Dont buy Harbor Freight jack
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From: Glendale AZ
I don't know about the aluminum one your talking about, the HF lift I have has pedal, T handle, return spring mechanism etc. I've had the yellow HF jack for a couple years now and I love it....I moved the base plates out on the bolt and it made it even more stable than it was....Here it is holding up my bike when I did my ape installation:
I dont think the one you have is a current version....without looking at it who knows?
I dont think the one you have is a current version....without looking at it who knows?
Last edited by TUCCI; Jan 6, 2014 at 10:17 AM.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Yale, MI
I went and checked out the HF locally and decided it wasn't the lift for me. I need a lift. I need to repair my tranny. They are quoting me 500-700.00 in labor and without a bike lift I just wouldn't be able to do it on my own.
I went and spent the $$ on the J&S lift should be here soon. I'm not going to trust my bike on a 119.00 lift. some of you peeps spend more on your grips, why scrimp on a product that holds up your 20-30,000.00 bike?
TUCCI: Not sure if its the camera but sure looks like that bolt is bending under the stress of holding your bike up, I would at least upgrade to grade 8 bolts if your going to lift it that away.
I went and spent the $$ on the J&S lift should be here soon. I'm not going to trust my bike on a 119.00 lift. some of you peeps spend more on your grips, why scrimp on a product that holds up your 20-30,000.00 bike?
TUCCI: Not sure if its the camera but sure looks like that bolt is bending under the stress of holding your bike up, I would at least upgrade to grade 8 bolts if your going to lift it that away.
Last edited by BadBagger08; Mar 26, 2013 at 08:35 PM.
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Columbus, Ohio
I have the HF jack like in post #21 and 29. I use it on my touring bikes and it works great. I have the HF floor jack for 10 years now and it has done a great job.
I had a 840 lb Honda VTX1800 and a 940 lb Rune that the floor jack worked great on also.
I would trust the HF jacks on the $250,000 worth of bikes in my garage. Mostly because I know how to safely maintain, secure and operate them.
Some times it is the operator and not the equipment. Just saying.
I had a 840 lb Honda VTX1800 and a 940 lb Rune that the floor jack worked great on also.
I would trust the HF jacks on the $250,000 worth of bikes in my garage. Mostly because I know how to safely maintain, secure and operate them.
Some times it is the operator and not the equipment. Just saying.
I have a HF low profile car jack only. I have had good luck with it but still use my Craftsman for the bike. I usually put a scissor jack under the tires to stabilize the bike and keep it from rocking while I wrench.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Post Falls, ID
I bought the yellow HF jack a couple months ago. It worked ok at first as far as raising and lowering, though it lowers fast. The issue I had was rolling it around. The casters didn't want to swivel under the weight. Overall, it is wobbly and a bit scarry. Then a couple of weeks ago it began to not lift the bike well. The pump mechanism would stick and not reset each stroke.
I saw another member selling a used J&S for $325 and I picked it up last night. WHAT A DIFERENCE! It's sturdy, and rolls easily across the floor. I can swivel the bike around with one hand. As I find myself using a jack all the time, the higher quality jack is a must to me.
I saw another member selling a used J&S for $325 and I picked it up last night. WHAT A DIFERENCE! It's sturdy, and rolls easily across the floor. I can swivel the bike around with one hand. As I find myself using a jack all the time, the higher quality jack is a must to me.
Road Master
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From: Republic of Texas
TUCCI: Not sure if its the camera but sure looks like that bolt is bending under the stress of holding your bike up, I would at least upgrade to grade 8 bolts if your going to lift it that away.
Last edited by racklefratz; Apr 7, 2013 at 12:05 PM.
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From: AZ
What is this lift?
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My second one cost me $250......
TUCCI: Not sure if its the camera but sure looks like that bolt is bending under the stress of holding your bike up, I would at least upgrade to grade 8 bolts if your going to lift it that away.