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Just ordered Kendon standup motorcycle lift

ONOBob

ONOBob

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I wanted a lift.
( OK, I'm too old and stiff to crawl around on the floor anymore)
The only option for my situation is this Kendon.
www.kendonusa.com

Motorcycle Lifts That Fold - Kendon Stand-Up Bike Lift for Motorbikes

Full-size best in class motorcycle lifts that fold out of the way when not in use. Our patented folding motorcycle lift is capable of lifting any size bike and folds to stand up out of the way when not in use. You don't have to take up a full garage spot with a bike lift; save space and have...
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( I still live in the starter home I purchased in 1985. The garage is tiny / too small for a standard lift.)

I will send an update on function / performance after I get some experience with it.

Cheers,
Bob
 
I would like to have one that's flush with the floor but don't really want to start busting concrete.
 
connie_rider said:
Dumb question. Why not get the Harbor freight lift?
Mebbe ya had a lot of $$ lying around and wanted to spend them instead?
<ptttttt!!!>

Ride safe, Ted
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My garage is a one car, a very small one car, I don’t have space for a dedicated lift.
 
I have one of these lifts. It works well and serves it's purpose, with a couple of caveats.

It's advertised and sold as a Cruiser lift, because you can't use the bike's center stand while on the lift.

The main rail is not flat (it's a u-shaped channel), which means its not easy to get a second scissor jack between the undercarriage and the lift surface. Even if you have vertical clearance, the jack may slip on the rails without fabbing some secondary security hack. This means it may be hard or impossible to raise the rear wheel for replacement.

It has a small chock in front, but it's not large enough to hold the bike w/o tie-downs or a helper. You have to secure the bike on four corners with tie-downs, which attach to points on the lift. But they are not spaced very wide, so you have limited side-to-side security. In other words, it all stands up very tall and narrow. You have to have a strong flat floor to stand up securely.

The main lift surface is a narrow channel, which means you have to be lined up perfectly when loading.

It's portable, but heavy. The "wheels" on one end aren't very substantial and don't work well on uneven ground.

Construction is top-notch. The hand pump lever raises the table much faster and easier than the HF lift. The air fitting raises it even faster. Lowering has to be done carefully, just cracking the release valve or the lift will drop very fast. The security bar is substantial.

All in all, I'm glad I have it, but wish I had room for regular lift table. In the absence of work space, this works. I use mine, and like it in spite of the above., but those limitations make it of limited value, which still may be ok with you.

Enjoy, Gary
 
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