Harbor Freight lift

TVtommy · 11-22-2012, 06:54 PM

Does anyone have one, if so, how much assembly was required.

I think I'm going to grab one...

Tanks in advance!

jwdub · 11-22-2012, 07:03 PM

Minimal set up is required. Safer to have two people to move the frame, but once its on the casters, it's easy to move. I set mine up myself and was just careful to spare my back. I also have a Handy Lift -- for the money, the HF works great.

usgser · 11-22-2012, 07:06 PM

Simple assembly. Make sure you buy the optional front wheel vise. The toy chock that comes with is a useless joke.

concours · 11-22-2012, 07:11 PM

+1. I generally DESPISE the crap Chinese quality stuff.. but the lift works great. Use the super coup from all bike magazines for $300, and the wheel chock http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcy...ock-97841.html for $49
I dashed off the back of the stand, it was meant for stability as a "stand alone" stand.
I have had my 850 pound cruiser on it and it was rock steady.

TVtommy · 11-22-2012, 07:25 PM

Outstanding!

JoeyBones · 11-22-2012, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by concours

Use the super coup from all bike magazines for $300

Sorry if this is a dumb question... but can you fill me in on this? For $300 I'd add this lift to my garage now...

Thx

barko1 · 11-22-2012, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeyBones

Sorry if this is a dumb question... but can you fill me in on this? For $300 I'd add this lift to my garage now...

Thx

Sometimes HF has the lift on sale for 299, sometimes there are coupon in bike mags or Popular Mechanics, etc. Well worth it. Mine is several years old now, never bought any optional front wheel vise but mine came with one that seems to work ok.

Vincenthdfan · 11-22-2012, 10:20 PM

I have one...it works awesome, no set up required.

I too, use the black harbor freight wheel chock to provide a more stable front wheel hold.

The only thing I have noticed is that over time it will hydraulically settle against the stop, which is lower by an inch or two than the complete pumped up position.

What I did to circumvent this was to cut an old piece of black iron pipe in half length wise...use it as a splint if you will.

I slip it over the hydraulic piston section that is exposed on the ram. That locks the ram in place from settling against the stop.

Hard to explain, but it works.

Shockdoc · 11-22-2012, 11:29 PM

Have one and use it on my 950 Adventure and CRF 450X, stable, no complaints,would buy again.

Sport · 11-23-2012, 12:08 AM

It is sooooo nice to be ale to clean and maintain my bikes at eye level! Can't believe I waited this long to get one. Had it now about three years, 299 with a 20 off coupon for a steal at 279! Have had a 79 and 82 CBX, a Triumph 955, an SV650, a Ducati 999 and a Hayabusa on it, all very securely. I use a Canyon Dancer with straps in front for stability and do not use the chock that comes with it. Depending on which bike, it accommodates a rear and front track stand or the use of a built in center stand too.

http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i8...filter=noflash

http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i8...filter=noflash

wayne_l · 11-23-2012, 03:22 AM

when you walk in grab thier flier in the corner is a 20% off coupon , normal price here is 299 plus 20% you get the taxes back atleast .. i have both this and thier atv bike lift they work great for the price ..And just like others have said thier original wheel clamp sheet metal thing is useless .. its 4 inches tall and sheetmetal with no real clamping force .

concours · 11-23-2012, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeyBones

Sorry if this is a dumb question... but can you fill me in on this? For $300 I'd add this lift to my garage now...

Thx

EVERY issue of Rider and Cycle World magazine has a two page layout from Harbor freight. The "Super Coup" for $299 is THE cheapest price you'll get, you can't combine the 20% coupon, but those magazine ad prices are WAY better than any other "sale" they offer. What?, You DON'T subscribe to any scooter rags?

Find a way...

JoeyBones · 11-23-2012, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by concours

EVERY issue of Rider and Cycle World magazine has a two page layout from Harbor freight. ....Find a way...

I knew I'd end up being sorry I asked! Actually, I get Cycle World, Motorcyclist and ON, but make it a point to generally ignore the ads.

NOW that I've been corrected, I do indeed see the coupon in question. Duh.

I see this lift in my future before the year is out. Just gotta re-arrange the shop a little! Thanks for showing me the way.

Sport · 11-23-2012, 09:39 AM

Don't let the foot pump model scare you off. Even though it takes about 50 pumps to get it all the way up, each pump is just as easy as the first one.

