Was wondering if anyone would know of a Canadian/Ontario lift supplier that stocks the Moto Max 500 lift table or one just as good that does not have to come from over the pond or deep south,or even plans to build your own maybe a consideration depending on material costs. I am getting sick of being on my knees and bending down all the time. I didnt seem to care when I was in my twenties and thirties. Funny how that is eh! No its not. :mad:. One of my friends father used to say this" Getting old isnt for sissy's". I believe it too. :hi:
Do you have a Princess Auto in your area?
There is a princess auto 2 1/2 hours away from my place.
Quote from: Antonn3 on February 07, 2014, 04:54:08 PM
Do you have a Princess Auto in your area?
Good call... :good:
Quote from: gumby302ho on February 09, 2014, 02:45:58 PM
There is a princess auto 2 1/2 hours away from my place.
Worth the drive, in my opinion...as I have a Princess Auto lift that I picked up, used, from a Harley guy that was selling up a few years ago.
Your knees and back, (as well as your FJ), will be all the better for having one of these lifts in your garage/work shop :good2:
I should have got one yeeeeeeears ago :dash2:
Check their catalogue on line and/or call the store for availability first :i_am_so_happy:
John.
ps check Graigs List and Kijiji to...
Quote from: gumby302ho on February 09, 2014, 02:45:58 PM
There is a princess auto 2 1/2 hours away from my place.
That is where I got this one... I think it was under $150 (got it five years ago; well worth it)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/iBr5vP1SWTq0Ef1uXvOuUAjLscQH-p935IIoe21aJ6I=w296-h221-p-no)
Quote from: Bob on February 11, 2014, 07:07:04 AM
Quote from: gumby302ho on February 09, 2014, 02:45:58 PM
There is a princess auto 2 1/2 hours away from my place.
That is where I got this one... I think it was under $150 (got it five years ago; well worth it)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/iBr5vP1SWTq0Ef1uXvOuUAjLscQH-p935IIoe21aJ6I=w296-h221-p-no)
Bob, your bikes every bit as stable on the centre stand on the lift as it is on the floor. Having it on it's wheels limits a lot of the things you can do while it's raised.
Quote from: ribbert on February 11, 2014, 07:50:31 AM
Quote from: Bob on February 11, 2014, 07:07:04 AM
Quote from: gumby302ho on February 09, 2014, 02:45:58 PM
There is a princess auto 2 1/2 hours away from my place.
That is where I got this one... I think it was under $150 (got it five years ago; well worth it)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/iBr5vP1SWTq0Ef1uXvOuUAjLscQH-p935IIoe21aJ6I=w296-h221-p-no)
Bob, your bikes every bit as stable on the centre stand on the lift as it is on the floor. Having it on it's wheels limits a lot of the things you can do while it's raised.
You mean like this? :good2:
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/t7o3WvClovNlUDia8LQBzeoRv93dO5FKjXDv9sGztfU=w270-h202-p-no)
Well the one you have is exactly what I am looking for. Thanks for the info. I have a mission now. Cheers
Quote from: gumby302ho on February 13, 2014, 08:54:51 AM
Well the one you have is exactly what I am looking for. Thanks for the info. I have a mission now. Cheers
That was also from Princess Auto. I added some extensions to the mounts to clear the exhaust.
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/eZ7OCY3HVWCxOcCNRbbPXgGTpnei02PEgkzLP6l6FJc=w270-h202-p-no) (https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/IoK_mmd5NCkL3ThiI06n3TLiEP5VoxEXtTh30BUUn8Q=w270-h202-p-no)
I'll never use it again. If you want to drive out to Whitby it's yours for $50.
Quote from: Bob on February 11, 2014, 09:32:06 AM
Quote from: ribbert on February 11, 2014, 07:50:31 AM
Quote from: Bob on February 11, 2014, 07:07:04 AM
Quote from: gumby302ho on February 09, 2014, 02:45:58 PM
There is a princess auto 2 1/2 hours away from my place.
