Best motorcycle lift?

[pdxjim]

Hey dudes.

I'm outfitting my new garage/shop, and shopping hydraulic or pneumatic motorcycle lifts.

I bought a Aplus four-post car lift, and it looks like they make a good motorcycle lift, but it's probably way better than I need.

Anyone got an opinion about motorcycle lifts?

[Simmons1]

Handy lifts have always been the gold standard. That said, I have been using one of the cheap Harbor Freight lifts for over 20 years.

[Andrew S]

I also have one of the Harbor Freight lifts.  But I highly recommend upgrading the wheel chock/clamp if you go that route. 

[JKV45]

I was looking for a lift a while ago, but decided to go with a table instead.  Requires a ramp to get the cycle on it, and a wheel chock at the front, but it was something like $350 delivered.

It's 8' long and 24" wide, 16" high.

It did take some modifications.

Something like this with the lower legs removed to get a lower height -

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/husky-6-ft-adjustable-height-ready-to-assemble-heavy-duty-solid-wood-top-steel-workbench-in-black/1001798832

[BlueR32]

Me and my mates all have Kendon lifts:
https://kendonusa.com/collections/stand-up-folding-motorcycle-lifts-and-bike-lift-for-motorbikes
I've had mine for many years now and it has been fantastic. What I really like about it is that you can stand it up vertically when not in use to save space.  It can be hand-cranked or attach an airline to raise it quicker.
They are not cheap but they do come up on the used market from time to time. I got mine used.

[m in sc]

im not a fan of lifts. I've used them but for me, I prefer my hoist to lift a front or rear. imho, if you must use a lift, consider adding an overhead hoist as well

[grcamna3]

I bought a Western Handy lift(air cylinder)in 2000' and loved it.
I moved quite a few times,so I sold it a year later;Really miss it.   

[Rizingson]

If you're a serious bike restorer or mechanic forget the Harbor freight hydraulic lift. You'll wear your leg out pumping it up and down. Any good air lift is the way to go. Speaking from experience, and I've had a couple Harbor freight lifts as well. Just make sure you get one with a good half wheel chock and a removable plate at the rear for wheel removal.

[X-Man]

I too have the HarborMart cycle lift with the good upgraded front wheel chock. Yes the foot pump is annoying but it works. I wonder if the air/hydro cylinder works for it?

Jim if you wanted to look and try mine, your more than welcome to.

[grcamna3]

If you're a serious bike restorer or mechanic forget the Harbor freight hydraulic lift. You'll wear your leg out pumping it up and down. Any good air lift is the way to go. Speaking from experience, and I've had a couple Harbor freight lifts as well. Just make sure you get one with a good half wheel chock and a removable plate at the rear for wheel removal.

When I get another shop,that's what I want.
Also,if you have a big bike w/ a long wheelbase(GW,etc.),it needs a long lift too.
The removable rear wheel plate is a good feature;from what I hear,it allows the rear wheel to drop-down out of the caliper & swingarm,which will allow you to lay the wheel flat and slide it out. Lots of bodywork around the rear wheel on a large touring bike can keep you from getting in there.

[85RZwade]

I use a Handy lift at work; it's a nice piece of equipment.