Topic: Bike Lift (Read 19850 times)

tunedse2 · « **on:** January 30, 2006, 03:28:57 PM »

What is the best lift for minor alterations and cleaning ?

The Mysterious Q! · « **Reply #1 on:** January 30, 2006, 03:50:20 PM »

I use a craftsman bike lift.It's inexpensive like 129.00 or something. It works fine for me. Hope it helps. Later,Q

Twolanerider · « **Reply #2 on:** January 30, 2006, 03:54:02 PM »

Tuned, you looking for a full blown lift? Or just a bike jack?

tunedse2 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 30, 2006, 04:43:30 PM »

just something stable to get it off the ground for changing oil and cleaning

SEULTRA · « **Reply #4 on:** January 30, 2006, 05:59:20 PM »

I bought a jack from J&S Jacks http://www.jsjacks.com/products.htm yesterday and tried it last night. Best jack I've ever used. Definitely a jack to consider when putting your 30K+ scooter up in the air. Paid $269 at the Denver MC show

Boatman · « **Reply #5 on:** January 30, 2006, 06:50:49 PM »

I use a bike jack made by K&L.. They are great for cleaning wheels/tires and getting the scoot in the air so you can get to things better. The only problem with them are that they are in the way when changing fluids. I am looking to buy a wheel chalk made by www.condor-lift.com .. It will lock your front wheel on a flat surface and is also used for locking down the front tire in a trailer. It will keep your bike upright so you can detail it or change fluids without it falling over.

GC_Super · « **Reply #6 on:** January 30, 2006, 06:58:40 PM »

I've had my Sears lift for two years now and use it frequently, and have been very pleased. Seems very heavy duty, bike feels stable and doesn't wobble. I do use tie down straps most of the time, and I NEVER leave it in the up position using the jack power only. I always set the lock. Can't beat the deal I got. Retailed for $99, ran a sale for $79, plus I had a $10 off coupon, so net $69.

BLM777 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 30, 2006, 07:18:48 PM »

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I use a bike jack made by K&L..

Scooterhair · « **Reply #8 on:** January 30, 2006, 08:56:27 PM »

I went with a superlifts, its like a hardy lift. Easy, fast, and very safe ( a great thing if you dont like spending more money when a bike falls ). www.superlifts.com/motorcycle.html

CVOwner · « **Reply #9 on:** January 31, 2006, 01:30:49 PM »

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I went with a superlifts, its like a hardy lift. Easy, fast, and very safe ( a great thing if you dont like spending more money when a bike falls ). www.superlifts.com/motorcycle.html

What did you spend?

Scooterhair · « **Reply #10 on:** January 31, 2006, 02:14:22 PM »

Im thinkin 500.00. Well worth it too.

Screamin_Beagle · « **Reply #11 on:** January 31, 2006, 03:51:52 PM »

I'm looking into bike lifts now and think I found THE ONE. I have a jack type lift, but don't like it much because it only lifts the bike 20 inches or so (I'm too old and fat to have a bike on a lift and still have to get on my knees to work on the wheels). Anyway, there's a company out of Palm Springs California that makes what appears to be Handy Lift knock offs. Handy lift is respected as the industry standard and my buddie SPIDERMAN has their top of the line (No doubt a great lift), but at $2K by the time it's delivered it's out of my league. Now back to the lift that I'm gonna buy, It appears to be as good a quality as the Handy (this company includes everything you need where Handy makes everything optional) and the list price is $625. I've looked into this thing carefully and I can't find too many differences between the Western Manufacturing Lift and Handy's version. In fact, the Handy 1000 is lighter and doesn't reach as high. I'm assuming the the extra weight is in metal where it counts.
If your looking for a table type lift, I've looked at Super Lift, Handy and a hand full of others, but my vote and cash are going to Western Manufacturing model ML-12X.
Take a look.......

Tonys · « **Reply #12 on:** February 05, 2006, 02:11:46 PM »

I got one at Sams club..roll around, twin arm lift with double lock bars, outrigger stabilizer arms, heavy duty..I think it is a "Larin" very sturdy, held an Ultra with no prob. I've seen it sold on-line for $150 plus. Cost me $80.
check: http://www.motorcyclejacks.com and clik on the red jack at the top left, then clik on MAL-2. Exc. jack. They have it on sale if you can't find it at Sam's.
Also it rolls under my SEEG while it is on its kickstand with no prob.
Let us know what you end up with. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #13 on:** February 05, 2006, 03:06:15 PM »

[highlight]SPIDERMAN has their top of the line[/highlight]

Thanks for the compliment Bro. OK on this subject. I bought the Handy B.O.B. 1500 like 6 years ago for around a grand plus shipping. Now Beagle says the same thing would cost almost 2K. Seems like the longer you wait the more it'll cost you. ANYWAY, I've already used this lift for 6 years, so my cost per year is now around $160. As time goes by that will get down to chump change. There's not much to wear out on this and what may is rebuildable. So when I've had the lift for 20 years an I'm thinkin $50 a year for something that is worth more than every freakin widget, gadget and chrome doohickey I've every spent a Benjamin or more on. I'll say to myself " you're one smart old dude" [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif] [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]

Morale of the story is something like this you're buying for life and you don't go cheap. Also, you're gonna trust your $40,000 baby to a $500 lift. - - - - - - - - I don't know about you dudes, but
"Homey don't play that"

Screamin_Beagle · « **Reply #14 on:** February 05, 2006, 05:41:05 PM »

Well said Spidey.........I have one of those "little lifts", and It sure makes me more scared than a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs to see it wobbling around up there. Working on your bike last weekend up on that lift convinced me.......what a pleasure it was to have that sucker tight and secure and at the right height to work on..........you sold me......Thanks for leading the way... [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
L&R

_Beagle

Tonys · « **Reply #15 on:** February 05, 2006, 05:43:18 PM »

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[highlight]SPIDERMAN has their top of the line[/highlight]

Thanks for the compliment Bro. OK on this subject. I bought the Handy B.O.B. 1500 like 6 years ago for around a grand plus shipping. Now Beagle says the same thing would cost almost 2K. Seems like the longer you wait the more it'll cost you. ANYWAY, I've already used this lift for 6 years, so my cost per year is now around $160. As time goes by that will get down to chump change. There's not much to wear out on this and what may is rebuildable. So when I've had the lift for 20 years an I'm thinkin $50 a year for something that is worth more than every freakin widget, gadget and chrome doohickey I've every spent a Benjamin or more on. I'll say to myself

Screamin_Beagle · « **Reply #16 on:** February 06, 2006, 12:28:54 PM »

Send pics when it's done.....sounds way cool....... [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

MOD MAN · « **Reply #17 on:** February 11, 2006, 04:12:12 AM »

