How to modify HARBOR FREIGHT LIFT TABLE to lift a spyder

[DrewNJ]

Even better!


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[Lamonster]

mounted the assembly to the table, perfect fit to the bike. turns out the ramps are a little to long to fold backwards, need to trim off a couple inches. the pipe started to bow when i lifted the table, so i'll add clamps in the center as dannymax advised and see how it does.
on a side note, the bike would not start to get it off the lift. found a slightly loose ground cable. cleaned and tightened and put the tender back on it. i'll check it tomorrow. could be time for a new battery. TBC.......

Nice job :thumbup: I had made my ramps out of wood too but let them stay on the ground, I saw no reason for them to raise with the lift.

 

[bmwlarry]

I added longer pipes to move the extensions out on my Handy lift and built wooden ramps. I keep my RT parked on it at all times in the garage. The wooden ramps are duct taped on except when raised, then I remove tape and retape when lowered.

 

[coz]

double a-arm extensions

finished the lift table mods today. added center clamps, and gussets from the extension boxes up to the table top frame. shortened up the ramps so they fold perfectly. spyder won't start AGAIN, :banghead: so i can't test anything. DANG. it all looks very good on paper though:roflblack:.

 

[NancysToy]

Were you able to slide a second pipe inside the first to stiffen it?

 

[coz]

negative

i tried a 1/2 nipple and it would not go. the o.d. looked closer to 7/8 than 3/4, so i put on the center clamps and gussets. it feels rock solid. bike wouldn't start , to test out the lift. same as sunday. cleaned and tightened the ground cable. checked voltage with a meter, showed 12.9. put tender back on and bike started mon. morning. went to start it this afternoon to test the lift, and would not start. ur thoughts?opcorn:

 

[SPYD3R]

GR8

GR8 JOB COZ..... :clap:
half the fun of owning a SPYD3R, is creating things to do with it and for it....
Dan P
Easley, SC

 

[coz]

thanks dan

:roflblack: i've got a whole laundry list of things i want to do once i get this lift set up correctly .:roflblack: not to mention this new starting problem.:gaah:

 

[NancysToy]

i tried a 1/2 nipple and it would not go. the o.d. looked closer to 7/8 than 3/4, so i put on the center clamps and gussets. it feels rock solid. bike wouldn't start , to test out the lift. same as sunday. cleaned and tightened the ground cable. checked voltage with a meter, showed 12.9. put tender back on and bike started mon. morning. went to start it this afternoon to test the lift, and would not start. ur thoughts?opcorn:

Check battery voltage. If low, charge the battery then remove the charger. In a few hours to overnight, check the battery voltage. If less than 12.7, the battery is not holding a charge or you have a parasitic loss. If 12.7 or above, it should start the Spyder. If not, and the terminals are clean and tight, check the rear frame grond for tightness (negative jumper terminal under the seat) and check the positive jumper terminal (starter relay) for tightness or a loose post. If all seems well, hold the throttle wide open to prevent starting, and watch the voltage as you crank the starter. It should remain above 10.0 volts. If any of the voltage tests fail, replace the battery.

 

[coz]

thanks again Scotty

i'll start running it all down tomorrow. just in time as some serious cold gets here tomorrow :roflblack:.

 

[bmwlarry]

Here is a pic of my setup.

 

[coz]

thats nice

larry. looks like a good quality lift table too.:thumbup:

 

[coz]

lift tables and batteries

lift table mods are all done. original battery has taken a :cus:. new motobatt on order, 112.50 delivered.
will push spyder up on the lift to test it tomorrow.ray: ,,,,,,,,,,:thumbup:

 

[coz]

it's all good

everything works as anticipated. if anyone wants to do this to their h.f. lift, use 1 1/2 inch pipe and clamp it down in the center and outer edges. i love the folding ramps, but it was alot of extra work. solid ramps would work just fine. feel free to pm with any questions.:thumbup: i'll post better pics in the daylight.

 

[coz]

12 hour test

spyder was in the air overnight. lift table held perfectly. more pics.:thumbup: I highly recommend a lift table to all spyder owners. it'makes all spyder work as easy as it is hard without one. you don't understand until you see your axles waist high.imagine cleaning your wheels, standing up. i should have got one of these about ten years ago.:thumbup: To summarize, all these lift mods could be easily done over a weekend. all you need tool wise is a circular saw, and a good cordless drill, or an electric drill if thats what you have. expect to pay around a hundred bucks for lumber, pipe and clamps. i've done the hard part ,figuring everything out ( big thanks to dannymax and scotty ).

 

[coz]

less doctor visits

for arthritic knees and twisted backs.it will pay for itself in reduced healthcare costs.:roflblack::roflblack::thumbup: seriously though, i just polished the whole bike in 90 min. standing up, and it was overdue for a clean up.:clap:

 

[dannymax]

Ahhhh!

I love it when a plan comes together!! Nice job Dan'l!! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

 

[mcaccamise]

A great read Dan the lift looks to be a winner hope you get the starting problem worked out
have a Merry Christmas.

 

[coz]

thanks

A great read Dan the lift looks to be a winner hope you get the starting problem worked out
have a Merry Christmas.

new battery should be here in a few days, that should take care of it:thumbup: Merry Christmas to you too.

 

[coz]

space considerations

if you think you don't have room for a lift table, you probably do. the spyder pretty much covers up the whole thing , except for the long ramps . just park on it , thats what i do. picked up some red paint ( free ) today for all the wooden parts. as soon as mother nature co-operates,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,:thumbup:brrrrrrrr.