Best lift/jack to fit sportster?
#12
03-08-2008, 09:34 AM
#13
03-08-2008, 09:35 AM
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RE: Best lift/jack to fit sportster?
As soon as one of the stores get it in stock I'll be buying one of these... http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=94121
#14
03-08-2008, 09:50 AM
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RE: Best lift/jack to fit sportster?
The Sears works great for me.
ORIGINAL: 1200Cdriver
I use this Sears jack, I made a couple of wood spacers to prevent interference with underparts.
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I use this Sears jack, I made a couple of wood spacers to prevent interference with underparts.
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03-08-2008, 10:15 AM
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03-08-2008, 10:24 AM
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#17
03-08-2008, 10:28 AM
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RE: Best lift/jack to fit sportster?
ORIGINAL: bigtop1
biker trash: your wheels are still planted with that lift from harbor freight. How do you get around that. Where do you substantiate the need and use for this one unless you are in the repair business?
biker trash: your wheels are still planted with that lift from harbor freight. How do you get around that. Where do you substantiate the need and use for this one unless you are in the repair business?
The rear wheel area has a panel that drops out for servicingtires, The front is easy enough to lift using a floor jack and a block of wood when the bike is tied down to the lift table. Seen it done a million times at the local indy.
Asfar as the need for it, I have bad kneesand a bad back (I am an ex automotive tech) and cannot stand to be bent over for too long. I hate to sit on buckets orstools while working on things because of the wastedtime(and knee pain) getting up to get and put awaytools.
Ihave the room for it and love the idea of having that convienience in my owngarage. I have plenty of friends and relatives who need their bikes worked on as well. And I'm sure my 5hp 21 gallon air compressor will run it just fine.
The idea of doing bike service as a sideline for extra cash has crossed my mind a few times.I'll probably end up doing it for people from time to time. Those are the reasons I see it as a necessity and will purchase one in the near future.
#18
03-08-2008, 10:54 AM
RE: Best lift/jack to fit sportster?
ORIGINAL: Biker Trash
I just hate paying for high labor charges (or seeing my friends pay for them) when I know I can do the work myself with the proper tools.
The rear wheel area has a panel that drops out for servicing tires, The front is easy enough to lift using a floor jack and a block of wood when the bike is tied down to the lift table. Seen it done a million times at the local indy.
As far as the need for it, I have bad knees and a bad back (I am an ex automotive tech) and cannot stand to be bent over for too long. I hate to sit on buckets or stools while working on things because of the wasted time (and knee pain) getting up to get and put away tools.
I have the room for it and love the idea of having that convienience in my own garage. I have plenty of friends and relatives who need their bikes worked on as well. And I'm sure my 5hp 21 gallon air compressor will run it just fine.
The idea of doing bike service as a sideline for extra cash has crossed my mind a few times. I'll probably end up doing it for people from time to time. Those are the reasons I see it as a necessity and will purchase one in the near future.
I just hate paying for high labor charges (or seeing my friends pay for them) when I know I can do the work myself with the proper tools.
The rear wheel area has a panel that drops out for servicing tires, The front is easy enough to lift using a floor jack and a block of wood when the bike is tied down to the lift table. Seen it done a million times at the local indy.
As far as the need for it, I have bad knees and a bad back (I am an ex automotive tech) and cannot stand to be bent over for too long. I hate to sit on buckets or stools while working on things because of the wasted time (and knee pain) getting up to get and put away tools.
I have the room for it and love the idea of having that convienience in my own garage. I have plenty of friends and relatives who need their bikes worked on as well. And I'm sure my 5hp 21 gallon air compressor will run it just fine.
The idea of doing bike service as a sideline for extra cash has crossed my mind a few times. I'll probably end up doing it for people from time to time. Those are the reasons I see it as a necessity and will purchase one in the near future.
