[cyrusb]

Highly recommend it. Picked this up in November. I could not build it myself for that (the cost of a decent carb).The only sniggle is it takes about 60 pumps to fully raise.

[Chuck D]

Nice, Cyrus!
Hows about another shot, this time with the Duc?

[cyrusb]

Here it is. Don't be afraid of the chinese build quality, it's rather good. (of the lift that is).

[Chuck D]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msQPHxTUgzI

Thanks!

[High On Octane]

Very nice!  I wish my garage was big enough to justify owning one.  Is that Duc the 969 or the 1198?  (I'm not real fluent on Ducatis)  Sharp bike. 

Scottie

[DanKearney]

I've been eyeing those every time I stop in Harbor Freight Tools.  I know it's only a matter of time. . .


How many pumps does it take to raise the table all the way up?


Cheers,


Dan K.

[Merrill]

I will take a wild stab at say,,,,,,  60 pumps,

[tooseevee]

I will take a wild stab at say,,,,,,  60 pumps,

          Now how in the world did you guess that?! Are you Clare Voiant?   

[Arizoni]

I never had much use for Clare.  She thought she knew everything and was always trying to finish my sentences before I got to the end.

Now, her sister Carol Voiant!  She was totally different.
Not only would she let me talk without interrupting but she was considerably better.....mmmm.......endowed.

[Bumboo]

Worth every penny!  Takes 21 pumps to get the Vespa (or the Bullet) to belt level....but it just won't quite budge the Honda VTX1800 Battlewagon behind it.   For that I have to give it a boost with a car jack and then I put a couple of jack stands under the corners for peace of mind.  Still a small inconvenience for saving my back.

[cyrusb]

Bumboo, surprised it won't lift the VTX. They "advertise" 1000lb capacity, but I bet the VTX is close enough to stall it. By the way, to be honest, it was $324 with tax  and a coupon. Scottie J, Thats a 2000 750ssie. I don't have the skills for those high Zoot models!

[High On Octane]

Scottie J, Thats a 2000 750ssie. I don't have the skills for those high Zoot models!

LOL  Fair enough.    Still a nice bike. 

[Craig McClure]

I'm Usually on the UCE with EFI section, I am also a big fan of the Harbor Freight Big Red Lift. I've had mine about 12 years, Used it ALOT & put 2 replacement jack units in it, so I'm getting about 4 years of good use per Hydraulic unit. Someday I'll take them all apart & replace the O rings.
  MOTOR CYCLIST MAGAZINE regularly has Coupons for The Lifts. There is one in the February issue @$299., also a coupon for their excellent Heavy Duty Chain Breaking Tool @ $9.99
I can Truthfully say This Lift, & my quality Ratcheting Flat Wrenches, are a couple of the most enjoyable gifts I've bought myself. I have built a bunch of bikes on it, & would be lost without the wheel dropping trapdoor. I can even take both Wheels off, with the use of another Jack under the Crankcase-while it sits on the Center Stand & is strapped down. Makes tinkering much more fun.  Best to all here, Craig McClure

[c1skout]

I've got 2 of these lifts in my barn. They have had no trouble lifting a GL1200 interstate, Yamaha Venture royale, or H-D roadking (or my Bullet, BMW's, quad, lawn tractor, etc.). If you can't lift the VTX and it's still under warranty I'd check on a new jack. Mine don't need 60 pumps to lift either, I did count one time but don't remember what it was......regardless it beats crawling on the floor! Congrats on your new lift Cyrusb.

[AgentX]

You might check the level of hydraulic fluid.  I have heard these often come under-filled.

[High On Octane]

+1 on the hydraulic fluid check and fill.

[solg]

I am on my 3rd lift. the first 2 came under filled so i filled to spec. They immediately failed! the 3rd one I left alone and has been working fine for over year now.

[rufusp81]

I own one of these and it was one of the best purchases I have made. I also own a 2009 Fatboy and it works great with that. The only thing I might chance is the clamping system for the front tire