"Is this the Ultimate Garage Tool?: Harbor Freight Motorcycle Lift Review

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4 ай бұрын

Best tool in the Garage?
Don't let motorcycle maintenance be a daunting task - with the Harbor Freight motorcycle lift, you'll have the power to elevate your ride and elevate your skills. Watch now and take your garage game to new heights!

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@ruconsmoto 3 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoyed the video, have you owned a Harbor Freight lift

@Rick-Williams59 2 ай бұрын

I've been using the same HF lift for years. I let mine rest on the bar lock too.

@Jodyrides 2 ай бұрын

somethings, I will buy at Harbor freight, somethings, I won’t. I never heard any bad stories about the harbor, freight lift table for motorcycles, but when I bought my lift, I had a Yamaha venture royale, I think that’s over 850 pounds. So I bought the kind of Lyft they had at a shop I was working at at the time selling motorcycles, part time.. I think I paid around $650 for it new. Getting it at dealer cost. my greasing, the seal, like a rubber piston ring around the piston, seems to have fixed my lift when it would not go up a few weeks ago. I never really thought about how they work. But when I took the piston and connecting rod out of the cylinder, that took about 15 minutes, just for bolts, holding the cylinder in place, and the connecting rod just comes right out with the piston on the end ..I could not believe how simple they are.

@gotRdunn Ай бұрын

No not yet. Work on that

@mlc_fab Ай бұрын

Have one in my shop, have not had one problem with it.

@ruconsmoto Ай бұрын

@mlc_fab same here!! Thank you for your comment.

@bargeman100 2 ай бұрын

I had one that I used for about 15 years. These are great lifts. One of the coolest things about a lift is you can jack it all the way up and roll your bike into a truck.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Never tried the rolling to back of truck but can see what you mean. Thank you for your comment.

@Thebwaller07 2 ай бұрын

I love mine. I put concrete anchors in the floor I anchored it to the floor and that sucker is solid and flawless. I’ve got 2 baggers and a Pan America

@gophucyorselph5179 2 ай бұрын

Genius!!

@kevinmccann3483 2 ай бұрын

@@Thebwaller07that’s a great idea . Never thought of doing that .

@meseahunt 2 ай бұрын

i have had one for 10yrs and no issues, it was a great buy!! 🤠

@tasunko7672 2 ай бұрын

I've had my Harbor Freight motorcycle lift for about 8 years also. I fixed the leg pump thing by replacing the hydraulic jack with an pneumatic cylinder, and hooking it up to my air compressor and a foot operated valve. I didn't do that because of problems with the lift, but problems with my knees. It's an excellent lift.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Sounds like a good idea and finding an upgrade that works for you. Thank you for your comment.

@tvd1188 2 ай бұрын

im told the newer HF lifts can't have the hydraulic jack replaced like the older models. Bummer!

@tasunko7672 2 ай бұрын

@@tvd1188Probably for liability reasons, but if you own a torch and welder it shouldn't be a problem.

@mastercraftsman4213 2 ай бұрын

same here....for what it cost it does the job....and with a piece of plywood on the deck works great for working on rider mowers

@veibz1279 2 ай бұрын

With arthritis this is a game changer

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Gets you iff the floor and thats big, my back is not the best and its helped me out tremendously.

@neilo.hislop950 2 ай бұрын

Same deal with BUGGERED KNEE CAPS.

@darknitethunder 2 ай бұрын

I got my Harbor freight lift a little over 5 years ago, I use it all the time. The best part is that plate under the rear wheel can be removed to take the wheel off to repair a flat tire or have a new one put on. You can also do the front tire to by jacking up the front of the bike. But in generally it is the best tool in my shop for all maintenance. It'll keep your Butt off the floor especially if you are just doing a oil change. One thing I do to make life a little easier is I'll remove the Jack foot paddle and the release paddle to, if I'm going to be working on the bike for a while, helps keep me from tripping over them. Great video and by far The Best Tool a Biker can have.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment, and totally agree with everything you said.