I use the sears lift

AUSSIE_FLSTFSE · « **Reply #18 on:** February 11, 2006, 05:29:22 PM »

I have 2 lifts. 1 lifts the whole bike up for general work that does not involve the wheels & the other lifts the wheels off. Some times I use them both at the same time

AUSSIE_FLSTFSE · « **Reply #19 on:** February 11, 2006, 05:30:58 PM »

otherside

AUSSIE_FLSTFSE · « **Reply #20 on:** February 11, 2006, 05:31:59 PM »

1 lift

Screamin · « **Reply #21 on:** February 11, 2006, 06:10:52 PM »

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I have 2 lifts. 1 lifts the whole bike up for general work that does not involve the wheels & the other lifts the wheels off. Some times I use them both at the same time

Hell of a balancing act Aussie

AUSSIE_FLSTFSE · « **Reply #22 on:** February 11, 2006, 07:06:35 PM »

Don't worry Screamin, it owes me over 50K (USD) I make sure it is safe & secure. I worry a lot more when I trailer her!

Cheers
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HUBBARD · « **Reply #23 on:** February 11, 2006, 07:08:25 PM »

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Hell of a balancing act Aussie

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #24 on:** February 11, 2006, 07:33:57 PM »

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Yeah, 'er 'uh, AUSSIE,

The Mysterious Q! · « **Reply #25 on:** February 11, 2006, 07:53:56 PM »

Jesus I get scared when I jack my bike up to high when its on the floor.As Boy George said,"I'll Tumble For Ya". Watch your lips and good luck. Later,Q
PS Hope your insurance is paid up [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

Fatboy · « **Reply #26 on:** February 11, 2006, 08:07:38 PM »

Aussie,

For a $100.00 US Handy Industries offers an awesome Sissor Jack with several frame cradle options. Maybe worth a look....... [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

Fatboy

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #27 on:** February 11, 2006, 08:25:39 PM »

Beagle's been doing some research and it seems when I bought from Handy it was factory direct, now there's a middleman involved Can anyone confirm or deny this ?

Big B

fatboyse2 · « **Reply #28 on:** February 11, 2006, 11:06:16 PM »

Handy sells direct. http://www.handyindustries.com/shop/department_view.asp?D=1

Screamin_Beagle · « **Reply #29 on:** February 12, 2006, 10:22:12 AM »

There's no pricing information on this site.

Anyone know what they sell these things for???

BobD · « **Reply #30 on:** February 12, 2006, 11:22:46 AM »

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Jesus I get scared when I jack my bike up to high when its on the floor.As Boy George said,"I'll Tumble For Ya". Watch your lips and good luck.

Fired00d · « **Reply #31 on:** February 12, 2006, 11:33:17 AM »

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I have 2 lifts. 1 lifts the whole bike up for general work that does not involve the wheels & the other lifts the wheels off. Some times I use them both at the same time

Wow, talking about "Brass Balls"!!! You definitely got more nerve then I do. I'm scared enough just putting it up on my Sears scissor jack to detail bike.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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DW6019 · « **Reply #32 on:** February 12, 2006, 08:31:59 PM »

Pitbull Lifts out of Tenn, They are the guys you see at Daytona behind the Beach Street HD dealer. They are real big on telling you tieing down the bike is unnecessary (I don't agree) but their lifts are first class. Good rollers, base is big enough that the unit is very stable etc. Grease fittings on the lift.
Nice product, he always gives a discount if picked up at the show, but I can not remember the price. One thing about all of these lifts, whether it be the (Way too narrow for a Harley) Sears/Sam's club unit or the Pitbull/Black Jack type jacks. They all need to have the bike all the way up when in use. This puts the bike in the "center" of the base which makes it stable. If you try to use it partially raised the weight is "hung" off the side making the lift tippy. If the weight is hanging off the side, it makes the unit heavy on that side and much more prone to tip that way. A 800# load that is tipping over WILL hurt you!

SE_ULTRA · « **Reply #33 on:** February 19, 2006, 09:29:43 PM »

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What is the best lift for minor alterations and cleaning ?

The best lift? Mine of course! I just ride right up on it, I can set it an any height and spin it....I never have to back down my driveway! [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]

I can't tell you how nice it is to get the bike up in the air to work on it, without having the damn lift itself in the way!

SE_ULTRA · « **Reply #34 on:** February 19, 2006, 09:30:29 PM »

and another

SE_ULTRA · « **Reply #35 on:** February 19, 2006, 09:33:04 PM »

and YES, I do have the every day run-o-the-mil lift too. I just like the in ground better! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

Fired00d · « **Reply #36 on:** February 19, 2006, 09:44:37 PM »

So you just going to leave us hanging and not let us know who makes this lift and where it can be purchased? [smiley=confused5.gif] Is that anyway to treat your fellow "OCD/SEO" junkie brotha's and sista's? [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

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AUSSIE_FLSTFSE · « **Reply #37 on:** February 19, 2006, 09:53:34 PM »

yeah what he said,
that is one smooth looking lift! is it air or hydralic?
looks like it was built in at the construction stage of your garage

cheers
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Aussie

SE_ULTRA · « **Reply #38 on:** February 19, 2006, 09:55:09 PM »

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So you just going to leave us hanging and not let us know who makes this lift and where it can be purchased? [smiley=confused5.gif] Is that anyway to treat your fellow "OCD/SEO" junkie brotha's and sista's? [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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Well, now that you asked....

It is a Bestway lift http://www.bestwayhydraulics.com/
The people there are super nice! I bought mine used (not from them) and they helped me out with alot of questions and advise. In fact I bought 2! One is just standing up in the corner of my garage.

I think mine are both model 6SPCH with a 6 1/2 in dia. cylinder

fatboyse2 · « **Reply #39 on:** February 19, 2006, 09:59:36 PM »

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The best lift? Mine of course! I just ride right up on it, I can set it an any height and spin it....I never have to back down my driveway!

SE_ULTRA · « **Reply #40 on:** February 19, 2006, 10:00:25 PM »

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yeah what he said,
that is one smooth looking lift! is it air or hydralic?
looks like it was built in at the construction stage of your garage

cheers
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Aussie

It is air over hydraulic. Air from a regualr old compressor is used to pressurize the hydraulic fluid. It is really very cool. I just intalled this lift about a year ago. Had a core hole cut in the concrete, dug it out 54" and dropped it in!

Twolanerider · « **Reply #41 on:** February 19, 2006, 11:03:47 PM »

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It is air over hydraulic. Air from a regualr old compressor is used to pressurize the hydraulic fluid. It is really very cool. I just intalled this lift about a year ago. Had a core hole cut in the concrete, dug it out 54" and dropped it in!

