motorcycle lift table plans

[Rcarey]

Is there anyone on the forum that has a set of plans or a drawing of making a home built table lift, I have all the tools and welders i need to do
the job,i just need some plans.
Thanks

[kenwood599]

If you search the web, there are at least three homemade lift that I have seen plans for.

[Sonny Faulkenberg]

these are not free, but they are cheap.........http://www.afabonline.com/table_lift_plans.htm

[TravelinLite]

You want to see a really cool lift, click on the link in Sonny's signature line.

[flyswatter]

Ordered plans a couple of years ago for one that uses a floor jacket for the lift power. Not having any steel for the construction I sent the list of materials to the local iron store. Long story short price of the materials exceeded the cost of a nice lift from a local source. Had access to a full machine shop to build it, but the cost of materials alone changed my mind.

[hondake0]

[Jack D]

Long story short price of the materials exceeded the cost of a nice lift from a local source. Had access to a full machine shop to build it, but the cost of materials alone changed my mind.

This is true of a lot of things nowadays. It gives one an idea why parts cost so much today. I wanted a flat aluminum plate for a Givi E52 mount. 24" x 12" x 1/8". $30 at a metal supplier. Material to build a centerstand for my VStrom, $30-40 plus bolts and springs. I estimated 3-4 hours for design, machining and welding. $120 was the cost for an aftermarket stand. My friends wonder why I pick up a bolt that I see in a parking lot until they price one at a hardware store.

[Too Tall]

I think you could probably build one off of a photo of one you like. They are not very complicated. I really wanted to build one just for the challenge but I just couldn't justify the cost of the material as compared to having one already built & shipped to the house. If you've got a lot of junk iron laying around and all you'd have to buy is the cylinder, rollers and center pivot bearing, you might come out ahead.

Regardless of which way you go, make sure you build it with a opening for the rear tire or preferable a drop tail which is even better.

Take a look at the direct lift brand, air operated. They are very good quality and priced right.

[rcskisfast]

I paid like 700.00 for my lift and I love it.

[Geeze]

The Harbor Freight lifts can be bought on sale for $299.00. The last three issues of MotorCyclist have had Harbor Freight ads with a 20% off any one item coupon. I looked into building one myself but like flyswatter said the material will cost you more than a lift. The Harbor Freight lift isn't built as heavy as the Handy or Direct Lifts but they do the job just fine.