If you do a look motorcycle maintenance yourself you might be in the market for a personal motorcycle jack, or a motorcycle lift table. Taking your motorcycle to a dealer can be expensive and time consuming. It can cost you $50-$60 per hour for simple maintenance procedures. If you do already or you just want to stop maintaining your motorcycle yourself, a motorcycle jack like the OTC1545 or a lift table would be very handy in procedures such as changing the rear tire, adjusting the suspension, or any engine work on the top end. In the past I have used bricks, crates, suitcases and other random items in the garage to lift the motorcycle to working height. Using this method can be dangerous and unreliable. The last thing that you want is your motorcycle falling to the floor and causing severe damage.
As more and more people are turning to personal motorcycle maintenance, The market for motorcycle lifts and Jacks has grown significantly in the last few years. Let’s take a look at each one so you can make a decision which one is better for you.
First let’s take a look at personal motorcycle lift tables. Motorcycle lifts are the larger of the two options, so you need to consider a few things first. Need to have a garage big enough that you can dedicate a few square meters for your lift. If you don’t have a big garage or use the garage for other things like the family car, a motorcycle lift is probably not your best choice. If you do have the space and the budget because lists are a lot more expensive, they can be extremely handy equipment to have in the garage. They are extremely stable and can support very heavy motorbikes. If you just have one motorcycle a motorcycle lift table is probably more than you need, but if everybody in the neighborhood comes to the motorcycle maintenance in your garage it is worth considering. The durability of motorcycle lift tables is generally much longer than motorcycle jacks but if something does go wrong they can be expensive to repair. If you are going to do a lot of motorcycle maintenance then a motorcycle lift table could be your best option. If you’re going to require a lift once a month and motorcycle jack is probably a better option.
For smaller and less frequent motorcycle maintenance, the best motorcycle jack is worth considering. They are very small and lightweight. So if you have a garage that is tight on space, or you have to store your car there most of the time, personal jacks can store away easily. Because they are smaller and can be shipped in the mail, you are not limited to options in your local area. There are many online retailers that will ship for free like Amazon. Because motorcycle jacks are small and not as stable, is it important to choose a motorcycle jack with the correct load rating. A good rule of thumb is to double the weight of your motorbike. So for a 400 pound motorcycle, the 800 pounds motorcycle jack is recommended.
I hope these points have made your purchase decision easier.If you are in the market for a personal motorcycle Jack, Please check out my review on the OTC 1545 motorcycle Jack.
