Lift Table for 1500 Valkyrie

[cschade]

Can anyone recommend a lift table for a 1500 cc Valkyrie? I like the Harbor Freight model, http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-capacity-motorcycle-lift-68892.html. Has anyone used this one for the Valkyrie?

[Roadog]

  The HF lift is more than able to handle the Valkyrie, BUT you will need to change out the front wheel vise with a 'Handy' wheel vise or any of the other good ones out there. Google amazon wheel vise and get a good one and then go out in the back yard and throw that mickey mouse one  as far as you can.

Ride safe
Roadog

[baldo]

I have a Kendon lift. It's not a table per se, more of a rail type lift. The advantage is being able to fold it up against the wall when not in use....

https://www.kendonusa.com/stand-up-motorcycle-lifts/

[MarkT]

This might not help much, but...

Want to say Kudos to Misfit, who got a hold of a Snap-On 6,000# scissor auto lift, and thought of me.  Not ready to lift bikes right away, but with the addition of a steel deck, removeable combination loading ramp and back tire deck, quality front tire clamp and a Black Widow scissors jack, it's positively the most useful tool in my shop.  Incredibly solid (made to lift cars), it's electro-hydraulic.  I added two more safety lock positions. Lifts 3 feet high, with the platform twice as wide as bike lifts - useful place to set your tools.  Or you can stand alongside the bike - came in handy for fixing the garage door opener.  What I paid Damon - plus the above additions - put the cost considerably more than the HF lift - but WOW is it way better!



This lift is listed on the Snap-On site as a current product.  meaning I can get service and parts if needed.  I'm sure I paid a fraction of the Snap-On price.  But if you see one of these for sale at a fair price - SNAP IT UP!  It's pretty easy to get it ready to lift bikes - or anything else.  I've lifted both my tow-behind trailers on it to work on them.  And will lift any other heavy item I need to work on at eye level.

[cschade]

Thanks all, good information.

[The emperor has no clothes]

As someone said, if you get the HF lift replace the front chock. One of our members had the whole thing fall over because the chock didn't hold good enough.

[houstone]

Ditto on the front chock.  Make sure to get the discount price.  I gave $299 and have been very happy.  Also, be sure to check the fluid in the jack.  The ones I know of have all been low.
Good luck!

[Brian]

I too have the HF lift and using the HF wheel chock that flips up when the wheel gets seated. After a slight incident this past spring I plan to make side extensions so I can ride it up and in place verses walking beside it. The slightest misalignment is not good. The table is not wide enough to safely ride the bike on it. No place for the feet to rest to dismount.

[pocket aces]

Don't forget to use your 20% off coupon at Harbor Freight.  

[Gary]

I've used my auto ramps to run along the sides of the H-F type lift to provide a place for better footing. These can then be easily removed to work on the bike once lifted. The incline of the ramp also provides footing if/when riding up or easing back down the ramp. My son picked these up for me many years ago for auto work so these now serve a dual purpose. As always exercise extreme caution, safety first.

Side note: as mentioned the wheel chock is usually upgraded/replaced. There have been several reports of low or no oil. Also the safety support bar has failed or bent when lowered too quickly but easily fixed with replacement bar stock available at most hardware stores. Check the reviews for more info.
 
I don't have this specific brand but something similar to these.