Topic: New CVO Lift (Read 13341 times)

hd-dude · « **on:** February 22, 2008, 03:02:25 PM »

After month wait my new lift for the shop came in...This is the newest from Handy, It is a hydro/pneumatic lift (air runs a hydrolic ram).

Ordered in Black and Orange to match the shop colors of course!

hd-dude · « **Reply #1 on:** February 22, 2008, 03:03:37 PM »

The lift comes with a long ramp so its easier to get the bikes up on it.

The drop out rear panel slides inside the lift when in use.

hd-dude · « **Reply #2 on:** February 22, 2008, 03:05:18 PM »

The best part about this new lift and the main reason i got it is the drop front. It is the first in the industry to have this feature. It really makes doing front tire changes and Traxxion installs a breeze.

hd-dude · « **Reply #3 on:** February 22, 2008, 03:06:41 PM »

Another benefit is the height. This lift goes up to 48" compared to the 30" or so from my other lifts.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #4 on:** February 22, 2008, 03:06:42 PM »

Quote from: hd-dude on February 22, 2008, 03:02:25 PM

After month wait my new lift for the shop came in...This is the newest from Handy, It is a hydro/pneumatic lift (air runs a hydrolic ram).

Ordered in Black and Orange to match the shop colors of course!

Wish my lift had a drop out for the rear tire. But it's not used in a professional shop. So getting it cheap made it worthwhile. Being lazy air over hydraulic is nice too

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Talon · « **Reply #5 on:** February 22, 2008, 03:07:26 PM »

Man, that's a nice lift! I really like the slide in the rear and the front drop. Nice!

Fired00d · « **Reply #6 on:** February 22, 2008, 03:17:49 PM »

Jim,
That is sweeeeeeet!!! You know I just love the color. I'd have to apply some Glare to it if it were mine.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Hoist! · « **Reply #7 on:** February 22, 2008, 03:20:55 PM »

That's one sweet lift Jim! Should make life a bit easier!

Hoist!

Boatman · « **Reply #8 on:** February 22, 2008, 03:21:57 PM »

Quote from: Talon on February 22, 2008, 03:07:26 PM

Man, that's a nice lift! I really like the slide in the rear and the front drop. Nice!

Ditto Jim. Nice piece of equipment. Thanks for the pic's.. Now, back to work to pay for it.

hd-dude · « **Reply #9 on:** February 22, 2008, 03:30:23 PM »

Quote from: Boatman on February 22, 2008, 03:21:57 PM

Ditto Jim. Nice piece of equipment. Thanks for the pic's.. Now, back to work to pay for it.

Dam right! Its going to take quite a few jobs to pay for this thing for sure. Everytime I use it thought I will enjoy it!

hd-dude · « **Reply #10 on:** February 22, 2008, 03:31:02 PM »

Quote from: Hoist on February 22, 2008, 03:20:55 PM

That's one sweet lift Jim! Should make life a bit easier!

Hoist!

Thank's Howie! That's the whole point to make things easier!

hd-dude · « **Reply #11 on:** February 22, 2008, 03:31:59 PM »

Quote from: Fired00d on February 22, 2008, 03:17:49 PM

Jim,
That is sweeeeeeet!!! You know I just love the color. I'd have to apply some Glare to it if it were mine.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

The pumkin sure would look good on it. I will get a pic of Ernie's or Andy's next time there here

ak · « **Reply #12 on:** February 22, 2008, 04:05:40 PM »

Jim- Do I still get your old lift? If so Let me know when to pick up----AK

Trapperdog · « **Reply #13 on:** February 22, 2008, 08:18:00 PM »

Vry nice! Does it come in red and black too for those of us red CVO's?
I'm sure the red and black lifts would opperate much faster

RedDevil · « **Reply #14 on:** February 22, 2008, 08:45:49 PM »

Jim,
Sweet lift!! That is definitely going to make your job easier. And the colors are just right. Afterall, those are the best colors.

rednectum · « **Reply #15 on:** February 22, 2008, 09:10:24 PM »

hd-dude, is that lift built by western and sold as handy??

hd-dude · « **Reply #16 on:** February 22, 2008, 09:54:48 PM »

Quote from: rednectum on February 22, 2008, 09:10:24 PM

hd-dude, is that lift built by western and sold as handy??

