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Maggie Valley, NC
This lift is calling to me
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July 21, 2022, 01:37:46 PM »
For use with my 2014 which has a center stand.
Anyone got/used one of there?
Bike is 750lbs dry.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/292383722079?epid=1080639637&hash=item44136d8a5f:g:Ej8AAOSw6hViyGVg
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Chrisj CMA
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Crestview (Panhandle) Florida
Re: This lift is calling to me
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July 21, 2022, 03:27:08 PM »
My friend had one like that. It did get the bike up to work on buubyou still have a support issue for the rear if you don’t have a center stand.
It seemed too rickety for me
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DragonRdr
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Gardner, MA
Re: This lift is calling to me
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July 21, 2022, 03:45:36 PM »
Harbor Freight has a better one and it's cheaper. I know someone who has one and they really like it. I almost bought one but don't have room in my garage right now. Too many toys.
https://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-steel-motorcycle-lift-68892.html
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Valkorado
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VRCC DS 0242
Gunnison, Colorado (7,703') Here there be twisties.
Re: This lift is calling to me
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July 21, 2022, 03:56:42 PM »
Quote from: DragonRdr on July 21, 2022, 03:45:36 PM
Harbor Freight has a better one and it's cheaper. I know someone who has one and they really like it. I almost bought one but don't have room in my garage right now. Too many toys.
https://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-steel-motorcycle-lift-68892.html
For me lifting my girls on the old Craftsman is -- unnerving. Like balancing an elephant on a toothpick. I like the looks (and feasible price) of the HF unit. Couldn't someone with reasonable welding skills fabricate a kickstand pad on that puppy?
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Have you ever noticed when you're feeling really good,
there's always a pigeon that'll come sh!t on your hood?
- John Prine
97 Tourer "Silver Bullet"
01 Interstate "Ruby"
Roadog
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Posts: 325
Re: This lift is calling to me
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July 22, 2022, 03:54:49 PM »
This looks to be the Harbor Freight lift , HF has a much better price. I picked mine up form Harbor Freight for $299. about 12 years ago and it is very stable. I can move it around my shop with ease even with my '98 Tourer on it at max height , it is VERY stable never an issue . I love the removable plate that lifts out , a big help in removing the rear wheel. I would change out the mickey mouse wheel vice for a better unit. I bought a 'Handy' brand wheel vise . I like the hydraulic pump lift better than the pneumatic units, they always seem to have issues with leaks. Just my experience .
Ride Safe
Roadog
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Valkorado
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VRCC DS 0242
Gunnison, Colorado (7,703') Here there be twisties.
Re: This lift is calling to me
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July 22, 2022, 06:32:27 PM »
Quote from: Roadog on July 22, 2022, 03:54:49 PM
I love the removable plate that lifts out , a big help in removing the rear wheel.
That's a desirable feature. How much did the Handy vise cost?
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Have you ever noticed when you're feeling really good,
there's always a pigeon that'll come sh!t on your hood?
- John Prine
97 Tourer "Silver Bullet"
01 Interstate "Ruby"
Roadog
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Posts: 325
Re: This lift is calling to me
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July 23, 2022, 09:39:33 AM »
Valkorado , The Handy wheel vise was around $120. a few years ago. A super solid vise that holds the Valkyrie very stable. I also use two tie down straps coming off the handle bars .
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