SE_ULTRA · « **Reply #42 on:** February 19, 2006, 11:07:41 PM »

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Have seen those types of lifts in some shops and service departments.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #43 on:** February 20, 2006, 12:05:54 AM »

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You are right, they are used in shops often. Mine actually came from a shop that remodeled.

I hate doing oil changes, so I never do my own, however my buddy does his on this same lift. This plate is made for Harleys and you should be able to access the drain plug.

Here is a pic....the reason you see black through the holes and not bike is because I put a rubber mat on there when it is just up for cleaning.

Lots of holes down there. I'm assuming that small holes are for something like J bolts to more firmly hook the bike's frame to the lift during service?

SE_ULTRA · « **Reply #44 on:** February 20, 2006, 12:20:07 AM »

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Lots of holes down there.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #45 on:** February 20, 2006, 12:23:59 AM »

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Umm... I don't think so. When the bike is up there it is very stable...surprising really. Maybe I should offer tours.

Was just checking them out at mftrs and a couple of vendors websites. Lots of info. Turns out the holes are for J bolts to snug up to the bike's frame. No doubt a "just in case" kind of thing.

SE_ULTRA · « **Reply #46 on:** February 20, 2006, 12:27:04 AM »

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Was just checking them out at mftrs and a couple of vendors websites.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #47 on:** February 20, 2006, 12:34:15 AM »

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You mean all this time I should have had J-bolts in there?? Hmm...Homie Depot here I come!

Doesn't it suck when you find out you have to buy more stuff for the bike ! [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

SE_ULTRA · « **Reply #48 on:** February 20, 2006, 12:36:39 AM »

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Doesn't it suck when you find out you have to buy more stuff for the bike !

Twolanerider · « **Reply #49 on:** February 20, 2006, 02:50:54 AM »

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Great...I WAS going to go to Homie Depot and just buy the run of the mill J-bolts for the lift....now you say they are for the BIKE....................where am I going to find chrome J-bolts???

All kidding aside; look for some of the rubber coated ones. If not get some standard bolts and a bottle of that stuff you can dip tool handles in to give them a rubber coating. No sense in making a metal to metal contact on a surface that might occasionally wiggle while the bolts are snugged down.

The Bolvine Gigolo! · « **Reply #50 on:** March 15, 2006, 03:11:06 AM »

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I bought a jack from J&S Jacks http://www.jsjacks.com/products.htm yesterday and tried it last night. Best jack I've ever used. Definitely a jack to consider when putting your 30K+ scooter up in the air. Paid $269 at the Denver MC show

I just bought one from jsjacks great guys to deal with, got the discount delivered to the door 299.10. Works great !!!

mtncop73 · « **Reply #51 on:** March 15, 2006, 10:35:22 AM »

I was looking for a table lift and found this one a a great price. It is not an air lift, so you don't have to worry about a compressor and it has cut-outs for tie down straps in the front.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91764

1000 LB. CAPACITY MOTORCYCLE LIFT

Foot operated lift leaves your hands free. Easily lifts motorcycles and ATVs up to 1000 lbs. for servicing.
Foot operated pump and ram

Screamin · « **Reply #52 on:** March 15, 2006, 05:32:22 PM »

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I was looking for a table lift and found this one a a great price. It is not an air lift, so you don't have to worry about a compressor and it has cut-outs for tie down straps in the front.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91764

1000 LB. CAPACITY MOTORCYCLE LIFT

Fired00d · « **Reply #53 on:** March 15, 2006, 07:29:37 PM »

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The internet is full of horror stories about Harborfrieght lifts failing. Seem to remember it was the bolts shearing.

skyglide · « **Reply #54 on:** March 15, 2006, 09:02:42 PM »

I have a Larkin jack from Sams club and the new all aluminum jack from sears for my bikes. Sears all aluminum is much better in my opinion.

The Bolvine Gigolo! · « **Reply #55 on:** March 15, 2006, 10:24:26 PM »

Hey! Orange.
I bought the Larkin at first but didn't like it at all, had the bike up and it woppled bad. and like I said earlier I just got the J&S Jack boy! what a difference. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

mtncop73 · « **Reply #56 on:** March 16, 2006, 03:30:11 PM »

Thanks for the heads up on the Harbor freight lifts, I guess I need to do a little more research

Unbalanced · « **Reply #57 on:** March 17, 2006, 11:14:38 PM »

Since my last post I bought the Direct Lift and the sears professional bike lift. The sears professional goes right under both seegs with no issues and works great for me for cleaning the rear rim and such. The table lift was 595 and they included the drop down for rear tire changing and for 99 bucks more i got the black jack scissor jack for putting under the tranny.

http://www.directlift.com/
http://www.directlift.com/procycledt.html
http://www.directlift.com/bj1000.html

These guys were great to deal with no issues and saved me 100 bucks on the lift.

Affordable Automotive
428 Barry Street
Orlando, Florida 32808

Toll Free: 1-800-226-2035
Local: (407) 291-7554
Fax: (407) 293-9995

jbanks@cfl.rr.com

Screamin_Beagle · « **Reply #58 on:** March 18, 2006, 01:26:38 AM »

I just got one for a birthday present and can't find anything about it I don't like.

Screamin_Beagle · « **Reply #59 on:** March 18, 2006, 01:28:13 AM »

with a bike on it in the backround...

magicl1 · « **Reply #60 on:** March 18, 2006, 08:27:15 AM »

Screamin Beagle,
What is that [highlight]drip pan[/highlight] (plastic cup) on the table lift collecting? A clear liquid from the bike's exhaust??? [smiley=drink.gif]

When I stopped into a local shop that was listed as a distributor for one of the lift brands, I was at the right place at the right time. I picked up a Handy B.O.B. (the mechanics referred to it as the Big Old Bastard). It was difficult to run the bikes up on it as it sets up high on the floor. If the floor was recessed it would be great.
Well for $500 bucks with all the attachments (side panels for ATV's), I could not move fast enough to rent a trailer to haul it away before the owner changed his mind!

Fired00d · « **Reply #61 on:** March 18, 2006, 08:32:14 AM »

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Screamin Beagle,
What is that [highlight]drip pan[/highlight] (plastic cup) on the table lift collecting?

Screamin · « **Reply #62 on:** March 18, 2006, 08:36:56 AM »

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Screamin Beagle,
What is that [highlight]drip pan[/highlight] (plastic cup) on the table lift collecting?

mr_magoo · « **Reply #63 on:** March 18, 2006, 09:25:48 AM »

Nice Bday present.

porthole · « **Reply #64 on:** March 18, 2006, 11:09:25 AM »

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and the sears professional bike lift.

Fired00d · « **Reply #65 on:** March 18, 2006, 03:34:02 PM »

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Are we talking about the same lift?

