PRO 1200SE Lift Table- feedback please...
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 321
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From: St. Louis Mo
I bought the Titan 1500xlt . It was about 1250 bucks but came with front extensions as well as side extension,wheel vise ,hydraulic unit run from air compressor. It's the cats pajama to not have to squat and roll on the floor etc. Anything you get will be great after not having one.
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 600
Likes: 6
From: Central Islip, NY
you use a scissor jack to lift the rear of the bike and pull the tire out, I have the lowly HF lift and just did my rear tire, it was a pleasure, I kept my impact on the scissor jack and just hit it up or down as needed, I have done about 15 rear tire changes on a bike jacks and this one was so easy a caveman could do it! i also recommend getting a rolling chair if you really want to do it in style.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 270
Likes: 5
From: Massachusetts
Amazon has a good quality
for $75. If your table has a drop out panel, It's easy as pie if you use a floor jack to assist removing / replacing a rear wheel.
Last edited by FL450; Jun 25, 2014 at 09:54 AM.
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Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: San Diego, CA
Thanks all.... a lot of good info/experience.
I thought the side extensions would be a must have, the experiences listed have provided some food for thought.....
I have looked at all the models suggested and they all seem like they would do a good job for my needs.....
The biggest difference between those costing around 1K and those costing 1.5K+.... seems to be the table height.
Most lift in the 30"-33" range, and a few lift to 40"-42" range. I have held a tape measure from the floor and it seems like a huge difference.
Does anyone regret only having a 31" height for the table?
Is the 40"lift height worth an extra $500 to $700 dollars?
Thanks again....
I thought the side extensions would be a must have, the experiences listed have provided some food for thought.....
I have looked at all the models suggested and they all seem like they would do a good job for my needs.....
The biggest difference between those costing around 1K and those costing 1.5K+.... seems to be the table height.
Most lift in the 30"-33" range, and a few lift to 40"-42" range. I have held a tape measure from the floor and it seems like a huge difference.
Does anyone regret only having a 31" height for the table?
Is the 40"lift height worth an extra $500 to $700 dollars?
Thanks again....
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,096
Likes: 17
From: San Jose
I used the extension up front to allow me to line up the bike better. I always push the bike on the lift so I can get the whole bike on and then line it up with the vise. In three years I never needed to drop the rear tire yet. It always goes in for both tires at the same time so the dealer deals with that.
I never felt the need for side extensions on a bike lift, just seams like your too far away from it then.
I never felt the need for side extensions on a bike lift, just seams like your too far away from it then.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 7,439
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From: 'Noke, VA
I don't use the chopper extension, but if I were to do a major tear-down that'd have the bike on the lift for a while, I'd probably put it on.
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Tourer
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 469
Likes: 3
From: Arizona
I was concerned that 31" height would not be high enough, but its fine. Also wondered if the side extensions would make me have to reach to get to the bike, but they are no problem, I can reach every thing with ease. As someone else pointed out, they do consume another 2' of garage space, but you don't need to leave them on either. I'm happy I got them and have the option. They came in very handy for tools, parts, the service manual, and no problem with reach.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: NW Arkansas
Hmmmm, Seems to me the way some of you go on about your J&S and Pitbull jacks; to buy anything less than a Handy table lift kinda makes you a hypocrite or a poser or something of that sort