Motorcycle Lifts
Intermediate
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 29
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From: Louisiana
I purchased a harbor freight jack roughly about a year ago. Used it a couple times and became very scared of it. There is no safe way to control the descent rate of jack. I installed a bolt in the pedal to try and adjust the descent rate. Didn't really work out too well. My son saw me use the jack one day when I was cleaning my sled. He asked me not to use it again. So for my birthday he purchased me J&S jack. One of the best birthday gifts I've ever received. Sled is real sturdy when on the jack and very easy to move around. I highly recommend it. If you lived near me I would give you the harbor freight jack.
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Tourer
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 274
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From: Illinois
QC Bean said he was getting to my stuff early this week, he hasnt called yet for me to pay for anything or tell me my combustion chamber size. he said to call thursday so i will tomorrow if i dont here anything
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Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 232
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From: New Jersey
Well I really wanted the Black Widow lift because it has side extensions available to put on it so I can work on my quad as well but im not spending 275 on shipping costs. I found it on a few other sites and the shipping is similar to what discount ramps is charging...I guess I have to go with the Harbor Freight one. Thanks for the help guys
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 287
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From: Eastern Iowa
Actually in the same boat. Went to auction to buy one. Was a handy sam 1000 with side ext. Brought new price. So I have narrowed it down to a titan 1000xlt or the 1500xlt. Worst part of a $1000 lift is $300 shipping. Luckiky I'm 40 minutes away from jp cycles. So I don't have to worry about shipping.
One thing to check is ur local napa/carquest. Priced a forward lift.. for about 800$... and no shipping charge.
My thinking on the subject u get what u pay for... just didn't feel safe lifting a $13000 bike with a $300 lift. Yes they work. Just piece of mind I guess. If it wS just used for the quads and mower I would go for it.
One thing to check is ur local napa/carquest. Priced a forward lift.. for about 800$... and no shipping charge.
My thinking on the subject u get what u pay for... just didn't feel safe lifting a $13000 bike with a $300 lift. Yes they work. Just piece of mind I guess. If it wS just used for the quads and mower I would go for it.
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Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 2,445
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From: Central Wisconsin
I bought the Titan 1500. I know it seems you don't want to spend $1200 on a lift and I don't blame you but as others have said, you get what you pay for. I looked at the HF lifts and I'm sure they work but, I'm a fabricator by trade and know "cheap built" when I see it. Wont see my 30K plus sitting on one of them. If you use it only for routine maintenance, I say go for the HF one.
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Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Cumming Ga 30040
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