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?pid=00950190000&vertical=TOOL&cs=e1

This sears jack will not go under my 05 SEEG without it being on 2x6's, at least not while it is sitting on the kickstand.
Are you keeping the bike upright with the sears jack?

Porthole,
This is the jack I have. What I do is as I'm pushing jack under bike I pull on the grip (throttle side grip) to stand the bike upright, and jack will slip under frame. Try this and see if it helps.

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Fired00d
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jeffj · « **Reply #66 on:** March 18, 2006, 04:06:00 PM »

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Are we talking about the same lift?

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?pid=00950190000&vertical=TOOL&cs=e1

This sears jack will not go under my 05 SEEG without it being on 2x6's, at least not while it is sitting on the kickstand.
Are you keeping the bike upright with the sears jack?

I had that jack/lift but I didn't like it as it was to tall to get under my scooter, without using wood.
I sold it to a guy for $50 and he is still using it and he has no issues with it, just didn't fit my scoot, like I wanted

porthole · « **Reply #67 on:** March 18, 2006, 04:40:45 PM »

Well I just got off the phone with Jim at J&S. Certainly is pleasant enough to deal with and I ordered my jack and drain pan. I ordered the newer "big wheel" version. Expect it by the end of the week woo hoo.... [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]

ps Anyone want to buy a like new Sears jack?

jeffj · « **Reply #68 on:** March 18, 2006, 04:48:30 PM »

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Well I just got off the phone with Jim at J&S. Certainly is pleasant enough to deal with and I ordered my jack and drain pan. I ordered the newer "big wheel" version. Expect it by the end of the week woo hoo.... [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]

ps Anyone want to buy a like new Sears jack?

porthole,

I bought one last week also from J&S and I to should take delivery next week, Jim seemed like a pretty kewl guy

jeffj

Unbalanced · « **Reply #69 on:** March 19, 2006, 07:22:42 PM »

I have one of those too that you listed but it doesnt fit under the bikes without using something else to raise the bike first.

This is the one I was referring too. So far I like it and it seems very stable with my bikes on it.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00950191000&subcat=For+Him

-harry

WaSEEG · « **Reply #70 on:** March 19, 2006, 09:14:17 PM »

I ordered and received the J&S for my wife's new lowered Street Glide.

RJ749 · « **Reply #71 on:** March 19, 2006, 10:15:48 PM »

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I ordered and received the J&S for my wife's new lowered Street Glide.

RJ749 · « **Reply #72 on:** March 20, 2006, 02:18:36 AM »

Found it, looks like it does hold steady from the promo pic

http://www.jsjacks.com/index.htm

Gordito · « **Reply #73 on:** March 22, 2006, 05:03:21 PM »

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I use a craftsman bike lift.It's inexpensive like 129.00 or something. It works fine for me. Hope it helps. Later,Q

I have the same lift, and used it on my RK. The balance on this bike feels different. Where do you place it so you can still get to the oil drain plug?

porthole · « **Reply #74 on:** March 24, 2006, 09:03:55 AM »

Got my new J&S lift in a couple of days of ordering and tried it out yesterday.

I ordered the extra cost "Big Wheel" version. The wheels are a different material, bigger and have grease-able axles, Jim at J&S promised me it would roll easy with the big bike.

First problem I had, it rolls so easy it rolls around my slightly uneven garage floor!

I was able to get under the bike with only the slightest "push" with the bike sitting on the kick stand. No juggling required.

Anyone want to buy a pair of 2x6 angled ramps with non skid on the bottom with matching kickstand block?

It jacks easy, I was able to move the bike around driveway, which is concrete and had seen better days thanks the previous owners use of salt.

There are two bolts in the rear frame of the jack, which I assume are to lock the jack to the floor, although the bolts on mine are not long enough to do anything.

The jack is very wide compared to others which is probably why it is so stable. No guessing where to put the rails on the SEEG for even jacking either, just slide the jack with the rear rail in the frame cross member.

The bike lowers very smoothly. That is the one thing I really disliked about the Sears jack.

I also ordered the oil drain pan
http://www.jsjacks.com/accessories.htm

At first glance when removing it from the box I thought it was kind of expensive for the what it is, a piece of stamped steel.

But it fit nicely on the jack and seems as though it will catch all the oil and spill all the oil into a pan rather then in, on the sides, on the jack and on my floor.

The pan looks like it could use some additional length on one side but I haven't drained the oil yet to try. When the bike comes back from the dealer I will do an oil change and I will give it a try.

It certainly isn't the cheapest or most expensive jack, but it is everything they advertise it to be and I like it, and they give members of this site a discount. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

If you already have a jack that you aren't very happy with but hesitated buying another because it seemed like a waste of cash .... like others have said , we're talking 30K bikes here.

Besides, is there anyone here who has not bought something for their bike and then never used it or took it off after trying the item?

Paladin · « **Reply #75 on:** April 03, 2006, 09:20:42 PM »

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Pitbull Lifts out of Tenn, They are the guys you see at Daytona behind the Beach Street HD dealer. They are real big on telling you tieing down the bike is unnecessary (I don't agree) but their lifts are first class. Good rollers, base is big enough that the unit is very stable etc. Grease fittings on the lift.
Nice product, he always gives a discount if picked up at the show, but I can not remember the price. One thing about all of these lifts, whether it be the (Way too narrow for a Harley) Sears/Sam's club unit or the Pitbull/Black Jack type jacks. They all need to have the bike all the way up when in use. This puts the bike in the "center" of the base which makes it stable. If you try to use it partially raised the weight is "hung" off the side making the lift tippy. If the weight is hanging off the side, it makes the unit heavy on that side and much more prone to tip that way. A 800# load that is tipping over WILL hurt you!

Very nice product. Website has demo videos .. www.pitbullmotorcyclelifts.com .. Mine was cheaper at show. Picked up, no shipping.

BadAss2 · « **Reply #76 on:** April 06, 2006, 09:47:39 AM »

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I went with a superlifts, its like a hardy lift. Easy, fast, and very safe ( a great thing if you dont like spending more money when a bike falls ). www.superlifts.com/motorcycle.html

Have one like the J&S jack. Scared as hell when it's up in the air. Have it tied down on both sided and from the back just to be safe. Will be getting this style like this superlift as soon as I can.

SEULTRA · « **Reply #77 on:** April 06, 2006, 11:15:32 AM »

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[highlight]Have one like the J&S jack. Scared as hell when it's up in the air.[/highlight] Have it tied down on both sided and from the back just to be safe. Will be getting this style like this superlift as soon as I can.

