lifts
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Sunapee, NH
RE: lifts
I have a craftsman red lift and it does everything that it claims it will.
It is also a great tool in limited space. I still use it from time to time, but, I use my TEC lift for most usage. It lifts the bike 30 inches in about 4 in incrementsand I can roll around on the wheeled seat and everything is at eye level. The rear of the lift drops out for easy removal of the rear wheel. I often wonder why I waited so long. The work I am more ready to do, now that I don't have to crawl on the floor on my hands and knees, has more than paid for the lift a few times over. Without a bike on it and while it's in the highest position it's easy to move around and can be put to the side of the garage real easy and can become a bench as well.
sorry, seems I have the shakes tonight, lol
chappy
It is also a great tool in limited space. I still use it from time to time, but, I use my TEC lift for most usage. It lifts the bike 30 inches in about 4 in incrementsand I can roll around on the wheeled seat and everything is at eye level. The rear of the lift drops out for easy removal of the rear wheel. I often wonder why I waited so long. The work I am more ready to do, now that I don't have to crawl on the floor on my hands and knees, has more than paid for the lift a few times over. Without a bike on it and while it's in the highest position it's easy to move around and can be put to the side of the garage real easy and can become a bench as well.
sorry, seems I have the shakes tonight, lol
chappy
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
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Outside of Philly
RE: lifts
I checked out the red and yellow by standing on it and just transferring my weight from side to side and . . . well . . . no way in hell am I putting by bike on that jack. Really, the extra money to get a J&S or another quality jack is well worth the piece of mind, not to mention the lifetime warranty and the safety that you just do not get with a cheaper jack. Alot of people have bought a cheap jack and have regretted it, but no one has bought a better jack and have regretted it. Just look at the reviews on sears website on their jacks. Also, there is a video on YouTube showing the instability of the yellow one. My .02
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Union Bridge, MD
RE: lifts
ORIGINAL: Qball
Yellow Sears Craftsman works for me.
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Yellow Sears Craftsman works for me.
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Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: NJ
RE: lifts
I have the red crafstman lift but my nieghbor said that he herad about a bike falling of one. So I haven't used it on my Road King since then But I use it on my street bike with no problem. Wish I had room for the big lift above.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Oregon City, Oregon
RE: lifts
I use the yellow Sears jack and I bought a dolly from Harbor Freight for about $40.00. The dolly is the ticket because you can wheel the bike around the garage a lot easier than the jack will move it. Also the bottom of the bike is open for fluid changes and stuff like that. You can even sit on the bike and start it if you want to. Very stable on the dolly, very easy to move.
rcc
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RE: lifts
I've posted this before I think but here's a side by side comparison of the Pitbull lift and the yellow sears lift. I'll let you be the judge.
BUT with the pitbull, you can lift your bike up almost 3 feet. Not that you would, but then you can climb up on and sit on the passenger seat and it won't tip...i was the guinea pig at bike week....i'm telling ya, it's the ticket.
Just keep one thing in mind....and before everybody starts bashing me, everybody has an opinion - here's mine....you get what you pay for. It's pricey though...if you're looking to save a buck, go with the sears and good luck.
BUT with the pitbull, you can lift your bike up almost 3 feet. Not that you would, but then you can climb up on and sit on the passenger seat and it won't tip...i was the guinea pig at bike week....i'm telling ya, it's the ticket.
Just keep one thing in mind....and before everybody starts bashing me, everybody has an opinion - here's mine....you get what you pay for. It's pricey though...if you're looking to save a buck, go with the sears and good luck.
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