recomend me a bike lift table

NorthernRR · 09-30-2007, 02:08 PM

I am looking for a table lift with a front rim clamp. But, I need it to still be wide enough to get my stands on it if need be.

I have a compressor big enough to run it if air is the lifting method.

Weight is not as big a deal as it won't likely be moved around much, I just need something to save my back from being hunched over while I am working on the 3-4 bikes this winter.

Where do people get these? stupid ontario has NOTHING.

Thanks for the help, anyone have any "other" ideas I am open to them... with in reason.

Purpdust · 09-30-2007, 03:13 PM

Handy Industries Online Store

I do not have one but I have heard they are alright. With the US Dollar it might be worth picking it up in the states as well.

evl_twn · 09-30-2007, 03:53 PM

I have the Handy Industries air lift with the "cycle vise". It's the same lift that most shops around here use. They offer specials at the motorcycle shows if you can wait a few months.

SomeStrangeGuy · 09-30-2007, 05:19 PM

i think you answered your own question you know

Most folks want to know should they get a manual or auto lift style (like harbor freight deal, or Handy type) or if they should get some other sort of funkdaddery like one of those clamp stands, or whatnot.

Once you've decided on a lift table, you're options are pretty close. You can get shitty powerstands knockoffs (well, of a non-lift version, sorry) or you can get the Handy/Direct-Lift/Tigerlift type.

The photo that Evl has is basically what mine is - except it is a Direct-Lift Pro-Cycle (out of Ft.Worth, Texas). Mine is black and has a diamond plate deck, the padded wheel vise and a detachable loading ramp.

Do I like it? hell yeah

I was fortunate enough to have a member on here that was selling a lift and another member that was cool enough to help get it here from Michigan

. Considering it's 24" wide by 96" long and weighs 512#, it was no small task. Thanks again to all that helped get it here

NorthernRR · 09-30-2007, 05:47 PM

Awesome I have been interested in one since I broke my back a while back as I enjoy working on them a LOT but in the winer without a stand it is TORTURE.

I am going to look into the handy lift. Last I saw they were selling knock offs out of T.O. for around $1600. I'll be ordering out of the states this time for sure. especially with our dollar at par

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SomeStrangeGuy · 09-30-2007, 05:55 PM

Make sure you get the dolly so you can move it around for the extra 50$

NorthernRR · 09-30-2007, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy

Make sure you get the dolly so you can move it around for the extra 50$

Good idea, Will do, I don't want to be moving it all over the place but anything I can do to make it less tough to move is a bonus in my books.

evl_twn · 09-30-2007, 07:13 PM

The handy lift has wheels at one end, and I've moved it around by just lifting the ramp end. You can get the dolly, I just don't think it's necessary.

SomeStrangeGuy · 10-01-2007, 01:02 AM

Necessary? Nah, not by any stretch - but makes it very easy to toss it in a corner or wherever and the dolly thing is only another 50$ or so when you get the lift. The way it attaches makes it very "semi-truck" like when moving it.

As for lifting the ramp end, that does work fine for the occasional relocation but with the mentioned back surgery above I was thinking the dolly is the easy way.

I have a lo-rise jack and a piano dolly ( 3caster wheel thing ) that I toss under mine but that dolly would make life even easier.

NorthernRR · 11-06-2007, 05:16 PM

OK, Sorry to bring this back from the dead but I have just been talking to the main canadian distributor up here, he is tellig me I can have it shipped here for around $1100 with the wheel lock at the front and the side extensions tax(not taxes

) included .

Does this sound out of line? If I was bringing it up from the states it would be aorund the same price plus duty and shipping wouldn't it? I just want to make sure this isn't out of line.

SomeStrangeGuy · 11-06-2007, 05:45 PM

What do you want the side extensions for?

i think that sounds decent...what is the brand again exactly?

evl_twn · 11-06-2007, 05:57 PM

Is there a bike show in .ca like here in the states? I got a deal on mine by buying during the show. I wouldn't think you'd need the side extensions, but definitely get the "cycle vise" wheel clamp. I think mine was around 800-900 shipped, but that was several years ago.

NorthernRR · 11-06-2007, 06:17 PM

It's a Handy lift, plain black. I plan on using it to fix my sport bikes and dad's H-D. I also though since I don't have muchbench space in the garage it would be nice. The sides turn it from 80x26 to 80x50 with both ides installed. I figured for 80 bucks that wouldn't be bad.

SomeStrangeGuy · 11-06-2007, 10:34 PM

Yeah didn't realize they were that cheap - for 80$ it's a no brainer. Just make sure you have the dolly for moving it around or you'll hate life

09-30-2007, 02:08 PM	#1
NorthernRR Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 28 Bike(s): 1KRR, VFR, CRF450R, EX500 Posts: 1,397	recomend me a bike lift table I am looking for a table lift with a front rim clamp. But, I need it to still be wide enough to get my stands on it if need be. I have a compressor big enough to run it if air is the lifting method. Weight is not as big a deal as it won't likely be moved around much, I just need something to save my back from being hunched over while I am working on the 3-4 bikes this winter. Where do people get these? stupid ontario has NOTHING. Thanks for the help, anyone have any "other" ideas I am open to them... with in reason. __________________ See you at Indy

09-30-2007, 03:13 PM	#2
Purpdust Join Date: 12-19-2006 Location: AB-Canada/Rome Italy Age: 33 Bike(s): gsxr 750 Posts: 1,445	Re: recomend me a bike lift table Handy Industries Online Store I do not have one but I have heard they are alright. With the US Dollar it might be worth picking it up in the states as well. __________________ GSXR 750 - Track CRF450X - Dirt CRF100F - Soon to be a Mini Motard

