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Off to get some hydraulic fluid. I clearly do not understand how these jacks work. Shouldn't the fluid be under some sore of pressure? There's just a rubber button as a cap.
You're filling the resi the pump draws off of. No pressure there. It gets drawn from the resi by the pump and shoved unceremoniously into the piston to make the jack do it's thing. Not enough in the resi and you'll only be able to make the jack go so far.
If any of you guys are getting rid of your stock vices, I'll happily take one! Been looking for one to modify.
I work in fitchburg, about 25-30 minutes away from acton.
2004 SV650
1979 GS 850GN
2005 Tt-r125
NEMRR #246 - Woodcraft / Armour Bodies / Hindle Exhaust / Central Mass Powersports
I ditched the table and went with the Eazy Rizer. More money, but way more versitile, rock steady and takes only about a 3 foot square when not in use. Initial setup is takes a little tweaking, but it's quick & easy afterwards. The Red model is rated for 750 lbs and will do all of that. Blue model uses same lift mechanism but has a slightly larger base so it's good for 1,250, IIRC.
I like that I can pull the wheels.
Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination. - Oscar Wilde
That thing is cool, but it looks like it's harder to switch from bike to bike? I actually like having the table under the bike, too, as a workspace, for tools, etc.
Mike K. - www.goMTAG.com - For Pirelli tires, Moto-D tire warmers, and Woodcraft parts
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R.I.P. - Reed - 3-23-2008
The instances of "Where'd I leave that damned 10mm" have actually reduced since buying this table
I remember I bought a tool cart at one point that was theoretically supposed to be able to be rolled to a bike to work on it and keep tools handy. The shop has mutated, consuming the tool cart and making it part of itself. Like a scene from Aliens or something.
Haha! My shop hasn't eaten the cart...yet.
Yes, there is some adjustment needed to switch bikes, but once you've done it a few times, it's only 5 minutes or so. I wouldn't want this for a commercial shop, but if I had a business, taking up a whole bay with a table wouldn't be an issue.
Stevie, where did you get that and how stable is it with a bike on it??? I like that.
2004 SV650
1979 GS 850GN
2005 Tt-r125
NEMRR #246 - Woodcraft / Armour Bodies / Hindle Exhaust / Central Mass Powersports
It's very solid. As long as the floor is reasonably flat at the base, I think you would have to purposely try to knock it over. I have it on concrete so no issues at all. I usually lower the bike to torque the wheels or do things that require a lot of force, but it's plenty secure even when all the way up. Normal wrenching is fine; oil changes, chain service, wheel cleaning, etc., are all easy.
It's made in England, not Asia, and, to my knowledge, Jeff White's company (lifts-and-stands.com) in GA is the sole US distributor. He has been fine to work with. Very responsive and and returned my calls while he was away at Daytona bike week - even seemed sober!
This thing is well made and rugged so they don't give them away. Price-wise, it's right in the ball park with the medium quality lift tables like the ones sold by NH Pro Equipment in Bow, NH. Quality is definitely better than the Harbor Frightening stuff! Best of all, it takes up very little floor space when not being used. My only wish for improvement would be to add a couple of wheels so I could tilt and roll it instead of dragging across the floor. I'm getting old...
If you want to check it out in person, I keep mine at my workshop in the Nashua area. PM me and I'll give you a phone # and directions.
Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination. - Oscar Wilde
I was looking at that HF lift but then I found this and like the features it has over the HF one and without the coupon it's the same price. Mostly the same but better wheel clamp and it uses air.
MC1000 1,000 LB. Capacity, Air/Hydraulic Motorcycle Lift | GSES
2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
2018 Beta 390 RR-S
Mike K. - www.goMTAG.com - For Pirelli tires, Moto-D tire warmers, and Woodcraft parts
LRRS/CCS Expert #86 / RSP Racing / Woodcraft / MTAG Pirelli / Dyno Solutions / Tony's Track Days / Sport Bike Track Gear / 434racer / Brunetto T-Shirts / Knox / Crossfit Wallingford
R.I.P. - Reed - 3-23-2008
Mike K. - www.goMTAG.com - For Pirelli tires, Moto-D tire warmers, and Woodcraft parts
LRRS/CCS Expert #86 / RSP Racing / Woodcraft / MTAG Pirelli / Dyno Solutions / Tony's Track Days / Sport Bike Track Gear / 434racer / Brunetto T-Shirts / Knox / Crossfit Wallingford
R.I.P. - Reed - 3-23-2008
2004 SV650
1979 GS 850GN
2005 Tt-r125
NEMRR #246 - Woodcraft / Armour Bodies / Hindle Exhaust / Central Mass Powersports
Harbor Freight has the lift table in their latest ad for $330.
Mike K. - www.goMTAG.com - For Pirelli tires, Moto-D tire warmers, and Woodcraft parts
LRRS/CCS Expert #86 / RSP Racing / Woodcraft / MTAG Pirelli / Dyno Solutions / Tony's Track Days / Sport Bike Track Gear / 434racer / Brunetto T-Shirts / Knox / Crossfit Wallingford
R.I.P. - Reed - 3-23-2008
-Christian LRRS/CCS HasBeen ECK Racing
2011 Pit Bike Race CHAMPION!
2004 SV650
1979 GS 850GN
2005 Tt-r125
NEMRR #246 - Woodcraft / Armour Bodies / Hindle Exhaust / Central Mass Powersports