I never bothered mounting the clamp that came with the lift and used the roll-in and lock chock like others have suggested. After a few frustrating experiences trying to gracefully remove front tires, I went ahead and bought a proper clamp.
http://www.derekweaver.com/bikers-ga...iAgaArz08P8HAQ

 

this is the type of clamp i want
that look nice

 

same clamp I added, it works great,

 

Yeah if you'll notice this is the same chock I added to my lift. You might not be able to tell but I also added PVC insulation around it so to make sure it wouldn't scratch the rim.

 

If anyones interested here's a thread where a person is converting their HF table to air. At last report they're waiting on parts. https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...on-to-air.html

 

have one of those also, works good to remove rear wheel while on lift.

 

Just bought my HF lift. Are you guys riding up on this thing? Or walking it up while its running or what?

Every time I look at it, I can just imagine me falling over. My road king leaves little room for my feet to touch the lift table and the last time I maneuvered my bike while standing on the side of it, I nearly dropped a nut out of my sack trying to keep it from hitting the ground after I got it a little to far leaned over.

Yes, I am that big of a wuss.

Mike

 

I ride mine up, but of course I got long legs also.

 

Same here. I ride up also.

 

I saw a post where-as a guy built two 2X6 extension for the sides for the same reasons you mention.