Question about these table lifts...... I realize you can get one where the tail drops out for back wheel service. What about the front wheel. If the front wheel is in a chock at the front of the lift, how do you remove it? Do you use a smaller jack on the table to lift the bike even more? Just curious because I have considered one of these tables.

 

+1! Service Manual is a must!

I have a Handy Lift with the front and side extensions and the Craftsman jack (yellow model). I find that there are times when I need the lift, and times when I need the jack. But if I could only have one...it would be the lift!

Steve

 

You'll need a scissor jack to lift the bike up off the table for some things.

 

You better watch out. You get that thing on a lift, than a jack, you will be breaking light bulbs with those apes!!! All kidding aside, yes you can lift the bike while it is on the table. I put the front wheel in the chock and ad two straps for the just in case factor most of the time, but to do the front, I simply put on the jack and strap the rear for the time the front tire is off.
Kris

 

I have a Matco lift jack and just bought a Kendon lift, I have worked on 3 bikes on the lift table and it is much easier to work on a bike now. I havent tried pulling the wheels off yet as I just got the fram jack yesterday. It does take 2 people to put bike on and off to get over the front wheel chock, a bagger is kind of squirrelly.

 

Some tables have drop outs at both ends or you can back the bike on to the table.
I had bikes for years and never had a lift or table. Did all kinds of work on them. Routine maintainance, tires, forks, engine.
Now I have a table and it is nice. I'm ready to get a jack for cleaning and maybe some service.

 

Titan makes an excellent scissor style jack for using on a table lift.

 

You can have it either way. Quality lifts makes one with the front and rear drop out panels. I ordered the one with the rear drop panel and will use their jack to raise the front wheel. It appears to be made by the same people that make K&L lifts but comes with a few options that you pay K&L extra for. Mine shipped yesterday from Kentucky so I hope to have it in a week or so. With the removeable front chock, I plan on putting it under my 4Runner and just pulling my 4Runner out when I want to use the table.
http://www.qualitylifts.com/auto-lif...cycle-ATV-Lift

 

Yup I ordered 2 quality lifts yesterday QML01A because of course as soon as I wanted one so did my buddy! LOL We ordered the rear drop out only and are going to copy it on the front when they arrive. Harley Orange and Black!

 

I got the Harley Orange and Black too. What do you mean copy it on the front?