That is where I got this one... I think it was under $150 (got it five years ago; well worth it)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/iBr5vP1SWTq0Ef1uXvOuUAjLscQH-p935IIoe21aJ6I=w296-h221-p-no)
Bob, your bikes every bit as stable on the centre stand on the lift as it is on the floor. Having it on it's wheels limits a lot of the things you can do while it's raised.
You mean like this? :good2:
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/t7o3WvClovNlUDia8LQBzeoRv93dO5FKjXDv9sGztfU=w270-h202-p-no)
No, I meant more like this:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8472/8397229197_72b3ff6ed9.jpg)
I also put a bottle jack under the front of the motor to clean or remove the front wheel and don't bother with the wheel clamp. I quite happily move it around while it's raised.
Just don't be moving it forward if the wheels are likely to hit a crack it the concrete.
Noel
Quote from: ribbert on February 14, 2014, 07:47:11 AM
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8472/8397229197_72b3ff6ed9.jpg)
I also put a bottle jack under the front of the motor to clean or remove the front wheel and don't bother with the wheel clamp. I quite happily move it around while it's raised.
Just don't be moving it forward if the wheels are likely to hit a crack it the concrete.
Noel
Ya, I'd would like to do that too, but my platform is too narrow. It was cheaper, but I'm not able to raise the rear wheel on it. I also do the 'jack under the front' to work on the front wheel, but on the ground.
I have too many platforms for the FJ; I use this one in the summer...
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_c-Hh10nLmjeo5zYV8Du_Y37RMsC8tEuAEmJB0VqmjU=w270-h202-p-no)
Quote from: ribbert on February 14, 2014, 07:47:11 AM
I also put a bottle jack under the front of the motor to clean or remove the front wheel and don't bother with the wheel clamp. I quite happily move it around while it's raised.
Just don't be moving it forward if the wheels are likely to hit a crack it the concrete.
Noel
My FJ project is also on the lift the same way, except I used a couple of ratchet straps at the rear to lift the front.
I like the full ramp style lift but they both have there place for different work being done. I tracked down one from some good advice inside this site from princess auto. Its 399 dollars and the store in Barrie has two. Ouch. that could be my new rs-1 helmet. I want to wait for a sale but am on layoff so I have the time now to start my randy mods and I would love this lift. The wife says go for it but her credit is always at REDLINE. :dash2: Its also a fair drive. So I think I am going to twist my arm( isnt that a hip song) for u canucks...... and hop in the old 97 nissan hardbody and burn 100 in fuel to get this job done. Ramble ramble ramble :mad:
Right on. Been trying to find a decent lift at a decent price. Any word on the $399.99 one at Princess Auto. I don't mind the manual only aspect.
Well this lift from princess auto seems to be what I was looking for. The scissor part of the lift functions inside of its own frame so having wood board flooring in my shop it was easy to shim up level. There is a plate that comes out under rear tire. Not sure of that yet. It is heavy, I hand bombed it myself with a few grunts but would not advise it. Seems to be reasonably stable at full height of 29 1/2 inches. It would be a great deal if you can wait until they go on sale, I couldnt wait so I went for it. I cant wait to start using it. One guy said he uses it for all kinds of things like lawn mowers and snow throwers and has not had a bike on his yet but he thinks its great. Hope this helps. :hi:
got to luv Princess Auto eh? It's our version of Harbour Freight.
As for the plate near the rear of the lift... would that not be the loading ramp?
Tony
Well thanks Tony for heads up about princess auto having motorcycle lifts. The lift has a heavy duty ramp to roll bike up on platform but there is also a removable plate under rear tire for access of dropping tire out I guess. In time I will find out if it was a good engineered idea. Crash bars spin on oil filter upgrade and fork brace and new shock will be going on shortly. I did not realize but minus the shock it adds almost 12 lbs to the already heavy FJ. If I was good with computers I would show you a pic but I suck. :hi: