HF lift

[Chuck in Indiana]

Best would be to cut the floor and recess it 7 inches though.

I considered that, but I like the extra height.

[steveford]

This lift deals with my 1400T with no problems. It weighs a sight more than Luap's MGX. 

[Nortman54]

When I saw these lifting on the crate of my HF lift, I did wonder what I might find inside.

[Mike Crenshaw]

Removing the lift from the bed of the Ford Conestoga wasn't too difficult.  Had a buddy come over to help me lift it out of the bed.  We used a couple of furniture dollies to wheel it up to the garage then opened the box and wheeled it in.  I'm thinking condor chock referred to is the type with the pivot that holds the front wheel.  For me, that would be easy to get the bike into, but might be difficult to lift it back out again, especially with the bike an additional 7" higher than normal.  My observation of professional shops is that most all of them I've been in use a vise type chock.  If the vise is open enough to wheel the bike into, then spinning the crank should go pretty quickly.  Someone mentioned earlier that setting the front stabilizing pins is critical to keep the lift from rocking and that should be done before loading the bike onto the lift.

[tris]

How did only two people unload and set it up?  Specs are 272 lbs.

I can't imagine lifting out of the truck and moving it.  The weight issue has been holding me back on this.  My workshop is in the backyard, so it would be a carry of over 20 yds of lawn.

What you need is beer and mates

Just make sure that the beer is where you need the ramp

[Luap McKeever]

2.0... I had an extra hour today to get it all set up and do some testing.

I immediately realized I needed two planks on each side for my feet. This motorcycle is taller than it looks. Also the surface was very slick so I began peeling out. Luckily I had some double-sided traction tape to put down. Lastly the access panel the rear wheel sits on is not very strong so I'm going to have to reinforce that.

Now that all the kinks are worked out I'm very happy with it.


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[swooshdave]

Removing the lift from the bed of the Ford Conestoga wasn't too difficult.  Had a buddy come over to help me lift it out of the bed.  We used a couple of furniture dollies to wheel it up to the garage then opened the box and wheeled it in.  I'm thinking condor chock referred to is the type with the pivot that holds the front wheel.  For me, that would be easy to get the bike into, but might be difficult to lift it back out again, especially with the bike an additional 7" higher than normal.  My observation of professional shops is that most all of them I've been in use a vise type chock.  If the vise is open enough to wheel the bike into, then spinning the crank should go pretty quickly.  Someone mentioned earlier that setting the front stabilizing pins is critical to keep the lift from rocking and that should be done before loading the bike onto the lift.

I just had a small redhead with a pickup. We just dropped the crate out the back, assembled and rolled into garage.

Wife wasn't amused with the additional labor worker but it got the job done.

[ken farr]

Luap:

  I have the same lift set up as yours.
  You may want to consider:
  With the original forward stop in place, I used a plumb bob ( nut on a string would work just fine ), to mark where the center or the
  front wheel was, and marked this on the lift.  ( Blue tape and marker ).
  I then did the same on the new chock and then lined the two up, and bolted as such.
  This way the front wheel is where it should be for balance fore and aft, and your rear wheel shouldn't be so far back.
  I have parked my B1100 on the panel for a number of years, and no problem at all.


Best of luck.


kjf

[Luap McKeever]

Luap:

  I have the same lift set up as yours.
  You may want to consider:
  With the original forward stop in place, I used a plumb bob ( nut on a string would work just fine ), to mark where the center or the
  front wheel was, and marked this on the lift.  ( Blue tape and marker ).
  I then did the same on the new chock and then lined the two up, and bolted as such.
  This way the front wheel is where it should be for balance fore and aft, and your rear wheel shouldn't be so far back.
  I have parked my B1100 on the panel for a number of years, and no problem at all.


Best of luck.


kjf

It's really as far forward as can be safe. It's working out nicely.


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[Rusnak_322]

2.0... I had an extra hour today to get it all set up and do some testing.

I immediately realized I needed two planks on each side for my feet. This motorcycle is taller than it looks. Also the surface was very slick so I began peeling out. Luckily I had some double-sided traction tape to put down. Lastly the access panel the rear wheel sits on is not very strong so I'm going to have to reinforce that.

Now that all the kinks are worked out I'm very happy with it.


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It is crazy how big bikes have gotten. I thought they looked big on the ground, but compared to my 850T, that is huge. I have several inches behind my bike when on the lift, probably almost a foot from the center of the rear tire to the end of the lift.

[John A]

Just be aware that its the most dangerous thing you can do with the bike, it'll kill you if it falls on you. don't turn your back on it or it may bite you in the ass, especially after you get used to it not being any trouble at all.

[Lannis]

It is crazy how big bikes have gotten. I thought they looked big on the ground, but compared to my 850T, that is huge. I have several inches behind my bike when on the lift, probably almost a foot from the center of the rear tire to the end of the lift.

It's working out for Luap, but I wouldn't use that lift for that bike, just because.   I'd be in Handi-lift or ProLift territory.   My 580-pound Stelvio is all my HF lift wants.

It IS incredible how big bikes have gotten.   Just reading the "Rider" test of the Yamaha Star Venture, and it lists the "wet weight" of the bike at 963 pounds.   No way, no how, for me.   Funny thing is, it has a LOWER load capacity (based on the maximum GVWR of 1390) than either my Stelvio or my Triumph Trophy .... !

That's a world that's behind me now, and no regrets either  ...

Lannis

[Psychopasta]

I agree Lannis. I have a Triumph Thunderbird, which is >700lb. Now when its moving it is just great, but get it below 5mph and I just don't feel secure on it any more. It's a real shame, lovely bike, but I think it's gonna have to go. Mind you, I get to replace it with something...

[Socalrob]

It's working out for Luap, but I wouldn't use that lift for that bike, just because.   I'd be in Handi-lift or ProLift territory.   My 580-pound Stelvio is all my HF lift wants.

It IS incredible how big bikes have gotten.   Just reading the "Rider" test of the Yamaha Star Venture, and it lists the "wet weight" of the bike at 963 pounds.   No way, no how, for me.   Funny thing is, it has a LOWER load capacity (based on the maximum GVWR of 1390) than either my Stelvio or my Triumph Trophy .... !

That's a world that's behind me now, and no regrets either  ...

Lannis

Just put my old BMW GSA on my new harbor freight lift yesterday for the first time.  BMW is a 600 lb bike.  Don't think I would be comfortable with a bigger bike on it.