NGC - Motorcycle lift when not in use?

[Vagrant]

Brider, I just line up the 1/2 - thickness cement block on the left side of the lift and it's easy to walk right up without getting out of balance.

[guzziart]

Brider, I just line up the 1/2 - thickness cement block on the left side of the lift and it's easy to walk right up without getting out of balance.

FWIW, I use a small plastic one-step to give me level footing to deploy the bike center stand once on the lift. 
- Also, to decrease the ramp angle I place a footlong 2x4 or 2x6 underneath the lower ramp edge to make rolling the bike up the ramp easier. 
- Also, to get the bike up onto the center stand I place a footlong 1x6 or 2x6 in front of the rear tire, roll the bike on the footlong and go for the C-stand.
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Art

[dguzzi]

  My lift has casters and so I need to figure a way to chock them so the lift stays put. I don't want to remove them because they make the lift so easy to move when its necessary. Its those small diameter steel wheel casters.

[Tom H]

Maybe replace the casters with a locking version? Just make sure the replacements can take the weight.

Tom

[Vagrant]

If it's a HF ramp there are adjusters underneath to lock it in place.

[Perazzimx14]

  My lift has casters and so I need to figure a way to chock them so the lift stays put. I don't want to remove them because they make the lift so easy to move when its necessary. Its those small diameter steel wheel casters.

No matter what brand lift there should be a way to raise lower the casters.

[vintagehoarder]

I have a harbor freight and my vehicle has the clearance that I can just park over top of it.

[Vagrant]

Funny! I park my Sammy on top of mine too. Problem is there is a big oil puddle to clean up each time.

[dguzzi]

No matter what brand lift there should be a way to raise lower the casters.

  This is a scizzor lift, not a HF, I added the casters myself, they are not adjustable. No space to add a crank down lift to lock the position...

[guzziart]

  My lift has casters and so I need to figure a way to chock them so the lift stays put. I don't want to remove them because they make the lift so easy to move when its necessary. Its those small diameter steel wheel casters.

Maybe try placing 4 wood blocks under the lift to raise it enough to get the casters/wheels of the ground.  Since my garage floor has a slight slope to the sewer, I shim my lift accordingly so it's level.  I use a 2x4 and a crow bar to lever the lift up then place the appropriate sized wood shim underneath the front caster (and screw lock) & rear wheel.....in your case it would be underneath the lift frame, I reckon. 
Art

[dguzzi]

    That could work! As long as the shims don't slide...I could attach some sandpaper for friction.  Thank you guzziart

[Perazzimx14]

    That could work! As long as the shims don't slide...I could attach some sandpaper for friction.  Thank you guzziart

Or a piece of rubber mat under ach shim for a more long term solution.

[guzziart]

I have a harbor freight and my vehicle has the clearance that I can just park over top of it.

Good to know and thanks for the pic!  I've always though my HF lift might be capable of being stored under our pick up truck but after seeing your Sammy over it I'm thinking it definitely will.
Art

[guzziart]

In my shop no flat surface goes unused, it can always be used as a workbench.

Same here!

[vintagehoarder]

i tuck my Samurai in for the winter, so I straddle mine and park over it.  The Samurai has the clearance to be able to.