Bike Lift which one?

dolt · Jun 26th, 2009, 12:09 PM

This is mine

Motorcycle Lifts | TCML Motorcycle Lift, 1,500 LB. Motorcycle Lifting Table

Harbor Freight sells a table lift for half this price but I wouldn't put an 800 pound motorcyle on it.

The smaller lifts work great for oil changes, tires, etc. but if you are doing serious engine or drive train work that requires you to work from both sides of the bike and want to keep things at a comfortable working height, a table lift is the way to go.

Dan89FLSTC · Jun 26th, 2009, 01:32 PM

Bought a Handy Lift this year, can`t begin to tell you how easy it makes any job.

The little hydraulic jack lifts are not much better than putting a couple of blocks under the frame to get the wheels off the ground, you are still sitting on a low chair and getting up and down constantly.

If you do your own work, you owe it to yourself, save your knees and back and buy a table lift, you will not regret it.

Cambo · Jun 28th, 2009, 11:29 PM

I bought the Big Red 1500 lb motorcycle jack..around $100 and I am very pleased with it.

TorinJacks.com > Product Detail

The removable t-handle (makes storage easy) allows me to manouver my softail back and forth. It also has a safety catch if you decide to use it for extra piece of mind in case of bottle jack failure.

larryjmiller · Jun 29th, 2009, 01:39 AM

J&S Jacks. The boys in Wisconsin really know how to make a quality product. After paying $20K + for a bike, I certainly don't want it to fall off. I buy a ton of Chinese junk from Harbor bomber freight but the stuff is mostly one time usage inferior stuff and although the jack(s) were cheap and tempting, after I saw the J&S jack I was sold.

rj_harley · Jun 29th, 2009, 10:28 AM

about two years ago i bought an old hydraulic bike lift from a local harley shop. It's old but stil works great.

AZDave · Jul 1st, 2009, 10:26 AM

Thanks for all the info everyone

Scrappy · Jul 1st, 2009, 06:06 PM

i have a larin jack 1500 cap. it works, but after seeing the J&S videos on there site..wow! that looks like a far better built jack. first time i use the Larin jack the rubber pads started pealing away from the lift, one of them fold out support arms has a busted thumb screw knob, came like that. not a real good start, but it still is in operation. check this vid out if you havent.
JS Jacks - Motorcycle Lift, Wheel Chock, Oil Pan Adapter - Wisconsin

synergy46 · Jul 1st, 2009, 10:11 PM

I got mine at Costco and it works great. Only $95

dangerdan · Jul 1st, 2009, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cambo

I bought the Big Red 1500 lb motorcycle jack..around $100 and I am very pleased with it.

TorinJacks.com > Product Detail

The removable t-handle (makes storage easy) allows me to manouver my softail back and forth. It also has a safety catch if you decide to use it for extra piece of mind in case of bottle jack failure.

Funny you mention the safety catch. I got the same one from Candian Tire and had the bottle jack fail with the bike on it. I suggest you use that safety catch every time.

Lancer · Jul 1st, 2009, 11:49 PM

I have the Sears yellow jack, works good, last a long time. I can move my Ultra all over the garage. Has a 1500 lbs capacity.

Jun 26th, 2009, 12:09 PM	#11
dolt Play The Throttle Ride: 2002 FLHT Join Date: May 8th, 2009 Posts: 155	Re: Bike Lift which one? This is mine Motorcycle Lifts \| TCML Motorcycle Lift, 1,500 LB. Motorcycle Lifting Table Harbor Freight sells a table lift for half this price but I wouldn't put an 800 pound motorcyle on it. The smaller lifts work great for oil changes, tires, etc. but if you are doing serious engine or drive train work that requires you to work from both sides of the bike and want to keep things at a comfortable working height, a table lift is the way to go.

Jun 26th, 2009, 01:32 PM	#12
Dan89FLSTC Warming The Wheels Ride: 89 FLSTC Join Date: Jul 20th, 2008 Location: Ct Posts: 53	Re: Bike Lift which one? Bought a Handy Lift this year, can`t begin to tell you how easy it makes any job. The little hydraulic jack lifts are not much better than putting a couple of blocks under the frame to get the wheels off the ground, you are still sitting on a low chair and getting up and down constantly. If you do your own work, you owe it to yourself, save your knees and back and buy a table lift, you will not regret it.

Jun 28th, 2009, 11:29 PM	#13
Cambo Start The Engine Ride: 1991 Heritage Softail Join Date: May 10th, 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 30 My Mood:	Re: Bike Lift which one? I bought the Big Red 1500 lb motorcycle jack..around $100 and I am very pleased with it. TorinJacks.com > Product Detail The removable t-handle (makes storage easy) allows me to manouver my softail back and forth. It also has a safety catch if you decide to use it for extra piece of mind in case of bottle jack failure.

Jun 29th, 2009, 01:39 AM	#14
larryjmiller Play The Throttle Ride: 2009 Road King Join Date: Aug 25th, 2008 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 155 My Mood:	Re: Bike Lift which one? J&S Jacks. The boys in Wisconsin really know how to make a quality product. After paying $20K + for a bike, I certainly don't want it to fall off. I buy a ton of Chinese junk from Harbor bomber freight but the stuff is mostly one time usage inferior stuff and although the jack(s) were cheap and tempting, after I saw the J&S jack I was sold.

Jun 29th, 2009, 10:28 AM	#15
rj_harley Start The Engine Ride: 1980 FLH Join Date: Jun 29th, 2009 Location: Groningen, Netherlands Posts: 22	Re: Bike Lift which one? about two years ago i bought an old hydraulic bike lift from a local harley shop. It's old but stil works great.

Jul 1st, 2009, 10:26 AM	#16
AZDave Warming The Wheels Ride: 2009 Heritage Join Date: Apr 26th, 2009 Posts: 72 My Mood:	Re: Bike Lift which one? Thanks for all the info everyone

Jul 1st, 2009, 06:06 PM	#17
Scrappy Contributor$ Ride: 98 Classic Join Date: Jun 1st, 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 71 My Mood:	Re: Bike Lift which one? i have a larin jack 1500 cap. it works, but after seeing the J&S videos on there site..wow! that looks like a far better built jack. first time i use the Larin jack the rubber pads started pealing away from the lift, one of them fold out support arms has a busted thumb screw knob, came like that. not a real good start, but it still is in operation. check this vid out if you havent. JS Jacks - Motorcycle Lift, Wheel Chock, Oil Pan Adapter - Wisconsin

Jul 1st, 2009, 10:11 PM	#18
synergy46 Start The Engine Ride: 2009 FLHRC Join Date: Jun 17th, 2009 Location: bellingham, wa Posts: 20 My Mood:	Re: Bike Lift which one? I got mine at Costco and it works great. Only $95 __________________ 2009 FLHRC

Jul 1st, 2009, 11:49 PM	#20
Lancer Contributor$ Ride: 08 Ultra Classic Join Date: Jun 25th, 2008 Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 381 My Mood:	Re: Bike Lift which one? I have the Sears yellow jack, works good, last a long time. I can move my Ultra all over the garage. Has a 1500 lbs capacity. Attached Thumbnails

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