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motorcycle lift for shop
12/10/08 at 05:23:14
Help--with my crushed vertabrae from a motocross crash, bad knees and hip from old age, rolling around on my shop floor to work on my bike has lost its allure. Does anyone have a line on a lift like the shops have that doesn't break the ole piggy bank???
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12/10/08 at 07:48:19
For a good idea on low prices, check out
http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=motorcycle+li...
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12/10/08 at 13:41:32
I have one of these - 99$ - and aprox the same crushed body as you
It's a very great help, and it can be rather high so you can sit comfortably .
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12/10/08 at 17:33:02
I've seen them up here for just over $100 cdn. at Canadian Tire. Sears also carried a similar lift. It's on my short list of motorcycle things to get. It matches the qualificatins of not horrendously expensive, and is actually worthwhile getting.
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12/10/08 at 20:37:14
I have the Harbor freight lift in my shop and it is a great lift for the money. It was only #200 when I got it. Nice drop out panel in the back end makes tire changing easy. I put a PU or trailer bed front wheel chock on the front end to replace the cheesy front wheel stop. Still use tie downs but is very secure that way. I also have a Handy version, the one many shops use and the front wheel (or rear) clamp the tire/wheel tight enough I don't feel the need to use tie down. It was $600 when I got it and I did order the ATV extenders at the same time so it was a chunk of $. Have used it lots and even was able to lift my side before it was re-rigged and a Kawasaki MULE 1000. It is air operated vs the hydraulics of the Harbor Freight version. There are also plans available from AFAB (email plans @afabonline.com Ph 4805755677 to build you won (or have it built for you) and BigMaxx Company in OH makes a rail style rather than platform. Happy shopping and deciding, MAx
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12/10/08 at 21:46:44
& for the really tight budget, ther's always a rope & a come along. Thoough, the "warning" on all come alongs states"Only for pulling, not for lifting". I do as I please & takes my chances. Just be aware. If I had everything I want, I'd have one O those Harbor Freight lifts.
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12/21/08 at 18:22:17
You can try
http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/bikelift.htm
. I know a few people who have done this. I'm planning on building one for mine within a few weeks, when the snow lets up a bit. The best part, it's under $20. I'd call that a stocking stuffer for yourself.
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12/21/08 at 19:47:16
MickeyX I made one it really works good,Bikes up in about 10 seconds
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12/22/08 at 05:56:31
Thats still pretty much on the ground. I have milk crate Ive padded & stuck casters on. I can roll around the bike, sitting.You can buy those seats that are much more comfy.
I also use old blankets to lay on, to keep the concrete from causing me too much discomfort.Even cardboard makes a decent Po'Boy Creeper.
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