I have a couple of cinder blocks that I put each side of mine for extra leverage to get the bike out of the chock I have bolted to mine. A couple more down each side would work for you. Easy to move out of the way when you are working on the scoot.

Dawg, I also want to know if you figured a way to air power the lift.

 

You let the motor do the work, you're walking alongside the bike. Unless the bike doesn't run, in which case you wouldn't be riding it up the lift, either.

 

I do it all the time. No problems.

 

Not me! One slip up and you're REALLY SCREWED! I'll find a way to make it safe to ride up slowly on it.

 

Is this a converted hydraulic foot pump to air? if so how did you do it and where did you get the supplies to do it.

 

push the bike on to the ramp..you just start back 5-10 feet, and get rolling to a brisk walk. the bike will roll rite up onto the ramp and into the wheel chock.. it isn't much harder then walking the bike across the garage and your feet never leave the floor.. i have been doing it since i was 16 working at a bike shop.. i watched the 79yo owner of the shop do it daily before he finally sold the shop and retired

 

What j1mmy said. Inertia is you helper so learn to use it. Always use your head and not your muscles.

I'm 71 and can effortlessly fast walk the Ultra up that small incline.

 

I have one and ride it up on it all the time. I bought a better wheel vise and have it set so I can get off the bike without an issue. The only issue is that there is not much room for your feet on the deck. Pushing it up with my apes would be more difficult than riding it up.

 

Was this the standard pump up lift converted to air? if so what was used?

 

I made the same platforms as in this picture. Just used 2x6's and 1/2" plywood. height comes out the same as the lift. Made mine about 12" wide and about 5 feet long. And I ride it up onto the lift slowly of course. Works out nice.