There are a lot of motorcycle lifts to choose from. Most motorcycle lifts
would work just fine, but as rolling art you don’t want to display or work on
a motorcycle lift that is under sized or over sized.
Motorcycle Lifts: Size the Motorcycle Lift to the Bike.
Start with measuring the center to center on the wheels. If it is 80 inches or less most all motorcycle lifts will work. Some will require a 13 inch front extension. You also need to know the width for one good reason, and that is getting off the motorcycle when on the lift. Though the manufacturers do not recommend you ride the bike on the lift most people do. Getting off a motorcycle is hard enough let alone being 7” more off the ground. Remember you still have to hold the bike up until you get the wheel clamp tightened and the tie downs on. If you are just using the motorcycle lift to clean the bike and normal maintenance, the 8 inch side extensions would work well. For larger project or bikes, the 12 inch side extensions are best. If you are taken the motor out and back in then think about getting a motorcycle engine stand like the Handy 16008. Holding a motor with your arms 12 inches out is not easy. The side extensions are easy to take off when you have the motorcycle lift in the air.
Motorcycle Lifts: Motorcycle Lift Weight Limits
The weight limit is important as well. If you have a trike that is over a thousand pounds you have now narrowed your choices to just one or two models. Most of you standard motorcycles are under or close to 900 pounds. All of the Handy motorcycle lifts have a thousand pound capacity or more. You can find the gross weight of your bike on the neck tag or call your dealer.
Motorcycle Lifts: Imported or Made in the USA?
Some imported equipment is great stuff and your bike may have come from the same country, but because the manufacturer process changes over seas a lot the product does too. This makes getting parts hard sometimes. Labor is not always the way they save either. They can scrimp on internal parts. If you buy American you can pay a lot more, but get a better product and better service in the long run. All of the Handy Motorcycle Lifts are made in the USA (Marshalltown, IA)
Motorcycle Lifts: Where to buy?
See our full line of motorcycle lifts here. Mile-X Equipment, Inc. is a stocking distributor of Handy Motorcycle Lifts. Stocking the most popular lifts allows Mile-X Equipment Inc. to ship quickly and at a lower cost. If you still have any questions, please feel free to contact Mile-X Equipment Inc. They are more than happy to answer any questions you may have. They know that owning a motorcycle is more than a pink slip with your name on it, it’s a lifestyle.
