Garage stands
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 122
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From: Howell, NJ
I was a bit put off by the prices of some of the more respected lift brands but was worried about the quality of the less expensive ones. I had decided on a J & S since my uncle had one and I was very impressed with it, but I found a used Pitbull jack locally on Craigslist for $250. I couldn't resist the deal. I've had it a couple of years now and I'm very glad I got it. The 25" lifting range of the Pitfall is awesome for maintenance and cleaning. I lift the bike without tie downs and climb and crawl all over it without worry. The only drawback for me is that it takes up a lot of floor space when not in use so I stand it on end against the wall.
Hope this provides some insight.
Tommy
Hope this provides some insight.
Tommy
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2014
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From: NorCal
I here good things about the pitbull brand, and used usually saves some cash. But I don't think they are still in business, at least when I bought mine they weren't taking orders and the website had been like that for a while. Also need to compare lift height and ability to get close to wall if that's what you want, which I did. Good luck!
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Joined: Jan 2007
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From: NE Florida
First you need to decide - Lift Table or Lift Jack
Lot's of people use el cheapo lift jacks like Craftsman or Harbor Freight. Personally, I don't understand buying a $20,000+ motorcycle and putting it on a 10 cent jack. I bought a Pitbull 12 years ago and it is the best made (USA) and highest lifting (24") jack on the market. I'd also consider a J&S.
I'm going to be in the market for a lift table soon. It will probably be a Handy air lift.
Lot's of people use el cheapo lift jacks like Craftsman or Harbor Freight. Personally, I don't understand buying a $20,000+ motorcycle and putting it on a 10 cent jack. I bought a Pitbull 12 years ago and it is the best made (USA) and highest lifting (24") jack on the market. I'd also consider a J&S.
I'm going to be in the market for a lift table soon. It will probably be a Handy air lift.
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Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Myrtle Beach, SC
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Ok, my $.02.
Everybody says "cheap bike jacks are plenty good enough." I say not so. Remember, your fingers, hands, arms and possibly your head are going to be in, on, around and under that lift. If it fails... Yeah I know they usually have some sort of safety stop but how much trust can you put in a 1" wide, 1/4" thick piece of strip metal that might bend under a sudden full weight load?
Take a look at your hand and place a dollar value on it then decide what you're willing to spend on a bike lift. I'm just sayin'.
Everybody says "cheap bike jacks are plenty good enough." I say not so. Remember, your fingers, hands, arms and possibly your head are going to be in, on, around and under that lift. If it fails... Yeah I know they usually have some sort of safety stop but how much trust can you put in a 1" wide, 1/4" thick piece of strip metal that might bend under a sudden full weight load?
Take a look at your hand and place a dollar value on it then decide what you're willing to spend on a bike lift. I'm just sayin'.
Last edited by Hey Man; Mar 23, 2016 at 12:25 PM.