OTC 1545 motorcycle lift

[XV1100SE]

Received my new lift today. It is an OTC 1545. From initial reaction :

- packaging - well packed inside the box. Outer box could be better

- 1500lb capacity to plenty for the Venture

- 3-1/2-Inch at lowest level with a wide lift range of 3-1/2-Inch to 16-3/4-Inch

- 17 inch long skids wide apart (does fit with the lift adapter) so load is nice and level. The jack I'm replacing is a Canadian Tire lift and the pads are just under 12" - always worried me when lifting or lowering the bike that the bike would fall off the lift

- I've seen a few comments about the speed of lowering but to me it seemed fine

- the "T" handle doesn't seem very rigid but should be fine for moving the bike

- the four casters are nice and wide with the rear castors being lockable

- there are also screw down "levelers" that would hold the lift in one spot

- comes with nice tie down straps

- no instructions for assembly but you only have the bottle and a bracket to bolt on. Parts diagram is included in three languages

- safety stops and the locking arm seem to be solid

 

I'll update my review after using it a few times but so far seems to be well built and solid.

 

 

https://www.otctools.com/products/motorcycle-lift

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B000OCHCIW/ref=pe_386430_202724850_TE_item ($302 CDN)

[bongobobny]

Hmmm, sounds very similar to my Sears Craftsman that I've had for years!! Sounds good!!