jdaniel2 Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 any recommendations on a motorcycle lift for servicing the R1200RT? thanks - JD Link to comment
Twisties Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 We use the Harbor Freight 1000 lbs Hydraulic lift. It is often on sale for under $300. I see they now have an air/hydraulic model as well. Link to comment
T__ Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 any recommendations on a motorcycle lift for servicing the R1200RT? thanks - JD JD, I sure like the Handy Lift.. Most of the M/C dealers in my area use the Handy Lift as you can add side extensions.. The Handy is fairly heavy to move around but is very stable & the air lift is great for many ups & downs.. Twisty Link to comment
JR356 Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 http://www.kendonusa.com/lift.htm Would get the 1000lb capacity version. Same folks that make the neat stand up trailers. JR356 Link to comment
jimfastcar Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 the center stand Love sarcasm... Link to comment
Mike05 Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 We use the Harbor Freight 1000 lbs Hydraulic lift. It is often on sale for under $300. +1 I've had one for two years; works great. I actually park on it. Added some side ramps to help with getting on & off (ride on, put the sidestand down on the left ramp & dismount). Jury rigged some "quick-connects" from ramp(s) to lift so they don't move around; also easy to undo when working on the bike. Link to comment
Deadboy Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 We use the Harbor Freight 1000 lbs Hydraulic lift. It is often on sale for under $300. +1 I've had one for two years; works great. I actually park on it. Added some side ramps to help with getting on & off (ride on, put the sidestand down on the left ramp & dismount). Jury rigged some "quick-connects" from ramp(s) to lift so they don't move around; also easy to undo when working on the bike. My Harbor Freight lift died after 2 uses (was a foot pump style) but I was able to return it. I say watch craigslist for a handylift or similar brand and save money on something that isn't so important. Link to comment
10ovr Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 any recommendations on a motorcycle lift for servicing the R1200RT? thanks - JD JD, I sure like the Handy Lift.. Most of the M/C dealers in my area use the Handy Lift as you can add side extensions.. The Handy is fairly heavy to move around but is very stable & the air lift is great for many ups & downs.. Twisty Have had my Handy Lift for 18 years now,, I see them on Craigs List all the time,, Link to comment
RBertalotto Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Here's what I did with mine. The Harbor Freight unit is a great deal and certainly good enough for a weekend mechanic......... The whole story here: http://public.fotki.com/Rbertalotto/motorcycle/motorcycle-projects/ Link to comment
jdaniel2 Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 thanks for the feedback, everyone. JD Link to comment
Yeeha! Stephen Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 +1 for HF (manual) . Link to comment
DaveinNCMn Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 any recommendations on a motorcycle lift for servicing the R1200RT? thanks - JD JD, I sure like the Handy Lift.. Most of the M/C dealers in my area use the Handy Lift as you can add side extensions.. The Handy is fairly heavy to move around but is very stable & the air lift is great for many ups & downs.. Twisty +1 Have been using one for over 15 years for my bikes, sleds and ATVs. Best backsaver ever invented... Link to comment
Fightingpiper Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I was looking at the Eazy Rizer Big Blue . Link to comment
11101110 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Here's what I did with mine. The Harbor Freight unit is a great deal and certainly good enough for a weekend mechanic......... The whole story here: http://public.fotki.com/Rbertalotto/motorcycle/motorcycle-projects/ Dude I am so doing that. It is going on my list, it is 1,567,423rd thing to do around the house. Link to comment
Lmar Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 That's a pretty sweet set up for a weekend mechanic! Link to comment
beemerFROG Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Here's what I did with mine. The Harbor Freight unit is a great deal and certainly good enough for a weekend mechanic......... The whole story here: http://public.fotki.com/Rbertalotto/motorcycle/motorcycle-projects/ You ROCK! Link to comment
RoadJunkie Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 WOW!! This is the most dedicated, and innovative, application of a lift I have seen. Great job...come do mine! Link to comment
Username Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I was looking at the Eazy Rizer Big Blue . OK, wait. This thing freaks me out. Anyone have any experience with this? I checked the website, they look pretty neat. Might be a good alternative to a ramp system? Link to comment
effexer1 Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I don't think you can use these on the BMW R because the catalytic converter is under the bike. I jacked mine up on the cat once and it moved. I had to loosen it and put it back so the center stand wouldn't hit it. Any other thoughts on this? Is there a special bracket that we can use? Link to comment
John Ranalletta Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Have had a used Handy for a couple of years now and it's the nuts. Buy what moves ya, but think seriously about a lift table. I could/would never have done the work I have w/o one. You'll appreciate the stability of a good table lift. Used it was <$700 and a road trip to the Bluebird in Nashville. I really like RVB's solution, but I have the car-free space: Link to comment
Kitsap Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 For some reason I smell cookies when I see your garage, very nice. Link to comment
11101110 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Have had a used Handy for a couple of years now and it's the nuts. Buy what moves ya, but think seriously about a lift table. I could/would never have done the work I have w/o one. You'll appreciate the stability of a good table lift. Used it was <$700 and a road trip to the Bluebird in Nashville. I really like RVB's solution, but I have the car-free space: I would suspect you are not married Link to comment
NonComp Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I would suspect you are not married ...any more... Link to comment
Heck Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Here's what I did with mine. The Harbor Freight unit is a great deal and certainly good enough for a weekend mechanic......... That is really cool....but you lose 3.5 to 5" of lift dontcha? +1 HandyLift Link to comment
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