Harbor Freight Lift 1/2 Price - Page 2

old curmudgeon · 01-04-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rasta

Funny thing is I was going to buy one on craiglist yesterday but the next day the guy wanted $10 more after we had agreed on a price the night before so I told him to take a hike!!

Yeah, there was a guy here in Denver selling a lift for $75.00, which I thought would be a pretty good deal, until I called him up and found out it had been used once. 10 years ago. I had visions of cracked seals an hydraulic fluid all over the garage.

cactusjack · 01-04-2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

Just ordered one myself... Yes Scott it is the yellow one. Now I got to order from Bud..!!

I thought I saw a bunch of moths fly out when you finally opened your wallet, you CHEAP BAST**D!

**Jared** · 01-04-2012, 05:47 PM

Thats the same one I have. Great lift for the Nomad. Especially with the Idaho Adapter!

blowndodge · 01-04-2012, 06:57 PM

Lmfao!!!!

Oh... btw.... EAT SH!T !!!!!

Monkeyman · 01-04-2012, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by remcbride

By the way if anyone has a coupon I can use to get a new voyager or vaquero for about half price feel free to send it

Just go to Kawasaki.com. In the order space under "Special Instructions" put "youhavegottobekidding". Brand new Voyager or Vaquero for less than $5000 including tax/destination.

Monkeyman · 01-04-2012, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bRowndodge

Just ordered one myself... Yes Scott it is the yellow one. Now I got to order from Bud..!!

I figured, being the "owner" of bRowndodge's Garage you'd have plenty of lifts. Shows what I know, eh Brad?

kawgirl · 01-04-2012, 08:43 PM

That's the same one I have too.

**cnc** · 01-04-2012, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

I have one of them and Idaho's adapter.
Worked great the one time I used it.

The one time I used it was just to see if it worked.

Tim it is a good idea to jack the bike up once and a while, if only to see if anyone has been shooting arrows at your tire.

kenb · 01-04-2012, 09:21 PM

I have the same lift. I found it difficult to control the jack release speed.(lowering the bike) I drilled and tapped the release pedal and used a bolt threaded into the pedal so it touches the lift frame. adjusted the bolt to allow the pedal to move a short distance and lowers the bike at a speed I like. Used a nut to lock the bolt in place.

old curmudgeon · 01-04-2012, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kenb

I have the same lift. I found it difficult to control the jack release speed.(lowering the bike) I drilled and tapped the release pedal and used a bolt threaded into the pedal so it touches the lift frame. adjusted the bolt to allow the pedal to move a short distance and lowers the bike at a speed I like. Used a nut to lock the bolt in place.

Good to know. I had read that if you press the pedal down a little it would come down fast; press it down all the way and it would come down slow(er). Didn't really seem to make sense with the little I know about hydraulic jacks. This looks like a better idea.

**Top Cat** · 01-04-2012, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by old curmudgeon

Good to know. I had read that if you press the pedal down a little it would come down fast; press it down all the way and it would come down slow(er). Didn't really seem to make sense with the little I know about hydraulic jacks. This looks like a better idea.

That is correct. Press pedal all the way down quickly and the bike lowers slowly. Press it a little and the bike comes down rather quick. Caught me by surprise. You would think it would be the other way around.

Monkeyman · 01-04-2012, 10:59 PM

I read this on another forum (not Nomad related...I'm NOT a traitor

) but still good to be reminded of it. I can just picture getting the bike all done, freshly washed, chrome shining just to have it hit the ground and fall over on the right side.

or

Would be just after I completed my fairing, too I'm sure.

kenb · 01-05-2012, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

That is correct. Press pedal all the way down quickly and the bike lowers slowly. Press it a little and the bike comes down rather quick. Caught me by surprise. You would think it would be the other way around.

The instructions state that as well. I would rather have the jack work the way I want it to work. Not having to think about how much to push the pedal. Slow and predictable is what I want with ANY bike on the lift.

poppy · 01-05-2012, 12:14 AM

As an FYI....I always use straps when hoisting the bike in the air....don't want a boo boo happening!

Monkeyman · 01-05-2012, 05:40 AM

Where's your sense of adventure?

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01-04-2012, 08:43 PM	#22
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01-04-2012, 09:21 PM	#24
kenb Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Galt, Ca Posts: 514	I have the same lift. I found it difficult to control the jack release speed.(lowering the bike) I drilled and tapped the release pedal and used a bolt threaded into the pedal so it touches the lift frame. adjusted the bolt to allow the pedal to move a short distance and lowers the bike at a speed I like. Used a nut to lock the bolt in place. __________________ VBA 00735 VROC 28102 2008 KVN MOB & NS The only hand-held device that should be legal to use while driving is the STEERING WHEEL!
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01-04-2012, 10:59 PM	#27
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	I read this on another forum (not Nomad related...I'm NOT a traitor ) but still good to be reminded of it. I can just picture getting the bike all done, freshly washed, chrome shining just to have it hit the ground and fall over on the right side. or Would be just after I completed my fairing, too I'm sure. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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01-05-2012, 12:14 AM	#29
poppy Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Utah; 2004 Nomad 1500 Posts: 510	As an FYI....I always use straps when hoisting the bike in the air....don't want a boo boo happening!
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01-05-2012, 05:40 AM	#30
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