@ecrusch 2 ай бұрын

I got the same one on sale with a coupon. I've had it for about 5 years. It was easy to put together and I use it a LOT. Works fine. Good video.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Thank you and keep wrenching

@Bearleaux 2 ай бұрын

Too many people bad mouth and give bad reviews for Harbor Freight or Northern Tools equipment, just how things are. Good video man, honest review.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment and i totally agree with your statement. Thats why i say do your own research and you decide if it’s good or not.

@upchuckchops 2 ай бұрын

I've been pondering one of these lifts. Thanks for the good information.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching.

@brumbug 2 ай бұрын

Love mine! It's great for home repairs in your garage. The only thing I did was modify the front chock.

@wiregrassga 2 ай бұрын

I've owned one since 2013 and have used it continually for mine and my friends motorcycles. I made one modification; I installed a Harbor Freight motorcycle dock to replace the one that it came with. Run the bike onto the lift and the front wheel is captured and holds the bike upright. Great product.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Yes, great product and the price cant be beat.

@bothetinman772 2 ай бұрын

I’ve been working on my own motorcycles for a long time. My bones have convinced me that it’s time to get a lift. I haven’t looked at lifts a lot, and I’ve not done more than glanced at the harbor freight lift in general. So I appreciate your review on it. Thank you.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment, keep researching and find the lift that suits you and also the space you have.

@breakrite9785 Ай бұрын

My Harbor Freight lift is only about 2 years old and routinely has either a Soft Tail, a Victory King Pin, a BMW R1200RT or any number of dirt bikes on it. I even use it for servicing air compressors or push lawnmowers. It’s versatile for sure and has been 100% reliable so far. Take the man’s advice and get one. Watch for coupons and it can be had for under $500. Consider as he did replacing the tire chock that comes with it. Original is flimsy.

@ruconsmoto Ай бұрын

I like your toys!! Thanks for the comment. Keep wrenching.

@thomasbrogan8036 2 ай бұрын

Thank You for review sir. Appreciate it

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@dennisgeorg6761 2 ай бұрын

I have been on the fence about purchase. I believe I have decided to do so now. Thanks for the video.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Dint rush, keep doing your research and when you decide this lift is best for you get it then.

@vermhot 2 ай бұрын

I bought a used one a few years ago and the guy I bought it from never used it was still in the box ! He gave me a deal on it for 200 bucks . Best money I ever spent ! I’d definitely buy another one if I had the room !

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment, good to hear yours worked out fine.

@marklubecke4854 2 ай бұрын

Good review, thank you.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment.

@dukeoliver7587 2 ай бұрын

I'm with you, Dude. I have had mine for ten years or so, and it's still going strong.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Awesome man!! Keep on Wrenching

@fieldmanstyle1831 2 ай бұрын

Got mine 4+ years ago.. added quality wheel vise, and use bar every time. Got for $300 and shortly after that the price went up.. no brainer at that price and getting me off the floor.. would still buy it today at a $467.. I think I paid $120 for vise. Well worth it and still works perfectly. I follow the same rules as you.. use the bar. Don't leave load on the jack. I use it for all kinds of small engine maintenance, generators, mowers, snow blower.. etc.. makes a great additiinal work table when you need some more space.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Good to hear its been good for you!

@carlkirkwoodjr4272 2 ай бұрын

I also like the one I have. It's been great for me. Thank you for your video.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@danmercer214 2 ай бұрын

I’m impressed. I’ll definitely get one as finances permit. Thank you for the video and your opinion. Appreciated

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment.

@redhawk1497 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment.

@joecox6095 2 ай бұрын

My kids bought me one 5 years ago for Christmas work's greet still

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

It should last you many more, thanks for your comment.

@EzlivnMaine 2 ай бұрын

Same lift and I love it. I added side steps for cheap too. I used a 2x8 the whole length of lift on both sides. I inverted the u bolts and used 1 inch pipe. Now I can put my feet down I also changed the wheel chock to the harbor freight one for $60 Love it

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment and if it works for you then Thats all that matters.

