Lift Choices
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Lift Choices
I've had good luck with a dual rail Kendon trailer for the last several years. I want to purchase a lift and was thinking about theirs: http://www.kendonusa.com/lift.htm. We have a two car garage and my wife uses one side. That makes the fold up option appealing. I searched previous threads for experiences and found mixed reviews about the Kendon. As with the trailer, the concerns seemed to be getting the bike on and off the lift safely. Does anyone here have recent experience with the Kendon Cruiser Lift? I have a Road Glide and want something easy to use that I won't have to worry about getting the bike on and off. It appears the lift is low enough to ride the bike on and still reach the ground with your feet. That would be my preference.
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On any table lift I wouldn't even think about reaching the ground while seated on the bike, unless the lift is recessed below the floor. You can walk the bike up or make risers to go along the lift.
I have a lift from Complete Hydraulics with side extensions. The wider table makes it easier to load/unload the bike and gives you a place to lay your tools and parts.
I have a lift from Complete Hydraulics with side extensions. The wider table makes it easier to load/unload the bike and gives you a place to lay your tools and parts.
I love this lift,,makes working on the bikes a real pleasure http://www.completehydraulic.com/lif...ycle-tcml.html
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I'm glad I asked the question. On the Complete Hydraulic Lift, it has a "drop out tail" for rear tire, does it come with a jack or stand to keep the rear from dropping when the tail is down or is that an accessory?
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The Complete hydraulics lift I have was a package, came with a scissor jack, front tire clamp and extensions. I replaced the clamp with a Harbor Freight wheel chock.
There are several other brands of tables available, I saw one recently that had drop sections at both ends.
I believe that Handy is very popular.
Here are some links.
http://www.pacetools.com/vml1000spec.php
http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/bikelift.htm
http://www.star-riders.org/starcruis.../bikelift.html
http://www.calnevaengines.com/showpr...?productid=122
http://www.completehydraulic.com/lifts.htm
http://www.cyborgcycles.com/lift.html
http://www.ppblift.com/spagnolo/home_prodotti_spa.htm
http://www.bikelift.com/harleys.htm
http://stores.ebay.com/Greg-Smith-Equipment-Sales
http://www.handyindustries.com/shop/...t_view.asp?D=6
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91764
http://www.hardlineproducts.com/rollastand.html
http://www.kendonusa.com/
http://www.samsclub.com/eclub/main_s...60696&fid=1S10
http://www.lift-buddy.com/
http://www.southworthproducts.com/index.htm
http://www.cal-products.com/lifts.html
http://www.western-mfg.com/index.html
http://www.service-lift.com/Jamie's%...ge/BOB1500.htm
http://www.pitbullmotorcyclelifts.com/
http://www.discountramps.com/motorcycle_lift.htm
http://www.directlift.com/direct_pro_cycle.htm
http://customchopperbuilderstoolbox....cle_lifts.html
There are several other brands of tables available, I saw one recently that had drop sections at both ends.
I believe that Handy is very popular.
Here are some links.
http://www.pacetools.com/vml1000spec.php
http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/bikelift.htm
http://www.star-riders.org/starcruis.../bikelift.html
http://www.calnevaengines.com/showpr...?productid=122
http://www.completehydraulic.com/lifts.htm
http://www.cyborgcycles.com/lift.html
http://www.ppblift.com/spagnolo/home_prodotti_spa.htm
http://www.bikelift.com/harleys.htm
http://stores.ebay.com/Greg-Smith-Equipment-Sales
http://www.handyindustries.com/shop/...t_view.asp?D=6
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91764
http://www.hardlineproducts.com/rollastand.html
http://www.kendonusa.com/
http://www.samsclub.com/eclub/main_s...60696&fid=1S10
http://www.lift-buddy.com/
http://www.southworthproducts.com/index.htm
http://www.cal-products.com/lifts.html
http://www.western-mfg.com/index.html
http://www.service-lift.com/Jamie's%...ge/BOB1500.htm
http://www.pitbullmotorcyclelifts.com/
http://www.discountramps.com/motorcycle_lift.htm
http://www.directlift.com/direct_pro_cycle.htm
http://customchopperbuilderstoolbox....cle_lifts.html
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I saw the Pitbull lift at bike week last week. That thig is awsome! They had a RG up on the lift and the lift was sitting on a concrete sidewalk. 3 sales guys climbed up on the bike while it was up on the lift and the bike never so much as moved. They lowered the bike by releasing a valve and the bike lowered rather slowly (not too slow) and the bike set right down on the jiffy stand without anyone touching it. It was very impressive. They also have a life time warranty. I think the cost at the vendor booth was $400 but probably higher if you have to have it shipped. I plan to buy one when my funds become a little less tight.
http://www.pitbullmotorcyclelifts.com/
The thing I like about this frame type lift as opposed to a plate lift is that you can rotate the wheels for easier cleaning once it's up.
http://www.pitbullmotorcyclelifts.com/
The thing I like about this frame type lift as opposed to a plate lift is that you can rotate the wheels for easier cleaning once it's up.
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Everybody knows that sales guys are full of hot air, so three of them couldn't weigh more than a 100 pounds.
All joking aside, the pitbull lift is all that it claims to be.
All joking aside, the pitbull lift is all that it claims to be.
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I have an air-powered panther lift. Very handy for servicing bikes, ATV's and lawn mowers.
http://www.pantherlifts.com/Panther/...=4&prevstart=0
http://www.pantherlifts.com/Panther/...=4&prevstart=0
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Actually, I think they are all full of chit. Give them an enema and they'd weigh less than a gallon of milk...lol!