Which motorcycle lift?

[Dasmoetorhead]

What's everybody using for a lift? I'm going to need one. I've been looking at Pitbull, and L&S. I watched a review on the harbor freight lift, and it basically said it was unstable. I used to have a Craftsman to service my Kawi Nomad 1600, and it worked OK. Not sure how it would work on my F3.

 

[pegasus1300]

Since the craftsman is almost the same as the HF it should work fine. I have the HF bought in 2008 and it works good. I do have to run the Spyder up on 2x4s to get it underneath. I also use a regular floor jack and ramps.

 

[Dasmoetorhead]

Since the craftsman is almost the same as the HF it should work fine. I have the HF bought in 2008 and it works good. I do have to run the Spyder up on 2x4s to get it underneath. I also use a regular floor jack and ramps.

Thanks for the info. I never had a problem with that Craftsman. I know I need one.

 

[RayBJ]

This HF lift has been very good for 3 yrs so far. It is as stable as one would expect sitting on a one sq ft platform.
https://www.harborfreight.com/1500-...-lift-63397.html?_br_psugg_q=motorcycle+lifts

 

[Dasmoetorhead]

This HF lift has been very good for 3 yrs so far. It is as stable as one would expect sitting on a sq ft platform.
https://www.harborfreight.com/1500-...-lift-63397.html?_br_psugg_q=motorcycle+lifts

Thanks, that's good info. I was actually considering this same lift.

 

[Bfromla]

Since the craftsman is almost the same as the HF it should work fine. I have the HF bought in 2008 and it works good. I do have to run the Spyder up on 2x4s to get it underneath. I also use a regular floor jack and ramps.

:agree: have done similar depending on the maintenance, have also just used ramps for front (tires strapped down) & floor jack on swing arm allows more available space for catch pan.



** (comparing rims, but shows the strap locking it in place)

 

[Dasmoetorhead]

I'll add ramps to my list.

 

[NorwegianRT]

I have been very happy with my "Easy Rizer" from BigBlue UK
It should also fit F3s !

 

[Dasmoetorhead]

No doubt the Big Blue is nice. A bit spendy, although I do like it.

 

[Mikey]

What is it your working on? I find that for the most part I am working on ether the back or front and just a low level floor jack underneath in the right place works well! heck if you get it in the right place you can pick the whole bike off the floor, but it's not very stable and you would need jackstands if you were going to wrench on it!

 

[Dasmoetorhead]

I'll be working on a 2022 F3-S. I'll use it for wrenching and cleaning.

 

[Isopedella]

What's everybody using for a lift? I'm going to need one. I've been looking at Pitbull, and L&S.

I watched a review on the harbor freight lift, and it basically said it was unstable.

I used to have a Craftsman to service my Kawi Nomad 1600, and it worked OK. Not sure how it would work on my F3.

It will work real well.

I use something like this.

We call theses an ATV lift locally.
But they are all basically the same.



Provided you..

Place some supports near each of the wheels.

I use axle stands for the front a arms. You could use blocks of wood or something.

And some blocks under the rear tyre.
Stops it swaying and solid as a rock.

Ramps are great as well.

 

[askitee]

I have the Big Blue, and while it was a few $$$$ my back, knees and other parts of my body are very happy I bought it. It can lift my RTL high enough to avoid having to bend down for hours on end and is easy to operate. I did have an ATV lift but you are pushing your luck keeping it stable in my opinion - there are some jobs I just would not do on the ATV lift.

 

[Dasmoetorhead]

Appreciate all the information. I guess my 2 small floor Jack's and jack stands will work for routine maintenance for now.

 

[Jane1330]

Bought a Pitbull lift in 1994, it sees alot of use

 

[UtahPete]

It will work real well.

I use something like this.

We call theses an ATV lift locally.
But they are all basically the same.

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Provided you..

Place some supports near each of the wheels.

I use axle stands for the front a arms. You could use blocks of wood or something.

And some blocks under the rear tyre.
Stops it swaying and solid as a rock.

Ramps are great as well.

:agree: most consumer jacks are good enough for lifting the bike high enough to be able put stable support under it before working on it. I use a combination of jack stands, screw jacks and/or RV leveling blocks.

 

[Dasmoetorhead]

:agree: most consumer jacks are good enough for lifting the bike high enough to be able put stable support under it before working on it. I use a combination of jack stands, screw jacks and/or RV leveling blocks.

Ya, thanks. For now that's what I'll end up doing. I guess the bike has to be in the shop 1st. I was supposed to be picking it up today, but now it looks like Wednesday. That'll be 3 weeks, since I paid for it. I'm bummed about not having yet. I'm ready to go.

 

[Rednaxs60]

Use the Big Blue Lift for Spyder and Gold Wing. Gets the bike some 25 inches off the ground. Also use a CAT 4500 lb scissor lift. Went with this because the ATV scissor jacks don't like to lift my AWD Hyundai.

 

[Dasmoetorhead]

I sure do like that big blue stand. I'm a shop rat, and I know I'll be tinkering on the Spyder and keeping it maintained. I'm sure I'd get my money's worth from it, but dang they're expensive. The new Spyder will probably be my last bike. I'm 66 now, and hopefully this new F3 will be the one I keep. 2 wheels are out now. I enjoy being in the shop with some good tunes maintaining my machines. Thanks for your input.

 

[grumpyoldretiredcop]

I have a Craftsman, no trouble lifting my F3T