Harbor Freight Motorcycle Lift
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Harbor Freight Motorcycle Lift
Does anyone have this lift and use it on their softail?
http://www.harborfreight.com/1500-lb...lift-2792.html
I bought a lowering kit from Dead Creek Cycles but it doesn't seem like I can reach the part of the shock that I need to remove without putting the lift under the shocks (which I assume would not be a good thing).
Has anyone used this lift to take off their shocks or work on them in general? It seems too narrow. Also, what are the advantages of having a lift in general? I don't need one to store the bike or move it around. Does it make things like changing the oil easier? I searched the forum and couldn't find anything on it. Thanks!
http://www.harborfreight.com/1500-lb...lift-2792.html
I bought a lowering kit from Dead Creek Cycles but it doesn't seem like I can reach the part of the shock that I need to remove without putting the lift under the shocks (which I assume would not be a good thing).
Has anyone used this lift to take off their shocks or work on them in general? It seems too narrow. Also, what are the advantages of having a lift in general? I don't need one to store the bike or move it around. Does it make things like changing the oil easier? I searched the forum and couldn't find anything on it. Thanks!
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Honestly, those type of lifts are junk. The best thing to use if you want to spend under $150 or even $100 is a motorcycle scissor jack.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-L...4de094&vxp=mtr
Mike
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-L...4de094&vxp=mtr
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if you get the harbor freight one, get the coupon form american iron, it takes another $30 or $40 off. Depending on the bike it works fine, im not sure i would like it on a very heavy bike, i use it on my sportster and it works perfectly well, fatboy goes on the hydraulic lift
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Actually I disagree with mdunn. I think they are practical, quick and for $99 you can't go wrong. I have a table lift for most of my work, but I have used those type of jacks for years and find them worthy. I have had my sears version for 5 years with no issues also. GL
Edit- I put a full dresser on them lots of times. They have a lock bar, so once they are up then engage the lock bar and let the pressure off of jack. It handles the big bikes just fine.
Edit- I put a full dresser on them lots of times. They have a lock bar, so once they are up then engage the lock bar and let the pressure off of jack. It handles the big bikes just fine.
Last edited by JIMSFBL; Jul 16, 2012 at 10:22 PM.
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if you get the harbor freight one, get the coupon form american iron, it takes another $30 or $40 off. Depending on the bike it works fine, im not sure i would like it on a very heavy bike, i use it on my sportster and it works perfectly well, fatboy goes on the hydraulic lift
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I have this same one and it works great for my dad's heritage and my deuce. We have a gravel driveway and it is very stable. However, my one problem with it is that when you attempt to lower your sickel, it goes down pretty fast if you aren't careful, which scared the hell outta me the first time. Other than that, well worth the money. Had it over two years.
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I run a motorcycle shop, that scissor life for $139 on ebay is probably the best investment ever. I can slide it under a bike and lift a softail in seconds and change a tire , oil , anything quick. The amount of time to put it away as well is also perfect and it takes no space but hell, what do i know?
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Honestly, those type of lifts are junk. The best thing to use if you want to spend under $150 or even $100 is a motorcycle scissor jack.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-L...4de094&vxp=mtr
Mike
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-L...4de094&vxp=mtr
Mike
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The scissor jack would make it hard for me to mess with the shocks, that is my issue. The lift itself seems OK and sturdy, but I can't seem to get the the shocks in order to lower them without the lift being on the shocks (being lifted under the shocks), which I won't do because it probably would damage them.
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I picked up the Harbor Freight one last year for $70 and it was worth every penny. Suits my needs just fine. The only issue I have is that I currently have the bike lowered, so it cant slide under. I just drive the front tire up on a 2x4 and then the jack slides under fine. Just ordered a Shotgun though so that problem is about to go away.