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Old 01-07-2016, 11:13 PM
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Default Harbor freight bike lift

I thought for this price some people might be interested in this. $296



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Old 01-08-2016, 03:42 AM
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It's not bad for the price, but the wheel chock Sucks. If you buy one you may as well pick up a better chock while you're there.
 
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Old 01-08-2016, 05:21 AM
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My son actually has a few of those in his shop. The wheel chock you might as well throw away. Other than that it is a good value for the money
 
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When I noticed this lift on sale a couple of weeks ago I stared at it for a while trying to figure out a reason why I needed it.
I just couldn't figure out what I could put it to use for.

In the past I've asked those here on the forum to give me a reason/s why I need one of these lifts.
I got no responses that would relate to anything I would use the lift for.

A couple of years ago a friend of mine did a winter rebuild and he bought one of these lifts and it worked well for him.
After the build he leaned it up against the back of the garage and that's where it sits today.

Anytime he needs to lift the bike he just uses a jack.
The jack is just easier to use and takes up less space.

That being said if you have need, there's no doubt this lift is a good deal at $300.
 

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Old 01-08-2016, 09:05 AM
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my wife bought me one of these as a gift. As mentioned in a previous post, the chock is almost useless, so I will upgrade that, but I use it for maintenance and cleaning. I roll it under the work bench when not in use. It works well.
 
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Old 01-08-2016, 09:26 AM
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I have one of these also, it makes working on the bikes much more comfortable as you don't have to crawl around on the ground when doing so. As others have mentioned the wheel chock needs to be revised.
 
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Old 01-08-2016, 10:39 AM
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I bought one at the 399 price because at 60 now I just couldn't crawl around on a cold hard concrete floor anymore. I have done two restorations on it so far and couldn't have done them without one. A regular jack does just fine for regular maintenance work.
 
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Ive had one for about 4yrs now and its been worth every penny
 
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Old 01-08-2016, 12:10 PM
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Since I got this hi lift, I seldom want to use anything else. Nice to sit at a comfortable level to change clutch plates. Hasn't been a problem reaching the jack side of the bike, either, swings far enough away from that vertical post to reach between easily. Looks scary at the top, but it's sturdy, doesn't flex near as a much as my conventional steel and aluminum bike jacks.

 
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Old 01-08-2016, 12:38 PM
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I bought one a few years back and tossed the wheel chuck and ordered a good one off eBay.
I like using it to clean and wipe down the bike after a long ride or running in the rain. At my age it saves my back and knees
 


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