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« on: 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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« Reply #1 on: 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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« Reply #2 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
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« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2022, 03:56:42 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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« Reply #4 on: 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 .

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« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2022, 06:32:27 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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« Reply #6 on: 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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