@jamesp739 2 ай бұрын

I bought one 10+ years ago. Gave it to my son when I moved a couple of years ago. He uses it every week to pull maintenance on the 6 motorcycles he and his wife own. I too, use the safety bar every time I used the lift and would do the same regardless of the brand of lift I might own. The only weak point of this lift in my opion is the front wheel chock. It ain't worth a damn but it can easily be replaced with one that actually works. Most of the lifting in my garage was for a GL1800 Goldwing, and 1700 Nomad.. Not exactly lightweights. Thanks for posting your video.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Awesome, thanks for the comment and always good to hear we still have a community willing to wrench on motorcycles.

@copokitapo 2 ай бұрын

I picked one of these up a couple of years ago and it has been a game changer. Mine is working fine and really makes wrenching easy.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Yes, thank you for the comment and keep on wrenching!

@fsriccobon8279 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the review, realistic review. If it works, it works. Probably would have been nice to see the ramp for a newbie person like me, but I will check out others. Thanks again. 👍

@ruconsmoto Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment, you’re probably right but still learning to shoot videos and still miss some things.

@David-mf9bk 2 ай бұрын

Great video! Ive kinda been on the fence about that lift because i saw the weight that it could take and having a Goldwing which is a heavy bike kinda was worried. But after seeing you life the Roadking up i dont have that worry anymore. Thanks and ride safe.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment, still do your research and once you’ve check everything making sure that you and your bike will be safe then do it.

@MrMountaincycle 2 ай бұрын

I've owned my Harbor Freight lift for 6-7 yrs., but I added the Condor wheel chock. - I total agree, it's the best tool in my shop. thx for sharing.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment, keep on wrenching.

@mikebrown5648 2 ай бұрын

I just have to run across this here and you're right I got one headed for 11 years now I ain't had a minutes problem out of it a great table lift does just as good as 3,004,000 tables and I've done everything on my table good review

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment.

@hollywd269 2 ай бұрын

I feel the same as you I've had mine for close to 8 years now as well and pretty sure I have the same model as you, only complaint I have is the same as yours the endless pumping ti get the thing up lol. Also zero issues with mine well 1 the little stops In the front by the wheel got bent and I had to cut them off to get them out however that was most my fault I hit wheel stop a little hard one night and the whole lift moved forward. But definitely a good buy for $300 at the time no regrets. Great video sir!

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Thznk you for your comment and hope to have better videos coming soon.

@colinross7800 2 ай бұрын

I agree. For the price you cant go wrong. I got mine about 8 or 9 years ago also. On sale and with a coupon it was under $300.00. This month I'm going to add that new wheel chock like you have

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Awesome , keep on Wrenching.

@johney4484 2 ай бұрын

I agree with you totally. I have the same lift, I’ve had it for over nine years. It’s the best tool in the shop. I did have trouble with the jack bottle and I had to replace it. It failed, but that was my fault. Otherwise I agree totallyI couldn’t do without it

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Yes, i think eventually the jack bottle will need replacing but thats a small issue compared to the up side of the lift. Thank you for your comment, keep wrenching.

@ragusr 2 ай бұрын

I have the same lift. My jack is starting to give me trouble, if you dont mind would you tell where you got the replacement jack from. Thank you

@bennettrousdale4299 2 ай бұрын

I have owned this same lift for 14 years. I have only added to things to make it safer and easier to use; two additional tie down loops on each side and a fixed wheel on each forward corner. The wheels just barely touch the floor in the down position and prevent the lift table from tipping in nearly any direction while loading or unloading.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Thats awesome 14 years!

@jimmiepoole7370 3 ай бұрын

great job.. i just bought one i'll need to make it wider for my trike.. thanks

@ruconsmoto 3 ай бұрын

The lift should be a big help.

@jamessouthworth1699 2 ай бұрын

I've had the same lift for 6 years now. I replaced the original wheel vice with the same exact wheel vice you have there and no complaints since. I also ran a 12 inch wide strip of skateboard grip tape down the center.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Good idea about the grip tape, thanks for watching!!

