Motorcycle Lift

[53driver]

Harbor Freight has their 1000lb lift for $290 during their parking lot sale, Jun 9, 10, & 11.

Just passing the word......
Cheers,
Steve

[GaTeach]

Did you get one???????

[shortleg0521]

Did you get one???????

Think we have to wait till June Teach.

[53driver]

Did you get one???????

Not yet....:icon_mrgreen:

[Walcrow]

I was going to pull the trigger on one last week but held off. Thanks for the info. Good long time friend has had one for many years. If he takes the bar out of it, it will slowly drop over a few days but otherwise has been rock solid. If you go to their website, you might find two different skew numbers. I did. I called 2 different stores here in town and they both had one of each number. I've been told that there is a "newer" designed model but I cannot verify that until I go inspect each one. It might have something to do with the pump fill hole, not sure. Some reviews on HF have stated that the pump came without oil, some gave it 5 stars, others 1 star. Must be what day it's made in China. Apparently, if you get the lift all the way up and put the bar in place, it ain't going anywhere. I'll be getting one in June. Thanks 53.

[2wheelsforme]

The Craftsman 1500 lb can be got at Amazon. I have the cheaper red one and it is great. I would guess the yellow one is even better. https://www.amazon.com/Craftsman-Professional-1500-Motorcycle-Jack/dp/B018A2Y2YO

[53driver]

The Craftsman 1500 lb can be got at Amazon. I have the cheaper red one and it is great. I would guess the yellow one is even better. https://www.amazon.com/Craftsman-Professional-1500-Motorcycle-Jack/dp/B018A2Y2YO

Have the "red" one, but not the Craftsman variant.
These are motorcycle jacks, though.

The HF one is a full on, full size motorcycle lift.
And it's red....lol.

Cheers,
Steve

[2wheelsforme]

Just wondering if I will ever need a motorcycle jack for this F6B. Have not so far, using the center stand it is easy enough to change the front tire and the back also if done at the same time as front. I do use a single piston/shaft automotive type jack for tilting the bike down in front enough to get the rear tire out. Other wise it is on its side for rear wheel removal. The motorcycle lift is certainly needed for both the other bikes without center stands.

[BIGLRY]

Just wondering if I will ever need a motorcycle jack for this F6B. Have not so far, using the center stand it is easy enough to change the front tire and the back also if done at the same time as front. I do use a single piston/shaft automotive type jack for tilting the bike down in front enough to get the rear tire out. Other wise it is on its side for rear wheel removal. The motorcycle lift is certainly needed for both the other bikes without center stands.
For me a lift is almost a must if I do anything down low, just so I can set without bending over or laying on the cold hard concrete.
Here is pic of my F6B on the red Harbor Freight lift when installing the Jekill & Hyde exhaust. http://www.californiavtxriders.com/phpBB3/gallery/image37020.jpg
The only change I made to the lift is the front tire holder, it is junk. I put an adjustable Bike Pro front wheel chock on to hold the bike so I don't need to put the center stand down if I don't want to.
http://www.californiavtxriders.com/phpBB3/gallery/image11379.jpg

Here is pic of my shop helper "Drunk Monkey" setting on one of my Xs on the lift.
http://www.californiavtxriders.com/phpBB3/gallery/image15208.jpg

[ths61]

Looks like there are 2 different 1,000lbs lifts. One looks longer (101" vs 113") than the other, raises up a couple more inches than the other (29.5" vs 32.7"), weighs a few more pounds (269lbs versus 272lbs) and has smaller casters (3 5/8" versus 2.92").

[2wheelsforme]

So sorry. I just realized you are talking about lifts and I was thinking jacks. Yes I can see how a lift would make the bike much more easy to access, even if doing nothing more than cleaning. :icon_redface:

[BIGLRY]

So sorry. I just realized you are talking about lifts and I was thinking jacks. Yes I can see how a lift would make the bike much more easy to access, even if doing nothing more than cleaning. :icon_redface:We knew you were ..................:icon_lol:
https://geneluptak.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/orange-kicks-apples-butt.jpg?w=590

[BobR]

I have used one of these lift tables for about 7 years. It has been a good lift but I did check the oil in the pump/jack reservoir when I got it after reading some reviews that said to check it. It was not even half way filled with fluid when I took it out of the crate. I filled it up with hydraulic jack fluid and it has been great for years. I too took off the wimpy front tire holder and put a regular drive in wheel chock, much better. Sitting in a chair working on your bike @ eye level is nice.

[wildman]

Just wondering if I will ever need a motorcycle jack for this F6B. Have not so far, using the center stand it is easy enough to change the front tire and the back also if done at the same time as front. I do use a single piston/shaft automotive type jack for tilting the bike down in front enough to get the rear tire out. Other wise it is on its side for rear wheel removal. The motorcycle lift is certainly needed for both the other bikes without center stands.

Just wait till you turn 70 LOL:icon_frown:

[choptop]

Bought a used "Handy" lift about 4 years ago. Love it for oil changes, cleaning the lower half of the bike and generally any maintenance or repairs, makes working on the 6 easier on the older body, mine of course.:icon_rolleyes:

[AWILLIAMS64]

I know we are not even close at this price of the harbor freight one but here is what I bought last year.

https://excel-equipment.com/brands/titan-lifts/titan-1-000-lb-motorcycle-lift-with-side-extensions

Pros are, it has removable sides and I can put my mowers on it, air driven, adjusts to hold even a chopper, wheel cutout., I got it for around 850

[Dirtstiff's F6B]

I know we are not even close at this price of the harbor freight one but here is what I bought last year.

https://excel-equipment.com/brands/titan-lifts/titan-1-000-lb-motorcycle-lift-with-side-extensions

Pros are, it has removable sides and I can put my mowers on it, air driven, adjusts to hold even a chopper, wheel cutout., I got it for around 850

I have the same type, longer deck. Christmas present, last. Works great!
It has made my bike maintenance and tinker projects more enjoyable - comfortable.
Surrounded mine with rubber mats. My back loves it..
Now I have neighbor bike repair deals, though.. :icon_rolleyes: I need a second one..

[3Chief]

I know we are not even close at this price of the harbor freight one but here is what I bought last year.

https://excel-equipment.com/brands/titan-lifts/titan-1-000-lb-motorcycle-lift-with-side-extensions

Pros are, it has removable sides and I can put my mowers on it, air driven, adjusts to hold even a chopper, wheel cutout., I got it for around 850

I have one similar with all the bells and whistles. Picked it up from a coworker, didn't quite realize what I was getting. Way overkill for my current needs but I'll grow into it :icon_mrgreen:

My main complaint is it's pretty heavy and a pain to maneuver. Once I get my garage setup it shouldn't be an issue but right now it's not in it's final spot...