09-30-2007, 03:53 PM	#3
evl_twn CAN CRUSHER Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Central Illinois Age: 40 Bike(s): worm gear Posts: 1,646	Re: recomend me a bike lift table I have the Handy Industries air lift with the "cycle vise". It's the same lift that most shops around here use. They offer specials at the motorcycle shows if you can wait a few months. Attached Thumbnails

09-30-2007, 05:19 PM	#4
SomeStrangeGuy no longer ready to mingle. Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Debt, where else? Bike(s): GS / KLR Posts: 3,808	Re: recomend me a bike lift table i think you answered your own question you know Most folks want to know should they get a manual or auto lift style (like harbor freight deal, or Handy type) or if they should get some other sort of funkdaddery like one of those clamp stands, or whatnot. Once you've decided on a lift table, you're options are pretty close. You can get shitty powerstands knockoffs (well, of a non-lift version, sorry) or you can get the Handy/Direct-Lift/Tigerlift type. The photo that Evl has is basically what mine is - except it is a Direct-Lift Pro-Cycle (out of Ft.Worth, Texas). Mine is black and has a diamond plate deck, the padded wheel vise and a detachable loading ramp. Do I like it? hell yeah I was fortunate enough to have a member on here that was selling a lift and another member that was cool enough to help get it here from Michigan . Considering it's 24" wide by 96" long and weighs 512#, it was no small task. Thanks again to all that helped get it here __________________ GPS Discussion Forums Time is the ultimate currency.

09-30-2007, 05:47 PM	#5
NorthernRR Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 28 Bike(s): 1KRR, VFR, CRF450R, EX500 Posts: 1,397	Re: recomend me a bike lift table Awesome I have been interested in one since I broke my back a while back as I enjoy working on them a LOT but in the winer without a stand it is TORTURE. I am going to look into the handy lift. Last I saw they were selling knock offs out of T.O. for around $1600. I'll be ordering out of the states this time for sure. especially with our dollar at par. __________________ See you at Indy

09-30-2007, 05:55 PM	#6
SomeStrangeGuy no longer ready to mingle. Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Debt, where else? Bike(s): GS / KLR Posts: 3,808	Re: recomend me a bike lift table Make sure you get the dolly so you can move it around for the extra 50$ __________________ GPS Discussion Forums Time is the ultimate currency.

09-30-2007, 07:13 PM	#8
evl_twn CAN CRUSHER Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Central Illinois Age: 40 Bike(s): worm gear Posts: 1,646	Re: recomend me a bike lift table The handy lift has wheels at one end, and I've moved it around by just lifting the ramp end. You can get the dolly, I just don't think it's necessary.

10-01-2007, 01:02 AM	#9
SomeStrangeGuy no longer ready to mingle. Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Debt, where else? Bike(s): GS / KLR Posts: 3,808	Re: recomend me a bike lift table Necessary? Nah, not by any stretch - but makes it very easy to toss it in a corner or wherever and the dolly thing is only another 50$ or so when you get the lift. The way it attaches makes it very "semi-truck" like when moving it. As for lifting the ramp end, that does work fine for the occasional relocation but with the mentioned back surgery above I was thinking the dolly is the easy way. I have a lo-rise jack and a piano dolly ( 3caster wheel thing ) that I toss under mine but that dolly would make life even easier. __________________ GPS Discussion Forums Time is the ultimate currency.

11-06-2007, 05:16 PM	#10
NorthernRR Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 28 Bike(s): 1KRR, VFR, CRF450R, EX500 Posts: 1,397	Re: recomend me a bike lift table OK, Sorry to bring this back from the dead but I have just been talking to the main canadian distributor up here, he is tellig me I can have it shipped here for around $1100 with the wheel lock at the front and the side extensions tax(not taxes ) included . Does this sound out of line? If I was bringing it up from the states it would be aorund the same price plus duty and shipping wouldn't it? I just want to make sure this isn't out of line. __________________ See you at Indy

11-06-2007, 05:45 PM	#11
SomeStrangeGuy no longer ready to mingle. Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Debt, where else? Bike(s): GS / KLR Posts: 3,808	Re: recomend me a bike lift table What do you want the side extensions for? i think that sounds decent...what is the brand again exactly? __________________ GPS Discussion Forums Time is the ultimate currency.

11-06-2007, 05:57 PM	#12
evl_twn CAN CRUSHER Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Central Illinois Age: 40 Bike(s): worm gear Posts: 1,646	Re: recomend me a bike lift table Is there a bike show in .ca like here in the states? I got a deal on mine by buying during the show. I wouldn't think you'd need the side extensions, but definitely get the "cycle vise" wheel clamp. I think mine was around 800-900 shipped, but that was several years ago.

11-06-2007, 06:17 PM	#13
NorthernRR Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 28 Bike(s): 1KRR, VFR, CRF450R, EX500 Posts: 1,397	Re: recomend me a bike lift table It's a Handy lift, plain black. I plan on using it to fix my sport bikes and dad's H-D. I also though since I don't have muchbench space in the garage it would be nice. The sides turn it from 80x26 to 80x50 with both ides installed. I figured for 80 bucks that wouldn't be bad. __________________ See you at Indy

11-06-2007, 10:34 PM	#14
SomeStrangeGuy no longer ready to mingle. Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Debt, where else? Bike(s): GS / KLR Posts: 3,808	Re: recomend me a bike lift table Yeah didn't realize they were that cheap - for 80$ it's a no brainer. Just make sure you have the dolly for moving it around or you'll hate life __________________ GPS Discussion Forums Time is the ultimate currency.

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