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Jul 18, 2013 | 08:44 PM

#41

FLHTCU Owner

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From: North Texas

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Originally Posted by Brettfullthrottle

The lift has a safety bar that you slide in as an extra measure. If you ever witnessed a friend use it or try it yourself you would more than likely change your mind-unless your a Handy lift rep.

We'll agree to disagree.

If you're happy with that lift, then peaches for you.

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Jul 18, 2013 | 10:50 PM

#42

turckster

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From: Lubbock, Tx

I've had mine for a little over a year and used the heck out of it. As others have mentioned, replace the rickety original wheel chock with something else. I installed a better quality chock on mine--

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I think for $300-400 with new chock its well worth it.

Jul 19, 2013 | 05:51 PM

#43

littled62

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From: hammond, in

here is mine sitting on the lift for a cam change 3 years ago, it sat up in the air for a week, started on Sunday then didn't get to work on it again till Saturday, forgot to put the safety bar in by the next weekend it had dropped maybe 2 inches

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Jul 19, 2013 | 07:06 PM

#44

dswansbiker

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From: Northern Illinois

Personally I hate seeing American iron bikes (or any bike) on these Chinese Charley lifts.

I saved my nickels and dimes until I could afford a lift made in the USA.

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Aug 1, 2013 | 09:30 AM

#45

Tucker99

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Bringing this to the top because I'm ready to buy a lift. A few questions:
1) What jack does everyone use to raise the bike on the lift for tire changes, etc?
2) How carefull do you have to be when shaking and grunting that big nut while trying to loosen it? Have never seen one in person and a little concerned about stability.
3) How much lateral movement can it take?
4) Can you run the bike on the stand?

Thanks Guys

Yep, been using my Sears jack for years and my old back is starting to feel it's age. This may be the answer.

Aug 1, 2013 | 10:10 AM

#46

son of the hounds

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From: Idaho Panhandle

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tucker99

1) What jack does everyone use to raise the bike on the lift for tire changes, etc?
2) How carefull do you have to be when shaking and grunting that big nut while trying to loosen it? Have never seen one in person and a little concerned about stability.
3) How much lateral movement can it take?
4) Can you run the bike on the stand?

1. I use the Black Jack, but there are several brands of the same item
2. I yank, grunt, jump on mine. Use good tiedowns.
3. I move mine around, not sure what you mean.
4. I do, but be dam careful that your tiedown straps are away from hot parts like the exhaust. I have an airhead BMW with the pipes running in a bend forward, right next to the strap. Oops, hot exhaust and nylon straps do not go together. Otherwise I often test run my Harley's to check for leaks, check torque on bolts, etc.

Aug 1, 2013 | 12:08 PM

#47

J.L.

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From: Marquette, Michigan

Sold my HF lift table last month. Bought a Pitbull jack. I feel it works much better for me and I didn't need to add or change nothing to put it to work. Large casters make it very easy to move with the bike on it. H.F. table was well made and I did not see any issues once the bike was in the chock. I did not like driving the bike on or off the table though and felt it was an accident waiting to happen.

Aug 1, 2013 | 12:32 PM

#48

foxtrapper

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tucker99

1) What jack does everyone use to raise the bike on the lift for tire changes, etc?.

4x8 or 4x10 for tire changes and the like.
HF jack for when I need/want to lift the bike rather high.

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2) How carefull do you have to be when shaking and grunting that big nut while trying to loosen it? Have never seen one in person and a little concerned about stability.

On the 4x8, nothing is moving. It's rock solid.
On the HF jack, it's wiggly as all get out while jacking it up. Even sitting down on the safety locks theres some wiggle. Especially raised up high. And because it's a small footprint under the bike, I need to be carefull what things I'm taking off so it doesn't tip fore or aft, like when you drop the rear wheel. All in all, it's fine and doesn't worry me, but I don't go nuts on it either.

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3) How much lateral movement can it take?

I'm not sure what you mean by this. The bike is very solid on either, as far as the contact between the jack and the bike is concerned. It's like being on a center stand. On the 4x8 nothing moves or easily slides. On the HF jack I can roll the bike, but only if it's down low on the stand.

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4) Can you run the bike on the stand?

Yes, on both. As well engage the drive and spin the rear tire.