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Old 07-14-2007, 10:20 AM
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what do you all recommend for a lift for a sporty. Are their better ones that work for sportsters

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Old 07-14-2007, 10:39 AM
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Craftsman Red, works great!
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Old 07-14-2007, 11:11 AM
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Craftsman yellow is not good.
 
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Old 07-14-2007, 11:36 AM
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I just got the Craftsman red for about $70 on sale. Workedfine. It gets mixed reviews at the Sears website. Some of it seemsa little cheep, but with careful placement it lifted mine fine.
 
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Old 07-14-2007, 11:37 AM
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Default RE: sporty bike lifts

4x8 and a lenght of pipe.

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Old 07-14-2007, 05:03 PM
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I use one from Northern Tools.

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Car jack and a few 4x4s.
 
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Old 07-14-2007, 06:51 PM
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I'm going with the car jack......and a couple of ropes
 
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Old 07-14-2007, 08:22 PM
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I have a Craftsman Red. With careful placement it lifted mine.I put a2 by 4
block under the jiffy stand.And a one inch thick block on the rear lift fork and i'm good to go.

 
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I have the Craftsman red as well, check for sales. I picked mine up during a Father's day sale for under $50.
 


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