Not that I know of. Here is a link to it:

http://www.handyindustries.com/shop/product_search.asp?strSearch=20712

hd-dude · « **Reply #17 on:** February 22, 2008, 09:55:58 PM »

Quote from: trapperdog on February 22, 2008, 08:18:00 PM

Vry nice! Does it come in red and black too for those of us red CVO's?
I'm sure the red and black lifts would opperate much faster

Yes it does come in red / black

. I agree it would be faster

but I had to stick with the HD colors to match the shop

MJZ · « **Reply #18 on:** February 22, 2008, 11:21:19 PM »

There ya go:
Wonder why they didn't put a picture of the yellow one up, it has to look best.

Trapperdog · « **Reply #19 on:** February 23, 2008, 10:55:05 AM »

Quote from: MJZ on February 22, 2008, 11:21:19 PM

There ya go:
Wonder why they didn't put a picture of the yellow one up, it has to look best.

The controler looks yellow, that's gotta mean something!

rednectum · « **Reply #20 on:** February 23, 2008, 11:32:35 AM »

Quote from: hd-dude on February 22, 2008, 09:54:48 PM

Not that I know of. Here is a link to it:

http://www.handyindustries.com/shop/product_search.asp?strSearch=20712

thanks for link. man, that looks like a real time saver. lift height will certainly help the sore back!

CVOJOE · « **Reply #21 on:** February 23, 2008, 06:16:19 PM »

Quote from: Fired00d on February 22, 2008, 03:17:49 PM

Jim,
That is sweeeeeeet!!! You know I just love the color. I'd have to apply some Glare to it if it were mine.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Surprise, surprise from Glare Gary!!!

Looks great Jim, will have to get down your direction and get some bling installed.
Joe

Gettinold · « **Reply #22 on:** February 23, 2008, 07:59:29 PM »

Quote from: Fired00d on February 22, 2008, 03:17:49 PM

Jim,
That is sweeeeeeet!!! You know I just love the color. I'd have to apply some Glare to it if it were mine.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

I knew it.

Gettinold · « **Reply #23 on:** February 23, 2008, 08:05:01 PM »

Quote from: hd-dude on February 22, 2008, 03:31:59 PM

The pumkin sure would look good on it. I will get a pic of Ernie's or Andy's next time there here

Jim you do chrg the left coast members more than the right.

hd-dude · « **Reply #24 on:** February 23, 2008, 08:43:14 PM »

Quote from: Gettinold on February 23, 2008, 08:05:01 PM

Jim you do chrg the left coast members more than the right.

That all depends on the member

Puzzled · « **Reply #25 on:** February 23, 2008, 10:19:11 PM »

Nice lift. :2vrolijk_21:I like the front end drop, I'll have to look into one for a third lift.

sadunbar · « **Reply #26 on:** February 23, 2008, 10:22:54 PM »

Very nice features - and so nice looking (sounds like a desirable date!)

Not nearly as costly as I would have imagined either (so much for the date analogy!)

LETS_ROLL · « **Reply #27 on:** March 01, 2008, 02:52:41 AM »

Jim, very nice indeed. Let's Roll

mr_magoo · « **Reply #28 on:** March 01, 2008, 09:23:41 AM »

Like the idea of the front drop.

golaith69 · « **Reply #29 on:** March 05, 2008, 12:17:06 PM »

HEY THAT HEIGHT IS AWESOME !!! ME BEING 6'9" ... I COULD PUT THE LIFT ,wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy up and almost have the motor at i level ... nice lift

thanks for the pic

VANAMAL · « **Reply #30 on:** March 05, 2008, 12:24:11 PM »

HEY JIM-I think i want one. maybe a group buy. my current lift isnt the quality of your lift for sure. those who dont have a lift should think about getting one. they make everything easy to do and if your fat you dont have to bend over

skreminegul07 · « **Reply #31 on:** March 05, 2008, 01:32:56 PM »

Jim,
Very nice looking and functional. I noticedthe solid base aswell. It must be a lot heavier than the others.

hd-dude · « **Reply #32 on:** March 05, 2008, 04:08:21 PM »

Quote from: skreminegul07 on March 05, 2008, 01:32:56 PM

Jim,
Very nice looking and functional. I noticedthe solid base aswell. It must be a lot heavier than the others.

Thanks, and yes much heavier, About 600 lbs

CVOMOE!! · « **Reply #33 on:** March 05, 2008, 04:19:26 PM »

Awesome lift Jim. Maybe I can get the nanner down there this fall to get some Freedom cams installed. I love the long ramp. Mine drags the frame goig on due to the short ramp and lowered bike.

Cheers, Chris
CVOMOE

SBB · « **Reply #34 on:** March 15, 2008, 06:44:34 PM »

While in Daytona I saw some guys working on a bike on a lift and I liked the way they had it strapped down.
So today at the Harley shop I was browing and came across these.
Regular 69.95 on sale for 55.00 and since it was St. Patricks sale day they were another 15% off the 55.00.
So I bought them.

