Bike lift
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- Francis
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Bike lift
Happy cyber Monday!
There's a fellow I used to work with that's selling a Kendon stand-up bike lift for 200 beans. I was looking at it earlier this AM and I just don't know!? Them things are really narrow top and bottom. How stable would that thing be?
I'd sure would hate getting a tip over ! Geez.... for 200, I'm really tempted. Maybe welding some pipe on the existing leg?? to make them longer but, real-estate is at a premium in that super shed. Kinda defeat's the purpose of having an easily foldable bike lift that doesn't take much room.
I got an old sears bike jack thing but, a table kind would be a lot nicer.
Any opinions on them, anyone?
There's a fellow I used to work with that's selling a Kendon stand-up bike lift for 200 beans. I was looking at it earlier this AM and I just don't know!? Them things are really narrow top and bottom. How stable would that thing be?
I'd sure would hate getting a tip over ! Geez.... for 200, I'm really tempted. Maybe welding some pipe on the existing leg?? to make them longer but, real-estate is at a premium in that super shed. Kinda defeat's the purpose of having an easily foldable bike lift that doesn't take much room.
I got an old sears bike jack thing but, a table kind would be a lot nicer.
Any opinions on them, anyone?
- hatchward
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Re: Bike lift
That's a steal of a deal. If it's the 1000 lb. lift I wouldn't pass it up. Just be careful when the bike is raised. Its better construction than the Princess Auto lift I use.
1982 GL1100 Std - Daily Driver
1982 GS750SZ Katana - Mostly Unmolested
1998 Valkyrie - Latest Aquisition
1984 GL1200 Aspencade - Undecided Project
1982 GS750SZ Katana - Mostly Unmolested
1998 Valkyrie - Latest Aquisition
1984 GL1200 Aspencade - Undecided Project
- Lucien Harpress
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Re: Bike lift
There's got to be an easy way to fab up some square tube folding supports to extend the base. Without seeing how it goes together exactly, it could be as easy as two holes, a nut/bolt, and a locking pin. Legs out with a bike on it, fold them in when it's empty.
1997 Valkyrie- Light Cutomization, but Too Busy Riding
1980 KZ1300- Bike's Haunted
1976 GL1000 (Yellow)- It Runs (Poorly) and Doesn't Leak (Mostly)
1974 Velosolex 3800- Better Than Walking
1972 CB750- Broke the Chain And Ate the Motor
1969 CT90- The Most Fun You Can Have on 90ccs.
1965 CA77 Dream- Needs a Full Teardown, but Complete
All advice I give is only valid until an expert corrects me.
1980 KZ1300- Bike's Haunted
1976 GL1000 (Yellow)- It Runs (Poorly) and Doesn't Leak (Mostly)
1974 Velosolex 3800- Better Than Walking
1972 CB750- Broke the Chain And Ate the Motor
1969 CT90- The Most Fun You Can Have on 90ccs.
1965 CA77 Dream- Needs a Full Teardown, but Complete
All advice I give is only valid until an expert corrects me.
- 5speed
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Re: Bike lift
I've had my 1100 up on my princess auto lift and it is surprisingly stable. You'd have to work at it to knock it over.
I've thought about some type of "out rigger". My plan was some square tubing welded along the front of the base with 2 pieces a foot or so long that I could slide into the piece welded to the frame when I have a bike on it. take them out when it's empty..
I've thought about some type of "out rigger". My plan was some square tubing welded along the front of the base with 2 pieces a foot or so long that I could slide into the piece welded to the frame when I have a bike on it. take them out when it's empty..
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
- Francis
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Re: Bike lift
I believe you are right, at that price it's a no brainer, I just sent him a text...ok, done deal!!
- Francis
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Re: Bike lift
@ 5speed and Lucien, good ideas! I'll take some pics tomorrow when I pick it up. It will give a better idea on how it's actually built....Thanks ! I'll feel better about using it with the scoot on it with wider feet for stability.
The bike lasted 46 years without any major dings on it soooo it would be hair pulling moment if I tipped it over while working on it. I think maybe I'd shoot myself if I did . LOL
The bike lasted 46 years without any major dings on it soooo it would be hair pulling moment if I tipped it over while working on it. I think maybe I'd shoot myself if I did . LOL
- 5speed
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Re: Bike lift
good deal.Francis wrote: ↑Mon Nov 28, 2022 8:50 pm @ 5speed and Lucien, good ideas! I'll take some pics tomorrow when I pick it up. It will give a better idea on how it's actually built....Thanks ! I'll feel better about using it with the scoot on it with wider feet for stability.
The bike lasted 46 years without any major dings on it soooo it would be hair pulling moment if I tipped it over while working on it. I think maybe I'd shoot myself if I did . LOL
My roadstar is currently on the lift and I've had it up far enough to put the locking bar in the highest hole and it was stable enough for me to strip the exhaust, bars,etc off.
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
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Re: Bike lift
dont pass it up. whats worse can happen? double your money? dude, you got issues if you dont buy that .
- Francis
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Re: Bike lift
You obviously didn't read post #5 and no, I don't have issues!!joecoolsuncle wrote: ↑Tue Nov 29, 2022 6:56 pm dont pass it up. whats worse can happen? double your money? dude, you got issues if you dont buy that .
- Francis
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Re: Bike lift
Well I picked it up on my way home. It's in the back of the pick up! I'll take some pics tomorrow when it's daylight.
- Francis
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Re: Bike lift
As you can see its only 24 inches wide(legs) and there's a piece missing...the loading ramp and the manual pump handle
still a great deal tho! I also noticed there's locking snap rings at the end of each leg, sooo maybe I will be able to slide a pipe in and lock it with a removable pin and I'll have to add a back piece.
All in all very happy for the great deal we've known each other for 40 years( military days), I guess that counts for something !
still a great deal tho! I also noticed there's locking snap rings at the end of each leg, sooo maybe I will be able to slide a pipe in and lock it with a removable pin and I'll have to add a back piece.
All in all very happy for the great deal we've known each other for 40 years( military days), I guess that counts for something !
- 5speed
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Re: Bike lift
that isn't at all what I was expecting..and it's pneumatic too..
you definitely got a smoking deal..
you definitely got a smoking deal..
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
- Francis
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Re: Bike lift
You bet, I'm quite happy with the purchase!! Oh, by the way I spoke with my bud about the back ramp and the answer was....oops, I didn't give you them things? sorry , here you go
Now I just need to fix my compressor! seems like I fried the starting capacitor! (lesson: don't try and start the compressor at -20 degrees) Cannot find one small enough to fit in there, so I guess I'm gotta have to bite the bullet and pay the Makita price
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