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Old Mar 8, 2016 | 08:17 PM
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so after 2 months of looking at what must of been every motorcycle lift every made and changing my mind 1000 times. i decided it had to the made in the USA Handy Sam 1000 with side extensions.so did i make the right buy???
 
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Old Mar 8, 2016 | 08:27 PM
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Most common professional shop lift for several decades, it's all in what you want and have space for, with the extensions they have a big footprint.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2016 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by crazytrain16s
so after 2 months of looking at what must of been every motorcycle lift every made and changing my mind 1000 times. i decided it had to the made in the USA Handy Sam 1000 with side extensions.so did i make the right buy???
I guess if you're doing a major bike build the better table would be worth it but for me if I needed a lift table I'd choose the $300 HF table but it's not my money and I doubt I'll ever need a lift table.
 

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Old Mar 8, 2016 | 11:34 PM
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You'll never regret it. They're bulletproof and trouble free. Yeah, you can find cheaper tables, but they won't have the rock-solid feel your Handy lift does.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2016 | 07:32 AM
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My chinese copy of the handy lift table (with side extensions) was one of the best shop tools I've ever bought. I use it for my motorcycles, ATV's and lawnmowers and it also works as an general adjustable height work table. It does take up some room with the extensions, but I couldn't live without it at this point.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2016 | 11:14 AM
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Yep, you made a good choice. My buddy has 3 in his shop, never had an issue.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2016 | 06:44 PM
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I've had my Handy BOB for almost a year. Love it. I looked at many including the HF. My son has one and another guy also has the HF. They are ok. I wasn't looking for OK , I'm putting a 25000 dollar bike on it. I wanted rock solid versatile and parts available. I have a separate shop so space wasn't an issue. I work on any and everything , mower,atv the Handy is the best,also doubles as work bench. No regrets. And I bought local 30min away.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2016 | 07:20 PM
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I've had one for several years. Keep in mind that when your bike is elevated, your life may depend on the integrity of that lift.
 
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I have a couple of the Handy lifts in my garage. Never a problem, they are great lifts. You made the right choice!
 
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