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Motorcycle Lifts
« on: September 29, 2013, 11:39:50 PM »
I'm almost done with my new garage and I want to get full size, drive on lift to aid in cleaning and maintenance.   I had my eye on the Black Widow.   Does anyone have a suggestions or reviews for lifts?
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Re: Motorcycle Lifts
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2013, 10:21:08 AM »
There is a good thread in the archives on lifts, may be worth trying to find.

I have two drive on lifts and when I purchase a third it will be one with a drop out in the back to help with changing tires/wheels.

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Re: Motorcycle Lifts
« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2013, 03:31:45 PM »
Quote from: Hound Dawg on September 29, 2013, 11:39:50 PM
I'm almost done with my new garage and I want to get full size, drive on lift to aid in cleaning and maintenance.   I had my eye on the Black Widow.   Does anyone have a suggestions or reviews for lifts?
Handy Lift (compressor) with extensions, vise 12 years no issues best money ever spent.
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Re: Motorcycle Lifts
« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2013, 04:33:32 PM »
X2 on the Handy,  I have had one for 15 years.  No issues.  You can buy cheaper, but not better in my opinion....
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Re: Motorcycle Lifts
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2013, 02:57:46 AM »
Thanx ....I'll look into the Handy...
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Re: Motorcycle Lifts
« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2013, 05:33:46 AM »
I have a Titan and it works Great. Has a high lift height which allowed me to recess it in the garage floor.


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Re: Motorcycle Lifts
« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2013, 07:10:17 AM »
Quote from: FLTRCVO on September 30, 2013, 03:31:45 PM
Handy Lift (compressor) with extensions, vise 12 years no issues best money ever spent.

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Re: Motorcycle Lifts
« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2013, 06:56:12 PM »
Quote from: mrbhd on September 30, 2013, 04:33:32 PM
X2 on the Handy,  I have had one for 15 years.  No issues.  You can buy cheaper, but not better in my opinion....

I bought a used Handy with side table extensions and vice for 200 bucks from a dealer who sold his business to another dealer that had a fully equipped shop already.  I think I came out ok on that transaction.
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Re: Motorcycle Lifts
« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2013, 07:47:30 PM »
You did well!!!   Congrats!!!
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Re: Motorcycle Lifts
« Reply #9 on: October 06, 2013, 09:29:59 PM »
x2 on the Titan. I got it on sale @ Daytona Bike Week for $500 + freight.  Works on hydraulic & pneumatic.  Has drop-out and vise.  Very happy with it.  Good value.
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Re: Motorcycle Lifts
« Reply #10 on: October 06, 2013, 09:54:34 PM »
I am holding out for Handy Lift...........when you see the others you will understand.......
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Re: Motorcycle Lifts
« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2013, 06:44:55 PM »
I went with the Lift from Harbor Freight...so far (2 months) i have loved it. It get's the bike up to a great level to work on it. I only purchased a small "pancake jack" to lift the bike on the table. I also added the ride in chock which will support the bike. It has no problems lifting the bike and more importantly holding it there. It was $299 if you get the coupon out of their ads in the magazines.




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Re: Motorcycle Lifts
« Reply #12 on: October 08, 2013, 10:14:06 AM »
Direct lift for me. I really like it but hardly use it.

Ditched the cheap front wheel wise and put in a HD aluminum ride in version.

If I could I would sell it but it's to difficult to ship
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Re: Motorcycle Lifts
« Reply #13 on: October 09, 2013, 11:20:38 AM »
If you're going to the trouble, dropping the lift into the floor is the only way to go IMO.

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Re: Motorcycle Lifts
« Reply #14 on: October 09, 2013, 11:24:54 AM »
Nice setup Coyote. Looks like the laptop is on the site. :2vrolijk_21:
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