Motorcycle Lift

[BIGLRY]

Just wondering if I will ever need a motorcycle jack for this F6B. Have not so far, using the center stand it is easy enough to change the front tire and the back also if done at the same time as front. I do use a single piston/shaft automotive type jack for tilting the bike down in front enough to get the rear tire out. Other wise it is on its side for rear wheel removal. The motorcycle lift is certainly needed for both the other bikes without center stands.

For me a lift is almost a must if I do anything down low, just so I can set without bending over or laying on the cold hard concrete.
Here is pic of my F6B on the red Harbor Freight lift when installing the Jekill & Hyde exhaust.
The only change I made to the lift is the front tire holder, it is junk. I put an adjustable Bike Pro front wheel chock on to hold the bike so I don't need to put the center stand down if I don't want to.


Here is pic of my shop helper "Drunk Monkey" setting on one of my Xs on the lift.

[ths61]

Looks like there are 2 different 1,000lbs lifts. One looks longer (101" vs 113") than the other, raises up a couple more inches than the other (29.5" vs 32.7"), weighs a few more pounds (269lbs versus 272lbs) and has smaller casters (3 5/8" versus 2.92").

[2wheelsforme]

So sorry. I just realized you are talking about lifts and I was thinking jacks. Yes I can see how a lift would make the bike much more easy to access, even if doing nothing more than cleaning.

[BIGLRY]

So sorry. I just realized you are talking about lifts and I was thinking jacks. Yes I can see how a lift would make the bike much more easy to access, even if doing nothing more than cleaning.

We knew you were ..................

[BobR]

I have used one of these lift tables for about 7 years. It has been a good lift but I did check the oil in the pump/jack reservoir when I got it after reading some reviews that said to check it. It was not even half way filled with fluid when I took it out of the crate. I filled it up with hydraulic jack fluid and it has been great for years. I too took off the wimpy front tire holder and put a regular drive in wheel chock, much better. Sitting in a chair working on your bike @ eye level is nice.