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  • blowerbike
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    • Aug 2008
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    • Ohio Closer to KY Than Cleveland

    #16
    Originally posted by rustybronco
    It would take me longer to fire up the compressor than it would to manually pump it up with the foot pedal.

    Do you have any pictures of the padded wheel clamp on your version?
    if your going to work on a bike wouldn't the compressor would be pumped up already?
    i have always owned handy lifts..it cost more for a Superior product but they are over built and have never failed me.
    the 1st one i bought was around 500.00 to the door dealer price with freight.
    i think there near a grand now a days.

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    • rustybronco
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      • Jul 2005
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      • Marysville, Michigan

      #17
      Originally posted by blowerbike
      if your going to work on a bike wouldn't the compressor would be pumped up already?
      It's only turned on when necessary. Mostly I use hand tools.
      De-stinking Penelope http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...d.php?t=179245

      http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...35#post1625535

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      • chuck hahn
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        • May 2009
        • 25945
        • Norman, Oklahoma

        #18
        I noticed the bike was rolling front and back every time you pumped the lift lever. With a set of eye bolts to the front corner the bike will not be able to roll either way.

        Second point is that with the straps going way forward it will open up the side of the engine even better for working without a strap in your area of operation.

        Third. having it on the center stand allows the drop out plate to be removed for rear tire removal..drops it down nicely to clear the fenders trailing edges.
        MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
        1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

        NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


        I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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          #19
          Originally posted by chuck hahn
          I noticed the bike was rolling front and back every time you pumped the lift lever. With a set of eye bolts to the front corner the bike will not be able to roll either way.

          Second point is that with the straps going way forward it will open up the side of the engine even better for working without a strap in your area of operation.

          Third. having it on the center stand allows the drop out plate to be removed for rear tire removal..drops it down nicely to clear the fenders trailing edges.
          Agree with Chuck. I put a set of eyes up at the front and pull the bike forward myself.

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          • rustybronco
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            #20
            Have either of the two of you taken into consideration the compressibility of the front tyre and forks? Other than pulling the front suspension into some state of bind, she's going to move around.
            De-stinking Penelope http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...d.php?t=179245

            http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...35#post1625535

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            • Flyboy

              #21
              Hey you're a regular movie star there Doc, you should do National Geographic or maybe Emergency 911........."What started out as an ideal spring morning, was soon to become........"

              Damn nice lift, for 300 bucks, jeez, and that bike just makes it look so sexy.

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              • rustybronco
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                #22
                Yes it does make it look sexy. And I get to see it up and personal.
                Needed a bit of repair done to the head... http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...postcount=3889

                Got your PM. I'll measure up the seat, signals, gauges, decals, wiring harness and whatever else I have in stock for you then let you know the dimensions and weight.
                Last edited by rustybronco; 05-29-2014, 08:23 AM.
                De-stinking Penelope http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...d.php?t=179245

                http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...35#post1625535

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                • 1980GS1000E
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                  • Aug 2007
                  • 1665
                  • San Diego, California, USA

                  #23
                  Originally posted by rustybronco
                  It would take me longer to fire up the compressor than it would to manually pump it up with the foot pedal.

                  Do you have any pictures of the padded wheel clamp on your version?
                  I will get one up tonight.
                  Current Rides: 1980 Suzuki GS1000ET, 2006 H-D Fatboy, 2021 BMW K1600B

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                  • 1980GS1000E
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                    • Aug 2007
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                    • San Diego, California, USA

                    #24
                    Here is a pic of the wheel clamp that came with the lift:

                    Current Rides: 1980 Suzuki GS1000ET, 2006 H-D Fatboy, 2021 BMW K1600B

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                    • SVSooke

                      #25
                      Been coveting the ones we get at Princess Auto every time they go on sale.I just don't have any space to put it

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                      • 1980GS1000E
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                        • Aug 2007
                        • 1665
                        • San Diego, California, USA

                        #26
                        It looks like it's the same as the hf unit.
                        Current Rides: 1980 Suzuki GS1000ET, 2006 H-D Fatboy, 2021 BMW K1600B

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