For that price what is so great about them? Been working for years with my craftsman. Like I said wish it was wider. Also last year the rubber pad came loose, to I tapped it on. Not saying its the best. I also had to take the casters off to fit my lowered bike.

So a great deal wider and lower would be interesting, but it is a lot more. Being American made counts for something. But it is 3-4 times a cheaper one. $500 more makes it hard for me to walk the walk, and I can admit it.

 

Table lift.

I pulled the trigger on a Handy SAM 1200. Picked up the dolly add-on. I started the thread to make sure I didn't miss other American manufacturers (thanks everyone). Spent a few hours last night (to the anger of my GF) watching YouTube videos on all the brands, and looks like I had them covered. Didn't really find one material negative comment on the Handy through all my research so I suspected it would be solid.

Hoping my HD chock will work on it (though looks like I may need to purchase a mounting attachment).

Buying process was straightforward. Bought directly from Handy instead of Redline. Handy's website looks like it was designed and created in the early 90s, but it worked. I liked that the lift fee was only $35 (and no shipping fees). I received an immediate email from Handy, which was nice.

Very much looking forward to it. After the purchase I spent an hour cleaning up my garage making room for a new toy.

 

Call them tomorrow and cancel the dolly, absolutely not needed. Once the lift is in the air (without a bike of course) it is light as a feather and you move it where you want.

I'd buy extension for it before I would get the dolly. I have a Wheel Dock that I drilled the holes for on the Handy, works like a charm.

 

Hey man thanks for the advice. Will do.

 

I'll probably get a table lift someday. But you still need to jack it up to get tires up. I just pull up a chair.

 

People will bash J&S all day for the price and the bottle Jack. They are a great Jack and no I have not had a problem with the bottle Jack in 4 years use. Lifts my Ultra every time with no problems. A friend has the tri glide version with no problems either

 

Well had to give my 2cents .. yes I have a J&S jack.. didn't mind spending the money, American made and very good … but to as someone else put it "cheap out" on the bottle jack is pretty bad.. Mine didn't work out of the box! wouldn't go all the way up, tried bleeding several time, nothing, couldn't get in touch with the builders, finally did after a couple months, they were cool sent me out a replacement, and I did get him to admit the bottle was made in China... got the new bottle, compared with the bad one … the oil fill hole was at least 1/2 inch higher... MORE oil .. worked fine, must have been made in China on Monday or Friday! Sad they went that route.. Love to hear from you after you test your new Handy lift . wouldn't mind a lift table myself

 

You will love having a lift table. When I bought mine it was one of those things that after using it a couple of times I wondered how I ever lived without it.

I was at a guys place a few years ago with a friend looking at some parts the guy was selling. He had saw cut his garage floor and re-poured concrete lower so his lift sat in a box making the top level to floor. I remember thinking it was pretty cool, but that it was kinda crazy over the top too. Damn if I am not seriously considering doing that in my shop too now.

 

I would hope so. 4 years is nothing. We got all these testimonals that have no weight. Like I had 10k trouble free miles.

I got 16 years on my craftsman.

I might be inclinded to look for one used. I am sure there are better than what I have. But it has done alot for me.

 

Good choice
Now like the bike, time to accessorize. I sure like the retractable straps,K&L chock that slides out of the way, K&L scissor jack and side extensions.