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Old 02-07-2016, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Bluraven
When I noticed this lift on sale a couple of weeks ago I stared at it for a while trying to figure out a reason why I needed it.
I just couldn't figure out what I could put it to use for.

In the past I've asked those here on the forum to give me a reason/s why I need one of these lifts.
I got no responses that would relate to anything I would use the lift for.

A couple of years ago a friend of mine did a winter rebuild and he bought one of these lifts and it worked well for him.
After the build he leaned it up against the back of the garage and that's where it sits today.

Anytime he needs to lift the bike he just uses a jack.
The jack is just easier to use and takes up less space.

That being said if you have need, there's no doubt this lift is a good deal at $300.
Ditto. I bought a bike jack a Harbor Freight and it has been great for the price. Takes up no space. Jacks the bike over 12" off the floor, has safety locks and wheels. What I use it for also, is cleaning the bike. Especially the wheels, I can spin them as I need to clean all the nooks and crannies. My enforcer wheels look awesome when clean but like hell when covered in brake dust. I don't think I spent $200 on the lift.
Just a 2 1/2 cents.
 
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Old 02-07-2016, 05:58 PM
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I had one that I modified to lift a Spyder, worked out great. Bought it used for 200, sold it three years later for 200. Kinda wish I kept it.
 
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Old 02-07-2016, 07:06 PM
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I just bought one last week and thought I was getting a deal at $324 ! Had fun getting the thing out of the back of my pickup by myself. Happy with it though. FYI: I have heard that sometimes they forget to fill the jack with fluid ! And it will go up with air......
 
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Old 02-07-2016, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Cozz
I had one that I modified to lift a Spyder, worked out great. Bought it used for 200, sold it three years later for 200. Kinda wish I kept it.
Hey Cozz, nice mod. Do you have any other pictures, I would love to set that up for my spyder.
 
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I've thought about this lift, but does it take forever to pump the jack to get the bike at the highest level?
 
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Originally Posted by BigMike
I've thought about this lift, but does it take forever to pump the jack to get the bike at the highest level?
No, you can have the bike up to it's highest level in about 30 seconds
 
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Old 02-09-2016, 09:12 PM
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I've thought about this lift, but does it take forever to pump the jack to get the bike at the highest level?
Mine takes @80 strokes to get it high enough to get the safety bar in, never timed it though.
 
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Old 02-09-2016, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Lakerat
Mine takes @80 strokes to get it high enough to get the safety bar in, never timed it though.
Mine takes a lot less than 80 strokes.....oh wait what are we talking about again?
 
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Originally Posted by Cozz
I had one that I modified to lift a Spyder, worked out great. Bought it used for 200, sold it three years later for 200. Kinda wish I kept it.
The Spyder or the lift?
 
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Originally Posted by Bluraven
Mine takes a lot less than 80 strokes.....oh wait what are we talking about again?
80 stroke or 30 seconds sounds a lot like a rabbit. LOL
 


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