Have you ever used a J&S jack? [smiley=nixweiss.gif] I own a J&S jack and I'm not scared when the bike is up on it. It's the most stable jack I've seen. I have no reservations about putting my $40k bike up on it. Tying down a bike while on a jack is always a good idea even though I don't feel it's always necessary on a J&S jack. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

The Bolvine Gigolo! · « **Reply #78 on:** April 06, 2006, 11:49:35 PM »

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Have you ever used a J&S jack?

EAGLE1 · « **Reply #79 on:** February 06, 2007, 10:50:52 PM »

If your going to get a J&S jack, buy it from a show, they sell them at a discount from their website price, you can still get your 10% CVO discount, and save the $ 40 S&H, thats a total of $80 off the website, so I got mine for $260+tax. I drove down to the supercycleshow at McCormick Place. they do a great demo with a guy climbing all over the front and back of a dresser that will makes you cringe, but the bike doesn't budge an inch, oh and no straps. one of the Best jack on the market IMHO.

EAGLE1

Bagger · « **Reply #80 on:** February 06, 2007, 11:05:45 PM »

A few years ago I bought a $68 chassis lift at Walmart. Worked great on the Softail and the 02 Ultra, however it is too high to get under the SEUC. Have to roll the bike onto 5/8" plywood sheets to get the frame up high enough to get the lift under it. I may be in the market for a new lift soon.

Midnight Rider · « **Reply #81 on:** February 07, 2007, 12:23:22 AM »

Quote from: Bagger on February 06, 2007, 11:05:45 PM

A few years ago I bought a $68 chassis lift at Walmart. Worked great on the Softail and the 02 Ultra, however it is too high to get under the SEUC. Have to roll the bike onto 5/8" plywood sheets to get the frame up high enough to get the lift under it. I may be in the market for a new lift soon.

Henry...the J&S will go under your scoot without any problems. I've used mine to put the exhaust on, Legends, bars, and of course just general cleaning. I also sprung for the pan that attaches for changing fluids and used it last week...sure makes life easier to change everything and it all just runs down the spout right into my flat pan, which rests on the bottom of the jack. On a flat floor, like my basement, I can roll the bike all over the place!! And you really can climb all over the bike without worrying about it falling off.

07 CVO · « **Reply #82 on:** February 07, 2007, 02:23:54 AM »

I have a SEARS Craftsman lift that I use on my SEUC and have no problems at all getting it under the bike and for under a $100 for mu needs it does the job just perfect

Mark

SilvrBulet · « **Reply #83 on:** February 07, 2007, 08:42:32 AM »

I have the Pitbull with the 12-ton air operated jack. The thing is super solid with the bike up in the air (max lift height 25") and I put my SERG up without tie-downs and it is fine. With a small air compressor, the lift "picks: the bike up off the stand, raised it and lowers it back on the stand with no problem. The only thing I have a problem with is that I have to pull the SERG up straight to get the pitbull under it (this is not a problem with my stock Fatboy). The casters are easy to roll around the garage and when you put down the stops (after the bike is raised) it stays put. They very recently began offering a turn table option ($150) that allows the bike to be turned 360 degrees which I am interested in and can be retrofitted to my pitbull, but as much as think this lift is solid, I'd tie mine down.

Price-wise, I snagged my Pitbull on EBAY for about $280, the guy had gotten it as a gift and only used it once and wanted it out of his garage. I think they run about $600 retail. You can check them out at www.pitbullmotorcyclelifts.com or call 888-299-9325.

I must say however that the Bestway lift looks sweet.

BlueSEI2

porthole · « **Reply #84 on:** February 07, 2007, 09:53:45 PM »

Quote from: Bagger on February 06, 2007, 11:05:45 PM

A few years ago I bought a $68 chassis lift at Walmart. Worked great on the Softail and the 02 Ultra, however it is too high to get under the SEUC. Have to roll the bike onto 5/8" plywood sheets to get the frame up high enough to get the lift under it. I may be in the market for a new lift soon.

Dude you are crazy using a $68 walmart POS under your $30K plus bike

Bagger · « **Reply #85 on:** February 07, 2007, 10:14:09 PM »

Quote from: porthole on February 07, 2007, 09:53:45 PM

Dude you are crazy using a $68 walmart POS under your $30K plus bike

Dude it works!

Bagger · « **Reply #86 on:** February 07, 2007, 10:15:46 PM »

Quote from: porthole on February 07, 2007, 09:53:45 PM

Dude you are crazy using a $68 walmart POS under your $30K plus bike

but it got you one post closer to 1001. CONGRATS porthole!

porthole · « **Reply #87 on:** February 07, 2007, 10:18:31 PM »

Quote from: Bagger on February 07, 2007, 10:15:46 PM

but it got you one post closer to 1001. CONGRATS porthole!

Almost ... I'll have to think of something eloquent to say for the the big 1k milestone. I think I'll have to get some coaching from the master, 2Lane.

Bagger · « **Reply #88 on:** February 07, 2007, 10:25:10 PM »

Quote from: porthole on February 07, 2007, 10:18:31 PM

Almost ... I'll have to think of something eloquent to say for the the big 1k milestone. I think I'll have to get some coaching from the master, 2Lane.

Great stuff Bro. Looking forward to another 1K. I've already lauded you in the 1K club thread.

skyglide · « **Reply #89 on:** February 09, 2007, 05:00:59 PM »

I have been using the Sears all alum. jack for two years know. No probs here with no tie downs used. Was around 100.00 if I remember right. Had the Sams club speacial for before that and was very unstable is now a boat anchor

CVOwner · « **Reply #90 on:** February 09, 2007, 06:11:16 PM »

Quote from: Screamin_Beagle on January 31, 2006, 03:51:52 PM

I'm looking into bike lifts now and think I found THE ONE. I have a jack type lift, but don't like it much because it only lifts the bike 20 inches or so (I'm too old and fat to have a bike on a lift and still have to get on my knees to work on the wheels). Anyway, there's a company out of Palm Springs California that makes what appears to be Handy Lift knock offs. Handy lift is respected as the industry standard and my buddie SPIDERMAN has their top of the line (No doubt a great lift), but at $2K by the time it's delivered it's out of my league. Now back to the lift that I'm gonna buy, It appears to be as good a quality as the Handy (this company includes everything you need where Handy makes everything optional) and the list price is $625. I've looked into this thing carefully and I can't find too many differences between the Western Manufacturing Lift and Handy's version. In fact, the Handy 1000 is lighter and doesn't reach as high. I'm assuming the the extra weight is in metal where it counts.
If your looking for a table type lift, I've looked at Super Lift, Handy and a hand full of others, but my vote and cash are going to Western Manufacturing model ML-12X.
Take a look.......

Did you add a link in there? I searched for it and cant find a Western Manufacturing like you mentioned. I'd be interested in getting some info if you have it.