@shovelheadpec 2 ай бұрын

I bought mine from a guy off ebay back in 2004 I still have that lift I use 4 both my Harleys it was priced right I actually like my tire chuck better because it's thinner 4 when I put the eletra glide on backwards my pipes hit the thicker tube's like yours but all in all be safe when using any lifts 4 your bikes great vid sir 👍🏻

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comments, i love working on my bikes and being in the garage. Keep on wrenching!

@gophucyorselph5179 2 ай бұрын

I bought one in 2014 the hydraulic jack part started leaking about 2 years ago. I fixed it with a product called AT-205 RE-SEAL. It worked immediately and is still good 2 years later. It is a seal conditioner, I only added a couple ounces to the jack oil. There's a rubber plug on the side of the jack. I love my Harbor Freight motorcycle lift. Glad I didn't have to change the bottle jack part

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment.

@anthonybrincefield2812 2 ай бұрын

Although I bought a Handy pneumatic lift I must agree a lift is a great addition to the shop if you have the space. Mine will easily lift an ATV or zero turn mower. It’s my StreetGlides parking spot. Great for working with full sheets of plywood.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Yes, the Harbor Freight needs the room , only drawback is the room it takes. But it makes a world of difference.

@jimhmod 3 ай бұрын

They are better than working off the floor. Not the stablest things but they do the job. I bought mine for $40 but was missing a wheel, the pump and lowering levers and the lock bar. I usually use it for quick on-off jobs and leave the long term projects for my air powered Handy Lift with side plates. If you on the edge to get one or not, get one!

@ruconsmoto 3 ай бұрын

Yes, already thinking of getting one,

@davidjordan5925 2 ай бұрын

I love mine and got a great deal on it they are twice as much as I paid four years ago!

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

They are definitely more expensive now days. Thank you for your comment.

@jimmykennedy9242 2 ай бұрын

Great Video I watched all the reviews on this lift. Far more bad than good being said about it. I was looking to get one after years of laying and sitting on the ground to service my bikes. I purchased this anyway and been thrilled with this lift. I use it just as it came, no mods. After lifting the bike, I rest it on the rod and it stays there for weeks at a time while I rebuild carbs, ect and it has been working without fail. Would highly recommend this to anyone in the home garage space.just as you said, after getting your bike up in the air, rest it on the rod. These hydraulic pumps aren’t meant to hold the weight of the bike over long periods of time.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Spot on!!! Thank you for the comment. .

@andyr.5769 2 ай бұрын

Looks Good.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@gotRdunn Ай бұрын

Looked at one for a long time. Came close to buying. Getting to old to get on the floor. Good review

@ruconsmoto Ай бұрын

Thank you, and that was the main reason i got it, too old to be on the floor working on a bike.

@nelsonfernandez7473 3 ай бұрын

I have kept mine with a 77 kz I don't use for close to ten years with a center stand ,I have used it for my 08 roadking no problem

@ruconsmoto 3 ай бұрын

They are awesome lifts in my opinion.

@SteveTheGasMan 2 ай бұрын

Had one I used before buying a used handy lift. Made a set of ramps the would slide on the sides for putting the 4 wheeler and riding mower on

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

The lifts are awesome and can be used for many different bikes and yes, even riding mowers.

@richardtayter3762 2 ай бұрын

Good video. I decided I needed a motorcycle lift about 5-6 years ago so I bought a lift just like this one from HF online. I can tell you that I firmly believe this lift paid for itself the very first time I used it to do the work needed on the Fatboy I had. Had a few buddies bikes on it too, all great results. Haven't needed to get my Road Glide Ultra up on it yet, though. I'd like to do a few mods/upgrades now to make it a little better and I see a few great ideas here in the video and in the comments. Love the idea of replacing the hydraulic cylinder with a pneumatic one. I should also change the stock front wheel choke to a larger unit like shown in the video. If anyone wants to poo poo my Harbor Freight lift I won't care, but I have a Milwaukee sticker I can just slap on it so you can feel better. ;)

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Glad to hear the lift has worked out good for you, theres always going to be the ones that don’t like it but for me i have no complaints. Thank you for your comment.

