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Old 07-03-2017, 08:32 PM
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I'm in the market for a motorcycle lift and thought I ask those how use them what they would recommend, particularly for the Sporty XL frame. Not looking to break the bank, but would like to have something at would last.


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harbor freight lift is fine.
https://www.harborfreight.com/1500-l...ift-61632.html

$70 with the 20-25% coupons that are always out there.

J&S is great
http://www.jsjacks.com/
 
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Mine:


I use it a lot and it's still working well.
 
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Thanks guys! There's a Harbor Freight here in Charlotte and they got 4th of July sales going on. Going to check this out in the morning.
 
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Ha! Did you guys actually think I would not chime in!

 
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Originally Posted by Grey_Beard
Thanks guys! There's a Harbor Freight here in Charlotte and they got 4th of July sales going on. Going to check this out in the morning.
If you are considering a J&S, I'd urge you to look at the Harbor Freight table lift instead, for less money.

Here's my bike a few days ago when I started tearing things down to get to the tappets:


That table lift makes things so much easier.

If you just put your bike on it, it already makes everything higher by a foot or so. Then you can jack it up halfway or fully up depending on your needs.
 
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Here you go for 4th of July at Harbor Freight:

 
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purchased mine awhile back big sale 299.99 sale on them Best damn thing still have my craftsman floor jack works for doing tires and forks. Have an porta power set old one converted it to be able to lift rear up on bike when on the table working on attachment to do fronts also. Ride Safe. Wild Bill
 
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this will lift a bike up to 30in off the ground
 
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I have a J&S jack. Its the best money I have spent on equipment. You cant go first class with out buying a first class ticket.
 
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