EAGLE1 · « **Reply #91 on:** February 09, 2007, 07:02:41 PM »

Quote from: skycuse2 on February 09, 2007, 05:00:59 PM

I have been using the Sears all alum. jack for two years know. No probs here with no tie downs used. Was around 100.00 if I remember right. Had the Sams club spacial for before that and was very unstable is now a boat anchor

Aluminum, they make beer cans outa dat chit, no puckin way am I trustin that under my 30K sled, someone recently posted about that jack and said they felt it was weak and the back wheels were too close together which made it unstable, but I can't find the post for the life of me, don't know where it went

must have been removed. but here is the attached picture of the said Jack

Fired00d · « **Reply #92 on:** February 09, 2007, 07:08:48 PM »

Quote from: EAGLE1 on February 09, 2007, 07:02:41 PM

Aluminum, they make beer cans outa dat chit, no puckin way am I trustin that under my 30K sled, someone recently posted about that jack and said they felt it was weak and the back wheels were too close together which maid it unstable, but I can't find the post for the life of me, don't know where it went must have been removed. but here is the attached picture of the said Jack

I believe this is the thread you are looking for that has a picture of the jack. - New Sears Bike Jack

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

EAGLE1 · « **Reply #93 on:** February 09, 2007, 07:15:24 PM »

Quote from: Fired00d on February 09, 2007, 07:08:48 PM

I believe this is the thread you are looking for that has a picture of the jack. - New Sears Bike Jack

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Thanks DooD, I thought I was going crazy,

didn't realize it was in a different thread, your really on top of this $hit man, no wonder your a Mod.

skyglide · « **Reply #94 on:** February 09, 2007, 08:30:02 PM »

Quote from: EAGLE1 on February 09, 2007, 07:02:41 PM

Aluminum, they make beer cans outa dat chit, no puckin way am I trustin that under my 30K sled, someone recently posted about that jack and said they felt it was weak and the back wheels were too close together which made it unstable, but I can't find the post for the life of me, don't know where it went must have been removed. but here is the attached picture of the said Jack

dat is da beer can jack I have and Im puckin tickin wit it for my 35trand sled

one of dose differant strokes I guess>

EAGLE1 · « **Reply #95 on:** February 09, 2007, 10:00:14 PM »

Quote from: skycuse2 on February 09, 2007, 08:30:02 PM

dat is da beer can jack I have and Im puckin tickin wit it for my 35trand sled one of dose differant strokes I guess>

Just funnin with ya sky

I just rembember readin this post from the Sears lift thread and thinkin yea it looks Great but how stable is it $:-\$ I'm of the russian "Goodenstrong" mentality if I can't pick it up without throwing out my back it should work just fine

save the aluminum for dem beer cans

Good luck bro.

Quote from: re-tread on August 15, 2005, 09:17:51 AM

I bought one of those Sears jacks on Sunday, fits beautiful under the bike and the lift is incrediable, and it is secure from left to right, but the bike is unstable forward and rear, I believe the aluminium is not strong enough and twists and gives when raised it starts this rocking action, like a hobby horse. I would not want to wrench on it., or even rub on it. So thanks to Sear's great return policy, it goes back it goes Monday,
IMHO - don't waste your time

RedDevil · « **Reply #96 on:** February 09, 2007, 10:53:33 PM »

Quote from: CVOwner on February 09, 2007, 06:11:16 PM

Did you add a link in there? I searched for it and cant find a Western Manufacturing like you mentioned. I'd be interested in getting some info if you have it.

CVOwner,
Try this link: http://www.western-mfg.com/motorcycle_lift.html
Cheers

,
Red

CVOwner · « **Reply #97 on:** February 11, 2007, 10:53:43 PM »

Quote from: RedDevil on February 09, 2007, 10:53:33 PM

CVOwner,
Try this link: http://www.western-mfg.com/motorcycle_lift.html
Cheers ,
Red

That looks like a sturdy lift. Wonder how much freight is to Phoenix?

Hoist! · « **Reply #98 on:** February 11, 2007, 11:07:54 PM »

Quote from: RedDevil on February 09, 2007, 10:53:33 PM

CVOwner,
Try this link: http://www.western-mfg.com/motorcycle_lift.html
Cheers ,
Red

Hey Red, have you or anyone used or seen this lift. It looks pretty nice for the $$$? Beags, have you seen one up close? Who wants to set up the Group Buy and CVO Discount?

Hoist!

RedDevil · « **Reply #99 on:** February 12, 2007, 07:47:08 AM »

Quote from: Hoist on February 11, 2007, 11:07:54 PM

Hey Red, have you or anyone used or seen this lift. It looks pretty nice for the $$$? Beags, have you seen one up close? Who wants to set up the Group Buy and CVO Discount? Hoist!

Howie,
I've never used one of those lifts before. I'm kinda limited for space in the garage so I had to go with one of those roll around jacks. Mine works well, but I want to get another one. I would love to put one of those table lifts in my garage, but just don't have the room.

As much as I'd like to make the garage my personal bike shop, mamma has her ideas about the garage too...so it's a compromise.
Cheers

,
Red

HogBreath · « **Reply #100 on:** February 12, 2007, 08:54:08 AM »

I think I could build that easy enough! OK, I'm a tightwad!

Screamin_Beagle · « **Reply #101 on:** February 12, 2007, 09:52:18 AM »

I've got one in my garage. It works great. I think dollar for dollar, it's the best deal going. The Handy 1500 like Spiderman has is a little heavier duty and lifts 7 inches higher, but those are running $2k plus shipping. I'd recommend the Western Mfg lift to anyone looking for a table lift.

BTW, I think I paid like $650 or so for mine......Picked it up in Palm Springs.

_Beags

Hoist! · « **Reply #102 on:** February 12, 2007, 05:55:51 PM »

Quote from: Screamin_Beagle on February 12, 2007, 09:52:18 AM

I've got one in my garage. It works great. I think dollar for dollar, it's the best deal going. The Handy 1500 like Spiderman has is a little heavier duty and lifts 7 inches higher, but those are running $2k plus shipping. I'd recommend the Western Mfg lift to anyone looking for a table lift.

BTW, I think I paid like $650 or so for mine......Picked it up in Palm Springs.

_Beags

Thanks a lot Beags. I'll contact them. Before I do, Is anyone else interested in one. I'll see If I can get a group discount. PM Me and I'll keep track. I''l post last call here before I order mine.

Hoist!

jeffj · « **Reply #103 on:** February 12, 2007, 06:34:55 PM »

Quote from: tunedse2 on January 30, 2006, 03:28:57 PM

What is the best lift for minor alterations and cleaning ?