@Glide1965 2 ай бұрын

On my second one! I have had it about 3 years and for the price you cant beat it! My bike stays on it due to room I have! Best tool I have!

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment and i agree also in best tool.

@BrewCityRider 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this table lift. I'm gonna check it out again. I can't seem to pull the trigger on the $1500-1800 lifts.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

I couldn’t get myself to pull that trigger. Do your research and see if the Harbor freight can work for you. I was up in Wisconsin for Mama Tried and loved it.

@klum6047 2 ай бұрын

I have had the same lift for 10 years. Bought mine from Princess Auto in Victoria BC. I also agree this lift if very good for the price. I haven't had any problems in the time I have had it. I paid about $500.00 CDN. Well worth the money and would buy another.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Yes, agree 100% with you.

@stevesilverson5001 3 ай бұрын

If you don't use the bar make sure you take off the release peddle so you don't accidently drop it down suddenly. Also make sure anybody around you knows which peddle does what or tell them to stay away. I've seen a brand new road glide go down because the owner of the lift told someone to raise it a little so he could get the bar in and they got the wrong peddle.

@ruconsmoto 3 ай бұрын

Totally agree with you!! Thanks for the comment.

@richardschaffling9882 2 ай бұрын

I am going to a auction tonight and they have one there

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Good luck!!

@jeffhennings6579 2 ай бұрын

Good not agree more best lift for the money got the same one love it I changed the front tire chuck myself thinking of converting the pump to air my buddy did it loves it

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Sounds like a good upgrade.

@kennethhathaway5324 2 ай бұрын

Going on 20 years no issues.Added the new wheel clamp.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Thats awesome man, good to hear the lift has been good to you.

@johncarnes9803 2 ай бұрын

Does it have a ramp to drive up on it ? That’s a nice RK I just bought a 2003 in immaculate shape so happy with it

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, my Road King is a 2004. Runs excellent.

@arthurleino 2 ай бұрын

Have the Atv/Motorcycle jack. Due to a small garage. The Jack lifts my 1983 FXWG ok. Would like to have bigger place to have a lift like yours.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Yes, one of the issues with a bigger lift is the space it requires.

@jimmyjennings4089 Ай бұрын

I paid 140 bucks for my harbor freight lift i think the guy i bought it from only used it a couple times because the lift looks brand new, i may end up doing a few mod's like a better front tier holder also from harbor freight which i have on my motorcycle trailer and it works just fine. 5:12

@ruconsmoto Ай бұрын

Thats it man, get it set up to your likings and then get it to work for you, thank you for your comment.

@Swampyssidehustlehobbyshop 2 ай бұрын

I am disabled, have arthritis in my back, neck and shoulders, knees are going bad and two artificial hips. If not for my Harbor freight lift i could not work on my Motorcycle. I love my Harbor freight lift

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Good to hear that you are still out and wrenching. Wish i would see more of that in our youth now days. Keep on wrenching.

@arthurcgans8198 2 ай бұрын

I liked mine so much I bought a second one.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

2 is better than 1!!

@Breezan65 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your video. Contemplating this for my 60-year old man with neuropathy for Father's Day. Wondering if he could maneuver the foot pump. Thoughts?

@ruconsmoto Ай бұрын

I think the foot pump is not too bad, it doesn’t take a lot of effort to lift the motorcycle just many pumps depending how high if that makes sense.

@Breezan65 Ай бұрын

@@ruconsmoto yes. Thank you for your reply. He is active so it will probably be doable.

@TheBlueBikeDoyle 2 ай бұрын

if I had the room I would have me one . only problem i heard is the jack could quit . my local shop has 2 and 1 more expensive brand and they say the harbor freight just as good as it

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Yes, the space they take up can be an issue.

