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Last Saturday I broke down and went over to Harbor Freight in Fort Worth and bought one. I should have done it years ago. $349.99 and about 45 minutes to put the wheels, etc. on and you are in business. Once I got my bike on it, I actually got to see the bottom of my bike for the first time.
The wheel clamp on the front is kind of chintzy, but ir works. It has a slide out for removing the rear wheel if you use a frame jack or center stand (whatever that is). The foot pedals to raise and lower the table are adequate for the week-end mechanic. I immediately got out my torch and burned two holes under where the bike sets so I can put a funnel in the holes and run a hose to my oil drain can. I'm pretty f***ing lazy! I like to do things the easy way. The ramp needs some non-skid paint if it is wet. It was my first try and the bike wanted to slide all over.
Bottom line. I think it is a good deal compared to some of the other lifts I have seen. Harbor Freight stock no 91764. The thing weighs 450 lbs in the crate so get some beer and friends to help get it out of your truck.
The wheel clamp on the front is kind of chintzy, but ir works. It has a slide out for removing the rear wheel if you use a frame jack or center stand (whatever that is). The foot pedals to raise and lower the table are adequate for the week-end mechanic. I immediately got out my torch and burned two holes under where the bike sets so I can put a funnel in the holes and run a hose to my oil drain can. I'm pretty f***ing lazy! I like to do things the easy way. The ramp needs some non-skid paint if it is wet. It was my first try and the bike wanted to slide all over.
Bottom line. I think it is a good deal compared to some of the other lifts I have seen. Harbor Freight stock no 91764. The thing weighs 450 lbs in the crate so get some beer and friends to help get it out of your truck.