bike on the lift.
as far as removing the rear wheel while on the lift, I've never tried but don't think it's possible or a good idea, as I'm pretty sure you'd have to lift the bike (separately) from the lift.
the ramp has nothing to do with it. it's only used to get the bike on the lift.
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Better bet, instead of getting the cheapest table available, buy the best jack money can buy. I have rebuilt 4 different bikes (R&R the engines) on my J&S jack. It is the perfect height to work on while sitting on a roll around mechanics chair. WIth the dyno and setting up a shop, slowly, I will buy a lift at some point. But I have done any service you can think of off of the J&S. Front ends, rear wheels, engines, etc. And... I have NEVER strapped a bike to the jack. Removing an engine has a couple tricks to keep bike balanced.
VERY solid platform to work off of. Can roll the bike around and even roll it against the wall while rebuilding engines.
VERY solid platform to work off of. Can roll the bike around and even roll it against the wall while rebuilding engines.
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From: Bixby Oklahoma
Thanks for the replies, I was in a bit of a rush with my OP. I first thought about getting some plans and building my own, then saw the HF lift ( but didn't notice an access plate for the rear wheel. I also have considered moving up the scale a little to http://www.nhproequip.com/pro-1200se...-free-shipping. I am no major league mechanic, mostly tired of the floor. I usually try to buy good tools even though my Chicago Pneumatic 4" grinder has served me well, and the upper class of lifts are tempting. Will have to wait a while before $ is on hand but the rear wheel access was just a question I had wanted to know about in case HF wins out. I don't have a lot of room and I Do like the 1200 SE MAX looks pretty good especially since it includes the service lift and some other stuff.
thanks again to all
thanks again to all
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oops, fingers malfunction.......meant to say I don't have a lot of room and have read that some of you guys tip the HF on its side when not in use. Suppose the chock has to come off?? I also am thinking about cutting a section of the garage floor out and dropping the lift in so it sits flush when not in use. Just hope it happens sometime soon, whatever it is, really don;t like that floor
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Better bet, instead of getting the cheapest table available, buy the best jack money can buy. I have rebuilt 4 different bikes (R&R the engines) on my J&S jack. It is the perfect height to work on while sitting on a roll around mechanics chair. WIth the dyno and setting up a shop, slowly, I will buy a lift at some point. But I have done any service you can think of off of the J&S. Front ends, rear wheels, engines, etc. And... I have NEVER strapped a bike to the jack. Removing an engine has a couple tricks to keep bike balanced.
VERY solid platform to work off of. Can roll the bike around and even roll it against the wall while rebuilding engines.
VERY solid platform to work off of. Can roll the bike around and even roll it against the wall while rebuilding engines.
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Hi Keith T,I have the lift you put a link to,love it.the only difference with mine is that I have the front extension which I attached the wheel chock to and I just slide it on the front and bolt it down when I need it.It's also recessed in the garage floor so I don't even notice it's there when I don't need it.
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you don't need to spend big money on a "real" lift. read my post in the other HF lift thread.
as far as removing the rear wheel while on the lift, I've never tried but don't think it's possible or a good idea, as I'm pretty sure you'd have to lift the bike (separately) from the lift.
the ramp has nothing to do with it. it's only used to get the bike on the lift.
as far as removing the rear wheel while on the lift, I've never tried but don't think it's possible or a good idea, as I'm pretty sure you'd have to lift the bike (separately) from the lift.
the ramp has nothing to do with it. it's only used to get the bike on the lift.