SBB · « **Reply #35 on:** March 15, 2008, 06:45:37 PM »

Now here is how I normally strap a bike down on the lift.

SBB · « **Reply #36 on:** March 15, 2008, 06:46:34 PM »

But now with these new tiedowns it looks like this.

SBB · « **Reply #37 on:** March 15, 2008, 06:48:12 PM »

They are rated at 2500# each and will swivel and retract.
Seemed like a good idea so thought I would share.
Makes a neat addition to the lift.

Chief · « **Reply #38 on:** March 15, 2008, 07:19:46 PM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on March 15, 2008, 06:45:37 PM

Now here is how I normally strap a bike down on the lift.

How come you don't use the eye bolts on the lift?

They're made for the tie downs, but you don't use them.

SBB · « **Reply #39 on:** March 15, 2008, 08:07:29 PM »

Quote from: Chief on March 15, 2008, 07:19:46 PM

How come you don't use the eye bolts on the lift? They're made for the tie downs, but you don't use them.

Using the old straps I wanted to always make sure the straps were secure in the holes on the lift. In the holes the straps never came lose.
My thought was using the eyebolts there would be a possibility that if the straps ever came loose they would fall out of the eyebolts. That would be disaster.
The new ratcheting straps make everything simpler.

Chief · « **Reply #40 on:** March 15, 2008, 08:14:35 PM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on March 15, 2008, 08:07:29 PM

Using the old straps I wanted to always make sure the straps were secure in the holes on the lift. In the holes the straps never came lose.
My thought was using the eyebolts there would be a possibility that if the straps ever came loose they would fall out of the eyebolts. That would be disaster.
The new ratcheting straps make everything simpler.

I see said the blind man. I guess I SHOULD use tie-downs, but just never get to it.

porthole · « **Reply #41 on:** March 15, 2008, 11:00:47 PM »

Quote from: Chief on March 15, 2008, 08:14:35 PM

I see said the blind man.

:

as he picked up his hammer and saw

hd-dude · « **Reply #42 on:** March 15, 2008, 11:55:10 PM »

Chip;
Those look cool. Do the clip onto the lower edge of the lift?

Can you give me the make of them. I would like to get a set to try.

Thanks for posting.

porthole · « **Reply #43 on:** March 16, 2008, 10:41:59 AM »

Quote from: hd-dude on March 15, 2008, 11:55:10 PM

Chip;
Those look cool. Do the clip onto the lower edge of the lift?

Can you give me the make of them. I would like to get a set to try.

Bolt on.

I have a couple sets of these they are made for boat trailers.
gives me an idea, I'll have to see how these could work on my Bike Pro chocks - for my

CVOJOE · « **Reply #44 on:** March 16, 2008, 03:20:41 PM »

Believe this is the mfg website, nice looking product:

http://www.immioutdoors.com/cargobuckle/

Review of this product in webbikeworld:
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/cargo-buckle/

Priced @ $57.88 at this place:
http://www.rvprotectionproducts.com/index.php?p=product&id=1666&parent=17

SBB · « **Reply #45 on:** March 16, 2008, 06:41:01 PM »

Quote from: hd-dude on March 15, 2008, 11:55:10 PM

Chip;
Those look cool. Do the clip onto the lower edge of the lift?

Can you give me the make of them. I would like to get a set to try.

Thanks for posting.

I bolted them on Jim.
Drilled a 3/8" hole on each side of the lift.
Simple install.
We took a 200 mile ride today, came home, put the SERG on the lift, very easy now!

www.cargobuckle.com
I would think Drag, CC or Parts Unlimited would carry them!

MUFFMAN · « **Reply #46 on:** March 17, 2008, 07:14:27 AM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on March 15, 2008, 06:44:34 PM

While in Daytona I saw some guys working on a bike on a lift and I liked the way they had it strapped down.
So today at the Harley shop I was browing and came across these.
Regular 69.95 on sale for 55.00 and since it was St. Patricks sale day they were another 15% off the 55.00.
So I bought them.

I use those when travelling with the trailer. Never had a problem. Good product.

REGGAB · « **Reply #47 on:** April 22, 2008, 07:53:30 PM »

Even though I haven't mustered up the nuts to put Thumper on it, here's some pictures of my new Handy S.A.M. 1000 Lift. I also got the Low-Boy Scissor Jack, the Handy Lift Dolly.........and no idea why I bought 'em.............the 12" extensions for S.A.M. Lift. I may yet use them, but that remains to be determined. Depends on if I have enough ass to push Thumper onto the lift or not. Bought the set through Mile-X Equipment. Total was $1448.73.