STANIMAL · 11-23-2012, 01:54 PM

I have used the foot pump operated model for years , no issues at all . I have had 900lb bikes on it without a problem . I am actually looking to buy another one . For $300 , you will not go wrong . Look for the coupon , as some have pointed out , saves you some money.

11-22-2012, 06:54 PM	#1
TVtommy ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Evergreen Park, Illinois Oddometer: 198	Harbor Freight lift Does anyone have one, if so, how much assembly was required. I think I'm going to grab one... Tanks in advance! __________________ 2008 R1200R 2009 HD Ultra Classic

11-22-2012, 07:11 PM	#4
concours WFO for 41 years Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Kensington, NH USA Oddometer: 4,019	+1. I generally DESPISE the crap Chinese quality stuff.. but the lift works great. Use the super coup from all bike magazines for $300, and the wheel chock http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcy...ock-97841.html for $49 I dashed off the back of the stand, it was meant for stability as a "stand alone" stand. I have had my 850 pound cruiser on it and it was rock steady. __________________ Too much is just barely enough..... 2007 Tiger 1050 2005 Royal Star Tour DeLuxe 1973 Yamaha TX750 1974 Norton 850 Commando Roadster concours screwed with this post 11-22-2012 at 07:19 PM

11-22-2012, 07:25 PM	#5
TVtommy ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Evergreen Park, Illinois Oddometer: 198	Outstanding! __________________ 2008 R1200R 2009 HD Ultra Classic

11-23-2012, 01:54 PM	#15
STANIMAL SUPPORT THE SECOND Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Oddometer: 1,762	I have used the foot pump operated model for years , no issues at all . I have had 900lb bikes on it without a problem . I am actually looking to buy another one . For $300 , you will not go wrong . Look for the coupon , as some have pointed out , saves you some money. __________________ If it don't have tits, spark plugs or gun powder, it don't interest me. ---Moose Dog If you don't organize your tools, you're a terrible person.---Aghartha You twatwaffles who enjoy fucking duffelbags full of deer antlers, simply stay out of the thread. ---Hardware02 I'm ignorant, but happy---steyr_scout308

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: .
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

11-22-2012, 07:03 PM	#2
jwdub Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2005 Oddometer: 374	Minimal set up is required. Safer to have two people to move the frame, but once its on the casters, it's easy to move. I set mine up myself and was just careful to spare my back. I also have a Handy Lift -- for the money, the HF works great.

11-22-2012, 07:06 PM	#3
usgser Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Westside WA Oddometer: 1,506	Simple assembly. Make sure you buy the optional front wheel vise. The toy chock that comes with is a useless joke.

11-22-2012, 10:20 PM	#8
Vincenthdfan Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Olympia, Washington Oddometer: 206	I have one...it works awesome, no set up required. I too, use the black harbor freight wheel chock to provide a more stable front wheel hold. The only thing I have noticed is that over time it will hydraulically settle against the stop, which is lower by an inch or two than the complete pumped up position. What I did to circumvent this was to cut an old piece of black iron pipe in half length wise...use it as a splint if you will. I slip it over the hydraulic piston section that is exposed on the ram. That locks the ram in place from settling against the stop. Hard to explain, but it works.

11-22-2012, 11:29 PM	#9
Shockdoc Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Location: So. Cal. Oddometer: 46	Have one and use it on my 950 Adventure and CRF 450X, stable, no complaints,would buy again.

11-23-2012, 12:08 AM	#10
Sport Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: NorCal Oddometer: 337	It is sooooo nice to be ale to clean and maintain my bikes at eye level! Can't believe I waited this long to get one. Had it now about three years, 299 with a 20 off coupon for a steal at 279! Have had a 79 and 82 CBX, a Triumph 955, an SV650, a Ducati 999 and a Hayabusa on it, all very securely. I use a Canyon Dancer with straps in front for stability and do not use the chock that comes with it. Depending on which bike, it accommodates a rear and front track stand or the use of a built in center stand too. http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i8...filter=noflash http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i8...filter=noflash

11-23-2012, 03:22 AM	#11
wayne_l Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2012 Oddometer: 120	when you walk in grab thier flier in the corner is a 20% off coupon , normal price here is 299 plus 20% you get the taxes back atleast .. i have both this and thier atv bike lift they work great for the price ..And just like others have said thier original wheel clamp sheet metal thing is useless .. its 4 inches tall and sheetmetal with no real clamping force .

11-23-2012, 09:39 AM	#14
Sport Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: NorCal Oddometer: 337	Don't let the foot pump model scare you off. Even though it takes about 50 pumps to get it all the way up, each pump is just as easy as the first one.