Anybody use this Motorcycle lift?

[rjinaz86323]

anybody use this lift for their Spyder? Good, bad, or something better?

Thx

https://www.harborfreight.com/1500-lb-aluminum-atv-motorcycle-lift-63397.html

 

[safecracker]

It looks alot like my yellow Craftsman motorcycle jack. I think it will work great for lifting your Spyder.

 

[CopperSpyder]

That's the jack I use, works good for me. I lift the Spyder on to jack stands than remove the jack.

 

[Donbmw]

I use a atv lift I got from Sams in the late 90,s it is similar to that.

 

[EdMat]

Looks like the price just went up.

 

[Tulefog]

I bought this one from Harbor Freight about 5 years ago to install a heavier swaybar. It worked fine, but just like CopperSpyder I bought two sets of jack stands to stabilize the motorcycle once i got it high enough to remove the bar.
I got the jack stands from Harbor Freight too.

 

[AZCanAm]

I use it and love it. The fact that you can get the Spyder plenty high enough to swap out the sway bar says something. Very light weight. Great wheels. Looks good.

I honestly don't think you can beat it for the money.

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[rjinaz86323]

Thx for the info/endorsements. Looks like I will be picking one up.

 

[JP58]

I do not have that jack but I have the Pittsburgh aluminum car jack and it works great. I've had it for a few years now. The quality is great.

 

[Bensonoid]

I have the Craftsman which is basically twin to the HF that you're looking at. It fits under the spyder without having to drive up on 2x's beforehand. Good choice for the money.

 

[RayBJ]

I have that HF jack too. Works well and is more stabile than the one made of steel.

 

[Pirate]

Any issues using it to do oil changes? Are jack stands required with this or more of a CYA thing?

 

[CopperSpyder]

Any issues using it to do oil changes? Are jack stands required with this or more of a CYA thing?

When using the jack with jack stands you can than remove the jack so you can do your oil change or what ever you want to do under the middle of the Spyder. Otherwise the jack would be in your way. I use 3 jack stands so i can use my creeper also.

 

[RayBJ]

You can just jack up the front end for the oil change so this jack works fine. Jack stands are ALWAYS a wise decision if you're going under.

 

[AZCanAm]

I reckon those $40 Rhino Walmart car ramps should work as well for a oil change. Anyone?

 

[Spyderman2018]

Did my oil change without lifting the bike. Plenty of room for tools & pans........

 

[RayBJ]

Did my oil change without lifting the bike. Plenty of room for tools & pans........

Wow! Is your nickname, "Twiggy"? :roflblack:

 

[hairyegg]

Yep, this is the one I use too, along with standard issue jack stands. Works great with the Sypders and my Indian for general maintenance, mods, etc. Good luck!

:cheers:

 

[Yabbadabbadoo]

Did my oil change without lifting the bike. Plenty of room for tools & pans........

I agree. Did mine without lifting. No need for a lift.

 

[UtahPete]

I reckon those $40 Rhino Walmart car ramps should work as well for a oil change. Anyone?

I have those, and a set from Harbor Freight. They both do the job for my Spyders and my truck.