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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 08:45 PM
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Can anyone recommend a dolly for moving my softail around in the garage?
 
Old Dec 21, 2010 | 01:48 AM
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harbor freight has one which is OK, a Harley can be a tight squeeze, my Panhead and FXR fit no problem, my Evo FLHTC just fit and the 09 FLHTC is too long.

I have 2 of them and they roll well, assemble easily- look over the instructions twice, I misread the fasteners for the flip up ramp deally and had a do-over- the mounts go on the inside of the channel.

go to your local bike shop for a "Thunder Press" magazine, there is a harbor freight coupon for about $40 off in it, so your total cost will be about $60.
If you want to pay more, you can. there are premium priced products out there

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Old Jan 1, 2011 | 09:02 AM
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Do a search of bike lifts on this site. There is TONS of information. The best lifts seem to be the PitBull and the J&S Jack. You get what you pay for, no question about it.
 
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Thanks. I'll take a look.
 
Old Jan 12, 2011 | 02:32 AM
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Think about one of these , I make my own I've got a small garage and they are priceless for stacking bikes out of the way . I can literally rotate the bike 360 by hand sitting on a little mechanics chair and it's very stable when working on one even removing a wheel or front end .

 
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I bought a Cycle-Slider a few years ago. Not cheap but heavy-duty, well built, good wheels. Really rolls easily. Channel is wide enough to easily fit the Heritage. http://www.cycleslider.com/cycle-slider.htm
 
Old Jan 12, 2011 | 10:16 AM
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Dolly Parton?
 
Old Jan 12, 2011 | 10:46 AM
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I can shove my bike all around the garage with my yellow sears jack.
 
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J&S Jacks _ very stable, and well worth the money!
 
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