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Motorcycle Lift

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I bought one of those style lifts from Harbor freight. In fact the Sears one looks like a rebranded version of the HF lift. I like mine. When the pipes are off I just go right underneith and lift from the oil pan (there is a big rubber pad on mine). I'm guessing if you have 4:2 side pipes you build some wooden standoffs that set on top of the lift, but fit inside of the pipes to push up on the frame.

With my 4:1 and lack of a center stand doing anything major and the pipe is coming off so this provides a nice stable "mini" lift is you will.
 
reddirtrider said:
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.
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Yea, I think some sort of triangle brace would be in order (total 6 ; two top and 4 bottom).

It looks pretty sturdy, but a little extra gusseting ease my mind at least. :p
 
posplayr said:
Yea, I think some sort of triangle brace would be in order (total 6 ; two top and 4 bottom).

It looks pretty sturdy, but a little extra gusseting ease my mind at least. :p
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Triangle bracing is a good idea if you keep the strap position where they are. If, however, you move the straps to the outer edges, then the downward force will be directly over the vertical bars. Triangle bracing on the bottom is a very good idea to keep the stand from falling forward and aft.

There's lots of ways to improve on this, but it's a pretty good start - and cheap which is always important.
 
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reddirtrider said:
Triangle bracing is a good idea if you keep the strap position where they are. If, however, you move the straps to the outer edges, then the downward force will be directly over the vertical bars. Triangle bracing on the bottom is a very good idea to keep the stand from falling forward and aft.

There's lots of ways to improve on this, but it's a pretty good start - and cheap which is always important.
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Red,
I was primarily worried about the corners collapsing rather than the weight supported by the bar. On the other hand we both maybe over analyzing it because if that lateral bar can hold up 1/2 a motorcycle weight without bending then those corners are probally pretty strong as well.
Looking a little closer that pipe is over 1" in OD.

I know alot of strong handrails have been made out of similar steel pipe.
Jim
 
themess said:
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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I use two pieces of 2x4 on their sides on each side of the lift. Picks the bike up by the oilpan rather than the exhaust. On underbelly exhausts you may still contact bu the weight is now distributed so it won't crush anything. Even on my heavy ES there is no problem. I love my lift.
 
Mine has been sitting there untouched for two years. I started to make some wood pieces to get the lift to pick up the bike by the frame tubes, but never finished it.
 
All kinds...Best?

All kinds...Best?

I bought some plans not long ago and was going to build my own. Went to price the steel to build it and found the steel alone was close to the amount for a good quality lift! A friend just bought a HB lift, he likes it but says it is not very heavy duty, feels it might be good for a short time, under light loads. This is the one I like, checked one out the other day, a good heavy duty lift, with all the options around $800, shipping is a pain though...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Moto...tZMotors_Automotive_Tools?hash=item335769b479
 
They also put a $280 coupon for that lift in the last issue of Sport Rider I received..
Coupon is good through March 2010
 
Beware guys, I tried to use one and they refused it because it was not issued to me. It was not transferable from person it was issued to. Gene
 
I dont know if Id want to climb up on my Harley Fatboy with it raised all the way up on something from Harbor Freight. I do it all the time on my Handy Air Lift that Ive had for 15 trouble free years. Its more money, but its well worth it to me. I can load & unload any bike I own by myself too. Best money I ever spent.
 
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