Coupon, Lift, Harbor Freight
- Thread starter shovelcowboy
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That's fucking interesting! Great Idea to use an electric winch to lift it.
Not sure you need to buy this dudes plans or just use common sense. :loony:
Looking through the website his plans are to use a standard automotive jack
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Fucking model citizen you are! :flag:
haha...just busting your balls
. I'm sure your right definatly worth the $30 just have to list/length of materials
nine lives
Active Member
I was also going to build one, but to buy one for less then $300 bucks, I figured I could just modify the chinese lift with some American eginuity.
Ken I just checked and I dont see the 1200# unit, I only paid $479.00 and it's built like a Tank!:down:
This one is less than $100 bucks more looks just like it!!
http://www.discountramps.com/motorcycle-lift.htm
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+275 on shipping costs, brings the ramp to about $800.00. You can pick up the Harbor Freight for $500.00 less!!!! and add extensions for + sides and save at least 400-500
I'm watching this thread daily, and the more I look it the better the harbor freight deal looks for $299 - PICKED UP LOCAL!!! ....
Nukeranger
Nukeranger
OK, what's wrong with a HF Motorcycle/ATV Jack which does everything I need?
Motorcycle Jack / ATV Lift - 1500 Lb. Capacity
Motorcycle Jack / ATV Lift - 1500 Lb. Capacity
As much as I would like to go 'top-of-the-line', I am thinking like you. Shipping really adds $$$ to a heavy item like this and there are now so many Harbor Freight stores, you can just pick one up. Also I haven't heard any real negative comments from forum members who have this "cheaper' lift.
And the mods are really not a problem for me since I have a welder and a supply of steel that I have picked up over the years (you just can't believe the good iron you can get cheap from exercise equipment at thrift stores
) Ya, I know, 'cheapskate me' but its something I got from being poor 'down on the farm as a kid.Appreciate all the input from Ya'all here!
Shovelcowboy
Oh, and Nukeranger and Kdub. This thread has always been about 'table' lifts, Not jacks. I have one of these like the yellow one you speak of and after my chopper build (which I pretty much did on one of these), I need a table lift. So does my 'old back'!!
Shovelcowboy
Nukeranger
Nukeranger
FYI, I am sticking to my Jack. It does everything I need it to do. Plus, you need to work out and strengthen your back. It needs to last a lifetime!
FYI
Obviously you don't do builds from the ground up. And probably don't wrench on your bike much. And most likely aren't as old as me.
I am glad you are happy with your jack and may you be blessed with a strong back in your old age (and may your bike never fall off your jack).
AND just maybe you should STOP with the "FYI", especially when what you say doesn't apply to the thread, and sometimes I think just maybe no one really cares about all your "FYI" comments on nearly every post.:bang:
If I have offended you or if I am wrong with my comments, I sincerely apologize.
Shovelcowboy
stlmikie
I wish I had more money.
I don’t know quite how to take that comment!
Mickeetwo
Guru
I'm taking it you've never seen Shovelcowboy
Nukeranger
Nukeranger
Well, I'll just keep my trap shut. I didn't realize that FYI was such a touchy term. I am over 51 years old and have built a custom bike that ended with a 4 page spread in the Horse magazine. No models were needed! Yes, I hope I am never as old as youI do all my bike work. I can't say I have a strong back but working out helps with the core muscles.
I joined the site before you. But, you have more posts than me! I own more bikes than you and you don't ride a Hardtail.
I am not a Senior Member whatever that means and live in the great state of Louisiana vice Utah.
I still like my stupid Jack and the bikes don't fall off. If I were to have a problem, I would use my Engine hoist or gantry crane.
So, did you piss me off. The answer would be "Yes". However, if we ever did meet, I am sure we would end up as friends!