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which motorcycle lift ?
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If someone does, please use the PM system to work a deal...otherwise you may be answering "do you still have it?" questions for years
That style lift works on some models for wheel removal and minor tasks, others the exhaust and other undercarriage items cause stability issues. Have both for different uses.
You want to move parked bike around or a bike lift for work?
Park-N-Move is a move about dolly that you set centerstand on, the HF lift table will work for RT and GS work off the floor, however, not a roll about set-up with a bike on it.
If someone does, please use the PM system to work a deal...otherwise you may be answering "do you still have it?" questions for years
That style lift works on some models for wheel removal and minor tasks, others the exhaust and other undercarriage items cause stability issues. Have both for different uses.
You want to move parked bike around or a bike lift for work?
Park-N-Move is a move about dolly that you set centerstand on, the HF lift table will work for RT and GS work off the floor, however, not a roll about set-up with a bike on it.
Just looking for an easier way to move it around in the garage . I see the park and move as a bear to put it on the center stand to use it
Am I right about that ?
The HF model , just jack it up and move .....maybe !
akbeemer
SURVIVOR
I have been using a Park-n-Move for 8 years and it is not too difficult to use. If the bike is difficult to begin with, then it will be difficult on the PnM.
A lift is different than Dolly’s with small wheels that allow you to spin the bike into any position. What type are you actually looking for.
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akbeemer
SURVIVOR
I have a Handy lift and a Harbor Freight motorcycle lift that is more like a jack with wheels. The HF was given to me by a person who did not trust it. The only time I have used it is on my Handy lift to raise the rear end of an ATV or riding lawn mower. I would be nervous using it on a big bike and would not trust moving it with a bike on it.
poco183
Poco183
The Park and Move is a good option to maneuver the bike around the garage. If you are concerned about getting the bike on the center stand, get yourself a small piece of 3/4 inch OSB or plywood. Roll the rear tire onto the wood, put the Park and Move under the center stand and place the bike on the center stand, just as if it was on the floor. The 3/4 inch lift, from the board, makes a huge difference. I have a significant injury to my right leg and placing the bike on the Park and Move with the above method is easy. It is also easy to move the bike on the Park and Ride.
there was a vendor outdoors at Des Moines who had a roll around dolly. Can't recall the darn name at the moment. Was a long channel with wheels and they were demoing the ease of use.
Someone remember the name
Also have Park n Move and not a bear on the models I have used it on.
Someone remember the name
Also have Park n Move and not a bear on the models I have used it on.
pglaves
#13338
I have seen a motorcycle dolly that has a rail and on the left side an extended area for the sidestand. Dolly wheels at the front and back and that left side in a triangular pattern. It is designed to roll the bike on and to then move it around.
Here is an example:
https://www.harborfreight.com/low-p...MI7pvJ08TT4QIVmKDsCh2w5whQEAQYASABEgJh__D_BwE
There are others. Do a search on "Motorcycle Dolly"
Here is an example:
https://www.harborfreight.com/low-p...MI7pvJ08TT4QIVmKDsCh2w5whQEAQYASABEgJh__D_BwE
There are others. Do a search on "Motorcycle Dolly"
I'm contemplating an ABBA Sky Lift. I believe it will also work with both bikes, I think you just have to order a separate fitting kit. I've used cheap lifts/stands and most of the time you get what you pay for. I also believe this stand has been discussed on this forum so you might be able to read responses from actual owners.
I've had two of them, and they both work great. In fact, I bought the second one because I missed the first one after giving it to a neighbor kid when my wife and I moved to a new home. They are a little narrow, so you need to be careful with your feet as you go on and off. They have wheels and tie-down points, so you can secure the bike and then move it around (carefully). The front wheels are casters, and they have an integral jack point that will lift the casters off the floor to provide more stability when you don't want the table to move. I wouldn't use it to move a bike around with the table in the raised position.
The front moto wheel clamp is kind of primitive. I have a Baxley chock that I prefer. I mounted the chock to the front of the lift in place of the wheel clamp, and I can ride into the chock and then step off the bike while I tie it down, or deploy the center stand.
They are inexpensive and strong and they beat rolling around on the floor.
Cap
I think the OP is asking about a dolly instead of lift for mobility in garage.
