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Old 01-08-2016, 02:53 PM
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I've had one for quite a few years now. Like said I put a good wheel chock on it and it has worked great. I do small engine repair so I also use it to put garden, lawn tractors and mowers. It has worked great and being old it makes working on equipment a lot easier. When I don't have equipment on it I will pump it up and use it as a work bench when I have something a bit to big for the work bench or an item that is kind of unyielding like a back pack blower. for the price you can't beat it.
 
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I did find a good use for that wheel clamp. Works great.
 
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at 66 years of age, this lift saves me a lot of pain. perfect height to work on the bike, full 30in off the floor
 
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i have this lift and use it alot
i have my main bike and then i have a project bike, which for now seems to stay up on the lift alot

What wheel chuck are you guys useing?
I will agree that the stock one sucks
 
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Originally Posted by hell hound
i have this lift and use it alot
i have my main bike and then i have a project bike, which for now seems to stay up on the lift alot

What wheel chuck are you guys useing?
I will agree that the stock one sucks
Some have used this one http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcy...ock-69026.html I myself have this one though I haven't mounted it yet. http://www.harborfreight.com/1800-lb...ock-61670.html I got it because it's a bit more substantial and has more adjustment.
 

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Here is mine with the upgraded wheel chock.


 
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I also have one of these that I use to lift the rear tire of the motorcycle up while it's on the lift so I can spin the wheel to check the belt etc. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1100-LB-Wide...989818&vxp=mtr
 
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Originally Posted by madsonp
I also have one of these that I use to lift the rear tire of the motorcycle up while it's on the lift so I can spin the wheel to check the belt etc. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1100-LB-Wide...989818&vxp=mtr
I've got to get me one of those jacks.
 
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Old 01-09-2016, 09:14 AM
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have had one a couple tears, is a decent lift for the DIY man, but as others have said, the chock is junk, replace it with a different one.
 


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