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Bike Stand or Lift

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by JohnnyBiker, Mar 6, 2011.

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  1. sarge7

    sarge7 New Member

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    Which ever way you go - make sure it has a lift lock then bleed off will not be a problem.
    I use the HF model and the only problem I've had is getting it under the left rail all the way - If I pull the bike up it clears with no problem.
    sarge7, Mar 10, 2011
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  3. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    With my Springer (which sits pretty low) and if I'm using my Sears jack I ride the back tire up on a 2X4 to give it better clearance.

    A lock for the jack or lift is vitally important. That lift that CB bought would also be a pretty good lift for your bikes JB.
    FLHTbiker, Mar 10, 2011
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  4. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    i have a few compressors. one of them is a cambel hausfield. it has given me great service for 10 years......mine is a 5hp tho........much bigger tank.
    chucktx, Mar 10, 2011
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  5. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Looks likes a good lift, but just not what I am looking for.
    JohnnyBiker, Mar 11, 2011
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  6. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    At this point I do not need a huge air compressor, just something that will let me do some things that I can't do now without it being a pain in azz, like filling my tires, blowing down the carb when I have it off etc. If I were to get a big one, it would would mots likely be a Sandborn 80 gal. two stage verticle. I like that one, my dad has one but I am not going to rewire my garage for light duty work at the moment.
    JohnnyBiker, Mar 11, 2011
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  7. cowboy

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    JB check your local pawn shops , I shop a lot at then , just know what the cost new & compar prices , the craftmans I have now came from a pawn shop about 10 years ago , paid like $50 for it & seen in your link it now going for a bit over $300,
    cowboy, Mar 11, 2011
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  8. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    There is a thought. I had a shot at getting one through work through an auction but some insider knew what the top bid was going to be. :gah: I put a good offer on it too.
    JohnnyBiker, Mar 11, 2011
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  9. cowboy

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    I do it a lot just take a day & drive around to all the different towns around here & check out the pawn shops get some good deals , if you know the new price, I get a lot of my craftmans tools there as well ,& A lot cheeper the going to sears , then if the brake or go bad just take them back to sears & trade them in :D
    cowboy, Mar 11, 2011
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