Legal Speeding's Park-N-Move
https://www.legalspeeding.com/Park-n-Move.htm#.XLXMVexOk1I
A bit pricier and what I saw at the DesMoines Rally
https://www.condor-lift.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=100
Legal Speeding's Park-N-Move
https://www.legalspeeding.com/Park-n-Move.htm#.XLXMVexOk1I
A bit pricier and what I saw at the DesMoines Rally
https://www.condor-lift.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=100
If I was going to buy a unit that would allow me to push a motorcycle around the garage, I would go with a 3 point device. If you google 3 point motorcycle dolly, you will get many examples.
The leverage point is rather critical considering how top heavy the bike is in relationship to that low leverage point. Throw in the chance of a pebble or leftover nut on the floor chocking or stopping the wheel rather abruptly, a person will be hanging on to some unexpected weight- half on wheels.
Just my opinion.
OM
The leverage point is rather critical considering how top heavy the bike is in relationship to that low leverage point. Throw in the chance of a pebble or leftover nut on the floor chocking or stopping the wheel rather abruptly, a person will be hanging on to some unexpected weight- half on wheels.
Just my opinion.
OM
lirider
Member
I've used the Harbor Freight dolly for years, first on my wife's VLX and now on my RT and it's worked wonderfully. Makes it reasonably easy to move the bike around the garage and get it out of the way. Oh, and it's very stable ... no worries about it tipping over. You do need to be a little careful loading it up on there but it's really not that difficult. It allows me to get both of our cars in the garage along with the RT and a Honda Magna I've got tucked into another corner.
WWeldin
Member
Dynamoto Movable Motorcycle Stands
Not sure if this what you had in mind, but the wheels move in all directions. Pretty cool idea. Check out the video.
https://www.dynamotousa.com/
(You may have to give them a call about the RT)
Not sure if this what you had in mind, but the wheels move in all directions. Pretty cool idea. Check out the video.
https://www.dynamotousa.com/
(You may have to give them a call about the RT)
Park'n Move
I've used this stand on several GSAs and have not had an issue with it, it does raise the bike up on the center stand 3/4" taller but is not that much more difficult getting it up. I do have an issue getting the bike off the stand once I have the side bags fully loaded (when you push forward to take off the center stand the stand moves and you have to block it or lock the wheels.) Ease of moving the bike it great and has really freed up a lot of room in the garage.
For the lift I have been using a Kendon lift that stands up out of the way when you are not using it, great space saver also and because it is smaller (skinner, still rated for 1,000#) than most stands you are not reaching into the bike. I enjoy the bike but have trouble dedicating that much space to the working area and a space to still park the bike once riding season comes along.
I've used this stand on several GSAs and have not had an issue with it, it does raise the bike up on the center stand 3/4" taller but is not that much more difficult getting it up. I do have an issue getting the bike off the stand once I have the side bags fully loaded (when you push forward to take off the center stand the stand moves and you have to block it or lock the wheels.) Ease of moving the bike it great and has really freed up a lot of room in the garage.
For the lift I have been using a Kendon lift that stands up out of the way when you are not using it, great space saver also and because it is smaller (skinner, still rated for 1,000#) than most stands you are not reaching into the bike. I enjoy the bike but have trouble dedicating that much space to the working area and a space to still park the bike once riding season comes along.
Park n Move
A single car garage for me and I am space challenged in the winter with a car in it, especially since I try to commute to work year round and need access to my bike when the ice is off the road in CT. Picked up the Park n Move 10 years ago when I had a K75RT and it worked great (the Park n Move and the K75). Kept the Park n Move when I changed to a R12GS and it works even better since the GS is very easy (compared to the K75) to simply press on the pillion seat gently and have both tires off the floor. It makes it so easy to tuck it against the back wall and still have room to squeeze the car in the garage. You do need to chock the wheels on the Park n Move, as mentioned earlier, to easily get the bike off it. I don't bother with the wheel locks. Just keep a couple of used brake pads from your next brake job. They make excellent wheel chocks for the Park n Move.
A single car garage for me and I am space challenged in the winter with a car in it, especially since I try to commute to work year round and need access to my bike when the ice is off the road in CT. Picked up the Park n Move 10 years ago when I had a K75RT and it worked great (the Park n Move and the K75). Kept the Park n Move when I changed to a R12GS and it works even better since the GS is very easy (compared to the K75) to simply press on the pillion seat gently and have both tires off the floor. It makes it so easy to tuck it against the back wall and still have room to squeeze the car in the garage. You do need to chock the wheels on the Park n Move, as mentioned earlier, to easily get the bike off it. I don't bother with the wheel locks. Just keep a couple of used brake pads from your next brake job. They make excellent wheel chocks for the Park n Move.
