lifts
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Makakilo
RE: lifts
From the look of your bike it has some coin into it. Iam guessing you got well over $23 K....Those rims alone are smoking hot......The chrome front end package must be over $600.....Sounds and looks like you will be cleaning and maintaining that bike alot. I had the cheap little lift just to get by, and watch it flex left to right when jacking the bike. Even had the locks screw in to prevent wobble, but in the back of my mind I NEVER TRUSTED that lift. I was finally convinced that my bike was not going anywhere, I enjoyed having a clean bike from top to bottom, my back was not getting any younger, and decided to buy a Handy lift. I bought a used model and rebuilt the air cylinder seals for 20$. Til today ALL my friends ask if the lift is available, so they can clean their bike or fix something. Great way to have the friends over, and keeps the wife wondering why? New they run $700-$800
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: North East
RE: lifts
ORIGINAL: baggers4life
any recommendations on lifts..just need one to make the cleaning process easier. Saw a 1500lb atv/motorcycle lift for 80 bucks..any suggestions would be helpful..thanks
any recommendations on lifts..just need one to make the cleaning process easier. Saw a 1500lb atv/motorcycle lift for 80 bucks..any suggestions would be helpful..thanks
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Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Commerce, Mich.
RE: lifts
Hhhmmmmmmmm....
20,000 for a scoot...a few K more for accesories and chrome...
Trusting a CHEAP lift? NOT ON YOUR LIFE.
J&S or Pitbull...The ONLY way to go. Personally, I have the J&S, picks up the Ultra, or the Deluxe with no issues and rock solid when lifted. I can roll it around the garage with the bike in the air WITHOUT strapping it down, and I have no worries about doing so.
Had a cheap lift...(Sears) and junked the darned thing after only 6 months..Bike was to unstable in the air.
20,000 for a scoot...a few K more for accesories and chrome...
Trusting a CHEAP lift? NOT ON YOUR LIFE.
J&S or Pitbull...The ONLY way to go. Personally, I have the J&S, picks up the Ultra, or the Deluxe with no issues and rock solid when lifted. I can roll it around the garage with the bike in the air WITHOUT strapping it down, and I have no worries about doing so.
Had a cheap lift...(Sears) and junked the darned thing after only 6 months..Bike was to unstable in the air.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Sussex County NJ
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Oh
RE: lifts
I bought a 1000lb air / hyd lift from Harbor Frieght for $360 and it was the best thing I ever bought to save the back. I have been using it ALOT for all my maintenance and cleaning and you just can't beat it! It even has the drop out floor for the rear wheel. I use a scissor jack to lift the whole bike up while on the lift to remove both wheels at once. You can pump it up with the foot hyd pump or attach to your air. It is heavy gage steel and well made. You can also get it in the 1200 lbversion but, it will handle anything HD makes.
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Road Master
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 971
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From: Chicago/Arlington Heights
RE: lifts
I suggest getting one with all 4 wheels that are casters so you can spin it around and it will make life easy for you. I agree 20k plus on a $60 lift doesnt make sence. Dont cut corners on this.......
