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ducducgooseme

December 08, 2009, 03:57:22 PM
I am looking to get a motorcycle lift for general maintenance and was wondering what you all suggest?

thanks
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ducpainter

#1
December 08, 2009, 04:00:56 PM
There are plans for a platform that you use with a ramp on the forum.

I've seen and used one, and for the investment is a really good alternative to a hydraulic lift.
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ducducgooseme

#2
December 08, 2009, 04:02:34 PM
Yep I made it...works super well!!!!  But I am looking for a true service lift for now.
If you love your bike, set it free.
If it comes back to you, you've
probably high-sided.

Duck-Stew

#3
December 08, 2009, 04:40:30 PM
I just bought a Handy Lift.  It's the base-line professional series with the tire clamp on the front.  Used the same kind (older model) at the Reseda shop but I needed a new one for my home-based-shop so I went with the same that I knew & loved.  Still love it.  Solid as hell, and an air-cylinder that's likely off of a PeterBilt somewhere...  IT'S HUGE!

Ran me a little over $1000 w/the clamp...
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ducducgooseme

#4
December 08, 2009, 05:18:03 PM
where did ya get it?
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If it comes back to you, you've
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Duck-Stew

#5
December 08, 2009, 07:00:29 PM
Quote from: ducducgooseme on December 08, 2009, 05:18:03 PM
where did ya get it?

Local distributor.  Carlson company I think it was.  I happened to be driving by so they waved the shipping and loading costs.
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Kopfjager

#6
December 08, 2009, 07:09:30 PM
Quote from: Duck-Stew on December 08, 2009, 07:00:29 PM
Local distributor.  Carlson company I think it was.  I happened to be driving by so they waved the shipping and loading costs.

Hey Stew, What model? Standard?
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Speeddog

#7
December 08, 2009, 07:12:35 PM
+1 on the Handy.

I've had mine since...feck...'91.
Not in daily use for that whole time, but they're virtually bomb-proof.
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748s

#8
December 08, 2009, 08:25:56 PM
Dont know if this is close to the quality you want.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91764
And a link to a coupon that gives a discount.
http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/common/displayPage.do?pageFile=magurl4.html

Foot pump.......seems like hard work.
Don't know much about this model, i've been looking for a stand.

DucHead

#9
December 09, 2009, 01:43:50 AM
Quote from: 748s on December 08, 2009, 08:25:56 PM
Dont know if this is close to the quality you want.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91764
And a link to a coupon that gives a discount.
http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/common/displayPage.do?pageFile=magurl4.html

Foot pump.......seems like hard work.
Don't know much about this model, i've been looking for a stand.

I've been using one of those for about 2 years now.  I bought it based on some reviews on TOB.
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killerniceguy

#10
December 09, 2009, 04:55:15 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on December 08, 2009, 04:00:56 PM
There are plans for a platform that you use with a ramp on the forum.

I've seen and used one, and for the investment is a really good alternative to a hydraulic lift.

Do you have a link for this?
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Duck-Stew

#11
December 09, 2009, 05:25:15 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on December 08, 2009, 07:09:30 PM
Hey Stew, What model? Standard?

It's the standard lift but I bought the wheel clamp.  Lift was around $850 and the clamp was a little over $100 + tax.
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ducducgooseme

#12
December 09, 2009, 05:30:17 AM
Quote from: killerniceguy on December 09, 2009, 04:55:15 AM
Do you have a link for this?

Half way down in this link (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=6180.0) I show the diagram and the built piece.  works very well and breaks down nicely.

If you love your bike, set it free.
If it comes back to you, you've
probably high-sided.

ducpainter

#13
December 09, 2009, 06:06:15 AM
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


DrDesmo

#14
December 09, 2009, 06:15:52 AM
Another vote for the Handy ... I've got a buddy that has a Handy that it works great. 

If you're being cheap you can get the Harbor Freight for about $250, but if you can swing the Handy that would be my first choice.

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