@kittycorner8526 3 ай бұрын

Good common sense review. I'm in my 70's now, and I have a bad back. I need a lift to keep my bike looking clean and shiny. I leave the wrenching to the mechanic at the shop.

@ruconsmoto 3 ай бұрын

The lift is very versatile and can be used for many reasons!! The best is it makes even cleaning or washing your bike that much more easier.

@scottloftin1730 2 ай бұрын

Nice vid Cool bikes Like the 2A flag. I am gonna get one. Shiney side up bro...

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@user-os8kj8wu9l 2 ай бұрын

I got mine 2 year ago. And wish i had gotten one sooner. No more sitting on the ground, or on your knees.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, getting off the floor was the big thing for me. Thank s for the comment.

@docholiday1034 2 ай бұрын

Have 3 of these lifts. Nothing but good to say. 15 years on one of them. Put big iron on them. Price at 299.95 you cant beat.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

You are correct! Thank you for your comment

@docholiday1034 2 ай бұрын

@@ruconsmoto👍👍👍

@DeuceVideoHD 2 ай бұрын

They're great for the price but the wheel chock absolutely needs to be replaced off the bat. Fortunately, the $80 upgrade on the HF site is mint.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Totally agree, thank you for your comment.

@steventwiddy3402 2 ай бұрын

Hey man what size shop is that you have ? I have a HF lift too and I like it I’m just real careful with it and don’t get stupid using it

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Belief me im running out of space already even if i try hard to keep it organized. I think it’s 14x 20 if not mistaken.

@steventwiddy3402 2 ай бұрын

@@ruconsmoto that’s what I have too and yeah there ain’t much room in mine especially coming from my dream shop 24 X 30 that I lost in my last divorce

@americanmade647 2 ай бұрын

What seat is that on your road king looking for something with a little more style

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Seat is a saddlemans. Came with the bike. Great for shorter rides but for long distances not so much.

@zyonsdream 2 ай бұрын

I e had mine for close to 10 years. The wheel chock was crap and I replaced it with a better one. Other than that, it can lift a Goldwing. Can’t ask for much more than that.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Agree, for the price of the lift we cannot ask for more! Thank you for your comment and keep wrenching.

@fmagalhaes1521 2 ай бұрын

@Runconsmoto. What is the model/part number for the lift at Harbor Freight? Thanks!!! :):)

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

I don’t have any of the paper work that might have it, maybe the lift has the numbers but as far as this lift harbor freight just makes this style only just some changes from the one i have.

@anthonylavallee4362 2 ай бұрын

You didn't show us how you got the beast on the lift, how you got it chocked and stabilized before putting on the straps or how many helpers you really needed to get the bike ready for your "shoot."

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, trying to keep the video shorter but i get what your saying, i could get her on by myself but i would recommend at least 1 more person to help since she is heavy.

@dstevens4673 2 ай бұрын

Can u ride the bike up on it or do u have to push it up on it? Doesnt look like theres enough room on the sides to put your feet down without tipping over.. ?

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

I push it up, never tried riding it up for the same reason you just stated.

@rugershooter5268 2 ай бұрын

I thought you were going to say something bad about the lift, I haven't seen a bad review of it. I left it up one night, just above the safety bar, next day still above safety bar I put an actual wheel chock on mine so I can ride up get off with plenty time to tie down before it can fall over Only problem has been putting 1200 iron up, scrapes at top of ramp......2x4 under end of ramp flattens it enough , other bikes have higher clearance

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

My Dyna scrapes the ramp as im loading it up but other then that no issues. My Dyna is pretty low

@Schenevey2 11 күн бұрын

Do you think a Chevy Tahoe could park overtop the lift when not in use? I don't have anywhere to move it to, so I want to leave it in the space my Tahoe occupies.

@ruconsmoto 10 күн бұрын

Not sure but maybe depends on hight of your tahoe.

@twolrbuffalosoldier5514 2 ай бұрын

I have the same lift… It’s just too narrow for my liking… I’d like about 6-8 inches on each side for my feet.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Yes, a little wider would definitely help.

