HFT lift debate: FXD pespective?
I would eventually upgrade, but right now I can't justify the cost for a proper lift. I just need to be able to get the whole bike off the ground and leveled. Right now all I've got is a glorified center stand.
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It's fine for what I've needed up to now but I can only get one end at a time off the ground
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It's fine for what I've needed up to now but I can only get one end at a time off the ground
http://www.harborfreight.com/1500-lb...ift-60536.html
use a hft 20-25% coupon
http://www.retailmenot.com/view/harborfreight.com
just search for one when you are ready to buy it.
mods:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...today-237.html
the SClonghair mod needs t be called the "dyna horror" mod
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...ification.html
the SClonghair mod needs t be called the "dyna horror" mod
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...ification.html
I'm not sure if anyone has thought of this but I came up with a solution to a problem that a lot of us have using the Sears red jack to lift our Dynas.
I certainly can't afford to spend $400 or so on a J&S or Pitbull that is built wide enough so the h-d lift adapters aren't necessary.
This technically falls within the 'Under $50' thread and I may post it there also but for now...here it is for your viewing pleasure.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8lanUaFQNE
Parts / Tools needed: (Added 4/9/2011)
4 - 1/2" x 6" bolts
8 - 1/2" ID fender washers (1 between bolt head and lift pad / 1 between nut and lift pad)
4 - 1/2" nylok nuts
4 - 1/2" ID x 1/2" long spacers *OPTIONAL* / Check clearance
1 - 1/2" metal drill bit
1 - Drill
1 - Hack saw / cut-off wheel / Saw-zall (power tool strongly recommended)
1 - 1/2" wrench (13mm is a good substitute) / or is that 9/16" (14mm as a substitute). My memory is getting worse by the day.
1 - Garbage can to throw away the Dyna Lift Adapters you bought from the MoCo.
1 - Cold beverage of your choice
1 - Good tunes on the radio
I think that covers it.
UPDATE Aug, 2011: Earthquake tested. Earthquake approved. Thanks to 8541hog for the impromptu (5.9 'quake in DC) research.
I certainly can't afford to spend $400 or so on a J&S or Pitbull that is built wide enough so the h-d lift adapters aren't necessary.
This technically falls within the 'Under $50' thread and I may post it there also but for now...here it is for your viewing pleasure.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8lanUaFQNE
Parts / Tools needed: (Added 4/9/2011)
4 - 1/2" x 6" bolts
8 - 1/2" ID fender washers (1 between bolt head and lift pad / 1 between nut and lift pad)
4 - 1/2" nylok nuts
4 - 1/2" ID x 1/2" long spacers *OPTIONAL* / Check clearance
1 - 1/2" metal drill bit
1 - Drill
1 - Hack saw / cut-off wheel / Saw-zall (power tool strongly recommended)
1 - 1/2" wrench (13mm is a good substitute) / or is that 9/16" (14mm as a substitute). My memory is getting worse by the day.
1 - Garbage can to throw away the Dyna Lift Adapters you bought from the MoCo.
1 - Cold beverage of your choice
1 - Good tunes on the radio
I think that covers it.
UPDATE Aug, 2011: Earthquake tested. Earthquake approved. Thanks to 8541hog for the impromptu (5.9 'quake in DC) research.
I've got the red Sears jack modified as posted above, works perfect. I can't imagine I'll ever find a reason to upgrade. Bike is super stable, I usually don't even strap it down unless I'm really wrenching on something, and even then I think its overkill, but it certainly doesn't hurt to error on the side of overkill when lifting a bike.
I'm sure a J&S is better, but the modified Sears jack works great for me.
I'm sure a J&S is better, but the modified Sears jack works great for me.
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I would love to have a J&S lift, and I'm sure I will at some point... But when I picked up my current Dyna I already had a Sears yellow lift in the garage, so I got the frame blocks from Harley. They're cheap, I forget exactly but $25 or $30... The bike is very stable on them, although I suspect the lift itself is not nearly as stable as the J&S. I can shake the bike when it's lifted and it does move around, but it's the actual lift pads moving in relation to the base of the lift, not the bike moving on the pads. I always strap it down if it's up for anything that involves actual wrenching and I've never had a problem. The blocks stay on the frame securely... I know, because I once forgot to take them off for several days (while riding)!
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Keep an eye on Craigslist. I bought a Sears lift on there, and it only cost me $30! by the condition it was in, the guy must've used it once or twice only. I modified it, and it's been working great!
I would eventually upgrade, but right now I can't justify the cost for a proper lift. I just need to be able to get the whole bike off the ground and leveled. Right now all I've got is a glorified center stand.
Similar to this:
It's fine for what I've needed up to now but I can only get one end at a time off the ground
Similar to this:
It's fine for what I've needed up to now but I can only get one end at a time off the ground
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I did sclonghairs mod to my HF yellow lift and no problems lifting my switchback
EDIT: forgot to add, I don't care what jack/lift you use a correctly positioned strap
is just cheap insurance
EDIT: forgot to add, I don't care what jack/lift you use a correctly positioned strap
is just cheap insurance
Last edited by 1HD1C; Jun 3, 2016 at 06:26 AM.
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