Anyone buy a Harbor Freight Motorcycle Lift
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Anyone buy a Harbor Freight Motorcycle Lift
Motorcycle Lift Table, 1000 Lb. Capacity
I'm getting tired of breaking my back bending over to do routine maint. (I'm 6') and was considering the above lift. Got a coupon for $299 - any thoughts or suggestions for other lifts?
I'm getting tired of breaking my back bending over to do routine maint. (I'm 6') and was considering the above lift. Got a coupon for $299 - any thoughts or suggestions for other lifts?
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I went with a better lift as I do not trust anything from HF that has moving parts.. but have to admit, many folks I read about that have um, report no catastrophic failures.
Sorry no personal experience with the HF lift.. But in general... you will LOVE having a lift.
I like mine so much, Im buying a second one...so I do not have to keep switching out bikes while working on several in different stages of parts ordering and priority of work.
Sorry no personal experience with the HF lift.. But in general... you will LOVE having a lift.
I like mine so much, Im buying a second one...so I do not have to keep switching out bikes while working on several in different stages of parts ordering and priority of work.
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Motorcycle Lift Table, 1000 Lb. Capacity
I'm getting tired of breaking my back bending over to do routine maint. (I'm 6') and was considering the above lift. Got a coupon for $299 - any thoughts or suggestions for other lifts?
I'm getting tired of breaking my back bending over to do routine maint. (I'm 6') and was considering the above lift. Got a coupon for $299 - any thoughts or suggestions for other lifts?
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You can park the bike on the lift daily.. assuming you keep your bike in the garage... you then have no loss of floor space.
You can easily slide the lift around the garage floor. to get it out of the way,
You can use it as a table when not using it as a lift, for a dual use deal.
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I'll take my Direct Lift any day,, the wheel clamp is better, the wheel stop is better, the control valve seems better, the air cylinder is US made vice what ever comes on the HF.... ect ect ect.. Yet still, folks that own the HF lift and use it a few times a month (or what ever light duty use is for them) speak well of it.... Best you've used is the best you know perhaps? Kind of deal...
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I appreciate all your responses so far, I'll wait and see if anyone has any manufacturer suggestions as well. If not I think I'm going to do it - plus I get a free mini flashlight out of the deal (cheesy I know but it is HF afterall) 
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as in what brand other than the HF?
I used a Handy Lift for years, loved it. I have a Direct Lift now and will get a second once my new shop is built.
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I have one. I got it about 4 years ago. I haven't had any problems with it. I've lifted several bikes from dirt bikes to full dress harleys. I don't like a lot of their stuff, but I can't complain about the lift. I hope this helps.
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I've had my Handy lift table since 1996 when it was still made in Marshalltown, IA. It does not have the rear drop-out but does have the wheel vise and dolly truck (to move it around). No issues except the PE washers in the air valve need to be replaced every few years (2,000+ lifts).
I've seen the HF lift and it's OK but with a 20% off coupon and on sale a friend got one for $235 but he does not use it much. For moderate to heavy use a "commercial/professional" type lift is needed. Some reinforce the table with 1/4" aluminum plate, or at least under where the side/center stand drops.
Below is a list albeit not complete of sources.
Shipping is the big nut to crack if you don't go HF or can pick-up.
Motorcycle Work Lift Tables
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Motorcycle Lift Table, 1000 Lb. Capacity
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Buy Motorcycle & ATV Lifts Online | Handy Industries
Motorcycle Table Lift - webBikeWorld
Motorcycle Lifts | TCML Motorcycle Lift, 1,500 LB. Motorcycle Lifting Table
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WHY BUY A MOTORCYCLE LIFT? MOTORCYCLE LIFT REVIEWS: OUR TOP 4 PICKS! | Quality Automotive Equipment
Motorcycle Lift and Stands - Kendon Motorbike Lifts for Motorcycles
Motorcycle Lifts | North American Auto Equipment
Motorcycle Lift Service Tables
Excel Equipment, LLC - Motorcycle / ATV Lifts - Motorcycle
https://www.google.com/search?q=moto...w=1428&bih=656
I've seen the HF lift and it's OK but with a 20% off coupon and on sale a friend got one for $235 but he does not use it much. For moderate to heavy use a "commercial/professional" type lift is needed. Some reinforce the table with 1/4" aluminum plate, or at least under where the side/center stand drops.
Below is a list albeit not complete of sources.
Shipping is the big nut to crack if you don't go HF or can pick-up.
Motorcycle Work Lift Tables
Motorcycle Lifts - ATV Lifts - ATV-Motorcycle Jacks
Motorcycle Lifts - Discounted Prices on Air or Hydraulic Motorcycle Lifts and Bike Lift Tables
Motorcycle Lift Table, 1000 Lb. Capacity
Search Results
Buy Motorcycle & ATV Lifts Online | Handy Industries
Motorcycle Table Lift - webBikeWorld
Motorcycle Lifts | TCML Motorcycle Lift, 1,500 LB. Motorcycle Lifting Table
Motorcycle Lifts | Handy Motorcycle Lifts & Motorcycle Tables at Best Buy Automotive Equipment
WHY BUY A MOTORCYCLE LIFT? MOTORCYCLE LIFT REVIEWS: OUR TOP 4 PICKS! | Quality Automotive Equipment
Motorcycle Lift and Stands - Kendon Motorbike Lifts for Motorcycles
Motorcycle Lifts | North American Auto Equipment
Motorcycle Lift Service Tables
Excel Equipment, LLC - Motorcycle / ATV Lifts - Motorcycle
https://www.google.com/search?q=moto...w=1428&bih=656
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Finally got around to picking this thing up. $299 plus tax. I've got an idea for the front wheel so I'm headed back out to the garage to play. Havent had the bike up there yet but so far I like what I see. (except for unloading the 317 lb pig out of my F150 - solo.)
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[QUOTE=Tebs;352772]Motorcycle Lift Table, 1000 Lb. Capacity
I'm getting tired of breaking my back bending over to do routine maint. (I'm 6') and was considering the above lift. Got a coupon for $299. check out abba sky lifts
I'm getting tired of breaking my back bending over to do routine maint. (I'm 6') and was considering the above lift. Got a coupon for $299. check out abba sky lifts
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My son bought me the exact lift for Christmas three years ago. Because I'm old with bad knees. I had my doubts about HF "Throw Away" stuff. But, I use it almost every day and the only problem I've had is with the front wheel chock. It's not tall enough to securely steady a street bike. I purchased a roll in wheel chock, made it easily removeable. I love this lift. Other than having to pump it up by foot instead of air. It works great.
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I have the HF one, obviously it's not the best, I worked on air pressured ones before, but can't bit it for the price, I did replace the wheel chock immediately and never had a problem with it for the last 5 years now, it's been a great tool!
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