,with 33" of lift makes working on the bikes easy.About $700. Harbor Freight has chocks.
Chock/lift
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Cruiser
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From: McGuire AFB, NJ/Jackson, MI
Chock/lift
Just really looking for something to be able to hold the bike up straight while doing maintenance. I figure a chock would be sufficient, but don't really know where to start looking for one, or if I should just invest in a lift and get it over with. Don't really plan on doing much, just basics...
Thanks!
Thanks!
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From: Marina del Rey
My Craftsman MC lift was bought used from a C/L ad ($60). Search for the modification thread; I have made a special upgrade to mine. A lift is most helpful for cleaning your wheels, and is essential for removing them.
Actually I am looking for a chock, too, to facilitate storage in the tight available space. The better ones cost upwards of $200. Really don't care for the HF design, but it's cheap. Or I may fab my own.
Actually I am looking for a chock, too, to facilitate storage in the tight available space. The better ones cost upwards of $200. Really don't care for the HF design, but it's cheap. Or I may fab my own.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Houston
I have the Harbor Freight chocks. Works great.. Just ride your bike onto it, get off and walk away, Holds bike very securely..
http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcy...ock-97841.html
on sale...
http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcy...ock-97841.html
on sale...
Road Warrior
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From: Kennewick, WA
Just really looking for something to be able to hold the bike up straight while doing maintenance. I figure a chock would be sufficient, but don't really know where to start looking for one, or if I should just invest in a lift and get it over with. Don't really plan on doing much, just basics...
Thanks!
Thanks!
Last edited by HemiOrange; Apr 29, 2011 at 09:24 PM.
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I got a J&S chock and Jack. On the chock you don't have to buy those tie down bars you see, I bought them for trailering when I moved. It's rock solid. No straps need on the chock or the jack when in the garage. Made in the USA and by great guys.
Here's with my oil pan adapter. Open all three plugs and into the catch pan.
Here's with my oil pan adapter. Open all three plugs and into the catch pan.
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