@wvmedic68 2 ай бұрын

Where did you get the mat that is under the lift?

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

I got the mat in Lowes. Keeps the lift from moving amongst other things.

@wvmedic68 2 ай бұрын

@@ruconsmoto thank you, that's exactly why I was asking. Had mine slide loading my Ultra.

@jyaney 2 ай бұрын

Mine won't go high enough to put the bar in the top holes. Tried bleeding but no change

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Just be careful with it.

@billbrown7583 2 ай бұрын

Could be flatter on the approach

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Yes, i agree, i thought the same thing.

@Roaddawg68 2 ай бұрын

How is the stability man? Does it rock side to side alot? I am on the fence.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

To be honest its not the most stable, but im very careful as im lifting my bike and once up i try not to move the lift anymore. If your careful you should have no issues but obviously there are better lift but also lot more expensive.

@SteveTheGasMan 2 ай бұрын

Had no issues with mine and if you're crafty you can put a type of jack stands on each corner of you want the best stability

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Agree!! That would work.

@captlarry-3525 2 ай бұрын

It's 5 times harder to do good work lying on the ground. But, you gotta have a slab !

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Yes i agree, thanks for your comment.

@boomdawg56 2 ай бұрын

I am a harbor Freight fan. This lift is on my gotta get list, purchased an ATV lift about 20 years ago, still working great, has doubled as a transmission jack. I have been a mechanic for 40 years and don't mind paying top dollar for a tool unless I feel like I am getting raped by the guy driving the truck. I mean a vise is a big hunk of cast iron you know you are going to hit with a hammer. Name brand vise = $400, Harbor Freight = $60. Am I going to pay $400 for something that is going to be subjected to the hammer, the oxy-acetylene, no, $60 and my vise is another of those tools I have had for years, still works like a champ! I will buy one of these lifts this summer.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Harbor freight allows people like us to buy well priced tools so we can do what we love to do!! I have no problem saying a-lot of my tools are from harbor freight.

@plap. 2 ай бұрын

I have to agree. There is a time and place for certain things. I have plenty of Snap On stuff that I cherish and serve me well and would get nothing else for example a 1/4 in swivel for sockets, the puny thing is $68 but doesn't break and the pins don't walk out like cheepos. Even if it did the truck comes every wed.. Then you have the other stuff like you said, vice is a great example I could ad more than a few to the list like a 1/2in breaker bar. Can't do much to make these things better, just heavy stupid tools and not worth snap on money. We have done a little box comparison to with us general and snappy, most points compare equally except the general stuff is powder coated, just awesome. my snap on loses paint every time I wipe it off or wax it. Not even a clear on their stuff let alone power cote. Kind of pathetic for the cost. They should do better

@bykerdude29 Ай бұрын

Im thinking strongly about getting one because i do all my own maintenance on my ultra cvo but its getting harder getting up off the ground. The one thing that worried me is im only 5/9 . How hard is it to touch the ground when you drive it up on the ramp?

@ruconsmoto Ай бұрын

I really don’t ride my motorcycle on the lift, but i usually have someone help me walk it up.

@bykerdude29 Ай бұрын

I have a very small garage so I'll have to park on it everyday cause my harley is my daily transportation

@ruconsmoto Ай бұрын

@@bykerdude29yeah they do take some room.

@WangChung69 2 ай бұрын

It’s called a wheel chock, not a wheel choke.😂

@Jodyrides 2 ай бұрын

consider this: you have your 900 pound motorcycle up on this type of lift, you have the safety on so the weight of the entire motor cycle is on that safety, and the lifting cylinder won’t lift the machine off of the safety while you have it all the way up.. how will you get at 900 pound motorcycle off of the lift?..

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

I have had no issues lifting or lowering my Roadking. I guess if you do not feel confident then i agree you should not be using it.

