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Nov 13, 2010 | 11:38 AM

#21

not2kool

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Originally Posted by 2black1s

Likewise, I have both. Got the lift years ago and just recently got the jack. The lift is great for almost everything. One thing you can't do very easily on the lift is remove the front wheel/tire. The jack on the other hand makes front wheel removal easy. The jack is also great for getting the wheels off the ground when cleaning them. It's nice to be able to rotate the wheel. Before the jack I use to do a section of the wheel then roll the bike and do the next section, then roll it again and so on - pain-in-the-***!

And one final point. I'm never concerned with the stability of the bike when it's on the lift. I can't always say that with the jack.

http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcy...and-98800.html

One of these and you don't have to drag your jack out when your cleaning your wheels.

Nov 13, 2010 | 01:12 PM

#22

nytryder

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From: Central Fl

Had both. Lift hands down is best IMO.

Nov 13, 2010 | 01:29 PM

#23

tomm

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i have a direct lift bought it from www.gregsmithequipment.com/
it was like a grand with ext. and jack to my door wouldn't be with out one

thanks tom

Nov 13, 2010 | 07:14 PM

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2black1s

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Originally Posted by not2kool

http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcy...and-98800.html

One of these and you don't have to drag your jack out when your cleaning your wheels.

Never saw one of these before. Looks pretty straight forward and functional. Thanks for the info.

Nov 13, 2010 | 07:32 PM

#25

crackercap

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From: Waynesboro, Va

I started with a jack and added a lift when I got a good deal. I use the jack for washing and the lift for oil changes, etc. Both are invaluable to me and I have the room for both.

Nov 13, 2010 | 07:40 PM

#26

Landon

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From: Georgetown TX

Craftsman has an aluminum one that works well.

Nov 13, 2010 | 08:16 PM

#27

62hdbiker

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From: DE

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Originally Posted by 2manytoys

Thanks for all the replies. I think I'll get a lift. Since my area is 12' by 22' and we have two bikes I think I'll set up the lift to were I can park on it as well. As someone mentioned above I could just pull up into the wheel chock and get off. Should be convient enough and save space. Now I have to decide on what brand.

Thanks

If you get the Condor wheel chock- besides parking on it- when you want to remove front wheel you just jack up front of bike, pull two pins and the chaulk removes. I also pulled the pins and chaulk and was able to easily park my truck, straddeling the lift.