SPACEMARSHALL

i can get this lift at a HF store about 2 miles from me.

http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...lift-2792.html

is it a quality lift for general moto work. esp. rebuilding my forks in next few weeks.

and i have hopes of building v-twin from components withing next 2 years.
on it also

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Fridgitator

Any purchase from HF is a crap shoot. Some of it will perform as required; some won't. It really comes down to looking at the floor model, and deciding if you would trust it. Last time I looked at the lifts at my local store, about half of them were questionable at best.

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Henryinva

Holds my GS750 up all right. Gotta watch your exhaust though. I made a little frame cradle for mine to sit on when using the lift. My back sends me thank you cards every time I use it and I probably should have bought it a couple of years ago!

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Jwlh001

I have used mine to service my 1300, a 1500 Kawasaki, and a big Triumph rocket 3, The lift has a safety catch so you can release the hydraulics when lifted. I do strongly recommend using tie downs when lifted to avoid falls.

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jax

I have one from sears and also a no name I got from a friend of mine. After about 5 years the sears one, The jack is leaking down and if I don't put it high enough to set the stop it will lower the bike for me all on it's own. The no name I got for for free seems to hold just fine, and I haven't any clue as to how old or who made this one.
I guess it is just the luck of the draw as to what will keep working and what won't.

Ride safe

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cagie

I look at the overall machine. Do the welds look good? are the lock stops deep enough to keep the lock pin from accidentally sliding out? Are the wheels made strong enough to handle the weight and roll easily? Are the floor locks easy to operate and are they easy to get to with a load on? Are the tie down points welded good and are they in easily accessable points? Does the llift go low enough to fit under the object to be lifted (I use mine for the riding mower and other stuff)? Does it go high enough? Does the bottle jack operate smoothly without slippage? Does the platform have padding and/or method to attach accessory (additional blocks, etc). Does it come with a decent warranty.

That said, IMO, if you rarely use something like this then HF could be good enough. If you use it for more than just a bike lift, then maybe you should consider a better built one.

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JunkyardDog

I have found that a lot of stuff from HF is not as bad as many people think it is. I avoid their wrenches and screwdrivers, and some other hand tools, but I have several other tools from them, including an engine crane, that work just fine. I bought it for a 4 cylinder engine, but have also used it for a couple of big block Fords with no problems. It even folds up when not in use. Jerry.

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Henryinva

Most the stuff I buy from HF is with this in mind, I need this right now. Will I use this once a week, or a couple times in my lifetime. Usually the latter case. I buy a lot of junk from HF just for that reason, its throw a way stuff. Not used daily, used occasionally. If it screws up your out twenty bucks and ya get another one.

Hold up Jerry, I did say use it occasionally! Everyday stuff, pay the extra..


Brad nailer for 14 bucks, how can ya pass something like that up. Ive used the stupid POS for two years and its still hanging in there...go figure..

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cagie

yeah, have one of those too, does use much power so it'll last longer. Had three orbital sanders in as many weeks, Chicago Electric is hit-or-miss crap. Consumables like gloves, sandpaper, yadda yadda; yeah I'll buy it there. Power tools not so much anymore.

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Rynomx

I've been using that jack for years. It works fine for my dirt bikes, ATVs, street bikes and even my Harley. FYI-when you jack up a Rebel it will hit the exhaust.
As far as the other HF items. Stay away from power tools, they just don't last, but they are cheap. I buy my kid HF wrenches and screwdrivers etc (cheap and disposable). That way he stays away from my snap on stuff. I did buy their 10 soda blaster at their parking lot sale, $30 couldn't pass it up. Works great. PS-their parking lot sale is coming up on June 11-13.

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