Bike Lift which one?

AZDave · Jun 23rd, 2009, 10:32 AM

I am thinking about a lift so I can do some of my own work. What lift are you using out there?

Steve Di. · Jun 23rd, 2009, 10:40 AM

I have a Sears Bike/ATV lift/dolly and am happy with it. Mine is the red one and costs around $95.

If you are lifting a softail you should consider buying a frame guard (sold at most HD dealerships). The guard slips over the frame and is designed to keep the lift from contacting the bike's shock obsorbers. Driving the rear wheel of the bike on a piece of 2X8 lumber will raise the frame high enough to get the lift under the bike with the guards installed.

9FLHR · Jun 23rd, 2009, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZDave

I am thinking about a lift so I can do some of my own work. What lift are you using out there?

I use the J&S jack. No straps. Watch the video on their webiste. Great American made quality materials and craftmanship.

scts · Jun 23rd, 2009, 03:22 PM

I've been using the Yellow one from Sears for about a year now for both the Fat Boy and my wifes Vulcan - works great, no complaints.

martin14 · Jun 23rd, 2009, 03:25 PM

lots to read here:

Bike Lifts - Archive - Harley Davidson Community

I built a version of the $20 one to start, just to get the bike level when I need,
looking for something more serious in the future.

harley@16 · Jun 23rd, 2009, 03:56 PM

Just bought one from Harbor Frieght for 75 bucks and it works great. Lifted high enough top get the rear tire out no problem. I think I'll use it to detail the bike as it's easier to get to both sides when it's upright.

Piotra · Jun 26th, 2009, 02:41 AM

I bought a bike lift for about $85, but it in Poland. The lift comes from German manufacturer (it has TUV - it's German certificate) but there is also a sticker - Made in China. Whatever, it works really good. It's perfect for softail.
Here is a picture of my bike on this lift. You can easyli move a bike because it has wheels. I'm sure that the same lifts you can buy on e-bay.

Piotr

Sorry, there is a picture of bike on the lift:

Bike on Lift

Piotr

hobo55 · Jun 26th, 2009, 07:35 AM

I got the J&S jack a month or so ago. Very impressed. Almost got the sears yellow and I've used the harbor freight model and it worked ok. The J&S is very impressive. You feel much better when it's up in the air.

hntwrobin · Jun 26th, 2009, 08:32 AM

I have an easy rizer not cheap but real good product.

Dr. Doolittle · Jun 26th, 2009, 08:51 AM

I have a Matco that I found on CraigsList - great lift!

Jun 23rd, 2009, 10:32 AM	#1
AZDave Warming The Wheels Ride: 2009 Heritage Join Date: Apr 26th, 2009 Posts: 72 My Mood:	Bike Lift which one? I am thinking about a lift so I can do some of my own work. What lift are you using out there?

Jun 23rd, 2009, 10:40 AM	#2
Steve Di. Play The Throttle Ride: 2005 Heritage Softail Classic Join Date: Nov 12th, 2008 Location: Taxachusetts Posts: 166	Re: Bike Lift which one? I have a Sears Bike/ATV lift/dolly and am happy with it. Mine is the red one and costs around $95. If you are lifting a softail you should consider buying a frame guard (sold at most HD dealerships). The guard slips over the frame and is designed to keep the lift from contacting the bike's shock obsorbers. Driving the rear wheel of the bike on a piece of 2X8 lumber will raise the frame high enough to get the lift under the bike with the guards installed. __________________ *Steve*

Jun 23rd, 2009, 03:22 PM	#4
scts Start The Engine Ride: 2008 Fatboy Join Date: Aug 16th, 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 35	Re: Bike Lift which one? I've been using the Yellow one from Sears for about a year now for both the Fat Boy and my wifes Vulcan - works great, no complaints.

Jun 23rd, 2009, 03:25 PM	#5
martin14 Play The Throttle Ride: 2001 Softail Join Date: Oct 12th, 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 255 My Mood:	Re: Bike Lift which one? lots to read here: Bike Lifts - Archive - Harley Davidson Community I built a version of the $20 one to start, just to get the bike level when I need, looking for something more serious in the future.

Jun 23rd, 2009, 03:56 PM	#6
harley@16 Warming The Wheels Ride: 2007 electraglide standard Join Date: Feb 12th, 2009 Location: wa st Posts: 122 My Mood:	Re: Bike Lift which one? Just bought one from Harbor Frieght for 75 bucks and it works great. Lifted high enough top get the rear tire out no problem. I think I'll use it to detail the bike as it's easier to get to both sides when it's upright.

Jun 26th, 2009, 02:41 AM	#7
Piotra Start The Engine Ride: Bobber LowRider Join Date: Jun 24th, 2009 Location: POLAND Posts: 28	I bought a bike lift for about $85, but it in Poland. The lift comes from German manufacturer (it has TUV - it's German certificate) but there is also a sticker - Made in China. Whatever, it works really good. It's perfect for softail. Here is a picture of my bike on this lift. You can easyli move a bike because it has wheels. I'm sure that the same lifts you can buy on e-bay. Piotr Sorry, there is a picture of bike on the lift: Bike on Lift Piotr Last edited by Hobbit; Jun 26th, 2009 at 04:50 AM.

Jun 26th, 2009, 07:35 AM	#8
hobo55 Warming The Wheels Ride: 07 ULTRA CLASSIC Join Date: Apr 22nd, 2008 Posts: 97	Re: Bike Lift which one? I got the J&S jack a month or so ago. Very impressed. Almost got the sears yellow and I've used the harbor freight model and it worked ok. The J&S is very impressive. You feel much better when it's up in the air.

Jun 26th, 2009, 08:32 AM	#9
hntwrobin Play The Throttle Ride: 2009 Street Glide Join Date: Sep 23rd, 2008 Location: Branford, CT Posts: 217	Re: Bike Lift which one? I have an easy rizer not cheap but real good product. __________________ Support your local M.C. and all our VETS USN MM1(SS) Retired 99 Road King 106" S&S stroker and 09 street glide

Jun 26th, 2009, 08:51 AM	#10
Dr. Doolittle Contributor$ Ride: 2008 Street Glide Join Date: Feb 2nd, 2008 Location: Woodstock, Georgia Posts: 3,466 My Mood:	Re: Bike Lift which one? I have a Matco that I found on CraigsList - great lift! __________________ 2008 Street Glide

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