I like many members here have purchased a J & S Jack here is the link to their website: http://www.jsjacks.com/index.htm

Be sure and mention that you are a member of our website for a discount

jeffj

Bagger · « **Reply #104 on:** February 12, 2007, 07:18:22 PM »

That is one heck of a nice jack. Mine won't go under my bike without rolling the bike onto pieces of 5/8" plywood. Hmmmmmmmm

Hoist! · « **Reply #105 on:** February 12, 2007, 08:00:07 PM »

Quote from: Bagger on February 12, 2007, 07:18:22 PM

That is one heck of a nice jack. Mine won't go under my bike without rolling the bike onto pieces of 5/8" plywood. Hmmmmmmmm

Bagger, you with me on that lift or talking bout a jack?

Hoist!

Bagger · « **Reply #106 on:** February 12, 2007, 08:20:55 PM »

Quote from: Hoist on February 12, 2007, 08:00:07 PM

Bagger, you with me on that lift or talking bout a jack? Hoist!

Lift. Jack. Whatever. I know what I meant.

Hoist! · « **Reply #107 on:** February 12, 2007, 08:24:13 PM »

Quote from: Bagger on February 12, 2007, 08:20:55 PM

Lift. Jack. Whatever. I know what I meant.

Do you need me to know what you meant? I'm gonna try to do a group buy on the Western Mfg. Lift.

Interested?

Hoist!

Bagger · « **Reply #108 on:** February 12, 2007, 08:28:17 PM »

Heck yeah I'm interested.

Hoist! · « **Reply #109 on:** February 12, 2007, 08:51:24 PM »

Quote from: Bagger on February 12, 2007, 08:28:17 PM

Heck yeah I'm interested.

Jesh, everyone's a comedian now!

I'll call them tomorrow and try to get all the particulars. I'll negotiate the best deal I can, but refuse to pay over MSRP!

Hoist!

Bagger · « **Reply #110 on:** February 12, 2007, 08:54:56 PM »

Quote from: Hoist on February 12, 2007, 08:51:24 PM

Jesh, everyone's a comedian now! I'll call them tomorrow and try to get all the particulars. I'll negotiate the best deal I can, but refuse to pay over MSRP! Hoist!

Thanks Howie. YOUDAMAN.

SBB · « **Reply #111 on:** February 12, 2007, 09:25:34 PM »

Quote from: Hoist on February 12, 2007, 08:51:24 PM

Jesh, everyone's a comedian now! I'll call them tomorrow and try to get all the particulars. I'll negotiate the best deal I can, but refuse to pay over MSRP! Hoist!

Hoist

You might consider,

www.directlift.com.
To me it is equal to the Handy lift, but a few bucks cheaper.

The big killer on either of these lift is shipping. Be careful of that!

Here's one of the Frontier on the Direct lift, after a little ride this afternoon. (it was 65 degrees)

Also note the three Battery Tenders hanging from the ceiling. There are four but this picture doesn't show the fourth one.

SBB · « **Reply #112 on:** February 12, 2007, 09:27:05 PM »

another view

Hoist! · « **Reply #113 on:** February 12, 2007, 09:30:37 PM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on February 12, 2007, 09:25:34 PM

Hoist

You might consider,

www.directlift.com.
To me it is equal to the Handy lift, but a few bucks cheaper.

The big killer on either of these lift is shipping. Be careful of that!

Here's one of the Frontier on the Direct lift, after a little ride this afternoon. (it was 65 degrees)

Thanks Chip, that looks great too! Someone just PM'd me about that one. I'm starting a poll in group buys for these two. We'll pick whichever one we think's best and I'll try to get a Group rate!

Hoist!

SBB · « **Reply #114 on:** February 12, 2007, 09:46:45 PM »

Quote from: Hoist on February 12, 2007, 09:30:37 PM

Thanks Chip, that looks great too! Someone just PM'd me about that one. I'm starting a poll in group buys for these two. We'll pick whichever one we think's best and I'll try to get a Group rate! Hoist!

Another note on the Direct lift, besides being less expensive it also includes the vise in the base price.
Also check the length, the Direct is longer than the Handy.

Hoist! · « **Reply #115 on:** February 12, 2007, 09:58:51 PM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on February 12, 2007, 09:46:45 PM

Besides being less expensive it also includes the vise in the base price.
Also check the length, the Direct is longer than the Handy.

That looks really good too. I know you would only get the best. My new garage is getting bigger and bigger, huh?

Hoist!

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #116 on:** February 12, 2007, 10:16:45 PM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on February 12, 2007, 09:25:34 PM

Hoist

You might consider,

www.directlift.com.
To me it is equal to the Handy lift, but a few bucks cheaper.

The big killer on either of these lift is shipping. Be careful of that!

Here's one of the Frontier on the Direct lift, after a little ride this afternoon. (it was 65 degrees)

First off, nothing is the equal of a Handy Lift. Period. My attitude when I bought mine is that I was buying a tool for life and I was 45 at the time. I've had mine 8 years and only had to lube it. At the time I bought it , it cost me around $1,200 delivered to my door. So I figured if I lived to use it for 24 years then it cost me $50 a year. That's a pretty good deal. I think it would cost close to $2,000 for the BOB 1500 model I have now. So take a wild guess at how long you're gonna use it and then go from there like I did.
Having said all that, the closest thing I've seen is Beagle's Westen Mfg Lift. Western is owned by former Handy employees and they basically altered the design enough not to get sued and have the lifts fabbed in South America. The Western lift is top quality and only differs from the Handy in Lift height and a couple of places that shouldn't matter if you're not using the lift constantly as a shop would. I agree with Chip on the issue of shipping. Beagle and I drove to Palm Springs and picked his up from Western in person. I forget his exact cost, but I'm thinking right around $750. Add $300 shipping to that and you're looking at $1,050 for something you're going to keep forever.
Just my $0.02. ( again as this thread has been around for quite awhile)

B B

Chief · « **Reply #117 on:** February 13, 2007, 08:27:19 AM »

I bought my Handy from a reseller that was running a show special, no sales tax, and no shipping. The lift was bought through Handy as an internet order(no sales tax), and the reseller had a truckload of them, so that's why no shipping.

I got the standard Handy, vise, extensions and dolly, to my door for about $1,000 or something like that. Saved a boatload not having to pay freight, SB's right, it's the killer.

chief

Hoist! · « **Reply #118 on:** February 13, 2007, 09:00:22 AM »

Quote from: Chief on February 13, 2007, 08:27:19 AM

I bought my Handy from a reseller that was running a show special, no sales tax, and no shipping. The lift was bought through Handy as an internet order(no sales tax), and the reseller had a truckload of them, so that's why no shipping.

