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dude608
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Was looking for a cheap lift. sears has them for 59.99 through nov 10th. thought i would let everyone know.
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dude608
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That would be the one.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00950190000P?vName=Tools&keyword=motorcycle
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00950190000P?vName=Tools&keyword=motorcycle
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I just lift it up on the chainfall.
doubles as a swivel lift
doubles as a swivel lift
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Suzuki_Don
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TheCafeKid
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An engine hoist maybe??
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that's the one
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Casino Joe
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I don't think that sears jack would be very useful on bikes like ours, with underslung pipes and all.
Maybe for a Harley with side mounted pipes and easy access to the frame.
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Maybe for a Harley with side mounted pipes and easy access to the frame.
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dude608
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Does anyone use this lift for a gs750L or related bike? Id hate to buy just to return it.
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twistedwankel
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I picked up one used but "like new" for my 81 GS750E and it works fine. Well thought out lift. Will do 1500lbs. They used to cost quite a bit more last year. Especially useful if you don't have the center stand anymore.
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crazedfooter
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if your near iowa i have one you can have for 25 bucks, doesn't work when the exhaust is under the bike and i don't want a harley yet:-D
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Guest
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I bought one from Pep Boys and I have no problem with the pipes or anything else getting in the way while using it. Just remember to tie the bike down to the jack so it doesn't fall off while its up in the air!
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I've had a Pep Boys one for 5 months and I'm still working on making a device so that it lifts the bike by the frame instead of by the exhaust.
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NATEO
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I wouldnt bother with that kind... the center stand works fine for that... but if anyone has a lead on a REALLY CHEAP table lift, THAT would work well!\\
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dude608
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problem is a cheap table lift is not in my budget. either is this one. I am very poor this winter. but I need something. This would make moving the bike around very easy in my basement. plus it will raise it another foot and a half of the floor making the work on the engine alot easier on my back and knees. I think I just talked myself into trying it. My pipes are coming off the bike for the winter anyway. Thanks for the replies they did help.I wouldnt bother with that kind... the center stand works fine for that... but if anyone has a lead on a REALLY CHEAP table lift, THAT would work well!\\
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spyug
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Despite what some folks have said these lifts work fine with any small to medium sized bike. I have no difficulty putting the GS up and moving it around even with underslung pipes. It can be made to rock if you push down on the rear end or don't have the bike centered but if you cinch the bike down with straps you will be fine. I find if I am taking off the back wheel or the front, I just move the lift point a bit closer to the side I'm going to be working on so the other end comes down a bit. I always drop the remaining wheel to the ground to give some stability.
The lifts are rated for just about anybike short of a Boss Hoss but I don't think I'd want to put more than about 600 Lb on it. Anything more than that and I think you'd have trouble moving it on the tiny wheels.
I had been skeptical too of these lifts but after getting one 2 years ago, I don't know how I did without it. I use mine a lot and will store the XS on it over the winter (it has no center stand). Recently, I've started to use it to turn the bike in the garage so I'm pointing out when I want to go riding. Two minutes and I can spin it around in the length of the bike. It is also great for getting the bike right next to garage wall if I need more space.
If you can get one for $50 to $75 or so you will not regret it.
Cheers,
Spyug.
The lifts are rated for just about anybike short of a Boss Hoss but I don't think I'd want to put more than about 600 Lb on it. Anything more than that and I think you'd have trouble moving it on the tiny wheels.
I had been skeptical too of these lifts but after getting one 2 years ago, I don't know how I did without it. I use mine a lot and will store the XS on it over the winter (it has no center stand). Recently, I've started to use it to turn the bike in the garage so I'm pointing out when I want to go riding. Two minutes and I can spin it around in the length of the bike. It is also great for getting the bike right next to garage wall if I need more space.
If you can get one for $50 to $75 or so you will not regret it.
Cheers,
Spyug.
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gaillarry
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I made my own lift from 1" galvinzed pipe, cost $50 in parts from Home Depot. Lifts up the bike by the frame using rachet straps. I have two sets one for the front and one for the rear.
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Turtleface
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How stable is that? Think it'd be ok for replacing front fork seals?I made my own lift from 1" galvinzed pipe, cost $50 in parts from Home Depot. Lifts up the bike by the frame using rachet straps. I have two sets one for the front and one for the rear.
How strong is your ceiling?
I hang the handle bar center or the rear frame cross member from a rafter with ratcheting tie downs, using the center stand on a few boards if more height is required. This keeps whichever end I'm working on up in the air.
There will be a bike table in the new shop.
I hang the handle bar center or the rear frame cross member from a rafter with ratcheting tie downs, using the center stand on a few boards if more height is required. This keeps whichever end I'm working on up in the air.
There will be a bike table in the new shop.
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reddirtrider
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It looks to be a good solution. To make it even more stable than it is (keeping the bike from rocking side to side) build it wider at the top and then anchor the straps at the corners. Taking it one step further, put some bracing on the bottom corners and you have a very stable lift for cheap.