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[rheiner]

I want to buy a Handy motorcycle lift for my cvo bikes, including my FLHTCUSE4.

I've researched the various manufacturers that make lifts. I'm not looking for the cheapest or the best bang for the buck. I want a Handy lift and have narrowed my choice to the B.O.B. 1500 or the 20707 (or similar version, if I go with color), which is an electric lift that also is rated at 1500 pounds like the BOB 1500 but the 20707 raises to 48 inches in height instead of 40 inches and way higher than the 30 inch 1000 pound versions (except for the new S.A.M. 2 that goes to 35 inches). The 20707 is 6 inches longer and 1 1/2 inches wider (86 5/8" x 29 1/2") than the BOB 1500 (84" x 28"). The front of the 20707 also pivots down 18 inches for easy access to the fork and front tire. And yes, I know the 20707 is pricier than the BOB 1500, but only about $600 from dealers. Both units have the rear tire opening.

I'm going to have to countersink the lift in my garage because of limited room. A real sweet benefit of countersinking is the ease of driving the bike right on the lift without worrying about it tipping over if you don't have extensions for your feet or long legs. The extra 8 inches of lift height I get on the 20707 will make it a 40 inch lift from garage floor level after it's fully countersunk. I'm leaning toward the 20707. Others have told me an air lift is kind of annoying and loud when it's being lowered as it releases air, not to mention the air compressor pumping away when its being lifted, but I don't know because I've never owned one. 

Can anyone recommend a good Handy dealer that is also aggressively competitive on price, and maybe even offer additional discounts for cvoharley members?

Randall

[sportygordy]

try this site out. I don't think you are going to find big significant deals out there. I bought my from Street Vibrations bike show 10 years ago. The guy had a semi truck full of them. He was offering 15% show discount and I didn't have to pay any shipping cost so that was a big savings. Shipping could be as much as $200 so if you can find what your looking for at a bike show you should at least save that amount.

good luck   

http://www.pantherlifts.com/Panther/index.php?action=category&id=4

[rheiner]

try this site out. I don't think you are going to find big significant deals out there. I bought my from Street Vibrations bike show 10 years ago. The guy had a semi truck full of them. He was offering 15% show discount and I didn't have to pay any shipping cost so that was a big savings. Shipping could be as much as $200 so if you can find what your looking for at a bike show you should at least save that amount.

good luck   

http://www.pantherlifts.com/Panther/index.php?action=category&id=4

Thanks for the info on the Panther lift. It's a great price. I'm just concerned by the time I countersink the lift in my garage floor, with the 30 inch max rise on this Panther lift, I'll only be 22 inches above the floor. I want to be able to stand while I'm working on the bike, not leaning down or sitting to get under it. But I really appreciate you showing me this.

Randall

[VANAMAL]

pm HD DUDE he will save you some money. the cool ones have the fold down table front for easy tire and fork removal

[REGGAB]

http://www.mile-x.com/

Randall, if you're gonna countersink, then by all means, get the 48" lift.  Otherwise, the SAM 1000 is plenty tall enough.  I'm 6' 1" and it get the bike to just the right height or me to sit on a rolling stool and work on it.  Have to lower it about half way if I'm detailing tho'.  The only problem with the higher capacity lifts is when they are in the down position, they are still mighty tall, and unless countersunk, they're a PITA when trying to get the bike on them without extensions.  I don't like extensions.  They get in my way.  I ride my bike right up on the lift, and get a foot down quick.  Long legs help.  Been through this same research and the SAM 1000 was the best course of action for me.

Jim (hddude) has a rockin awesome drop snout lift that would be mighty handy when doing anything requiring front end work and wheel removal.

[cola]

I use the red Sam with front ext. tire vice & their wide jack. Mine takes up no extra room, I park my bike on it all the time. I leave it up & locked with the air comp. off. If they wanr the bike the compressor has to come on.
Mike

[REGGAB]

I use the red Sam with front ext. tire vice & their wide jack. Mine takes up no extra room, I park my bike on it all the time. I leave it up & locked with the air comp. off. If they wanr the bike the compressor has to come on.
Mike

Have the same as you save for front extension.  The lift is true to it's name.  Sometimes one bike will stay parked on it after whatever needed to be done was done.  It never gets in the way.............and in the spring, Renea uses it as a table to organize her bedding plants.  Dual purpose.  How cool is that?