Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

I want a table lift would be nice to get the bike higher off the ground. I have a few different style front and rear stands and one of those small scissor jacks.

 

every now and then HF blows theirs out. Granted, it's HF, but for us guys that aren't up and down with it a couple times a day...I find it holds up fine. Being able to raise the bike to any height and sit on a shop stool with everything in front of you is a game changer.

 

You are making me want a garage really badly.

 

I'm actually about to leave that space. It's been soooo great. Spoiled.
Moving into my GF's house. Gonna have to get very creative on use of space. I'll keep the lift but I won't be able to always have a project on it and things spread out. May actually end up parking a bike on it so it can stay in the garage.

To the point tho....lifts are worth it.

 

Yeah floor space is always a concern, I like that it's on wheels I can just roll it underneath my truck when not using it.

 

Thanks for the posts, will take a look around what I can find. Canada land has no HF, Princess Auto is pretty close however, but all they typically do is import chinese brands under their own brand so may as well look into Amazon - Vevor is on there at least.

 

With the HF lift table they also provide a crossbar and the table has holes drilled for 2 different heights. Once you have the bike on it and at the desired height just install the crossbar and let the hydraulic cylinder down so you're not expecting it to hold pressure constantly. Do that and the table holds up very well. Don't do that and you can expect to be replacing that cylinder sooner than you might like.

I store one bike on it in the off season, during riding season all bikes are off the lift and ready so I keep my lawnmower, Nomar tire changer, and my power washer all on it. I really need a bigger garage.

 

No dirt for me, probably not any public access land to ride within 60 miles that's not a "moto park".

 

Or fewer bikes.

 

The one major disadvantage to Texas. It's all private.

 

Blasphemy!

 

Goes against N+1 it's not possible! Hmm I have room for another bike... that would force me to organize things and finish putting up shelving.

 

Exactly! Break out the ban hammer!

Fools!

 

i mean thats neat but i dislike those bikes a lot lol.

 

Anyone have experience with the Harbor Freight trailers? I built one out and its less than half of a used Kendon trailer and folds down more compactly than the Kendon as well…

 

Probably fine so long as you go over the whole thing, use loctite and make sure wheel bearings are greased properly (i like bearing buddy's).

 

And speed limits of 75 to 80 mph (which most drivers bump by 10 to 15) and 85 on the Austin loop to Seguin really make it hard to use the KLR 650. I'm actually thinking about selling it and moving to a more dedicated street bike.

 

I would upgrade the wheels/tires and bearings off the bat. The trailer is $550 but fully built out it’s over $1200 haha.