smokinZX14
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posted February 18, 2012 09:52 AM
Harbor Freight bike lift ...
I did a little work for a friend on his 67 hemi GTX the other day ( didn't charge him because he is a friend ) and he shows up to my shop with a brand new Harbor Freight bike lift for me ..
I have allways wanted a bike lift but i wanted a real heavy duty one and they cost so much i never did get one ...After putting together the Harbor freight unit it looks good .. The one thing i didn't like was how it held the front tire ... So i took my floor chock and bolted it the bike lift ... Man is it nice now, and it works great ! Easy to get on and easy to get off .. I can drive right on and hop off and not worry about it falling over or strapping it down ... But i will strap it anyway to be safe ..
This is the part i didn't like about the lift ...
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fish_antlers
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posted February 18, 2012 09:56 AM
Got one too .. Nice mod on the chock!
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posted February 18, 2012 10:03 AM
I had one for awhile. The jack on mine went out after about a year.
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Shane661
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posted February 18, 2012 10:05 AM
 Edited By: Shane661 on 18 Feb 2012 18:14
I have a couple of them that I mounted Condor Trailer chocks to. I think I paid $279 each for the lifts, on sale. They are nice, but watch for them to drop if you don't have the safety bar in them. One of mine tends to slowly lose height, lol. 
I also found that certain oils or fluids will bubble up the paint quickly, so watch for any driips from whatever machine you have on there!
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posted February 18, 2012 10:21 AM
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I have a couple of them that I mounted Condor Trailer chocks to. I think I paid $279 each for the lifts, on sale. They are nice, but watch for them to drop if you don't have the safety bar in them. One of mine tends to slowly lose height, lol.
I also found that certain oils or fluids will bubble up the paint quickly, so watch for any driips from whatever machine you have on there!
Shane
I could go $279, but right now their site says $$599.99.
That's a bit too much, IMHO.
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Shane661
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posted February 18, 2012 10:24 AM
Watch for coupons in some of the Harley magazines, someone at work gave me a head's up and I ran and bought the two they had. Great deal for the price, imo. Once you have a lift, you will be spoiled. Probably could have saved my back and knees!!
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Lucky14
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posted February 18, 2012 10:34 AM
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Watch for coupons in some of the Harley magazines, someone at work gave me a head's up and I ran and bought the two they had. Great deal for the price, imo. Once you have a lift, you will be spoiled. Probably could have saved my back and knees!!
Shane
Just checked ebay. The coupon is for sale for $9.95 to buy the lift for $299.
Sounds like a deal to me!!! LOL
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posted February 18, 2012 10:55 AM
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Watch for coupons in some of the Harley magazines, someone at work gave me a head's up and I ran and bought the two they had. Great deal for the price, imo. Once you have a lift, you will be spoiled. Probably could have saved my back and knees!!
Shane
Just checked ebay. The coupon is for sale for $9.95 to buy the lift for $299.
Sounds like a deal to me!!! LOL
I have a few extras I could mail you for $free.99, just hit me up with your address if you want.
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posted February 18, 2012 11:54 AM
Nice...
Smokin, when you puttin a Power1 on that 14r ?
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justoyz2
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posted February 18, 2012 12:41 PM
yeah, free is always good..... I have a friend that has one like that.... He has had it for a good while at least 8 yrs now, still working well....
I have one called the beast.... it's good for 1500 lbs.... paid 400.00 used for it....
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Hayabusa14
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posted February 18, 2012 12:58 PM
Great lift for the price. I have two myself, just don't use the vise. You can find the coupons in cycle world ,Motorcyclist, SportRider, and Superstreetbike magazines.
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posted February 18, 2012 01:16 PM
cant beat em.
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posted February 18, 2012 01:48 PM
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Watch for coupons in some of the Harley magazines, someone at work gave me a head's up and I ran and bought the two they had. Great deal for the price, imo. Once you have a lift, you will be spoiled. Probably could have saved my back and knees!!
Shane
Just checked ebay. The coupon is for sale for $9.95 to buy the lift for $299.
Sounds like a deal to me!!! LOL
I have a few extras I could mail you for $free.99, just hit me up with your address if you want.
I'll take on if ya have a spare. I want a table lift but the prices are way outside my range.
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Hayabusa14
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posted February 18, 2012 03:46 PM
Guys if you look in the back of March "cycle world" you will see the coupon for $299.99
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posted February 18, 2012 07:23 PM
No issues with mine - though that safety bar gots at be used every time or yer fucked fer sure!Z
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posted February 19, 2012 02:49 AM
I bought my HF lift in 2001, still using it practically daily, never an issue w/hydraulic fluid or any other issue.
The HF wheel vice was junked immediately and replaced with a Handy vice.
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posted February 19, 2012 05:19 AM
Same here, still works great..
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posted February 19, 2012 04:04 PM
Edited By: Quarter Pounder on 20 Feb 2012 00:06
I have the air operated version lift from HF, and also added a HF trailer chock...works like a champ!!!
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SnuffyZX
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posted February 19, 2012 05:54 PM
WOW....I always had my doubts about how strong that lift was because of the price, I guess I was mistaken cause the 14R looks right at home on it.
I wanted a lift but didnt wanna break the bank so I made a lift at work with a old time welder and all it cost was a bottle of wine and $60 bucks for the piston.
Here is what it looks like:
Snuffy
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smokinZX14
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posted February 19, 2012 05:57 PM
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WOW....I always had my doubts about how strong that lift was because of the price, I guess I was mistaken cause the 14R looks right at home on it.
I wanted a lift but didnt wanna break the bank so I made a lift at work with a old time welder and all it cost was a bottle of wine and $60 bucks for the piston.
Here is what it looks like:
Snuffy
Snuffy nice work !!! Maybe you should build and sell a few of them .. I bet they would sell good ..
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SnuffyZX
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posted February 19, 2012 06:24 PM
LOL.....Thanks Smokin
It works really well but I can only imagine how much it would cost to ship.....
Plus This was a Black Bag Project at Work Very Low Key So I Dont Think there will be a Mass Production Anytime Soon.
Thanks
Snuffy
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posted February 19, 2012 08:32 PM
I'd at least be interested in plans and estimated cost to build one?
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Newf14
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posted February 20, 2012 04:20 AM
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I'd at least be interested in plans and estimated cost to build one?
Yes me to do you have the plans??
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SnuffyZX
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posted February 20, 2012 09:08 AM
fullthrottlekaw send me a PM with your email address.
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MRA Touring Screen
DDM HID's
COX Radiator Guard
Power Bronze Tire Hugger
Clear Alternatives Intergrated Tailight
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SteddyTeddy
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posted February 20, 2012 09:49 AM
You really should look at making a lock for your lift. If the piston fails or leaks down, down goes your bike. Just a little extra insurance. Looks great through.
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