Motorcycle lift tables 101. 

Look at your needs. 

Do you have a commercial shop or is this for home use?   

A name brand lift is more expensive but very reliable.  Home use won't wear out a Knock off.

How big is the motorcycle you are going to be putting on it?

A Boss Hoss is way too big for your normal lift.  You need to upgrade to a 1500 pound lift.

A Harley or a Goldwing are fine for the 1000 pound lift. 

Do you do all your own work? 

You may want a drop out plate in the table for removing the rear wheel.

If you just use the lift for oil changes and polishing, save the money and you won't need the drop out plate.  You can still take the back tire off, you just have to lift the bike a little higher.

Shipping is the biggest cost factor of a lift.  They weigh between 300 and 600 pounds.  If you have access to a loading dock, you can save the $70 residential delivery.

Motorcycle lift table