@Jodyrides 2 ай бұрын

@@ruconsmoto I have a Pneumatic handy lift that I bought new about 25 years ago.. I did not have it in a busy shop. I just had it at home for my motorcycles. There have been more than a few… I had one of my bikes on the lift, about 600 pounds, I tried to put the lift up to change the oil and give the bike a once over to check everything.. The lift would not go up. I heard a lot of air escaping from somewhere that I never heard before… I have a video on my KZfaq channel showing how I hope I avoided this situation. I mentioned having a bike up and the safety on, and not being able to get the lift up off the safety so I could lower the table.. I don’t think I could use to floor jacks to lift the table with my 900 pound machine on it if that happened again.. I suppose I could back my pick up truck with the tailgate down close to the table and wheel the motorcycle onto my truck, but then how would I get my motorcycle off of my truck? I suppose I could call a tow truck to lift the motorcycle with straps, if only I could be sure to lift the motorcycle level, which would require a yolk with a spreader on it.. I finally decided I am not going to trust that lift anymore. I looked into how much it would be to replace the seal which just looks like a fat O-ring. That sucker is $110. if that is the one that was leaking. There is another seal around the connecting rod. I just reached them very well, and it appears to be working, but I’ll never trust that lift again. I will lift the motorcycle when needed using the lift, but I won’t put the safety down. I will keep it elevated using the air. without letting the table put its weight on the safety.. to be fair to the lift, it did look like the seal on the piston, and the connecting rod were dry. I had never thought about lubricating them ever before. When I pull the piston and rod out of the cylinder, which took about five minutes, I was very surprised at how simple those things are., They are no more complicated than a simple bicycle air pump

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Yeah sometimes lifts can be scary but good that at least you figured it out.

@dalepitre63 2 ай бұрын

I just purchased this lift. The only thing I don’t like is the tire clamp. Can you recommend a different brand?

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

There are many different types, just get one that will secure your bike and any other bike you’re going to put on the lift the best.

@wiregrassga 2 ай бұрын

I added a HF bike dock that has tie down points. Best mod you can make.

@dalepitre63 2 ай бұрын

@@wiregrassga thanks

@fieldmanstyle1831 2 ай бұрын

I ordered the RedLine for mine. Used the stock angled plate at the front to prevent going too far in/off front of the table.. if I had to do it again, I would get one like the one shown in this video that has a high stopper bar that you have no chance of overshooting..

@treeguyable 2 ай бұрын

Most guys spend way too much on bikes, cars, won't even do the wifes kitchen the way she wants, tells the kids " not today", and chince out on a lift. Buy what works, never hurts to modify, strengthen, customize a cheapee.

@harleyhawk7959 2 ай бұрын

you don't show how you get the bike on or off.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, i should have but didn’t want video to be too long.

@treeguyable 2 ай бұрын

Tire choke?

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

It could also be a harbor freight tire choke. I know they sell them in this style also but not 100% sure it was a long time ago when i purchased lift and then added choke.

@jeffreyfaust8027 2 ай бұрын

Maybe you got one of the good ones, I purchase mine three years ago. And it is abig piece of shit it won’t even lift my 18 ultra Limited without taking the saddlebags off and. Luggage compartment.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Man, i can believe it, i have friends that have had issues also thats why i say this lift can go either way. I guess i just got lucky with mine.

@MostlyInteresting 2 ай бұрын

Insta hate because its a china made HF lift is not fair to HF. Its functional and good value for the $.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

I agree..

@1962egl 2 ай бұрын

I had one, total junk.

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, many have had bad experience with them also, i guess so far I’ve been lucky

@1962egl 2 ай бұрын

@@ruconsmoto Im not dropping a 30k bike trying to save money

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Totally understand, 30k is a big investment.

@RT22-pb2pp 2 ай бұрын

Harley in its natural habitat, a repair shop😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

@9921moo 2 ай бұрын

and yes i did enjoy your very simple but to the point video....good camera and good sound....and by the way you must hang out/socialize with alot of French Canadians from Quebec(snow birds) during the winter months because i swear your twang is very similar....anyways thanks for the video.....

@ruconsmoto 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment, i hear myself sometimes when i play back my videos and i sound weird to myself but glad you enjoyed the video.