motorcycle lift

[graybird78]

I was at harbor freight tools the other day when i came across this lift for motorcycles. you can see it at harbor freight tools.com. some where on their site you can type in lot no.2792. right now it's selling for 59.99. they also have other tools very reasonable. many can be used on our rides. looks like same lift everyone else is sellin gfor 100-200 bucks.

[Geezer]

Re: motorcycle lift

Originally posted by graybird78
I was at harbor freight tools the other day when i came across this lift for motorcycles. you can see it at harbor freight tools.com. some where on their site you can type in lot no.2792. right now it's selling for 59.99. they also have other tools very reasonable. many can be used on our rides. looks like same lift everyone else is sellin gfor 100-200 bucks.

The problem is that you have to take your pipes off to use it.

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[graybird78]

re lift

wouldn't it be possible to use some thick foam or something else to protect the pipes from damage. looks like it would work for those repairs that require removal of exhaust?

[Pat Kelly]

Since the lift has a capacity of 1500 lbs. (I bought one) and it has a problem of hitting things on the underside of our bikes, I've considered mounting a platform to roll the bike onto and raise it like a table. Yes, I would make sure it is stabilized, maybe some outriggers or something. Still just an idea rolling around in my head.

[Geezer]

Re: re lift

Originally posted by graybird78
wouldn't it be possible to use some thick foam or something else to protect the pipes from damage. looks like it would work for those repairs that require removal of exhaust?

You'd risk ripping the exhaust studs out of the head.

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[Geezer]

Originally posted by Pat Kelly
Since the lift has a capacity of 1500 lbs. (I bought one) and it has a problem of hitting things on the underside of our bikes, I've considered mounting a platform to roll the bike onto and raise it like a table. Yes, I would make sure it is stabilized, maybe some outriggers or something. Still just an idea rolling around in my head.

I've seen some lifting tables on eBay in the $300 range. I asked the sellers and they all said the tables were made in China. It's only a matter of time before Harbor Freight or other cheapo tool dealers have them locally for less money. I wouldn't be surprised if they turn up at Costco, they have the other style lift.

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[xswilly]

hi guys

if you look at my post titled table lift

you will see a lift I built from a picture on the internet
and it works real nice

don't know the capicaty but it lifts my xs
and it cost less than 200 dollars to build

and that was buying, all brand new steel
little more time at the scrap yard and less money spent

and it brings the bike up to 34 inches high

[Geezer]

Originally posted by xswilly
hi guys
if you look at my post titled table lift
you will see a lift I built from a picture on the internet
and it works real nice
don't know the capicaty but it lifts my xs
and it cost less than 200 dollars to build
and that was buying, all brand new steel
little more time at the scrap yard and less money spent
and it brings the bike up to 34 inches high

I have the plans but I don't think I'm up to building one.

Geezer

[chevy45412001]

A couple of strategly placed blocks would solve the exhaust problem. i use a floor jack on mine couple blocks under frame does the trick. Just a thought.

[Geezer]

Originally posted by chevy45412001
A couple of strategly placed blocks would solve the exhaust problem. i use a floor jack on mine couple blocks under frame does the trick. Just a thought.

There's nothing like a lifting table for working on bikes. I once worked in a shop that had 3 car lifts converted for motorcycles. I could lift a bike 5 feet up. Most of the time 30 or so inches is good enough but lifting it way up made oil changes much easier.

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[JAGUAR]

Costco has one for $65 and it comes with a stool.