I got the standard Handy, vise, extensions and dolly, to my door for about $1,000 or something like that. Saved a boatload not having to pay freight, SB's right, it's the killer.

chief

Chief, are you aware of current pricing for the Handylift? Link? Maybe I'll add it to the choices of Group Buy Lifts. So far I've left it between the Directlift and Western Mfg. B B says that the Handy is by far the best, but I wasn't into going for 2 grand! The others are in the $500-$700 range. Thanks. Hoist!

CVOwner · « **Reply #119 on:** February 14, 2007, 11:55:23 AM »

I looked at the one from Harbor Freight yesterday. I aint puttin my ride up on that piece of chit. It's a tinker toy. I'll go twice the money for ten times the lift!

hdfatboy · « **Reply #120 on:** February 14, 2007, 01:33:52 PM »

Quote from: Hoist on February 13, 2007, 09:00:22 AM

Chief, are you aware of current pricing for the Handylift? Link? Maybe I'll add it to the choices of Group Buy Lifts. So far I've left it between the Directlift and Western Mfg. B B says that the Handy is by far the best, but I wasn't into going for 2 grand! The others are in the $500-$700 range. Thanks. Hoist!

Hoist,
The link for Handy.
http://www.handyindustries.com/shop/subdepartment_view.asp?D=1&S=21

I've got the #10740 (Standard - Grey) 1,000 lb capacity with 12" side extensions & 13" front extension and use a Condor instead of the vise. Never used a tie down never lost a scooter. I've also recently purchased a Black Jack scisor jack to raise one or the other end at a time while on the Handy.
I got it on eBay from a company called Greg Smith Equipment -

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motorcycle-Jack-for-Use-w-Lift-Fits-Harley-Lifts_W0QQitemZ300079732841QQihZ020QQcategoryZ63697QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

$799.00 for the lift - Handy
$194.00 for the side extensions - Handy
$99.00 for the front extension - Handy
$139.00 for the Condor - SC2000
$99.00 for the scisior jack - Black Jack/Greg Smith Equip.

Mike

Chief · « **Reply #121 on:** February 14, 2007, 01:54:09 PM »

Quote from: Hoist on February 13, 2007, 09:00:22 AM

Chief, are you aware of current pricing for the Handylift? Link? Maybe I'll add it to the choices of Group Buy Lifts. So far I've left it between the Directlift and Western Mfg. B B says that the Handy is by far the best, but I wasn't into going for 2 grand! The others are in the $500-$700 range. Thanks. Hoist!

I agree that the Handy isn't the only game in town, but it is the standard by which all others are judged.

I just happened to stumble upon my deal by dumb luck. I was looking and got the name of my local reseller and called him. It turns out, this was just a few days after one of the motorcycle shows here early last year. He let me get in on the show special deal. The only savings was no tax or freight, no discount on the product, but no freight was substantial.

I would think getting in on a deal like that would be cheaper than $100 off by the manufacturer and then have to pay $300 in freight to get it.

Good luck, and when you get one, you'll probably be like me and say "Why did I wait so long?". Having the table, has made working on the bike much, much easier, and a lot more fun too.

Chief

Hoist! · « **Reply #122 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:14:42 PM »

Quote from: hdfatboy on February 14, 2007, 01:33:52 PM

Hoist,
The link for Handy.
http://www.handyindustries.com/shop/subdepartment_view.asp?D=1&S=21

I've got the #10740 (Standard - Grey) 1,000 lb capacity with 12" side extensions & 13" front extension and use a Condor instead of the vise. Never used a tie down never lost a scooter. I've also recently purchased a Black Jack scisor jack to raise one or the other end at a time while on the Handy.
I got it on eBay from a company called Greg Smith Equipment -

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motorcycle-Jack-for-Use-w-Lift-Fits-Harley-Lifts_W0QQitemZ300079732841QQihZ020QQcategoryZ63697QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

$799.00 for the lift - Handy
$194.00 for the side extensions - Handy
$99.00 for the front extension - Handy
$139.00 for the Condor - SC2000
$99.00 for the scisior jack - Black Jack/Greg Smith Equip.

Mike

Thank so much for that Mike. I didn't get a chance to contact the other two. I like these as well and thought they were more expensive. I'm adding this to the Group Buy wish list. Appreciate the heads up!

Hoist!

woody · « **Reply #123 on:** February 18, 2007, 11:59:43 AM »

Man would I love to have one of those Platform lifts, but I'm running out of room in my garage. The wife insists on parking her car inside

But at least she gives me a corner for my bike.

NBCHIEF · « **Reply #124 on:** March 05, 2007, 12:37:59 PM »

Good Morning,

I purchased a Pitbull lift 3 years ago. Great lift. Cost about $275.00. Very safe. I keep the bike up all winter long and never have had a problem. At a recent bike show the manufactuer had a new addtion that allows the bike to turn 360% whn it's up on the lft. They have a website as well and you can view the lifts there.

NBCHIEF

hdhog1 · « **Reply #125 on:** March 05, 2007, 11:01:58 PM »

Well I have to agree more $ usually means more quality. I plan to purchase a Big Wheel from jsjacks.com about $290. If I could swing it I would spring for one of the big dogs instead.

Lets face it, we spent way too much on our rides to risk them on a cheap jack. No offence to my bro's who have one. I am sure they work fine for you and I hope they always do. Personallly, I don't have that kind of luck. When I buy I go overboard.

I Run a landscape business. Experience has taught me to buy the biggest baddest, mutha's I can afford. I would rather be safe than sorry. Like most guys however, I am pissed when I spend twice as much for the same thing someone else bought. So good luck...

dayne66 · « **Reply #126 on:** December 11, 2012, 05:15:20 PM »

Quote from: CVOwner on February 11, 2007, 10:53:43 PM

That looks like a sturdy lift. Wonder how much freight is to Phoenix?

Looks like they have gone under.....site is bare bones and # is out of service

Click on 'contact' and called a different #....and got a personal (as opposed to business) message.....left my message and hopin' for a callback.

dayne66 · « **Reply #127 on:** December 11, 2012, 05:34:30 PM »

Quote from: SE_ULTRA on February 19, 2006, 09:29:43 PM

The best lift? Mine of course! I just ride right up on it, I can set it an any height and spin it....I never have to back down my driveway! [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]

I can't tell you how nice it is to get the bike up in the air to work on it, without having the damn lift itself in the way!

That is one cool lift. A portable table or two and you have all the advantages of a table type lift. Just talked to my neighbor that has lived here since the houses were new 15 years ago and he said my garage is poured pretty much directly on solid rock!...so no 54" deep hole in my floor! I guess that's what I get for living on a rock in a rain-forest.

dayne66 · « **Reply #128 on:** December 11, 2012, 05:46:09 PM »

http://www.premiumbikelifts.com/product_details.php?id=735

Lot's of features and comes with all the accessories. Anyone have one of these?

To get a similarly equipped Handy here in Canada is way north of $2g's.

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