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Mar 2, 2013 | 11:13 PM

#31

customsoftail200

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From: Simpsonville, SC

[QUOTE=LT69;6928934]Thanks guys for all the inputs.

I am gona check out the Harbor Freight lift table this weekend. Even have a 20% coupon which may come in real handy.

The harbor freight one is all good! I've had it for 3 years now and and my bagger lives on it during the winter months. Very strong. I changed out the front wheel screw vise for the $39 chock and its awesome. So worth the money.

Mar 3, 2013 | 05:31 AM

#32

Lowcountry Joe

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On that wooden table, I would replace the "threaded" pipe joints. Heck, I would exchange the pipe in general for a more robust, larger diameter pipe. I just think the threaded joints are a real weak point and could snap, but that can be fixed.

Mar 11, 2013 | 11:43 AM

#33

Biker John

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FYI only...? Can be in found in American Iron, Baggers, and American Iron magazines. Maybe even Easyriders mag...FYI.

Note fine print as there's an expiration date on coupon.

Mar 11, 2013 | 11:49 AM

#34

Ultra103

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From: Arkansas

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/MC...otorcycle-Lift

That one is cheap and looks OK

Mar 11, 2013 | 01:15 PM

#35

Sauceman

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From: Canada

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeTD3

I like the looks of that table, very good use of easy to get materials. Did you have plans, or make it up on your own?

Thanks, I used plans that I got from e-bay (small file size, just saying)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lowcountry Joe

Absolutely, the 1/2" pipe was barely adequate for the GSXR, it would not work at all with 800 pound Harleys. In fact It would not even lift a ZX11 (580 pounds)

For this table to work on our Harleys I would go to at least 3/4 pipe, double up on the table top and widen the base by at least a foot.

For all that effort your better off with the HF $299.00 special steel table.

cheers

Mar 13, 2013 | 02:46 PM

#36

Fuimus1314

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From: Massachusetts

I just got a J & S:
http://www.jsjacks.com/products-page.../#.UUDW_ldGZ8E

This video completely sold me:

I heard the Harbor Freight ones were too unstable...

Mar 13, 2013 | 04:19 PM

#37

Stang951

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From: Louisiana

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fuimus1314

I just got a J & S:
http://www.jsjacks.com/products-page.../#.UUDW_ldGZ8E

This video completely sold me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uZASYnXOvM

I heard the Harbor Freight ones were too unstable...

That is a pretty impressive video. Does make me want one, however I have seen quite a few people say that their HF tables were just fine.

Mar 13, 2013 | 05:10 PM

#38

MikeTD3

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From: Maine

If I ever want to ride my Harley on a lift I'll be sure to upgrade.

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Mar 13, 2013 | 05:54 PM

#39

captsluggo

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From: New Orleans, LA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultra103

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/MC...otorcycle-Lift

That one is cheap and looks OK

This lift appears to be like the HF, but with a better chock and air over hyd.
The dimensions, heights, and locking bar look to be identical.
Captsluggo