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Title: bike lift Post by: bdub on April 14, 2009, 03:51:35 PM Does anyone here have a lift table? You know, the lifts that shops have. I want one but don't know how much room I would need to have around it. It would be very convenient, I don't really work on my bike but my knees hurt and the normal stuff is a pain for them and my back. Also it would keep my work space from becomming cluttered with other peoples stuff (maybe). I've looked at one from Smith Equipment, it's 93 inches with a lift off ramp that adds another twenty inches and it's a coupe feet wide. How much space around the table do you need?
thanks for advice bdub Title: Re: bike lift Post by: DucHead on April 14, 2009, 04:59:47 PM I got a foot-operated model off Craig's List for $125. I use it all the time, and I can't imagine being without it.
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/DSCN2142.jpg) Title: Re: bike lift Post by: Speeddog on April 14, 2009, 05:10:57 PM My Handy air lift is 24" wide x 84" long.
Ramp is 20" long, it just hooks on, so it's not on there when the table's up. I'd say 2 1/2 feet clearance perimeter all round as a minimum. Handy makes a great lift, but they ain't cheap. Title: Re: bike lift Post by: bluemoco on April 14, 2009, 06:17:55 PM If you've got a few spare 2x4's and plywood, you can build a useful work table for not a lot of $$. Basically a wood frame with a 3/4" plywood top. Ramps could be added, too. I think Speedbag built one for his "Panhead rigid chopper that someday will be complete". ;D
I've been considering doing this for some time. I'm too cheap to spring for an air lift (though they are really nice). Title: Re: bike lift Post by: grandpa nate on April 14, 2009, 08:49:34 PM (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3355/3443995732_edb55e9f31_o.jpg)
The broad that hit me paid for mine.....i do not work on the ground anymore. I bought the side extensions and all. Since it is a Handy and i didn't research much (shit she payed for it) all told about a grand. It does take up most of the space i a 2 car garage but ..eh Title: Re: bike lift Post by: TAftonomos on April 15, 2009, 04:24:35 AM I got a foot-operated model off Craig's List for $125. I use it all the time, and I can't imagine being without it. I've got the same one, and paid the same 125 for it off CL as well. Unless you are a bike shop, and putting bikes up/down all day, there is no reason to spend the $$$ (IMO) on a $1200 lift. What would you rather have, a dull grey lift in your garage while you are out riding, or a red one that lifts the bike up....and a slipper clutch on your bike [thumbsup] Title: Re: bike lift Post by: Bigbore4 on April 15, 2009, 04:34:29 AM I have one I bought from Smith a few yrs back. Wish I had done it years ago. It isnt as nice in finish etc as a Handy, but it was a few hundred less. I also bought the side extensions for the lawn tractor ATV etc.
I can park my pick-up over top of it up to the wheel vice. Without a bike on it of course! Title: Re: bike lift Post by: ducducgooseme on April 15, 2009, 05:06:09 AM Well, here ya go!! Sorry the delayed post. DucMouse, ThePlumber and I built this in a few hours. Rock Friggen solid, with NO bolts, all friction grooves.
Shopping list: 2 sheets 3/4 plywood 1 can non skid paint for the top 2 cans black cheap spray paint optional removable side stands: 1 2x4x8 1 sheet 3/4 plywood or scraps pics of the plan: (http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm228/ducducgooseme/Motorcycle%20Stand/bikeservicebench2small.jpg) (http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm228/ducducgooseme/Motorcycle%20Stand/bikeservicebenchsmall.jpg) Before it was painted (we removed the strips on top and replaced with non skid paint) (http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm228/ducducgooseme/Motorcycle%20Stand/IMG_9181.jpg) Final product. Notice we added notches in the side to slide two by fours through to add side stands...easy to ride right up the ramp and dismount the bike. also allows for a pitbull. Entire stand assembles or disassembles in 2 minutes. it has held my monster, my 1098s, ,and my fat ass without worry. (http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm228/ducducgooseme/Motorcycle%20Stand/IMG_9191.jpg) (http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm228/ducducgooseme/Motorcycle%20Stand/IMG_9195.jpg) (http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm228/ducducgooseme/Motorcycle%20Stand/IMG_9199.jpg) Title: Re: bike lift Post by: JEFF_H on April 15, 2009, 10:39:57 AM Harbor Freight has a couple different cheaper ones.
There is also a folding table made by powerstands. not too bad but it would be sturdier if it had feet in the middle Title: Re: bike lift Post by: BK_856er on April 15, 2009, 11:13:29 AM How about a Kendon? I've never used or seen one, so no FHE here.
http://www.kendonusa.com/lift.htm#Sport_Bike_Lift (http://www.kendonusa.com/lift.htm#Sport_Bike_Lift) BK Title: Re: bike lift Post by: DucHead on April 15, 2009, 11:38:44 AM How about a Kendon? I've never used or seen one, so no FHE here. http://www.kendonusa.com/lift.htm#Sport_Bike_Lift (http://www.kendonusa.com/lift.htm#Sport_Bike_Lift) BK The Kendon isn't wide enough to accommodate front/rear stands, or to work on for that matter. I think they sell pieces for the sides to widen it, but its already $650. |