REGGAB · « **Reply #48 on:** April 22, 2008, 07:54:27 PM »

Another.

REGGAB · « **Reply #49 on:** April 22, 2008, 07:57:27 PM »

Last one.

Yes..........those are Metzelers on Thumper. Finally broke down this past weekend and bought a set. I really like the ride. Seems I can get into corners alot mo' betta now. FUN!

sadunbar · « **Reply #50 on:** April 22, 2008, 08:55:34 PM »

Quote from: REGGAB on April 22, 2008, 07:57:27 PM

Last one.

Yes..........those are Metzelers on Thumper. Finally broke down this past weekend and bought a set. I really like the ride. Seems I can get into corners alot mo' betta now. FUN!

You're gonna love the new lift... Especially the removable panel under the wheels! And think of all the additional cleaning you can do!

REGGAB · « **Reply #51 on:** April 22, 2008, 09:00:32 PM »

So.................I'm all fat, dumb, fricken happy, and pleased with myself about this acquisition. Renea takes the ton truck and heads to Wal-Mart.......most popular retail establishment in Alabama.................and comes home with a load of "Girl Stuff." Where does she put it?

REGGAB · « **Reply #52 on:** April 22, 2008, 09:05:02 PM »

Quote from: sadunbar on April 22, 2008, 08:55:34 PM

You're gonna love the new lift... Especially the removable panel under the wheels! And think of all the additional cleaning you can do!

Already lovin' it, Scott. This thing is too kewl! Father-In-Law gave me a rolling garage chair with a motorcycle seat for Christmas. I can actually use it now. I was eyeballin' the Sportster on the lift a little earlier. My OCD (literal meaning) got the best of me. Finally...........and device to further nuture my disorder. YIPPEE! WOOOOOOHOOOOOO!!

Ghost Rider · « **Reply #53 on:** April 23, 2008, 09:47:27 AM »

Quote from: REGGAB on April 22, 2008, 09:00:32 PM

So.................I'm all fat, dumb, fricken happy, and pleased with myself about this acquisition. Renea takes the ton truck and heads to Wal-Mart.......most popular retail establishment in Alabama.................and comes home with a load of "Girl Stuff." Where does she put it?

What a great husband you are. You bought your wife a $1,400.00 plant stand.

VANAMAL · « **Reply #54 on:** April 23, 2008, 09:54:33 AM »

I couldnt live without mine. I cut the slab and recessed it

VANAMAL · « **Reply #55 on:** April 23, 2008, 09:55:18 AM »

another

MJZ · « **Reply #56 on:** April 23, 2008, 10:11:22 AM »

Van, great job, that is a think of beauty. Did you trench for the air line or core under?

VANAMAL · « **Reply #57 on:** April 23, 2008, 10:26:30 AM »

There was a layer of sand/gravel under the cement so i used a shop vac to clean out a channel over to the cabnet area. drilled a hole in the crete and ran hyd line out to controller. mine is air/hydraulic. by the way this is my 500th post! only took 3 yrs

RJ749 · « **Reply #58 on:** April 23, 2008, 10:40:42 AM »

Quote from: VANAMAL on April 23, 2008, 10:26:30 AM

There was a layer of sand/gravel under the cement so i used a shop vac to clean out a channel over to the cabnet area. drilled a hole in the crete and ran hyd line out to controller. mine is air/hydraulic. by the way this is my 500th post! only took 3 yrs

Great looking set up for the recessed lift. How do you like the flooring you have?

Congrats on the 500th

VANAMAL · « **Reply #59 on:** April 23, 2008, 10:48:28 AM »

the race deck flooring is pretty nice looking especially when new. It kinda noisy when you walk on it- klomp-klomp-klomp. I will probly go back to epoxy because i melted a bunch of spots while welding

RJ749 · « **Reply #60 on:** April 23, 2008, 10:53:59 AM »

Quote from: VANAMAL on April 23, 2008, 10:48:28 AM

the race deck flooring is pretty nice looking especially when new. It kinda noisy when you walk on it- klomp-klomp-klomp. I will probly go back to epoxy because i melted a bunch of spots while welding

Thanks for the info.

I have the epoxy waiting for warmer weather to apply. I sure like the look of the race deck.

The epoxy will be better for me with clean up and touch up. Too much mud/sand to deal with off the road into our new house with the snow and new construction.

