Which one did you get? I was looking at complete hydraulics package deal. That is quite a bit more money with shipping - 1K

 

Ask anyone, the Handy Industries table lift is the best on the market, bar none.

Understandable if you do not want to spend that kind of money.

That being said.....you just posted possibly spending upwards to $1000.00.

You need to do some research, there are several brand name lifts in the $600.00-$800.00 range that are of a much better quality than a Harbor Freight lift.

Ultimately it's up to you. I for one would be pretty pissed if I spent a grand on a lift & accessories only to find out it was a POS.....they're not exactly easy to return.

My .02

 

A table is a blessing making working on bikes a true pleasure.Tie downs are a must with a vise.Bikes have fallen off tables in a vise because air comes out of tires.

 

As I mentioned in my post yesterday, I just bought a TCMLW. It's the same unit that Complete Hydraulics sells. I got mine from Complete Equipment Maintenance in Monroe, WA. Being able to pick it up and avoid shipping costs was a big plus. I intend on keeping my J&S jack, but thought it was time to add a table lift. There are things that having a table will just make a lot easier. Besides, I'm getting too damn old, I need to minimize the "hunching over" time.

 

I think lift tables are a pain.If you want to clean wheels or check tires there is extra work involved.Get a good jack very easy to do everything on and high enough.

 

J&S Jack the way to go...check out their website.
Had the same decsion some weeks ago and did my research through here and other sites; finally decided J&S and glad I did. Very stable platform, can be stored out of the way when not in use and you don't have to tie the bike down while working on it. Read a post here last week about some poor fella who had his bike fall off of a jack because he had loosened the tiedowns....OUCH.
J&S needs no tie downs, made in USA and the only way to go for me...
Costs a little $$$ but so did your scooter; your choice.

Ride safe...

 

Jacks are high enough, if you're rolling around on a stool or a real short guy!

 

I have to agree. I had a Ranger lift table and wasn't using it as much as I had anticipated. I was thinking I could use it for simple maintenance tasks, cleaning the bike/wheels, etc., but it was a pain because I had to use the jack to lift the rear wheel and it was still difficult to get to for cleaning, and the front wheel chock made it difficult to get to the front wheel. Oil changes were a breeze, but I wasn't really using it for anything else and it took up too much space in my garage.

I picked up a Pitbull lift at the bike show 6 weeks back and just sold my table, I may get another down the road but I just didn't see the need for both right now, and the Pitbull meets my needs for general maintenance and cleaning better than the table. Just my $.02

 

I personally own a Handy, bought it used. I wouldnt be without it. Also have a flat jack that is a must as well. I dont use a vice on the front, made my own cradle which holds the front end quite steady, and makes jacking it up a breeze (simply play out the tie downs, yes I use tie downs for long term or when jacking the front up). As for taking up space, park the scooter on it! When the garage door goes up the scoot goes on the lift. I'm gonna wipe it down an look it over before the next ride anyway might as well be already on the "inspection stand". Ive been riding motorcycles for 42 years and the table lift I "splurged on" 12 years ago is the best investment Ive ever made for my scoots..SSL...Scooter

 

I just bought the Harbor Freight 1200 pound table. If you have a store any where near you, you can pick it up. I had a 20% coupon and with tax it was $406. I wonder why I didn't do it years ago! Just something simple like changing the horn. Didn't have to get on my hands and knees to see the wires underneath. Love it!!