Harbour Freight 1200 lb Table Lift

[vtwin88]

Hello Everyone,

I'm considering buying the Harbour Freight 1200 lb Table Lift for my 05 Road King.  The concerns i have with the lift
are length and stability.  I recall reading a bunch of threads on Harbour Freight lifts on the old board but i'm not sure
it was this model.  Most of the web search results were metric cuiser related with complaints being the lift is too short.
Any opinions provided good or bad will be appreciated.

Thanks, Rob

[truck]

This might help you.

http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItemList.do?search.keyword=motorcycle+lift

I have the 1000# lift and my Ultra fits nicely.

[buzzurd]

I have 2 of the 1000lb. table lifts.1 is the air over hydralic and the other is the manual foot operated.Have not had any problem getting any bikes on them.It will obviously be to short for a chopper but stock bikes will fit no problem.Picked up my 88 FLHTC with no problem.The manual operated lift will require a different front wheel vise.The one that comes with it is a POS.Bought one on ebay for $35 and drilled new holes and mounted.
Buzzurd

[Big Dan]

I was given the 1000 pound model as a gift. It handles my Ultra with no problems. I replaced the wheel vise with the auto-locking wheel chock, which allows me to easily put the bike on the lift by myself. The only drawback to that, is that I can no longer service the front wheel on the lift. I use a bike jack for that. Maybe Truck will post a pic of the "outriggers" he made for his. A very wise move.

[truck]

[Tre_11 FLHX]

I looked at the link that Truck posted, looks like a decent lift.  One thing I did not see was the price.  Maybe I missed it,  does it cost?

Thanks,
Mike

[03deuce]

If you go to the Harbor Freight website and search for motorcycle lifts it will show the price. 
P.S.  They have a 20% off coupon that is good for 3 days, I believe 26-28 Dec.  Find it with a google search.

[HogBob]

I have the 1000 lb. lift and made side boards like Truck's for convenience when driving up, backing off or just parking the bike with the sidestand down. Works great with mu Ultra. I added a few extra tiedown eyebolts for convenience and use a scissor jack to raise the back or front wheel. Attached photo shows the front wheel clamp with my Dyna but it also works with the Ultra and the C Clamp is just extra insurance.

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[FSG]

I have a similar lift and suggest you put some 2 x 2 x 1/4 "plate or similar under those adjustable pins, it'll spread the weight some and reduce damage to the concrete.

[truck]

I also did like HogBob and moved the tie down attachment points foreword to be about parallel with the forks.

[03deuce]

Is the hand/foot pump model ok, or is it worth the extra money to go for the air lift model?

[bigblock6912]

harbor freight #'s 94121&94813 both have the good front wheel vises. if you're near a harbor freight you can order from the store and have it shipped to store. you pick up from store no cost for shipping. fairly well made units. sturdy

[d-dog]

Sometimes the store price is higher than the webpage price.  If so, you can bring a printout of the webpage, and they'll give you that price.
Dog

[mark61]

   I too have the foot operated table. I bolted on some 1 1/2"x 1 1/2" angle iron  toi the under side then some 2"x6" on the sides for the kick stand  but more importantly so I can park and lift the lawn mower tractor on it. Makes dealing with that slow ride a lot easier! No more laying round on the floor cleaning/changing belts and or any thing else! Works good!


mark61

[truck]

   I too have the foot operated table. I bolted on some 1 1/2"x 1 1/2" angle iron  toi the under side then some 2"x6" on the sides for the kick stand  but more importantly so I can park and lift the lawn mower tractor on it. Makes dealing with that slow ride a lot easier! No more laying round on the floor cleaning/changing belts and or any thing else! Works good!


mark61

Do have any pictures?

[northbrun]

I have one of the 1200lb lifts. It works great for me.. operates on compressed air lifts my springer with no problem with about a 50lb air supply. the wheel vice works well. and this is the only lift (I beleave) that will accept table side extensions. cost $579.99 online, and not availabel in stores. look for cupons and or sales..

[fattyboy3]

I bought one from Complete Hydraulics. 1500 # and 110" long 24" with optional side trays. Really nice, works for my chopper and SG also $699. Very pleased, air powered with foot control.

[sandrooney]

579.00... If I remember correctly I only paid 500.00 for my Handy lift, but that was 8 years ago. They couldnt have gone up that much. I would at least check it out. The Handy is a great lift, very stable.
SR

[Old Crow]

579.00... If I remember correctly I only paid 500.00 for my Handy lift, but that was 8 years ago. They couldnt have gone up that much. I would at least check it out. The Handy is a great lift, very stable.
SR

Depends on what you mean by a lot.  http://www.handyindustries.com/shop/subdepartment_view.asp?D=1&page=2&S=21

[sandrooney]

HOLY MOLY!!!!!! I guess they did go up. Makes that HF lift look real good.
SR

[hdxlr8r]

http://www.broadwaylifts.com/Motorcycle_Lifts_s/3.htm

This is a better price.   

[HogBob]

Sir Garfield,
A good suggestion to save my garage floor. Thanks!

Bob

[hotham]

I have the 1000 lb model.  It works great for my needs.  The drop out rear section is a help when changing a rear tire.  I bought a Viking front tire clamp and I have a pallet jack for raising the rear tire.  I found one of their coupon deals for $299.  Paid $60 freight which was perfect, as we live out in the country.  The truck driver had a large pallet jack he used to roll it into my garage.  Keep in mind that these jacks weigh over 400 lbs.  A real deal for the home work shop.

[Tom]

FYI, Handy does build a cheaper hobby or homeowner lift for $595 and it's made in USA

http://www.handyindustries.com/shop/product_view.asp?idProduct=1153&D=6&S=0

[vtwin88]

Thanks for all of the info folks.  I like that Handy Lift but it doesn't have the rear wheel door,  the model with
the door is a couple hundred bucks more.  I buy US whenever possible but in this case the budget won't allow
it with the options i want.  I was leanin' more toward the HF 1200 LB lift, it has the door and optional side extensions,
the vise and dolly are included.  According to the two local stores in my area it can be ordered and shipped to either
store with no shipping cost.  The side extensions are internet order only which is crap but i have no choice, i could
make them at work but i'll have almost as much cash invested after paying for material and powder coat.  It won't
get weekly use let alone daily so i hope it holds up.  I have a couple of winter projects i need to do and i'm tired
and too damn old to be laying on the floor.  Again many thanks for taking the time to respond! the photos and links
are great!

Regards, Rob