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Harbor Freight lift table
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 8:42 pm
by Livin'theDream
Searched around for a Handy lift table for ages, never found one that made sense...so I picked up one of Harbor Freight $299. tables a couple of weeks ago. Set up was quick, for some reason they ship with very little hydraulic oil so it was necessary to fill, but after that- a pleasure. It's just a civilized way to work on a bike. No more bending/hoisting/ramps/etc. I recommend.
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 1:20 pm
by peter4821
hi, peter here again, we had this chat on another thread. great lift, i have had one for years. ALWAYS USE THE SAFTY BAR !!!! The weak point in the lift is the jack. If you leave any kind of weight on it , it will drop. this can cause all kinds of damage to tools and the bike when left over night for instance.
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 1:21 pm
by peter4821
hi, peter here again, we had this chat on another thread. great lift, i have had one for years. ALWAYS USE THE SAFTY BAR !!!! The weak point in the lift is the jack. If you leave any kind of weight on it , it will drop. this can cause all kinds of damage to tools and the bike when left over night for instance.
HF lift
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:46 pm
by Dgormley
I finally broke down and got one too, a couple of years ago. I was working on my CL's carbs on my knees and they wouldn't straighten out when I went to stand up :( I always use the bar to lock it in place, and tie downs if i'm reefing on something.
Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2015 3:06 pm
by OldScrambler
I bought a new unit in late 2014. It works great right out of the box. Safety bar is always a good idea. I use a safety strap to the ceiling.
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 12:01 pm
by deafanddiabetic
The only reason I've avoided buying one of these is that the front wheel chock looks weak to me.
The $1000+ hydraulic lifts we have at my shop use big, thick L-Shaped crank chocks. I do everything from big twin Harleys to Honda CB200's at home, will a Harbor Freight table and wheel chock work with those okay? It's my only trepidation.
Re: Harbor Freight lift table
Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2021 8:10 pm
by Snakeoil
I have two. Bought first one new, 2nd one used. Used one leaks down. Other never moves once up.
I made front wheel clamps for both. Copied the expensive air lift wheel clamp. Might have photos if anyone wants to build one. Made mine from square tube that was originally a weight bench. Somebody put it out with the trash while I was out for a walk one day. All the bends were already done.