MJZ · « **Reply #61 on:** April 23, 2008, 10:56:47 AM »

Quote from: VANAMAL on April 23, 2008, 10:26:30 AM

There was a layer of sand/gravel under the cement so i used a shop vac to clean out a channel over to the cabnet area. drilled a hole in the crete and ran hyd line out to controller. mine is air/hydraulic. by the way this is my 500th post! only took 3 yrs

Congrats on the 500 post!!!! I've really enjoy your post and not just because I have a nana, I'm a contractor and am also a boater. Nope, it's the pictures of the fine ladies poolside I most enjoy.

VANAMAL · « **Reply #62 on:** April 23, 2008, 11:04:16 AM »

Im a contractor also . Here is a shot of my crew

MJZ · « **Reply #63 on:** April 23, 2008, 11:28:16 AM »

I'll trade crews! Mine are better for toting 2X's but they have to have 10 snack breaks a shift.

old wrench · « **Reply #64 on:** April 23, 2008, 12:46:20 PM »

Quote from: VANAMAL on April 23, 2008, 09:54:33 AM

I couldnt live without mine. I cut the slab and recessed it

Thats what I want to do in my new shop, going to have a pit dyno too, looks good

CVOJOE · « **Reply #65 on:** April 23, 2008, 03:17:29 PM »

Quote from: Ghost Rider on April 23, 2008, 09:47:27 AM

What a great husband you are. You bought your wife a $1,400.00 plant stand.

Gotta love em!!!!!

REGGAB · « **Reply #66 on:** April 23, 2008, 06:05:51 PM »

Quote from: Ghost Rider on April 23, 2008, 09:47:27 AM

What a great husband you are. You bought your wife a $1,400.00 plant stand.

Well, Renea took her plants outside this morning and plans to put them in the gardens this evening. I, on the other hand, gave in to this beautiful Alabama weather, took four hours of vacation time this afternoon, and took Thumper for a short 200 mile ride. Now that I've had my fix, I gotta get the bugs off of Thump. Worked up the nads and put her on the lift. Wasn't too bad. She's a big Girl tho'.

old wrench · « **Reply #67 on:** April 23, 2008, 06:11:10 PM »

Looks better than those plants on it

naitram · « **Reply #68 on:** April 23, 2008, 06:19:54 PM »

are those antenna hitting the garage door?

old wrench · « **Reply #69 on:** April 23, 2008, 06:24:12 PM »

Quote from: naitram on April 23, 2008, 06:19:54 PM

are those antenna hitting the garage door?

Well he said she was a big girl and tall too

flyingwillie · « **Reply #70 on:** April 23, 2008, 06:43:47 PM »

Hey Henry,
how about a close up pic of how you have Thumper strapped down
to the lift in the front? thanks

REGGAB · « **Reply #71 on:** April 23, 2008, 09:25:13 PM »

Quote from: naitram on April 23, 2008, 06:19:54 PM

are those antenna hitting the garage door?

Nope........but now that I really look at the picture, there is that illusion. I was

when I elevated the lift. did it one stop at a time until I was sure nothing was going to contact the motorcycle.

REGGAB · « **Reply #72 on:** April 23, 2008, 09:26:51 PM »

Quote from: old wrench on April 23, 2008, 06:24:12 PM

Well he said she was a big girl and tall too

Yessir! I was more

than a cat in a room full of rockin' chairs when I put her on the lift.

REGGAB · « **Reply #73 on:** April 23, 2008, 09:32:55 PM »

Quote from: flyingwillie on April 23, 2008, 06:43:47 PM

Hey Henry,
how about a close up pic of how you have Thumper strapped down
to the lift in the front? thanks

Howdy Warren,
Shoot! She's already down and off. I used soft ties around the handlebars hooked to cinch straps into eyebolts on the lift. Soft ties were placed around the the bars only at the point where they protrude from the fairing cap........leaving the clutch, brake, throttle, and idle lines outside the loops. Cinch straps were drawn just enough to remove slack. If the front wheel is all the way in the vise to the stop, and secured well, the motorcycle is stable. Straps are there for Thumper's safety and mine.

hd-dude · « **Reply #74 on:** April 24, 2008, 12:39:19 AM »

The best way (i my opinion) to tie the bikes down on the lift is to run the sft strap around the highway peg mount or the floor board mount. I do this many times a day. The benefit is that the straps are down low and out of the way when working on the bike.

VANAMAL · « **Reply #75 on:** April 24, 2008, 09:30:13 AM »

I never stap mine down. Maybe i should make it a habit.

porthole · « **Reply #76 on:** April 27, 2008, 11:32:36 AM »

Quote from: VANAMAL on April 24, 2008, 09:30:13 AM

I never stap mine down. Maybe i should make it a habit.

Only if she doesn't complain

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