unicycle52 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I just purchased a Harbor Freight motorcycle table lift and I would like to upgrade the wheel chock to either a wheel vise like this: https://cdn1.bigcommerce.com/server4700/b9ffa/products/222/images/313/W-Vise-1__46954.1329175972.1280.1280.jpg?c=2 or something like the Condor: https://www.ebay.com/p/?iid=371174849600&lpid=82&&&ul_noapp=true&chn=ps I'd like to be able to ride "into" the wheel chock and be able to get off the bike without fear of the bike falling before I tie it down to the lift. I'm leaning toward the wheel vice because I'm concerned that if I get the wheel chock that holds the bike I will have difficulty backing the bike out of the wheel chock. I only weigh 135 at 5' 3". So I would have to stand next to the bike and tug it backward to get it out of the chock. How difficult is it to back out of one of those "ride-in" type chocks. BTW I plan on building a platform on either side of the lift so that I have adequate footing for loading and unloading the bike. Input welcome. I've never had a table lift so any tips (no pun intended) for loading and unloading the bike are welcome. Thanks Unicycle52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizin Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I just purchased a Harbor Freight motorcycle table lift and I would like to upgrade the wheel chock to either a wheel vise like this: https://cdn1.bigcommerce.com/server4700/b9ffa/products/222/images/313/W-Vise-1__46954.1329175972.1280.1280.jpg?c=2 or something like the Condor: https://www.ebay.com/p/?iid=371174849600&lpid=82&&&ul_noapp=true&chn=ps I'd like to be able to ride "into" the wheel chock and be able to get off the bike without fear of the bike falling before I tie it down to the lift. I'm leaning toward the wheel vice because I'm concerned that if I get the wheel chock that holds the bike I will have difficulty backing the bike out of the wheel chock. I only weigh 135 at 5' 3". So I would have to stand next to the bike and tug it backward to get it out of the chock. How difficult is it to back out of one of those "ride-in" type chocks. BTW I plan on building a platform on either side of the lift so that I have adequate footing for loading and unloading the bike. Input welcome. I've never had a table lift so any tips (no pun intended) for loading and unloading the bike are welcome. Thanks Unicycle52 To upload pics please use the "add image to post" button. It's easy, even a Harley owner can upload pics Yamaha FZ-10 Forum Yamaha FZ-07 Forum Yamaha Ténéré 700 Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streeter Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 I've had a HF table lift for years. I just push the bike onto the lift, I never ride it on. The platform is wide enough to put the sidestand down, or just put it right on the centerstand. You don't need a fancy chock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlxr Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 You really do not want to ride the bike up onto the lift. If you mess up, it is an even longer way down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koth442 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 I use the center stand on the FJ or the rear stand for my bike(s) that don't have a center stand. Then tie down. '15 FJ09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.