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[mjb765]

Thinking about buying a table lift....love my PitBull lift but want something that goes up higher. I am wondering about the capacity---do you guys buy the 1000LB lifts or go for the 1500??  By the time you get done with the 850+ bike weight, if I need to sit on the bike for any reason it goes right over the 1000lb limit. Or is that limit just on the cylinder while lifting and it holds more when on the locks?

[geezerglide]

I have the Handy BOB 1500lb. lift, had the 1000lb. lift it was OK, friend wanted it so I sold it to him and bought the 1500lb. they are both great and no complaints or regrets.

I would be curious what the % safety factor for both lifts is, I am assuming 1000 or 1500 lbs X 1.50?

geezerglide

[charles05663]

Thinking about buying a table lift....love my PitBull lift but want something that goes up higher. I am wondering about the capacity---do you guys buy the 1000LB lifts or go for the 1500??  By the time you get done with the 850+ bike weight, if I need to sit on the bike for any reason it goes right over the 1000lb limit. Or is that limit just on the cylinder while lifting and it holds more when on the locks?

I had the same concern as you.  I figured my SERG and my fat ass up on the lift I wanted to be within the rated capacity.  The last thing I want is for the lift to fail while working on the bike.

I ended up getting the BOB 1500 for that reason.  If you add side extensions you just add another 100lbs.  It also gives you the ability to work on bigger vehicles.

I am sure they have a large safety margin due to all of the idiots.

 

[mark]

I doubt if you're going to be raising the lift and then getting on the bike (for what purpose?). Once the table lift is in the down position, weight will not be a problem.  I've got a 1000 lb capacity lift and it's plenty sturdy for my SESG, me, full saddle bags, travel luggage, etc.  Be sure to order side extensions so you can ride the bike onto the lift.  You'll also want a frame jack for stability.

If I'm not mistaken, my local HD shop has 1000 lb lifts.

[05Train]

My bike with loaded bags and a full tank of gas is damn near 1000 pounds.  No way I'd trust a 1000 pound lift table.  I've got a 1500 pound table that gives me a 300 pound margin for error if I have to get on it with the bike.


Sent from my iPad, probably while I'm pooping.

[charles05663]

I doubt if you're going to be raising the lift and then getting on the bike (for what purpose?). Once the table lift is in the down position, weight will not be a problem.  I've got a 1000 lb capacity lift and it's plenty sturdy for my SESG, me, full saddle bags, travel luggage, etc.  Be sure to order side extensions so you can ride the bike onto the lift.  You'll also want a frame jack for stability.

If I'm not mistaken, my local HD shop has 1000 lb lifts.

There are plenty of times I had my bike on the lift and climbed on the lift to do something.

Like it was mention above, side extension are very handy.  I (that is me) would not drive my bike on the lift without then.  Not enough room width wise to place my feet.

 

[SBB]

There are plenty of times I had my bike on the lift and climbed on the lift to do something.

If I get on my bike when it's on the lift I put the stops down and lower it till full contact is made.
Actually, anytime I'm doing any work while the bike is on the lift I put the stops down.
No reason not to.

SBB

[mjb765]

There are plenty of times I had my bike on the lift and climbed on the lift to do something.

Like it was mention above, side extension are very handy.  I (that is me) would not drive my bike on the lift without then.  Not enough room width wise to place my feet.

 

Definitely getting the side extensions and the frame jack. Leaning towards the 1500.....I like the K&L with front and read drop out panels but having a hard time with the price of that one. Maybe I will give up the front drop out.

[charles05663]

If I get on my bike when it's on the lift I put the stops down and lower it till full contact is made.
Actually, anytime I'm doing any work while the bike is on the lift I put the stops down.
No reason not to.

SBB

I always use the safety stops when working on the bike.  I raise it to the level I need and lower it to the closest safety stop.  I won't work on it until it is strapped down and often use a scissor jack to give additional stability. 

 

[Twolanerider]

Definitely getting the side extensions and the frame jack. Leaning towards the 1500.....I like the K&L with front and read drop out panels but having a hard time with the price of that one. Maybe I will give up the front drop out.

MJ, strictly in the FWIW category I've always done fine without the drop out panels. 

I use a ride in front chock to make putting the bike on the lift a snap.  It's held on with just two bolts.  With the bike on a scissor lift on the table it takes 60 seconds to get the chock out of the way and then be able to get the wheel on and off.

For the rear with the scissor lift gets the bike high enough to get the rear wheels in and out.  Even on Travis's Street Glide with its fatter back tire it's just not a problem. 

On the rear I don't think I lose any time at all not having a drop out plate.  On the front I might lose five minutes all tolled for every R&R.  I suppose were I in a shop environment where production really mattered that would add up.  But I'm a fat guy with a beer fridge's distance from the lift being a far bigger problem than the five minutes a front drop out plate costs me on the not too common times I'm taking a front wheel off.

[mjb765]

I am ready to give up the front drop panel since it is not worth the price difference versus the time saved. I guess I will look for a nice 1500lb table.

[SBB]

I am ready to give up the front drop panel since it is not worth the price difference versus the time saved. I guess I will look for a nice 1500lb table.

Mike

Another consideration is shipping.
The lift with the best price may not be the best deal if it has to be shipped from 2000 miles away.
A lot of the companies have a distribution warehouse that you can pick up the lift from.
My lift is a Direct lift and they have a company about 80 miles from me that they ship to.
Once you decide which one you want don't forget shipping.

SBB


Also, I use to push the bikes up onto the lift.
As the bikes got heavier and I got older I bought the side extensions.
So now I ride the bikes up onto the lift, no more pushing for me.

Sorry, one more thing.
There is a site member that sells lifts and has helped a lot of people with lifts.
Contact JDOFLHRIDER, I recommend him and if I should ever buy another it would come from him.
http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=profile;u=2482
 


OK, I'm done now!

[mjb765]

Thanks Chip....and yes I have been considering shipping......trying not to buy one from a company that ships from Ca. I will PM him and see what he suggests.

[hdbrad03]

Titan 1500XLT Motorcycle Lift

This one I purchased. Works we'll.


 

    Brad

[naitram]

i have the titan 1000 xlt, have been very happy with it