Dave Austin
Silver Bullet
This past Tuesday morning yellow freight delievered my new Handy SAM 1000.
In short order I uncrated three large cardboard boxes. The lift table in one box, the 8" side extenders in another box, and the front wheel vise in yet a third box.
Assembly was minimal. Add the side extenders, the vise, attach the compressor to the lift, touch the foot pedal and the table lifted 30" high.
Went to a skate board shop and purchased about $50.00 worth of grip tap two days prior and this stuff comes in 8"wide by 36" long strips for about $5.00 a sheet. It adheres very very well. Much cheaper than most hardware stores.. I think. Laid out the grip tape for a general idea of what design pattern I wanted. Than cut the tape to fit the side extenders and areas that I would be placing my feet when guiding the bike onto the lift. (sitting on it of course.) Placed a neat strip of the grip tape down the center of the lift table to give the tires a place to bite. Kept thinking an oily or wet tire could make for an interesting ride off the new lift table top. Hence, I choose to add the grip tape.
After all the grip tape was down, I gave the lift its first test. With a buddy assisting and his watchful eye present I carefully guided the ST onto the lift table. All went well with about 1" clearance. I backed the ST off the lift and than loaded the GL1800 Wing. All went well everything cleared nicely.
Its important to always put your kickstand up when backing down off the lift table. If not you risk a large scratch, I was lucky my buddy gave me this pointer as well prior to me backing off the lift with both bikes. Also its not a good idea to leave the bikes front wheel in the lift vise all night either. You can easily place it on its center stand and not worry about the weight of the bike being supported by the front forks. Just to make sure the forks don't get tweaked.. if this makes sense.
The lift came with two bolt on tie down rings. I am adding two addtional. I like tieing the bike down at four points. Maybe this is over kill, I just can't imagine a bike tipping over on a lift table 30" in the air. Run Forest run!
I have to say this lift is a luxury for me. But having two bikes now I know I will be using it for all of the light maintanence I will be doing. Oil changes, tire changes, and deep cleaning of the bikes as well. Its great not to have to bend over or lay on the garage floor. Hope this helps if anyone is considering a Table Lift. If there are any questions I can help with please let me know.
Good Luck,
Dave
In short order I uncrated three large cardboard boxes. The lift table in one box, the 8" side extenders in another box, and the front wheel vise in yet a third box.
Assembly was minimal. Add the side extenders, the vise, attach the compressor to the lift, touch the foot pedal and the table lifted 30" high.
Went to a skate board shop and purchased about $50.00 worth of grip tap two days prior and this stuff comes in 8"wide by 36" long strips for about $5.00 a sheet. It adheres very very well. Much cheaper than most hardware stores.. I think. Laid out the grip tape for a general idea of what design pattern I wanted. Than cut the tape to fit the side extenders and areas that I would be placing my feet when guiding the bike onto the lift. (sitting on it of course.) Placed a neat strip of the grip tape down the center of the lift table to give the tires a place to bite. Kept thinking an oily or wet tire could make for an interesting ride off the new lift table top. Hence, I choose to add the grip tape.
After all the grip tape was down, I gave the lift its first test. With a buddy assisting and his watchful eye present I carefully guided the ST onto the lift table. All went well with about 1" clearance. I backed the ST off the lift and than loaded the GL1800 Wing. All went well everything cleared nicely.
Its important to always put your kickstand up when backing down off the lift table. If not you risk a large scratch, I was lucky my buddy gave me this pointer as well prior to me backing off the lift with both bikes. Also its not a good idea to leave the bikes front wheel in the lift vise all night either. You can easily place it on its center stand and not worry about the weight of the bike being supported by the front forks. Just to make sure the forks don't get tweaked.. if this makes sense.
The lift came with two bolt on tie down rings. I am adding two addtional. I like tieing the bike down at four points. Maybe this is over kill, I just can't imagine a bike tipping over on a lift table 30" in the air. Run Forest run!
I have to say this lift is a luxury for me. But having two bikes now I know I will be using it for all of the light maintanence I will be doing. Oil changes, tire changes, and deep cleaning of the bikes as well. Its great not to have to bend over or lay on the garage floor. Hope this helps if anyone is considering a Table Lift. If there are any questions I can help with please let me know.
Good Luck,
Dave
