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How to modify HARBOR FREIGHT LIFT TABLE to lift a spyder
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coz
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one more adjustment
i softened up my shocks last week and unbeknownst to me lost some height on the front end. this caused me to drag hard backing on to the lift. this was mainly caused by my floorboard support that's bolted to the frame. i added a layer of 1/2 '' plywood to each ramp, for a little more lift,problem solved.:thumbup:
i softened up my shocks last week and unbeknownst to me lost some height on the front end. this caused me to drag hard backing on to the lift. this was mainly caused by my floorboard support that's bolted to the frame. i added a layer of 1/2 '' plywood to each ramp, for a little more lift,problem solved.:thumbup:
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coz
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One Year Later
still works great. still glad i did it. still a little bit of a p i a to back on to every time out, although i usually get it on the first try. never really liked the idea of my big spyder up on a little atv type jack, but that's just me.
just having the bike on the lift, not raised, makes it so much easier to detail or whatever else, while sitting.
still works great. still glad i did it. still a little bit of a p i a to back on to every time out, although i usually get it on the first try. never really liked the idea of my big spyder up on a little atv type jack, but that's just me.
just having the bike on the lift, not raised, makes it so much easier to detail or whatever else, while sitting.
dizzyspots
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Silly question? Why cant you just drive it on normally? What am I missing?
DR Buck
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The lift sits about 7 or 8 inches off the floor and you'd need to make full length runners to get to the end where it is wide enough to fit the front wheels. I went that route on the one I tried my conversion on. You can also reverse the end you mount the ramp on if you install blocks under the lift to keep it from tipping up as you ride on.
I abandoned my project after it was finished because the harbor freight lift would not lift my RT Limited. The harbor freight is rated at 1000 lbs. The hydraulic jack pushes against a cam action to start lifting and the weight of my Limited could not be overcome. I took the $$$$ loss on the harbor freight and went and purchased the complete Handy lift system. I'm much happier even if it cost a lot more.
EDIT :: Here is the conversion I did using platform runners to be able to drive on forward.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...Yet-Another-Thread-on-the-Harbor-Freight-Lift
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coz
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weight distribution
backing onto this lift is the best weight distribution, since the table moves forward ( backward in my case ) as it lowers to the ground, around 18-24 inches. if you pulled onto it, there would be so much weight on the overhanging end, it probably wouldn't lift at all, or it might flip.
backing onto this lift is the best weight distribution, since the table moves forward ( backward in my case ) as it lowers to the ground, around 18-24 inches. if you pulled onto it, there would be so much weight on the overhanging end, it probably wouldn't lift at all, or it might flip.
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SPYD3R
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HARBOR FREIGHT
HARBOR FREIGHT has them on sale now for $430....
here's the coupon: http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-l...dium=email&utm_campaign=4913b&utm_source=1020
HARBOR FREIGHT has them on sale now for $430....
here's the coupon: http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-l...dium=email&utm_campaign=4913b&utm_source=1020
SNOOPY
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How do you all do any type of underneath work w these type lifts?
Doesn't look easy at all to get to stuff?
I use my car lift, I just put the front wheels on it and lift it up for access, if I need it level I use a separate jack on the back. That's the only way I have found to gain total access under the bike where you need to be? :dontknow:
http://www.bendpak.com/car-lifts/specialty-lifts/lr-60.aspx
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Doesn't look easy at all to get to stuff?
I use my car lift, I just put the front wheels on it and lift it up for access, if I need it level I use a separate jack on the back. That's the only way I have found to gain total access under the bike where you need to be? :dontknow:
http://www.bendpak.com/car-lifts/specialty-lifts/lr-60.aspx
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TexasSpyder
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SPYD3R
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HARBOR FREIGHT II
HARBOR FREIGHT also carries another lift...
this is the one i use because i'm limited in space in my MAN-CAVE...
gives me a good height to work under, and 
it collapse nicely to fit under my work-bench...
here's there coupon: http://www.harborfreight.com/1500-l...dium=email&utm_campaign=5213b&utm_source=1030
when passing 2 WHEELERS and they give me the TWO FINGERS DOWN, i give them 3 UP..... :thumbup:
HARBOR FREIGHT also carries another lift...
this is the one i use because i'm limited in space in my MAN-CAVE...
gives me a good height to work under, and it collapse nicely to fit under my work-bench...here's there coupon: http://www.harborfreight.com/1500-l...dium=email&utm_campaign=5213b&utm_source=1030
when passing 2 WHEELERS and they give me the TWO FINGERS DOWN, i give them 3 UP..... :thumbup:
DR Buck
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This is a nice lift similar to the Handy lifts. Two differences are the Handy B.O.B. is made in USA and Handy offers a Spyder conversion platform package. Replacing the "through bars" in order to expand the width so the Spyder will fit on the ATV platforms is an alternative to the Spyder option. If I was to do that on this particular lift I would consider adding a wider "stabilizer bar" on the bottom to prevent any tip-over possibility. This is something that is part of the Handy design. Using the ATV platform is also a possibility on the Handy lift as well. I chose not to do that and order the Spyder platform because I didn't want to be leaning or reaching over the ATV platform when working on the Spyder. Using the Spyder platform you don't have the ATV platforms in your way and can get up close to work on the Spyder.
DR Buck
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Use a scissor jack. I have this one and it fits under my RT limited fine because I have Elka's and the ground clearance is higher.:
![3-12__SAM2_SCISSOR_JACK__B___2____[1].jpg](https://www.spyderlovers.com/data/attachments/24/24904-ef776b8b661a53f1d15dbef8d1a3bfaa.jpg?hash=Gusz_dxLVA "3-12__SAM2_SCISSOR_JACK__B___2____[1].jpg")
This is a wide low profile and will work better on a stock Spyder.
![16999_LO-BOY_2__THUMBNAIL[1].jpg](https://www.spyderlovers.com/data/attachments/24/24905-574a5e9e705c23ea91ef33d61ff26254.jpg?hash=Qqi1jfJQ3_ "16999_LO-BOY_2__THUMBNAIL[1].jpg")
DR Buck
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coz
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it's great
i raise it halfway to swap exhaust, while sitting, for example. i put the bazooka pipe back on fri. to ride on saturday. the new pipe ( elbow only ) goes to powdercoater this week. then i'll swap it back, while sitting. i'm too old and crickety too be crawling around on the concrete floor. :roflblack: the lift could not have worked out better. :thumbup: you should get one !
i raise it halfway to swap exhaust, while sitting, for example. i put the bazooka pipe back on fri. to ride on saturday. the new pipe ( elbow only ) goes to powdercoater this week. then i'll swap it back, while sitting. i'm too old and crickety too be crawling around on the concrete floor. :roflblack: the lift could not have worked out better. :thumbup: you should get one !
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