It's not the 1000lb max capacity that concerns me, many people are successfully using 1k lifts for Harley Baggers... I just like a higher capacity for a feel good factor.......

But rather it's the weight of the lift itself... the Kendon lift is advertised as weighing only 185lbs.... by comparison the Direct Lift weighs 400+ lbs, and my lift weighs 540lbs.... I think overall stability, regardless of design, has to be affected by the weight of the lift to a large degree...

Again, just my opinion.....

 

Harbor Freight lift gets ir done for me.

 

Second the J&S. I use it to work on the bike, clean the bike and storage during the winter. Wheels around the garage no problem, solid. Takes about 90 seconds to jack it all the way up and push it to the corner of the garage. https://jsjacks.com/ has the video where they jack up the bike and sit on the front fender etc. 5% discount for Vets too . . . .

 

Thanks Russ:
I've already have a similar jack like that (Craftsman) but I have my air compressor for the rear shocks is mounted by the oil pan & have to remove it to get to the oil plug - I have to raise the bike up, remove the air compressor, lower it, re position the jack to change the oil,then repeat the process to put everything back - just looking at alternatives
Hope all is well - and you enjoyed your trip here to Colorado a few years back

 

Handy Lift $1900. 540 Lbs. Made in USA.

Just replaced a 15 year old Handy Lift that was sold before a move (it was still working fine).

The only way to lift my bikes.

 

APlusLift 1500LB Air Operated 48" Width ATV Motorcycle Lift Table with Side Extensions (Free Service Jack, Free Home Delivery) / 24 Months Parts Warranty

 

Probably going to make a run up there before the end of the month on the new bike, just for “break in”. When I bought my Kendon they were half the price that they are now. Mine still works and looks good. Never felt like it was unstable either.

 

I have the BW 1500# lift. Went with the 1500 as the wife had a trike. Now I do. So I'm glad I did. Great lift. No issues in the 8 pr so months I've had it. Very stable lift.

 

What I use is a Pittsburgh Wheel Chock from Harbor Freight. I have a bike jack and I like that the wheel chock will hold the bike upright and sturdy while I can get to all the plugs to drain for service. I have trouble getting into and out of the chock so I use the jack to lift bike and put chock under front tire and then lower jack to get free standing bike. Just reverse to get bike out. Hope that helps...goldie

https://www.harborfreight.com/1800-l...ock-61670.html

 

I have the direct lift I bought from a friend. It has the extension sides and is full pneumatic very smooth up and down and is virtually silent. It will raise my scag commercial mower with no problems and it weighs more than my ultra limited.