[deputystryker]

I'm looking for a good motorcycle jack that is reliable and strong. Any additional features or functions it can offer is a bonus. I will be using this on a Yamaha Stryker, stratoliner and honda vtx 1300.
Not wanting to spend more than 300 $
Thanks

 

[thibbits]

Sam's club has a nice one that I picked up for 100 bucks.

 

[Adrenaline Revolution]

I got THIS one and it works... okay.

It needs to have a bit longer lift area but if you're careful and get the bike lined up on it properly it works just fine.
I've already had it pay for itself twice by doing the work instead of the shop!

"AR"

 

[11Stryker]

OTC with 17" wide lands. only 149.95 when I bought mine 2 years ago.

 

[curather]

I got THIS one and it works... okay.

It needs to have a bit longer lift area but if you're careful and get the bike lined up on it properly it works just fine.
I've already had it pay for itself twice by doing the work instead of the shop!

"AR"

I have the same one, it works pretty good.

 

[Silkentek]

OTC with 17" wide lands. only 149.95 when I bought mine 2 years ago.

Is there a link available to the one you have? I am also looking at investing in the tools and equipment we need to do as much of our bike maintenance ourselves as possible. Toby is building a shed just so we have a nice clean place to pull the bikes in to in order to work on them.

 

[ShorbE]

OTC with 17" wide lands. only 149.95 when I bought mine 2 years ago.

+1 for the OTC. More than enough with the 17" lands. Lift pedals and release feel solid! Anybody would be more than pleased with this one.

Here is a link! Free Shipping too

http://www.amazon.com/OTC-1545-Motorcycle-Lift/dp/B000OCHCIW

 

[deputystryker]

Is there a link available to the one you have? I am also looking at investing in the tools and equipment we need to do as much of our bike maintenance ourselves as possible. Toby is building a shed just so we have a nice clean place to pull the bikes in to in order to work on them.

I just Google otc motorcycle jack and Amazon is one company that carries it.

It looks nice, just surprised I haven't heard anything about a craftsman motorcycle jack.

 

[sdsting]

This stand works great, lifts both wheels off the ground and you can spin/move the bike around while working on it. If I remember right I think it was about $400 though

 

[deputystryker]

This stand works great, lifts both wheels off the ground and you can spin/move the bike around while working on it. If I remember right I think it was about $400 though

Ouch. ... who makes it?

 

[sdsting]

Just looked up my receipt and I paid $358 + tax, special ordered from the dealer where I bought my Stryker.
Here is the info:
K&L MC550 Multilift rated up to 8,000 lbs
Klsupply.com

 

[Silkentek]

Just looked up my receipt and I paid $358 + tax, special ordered from the dealer where I bought my Stryker.
Here is the info:
K&L MC550 Multilift rated up to 8,000 lbs
Klsupply.com

apparently you can only order if you are a dealer ... you can't even view the product on their site without a dealer login

 

[sdsting]

here's a good YouTube video on my lift:

 

[Adrenaline Revolution]

here's a good YouTube video on my lift:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlJPVLb-UxI

Bitchin' tunes too! :nod:
The one I linked to (harbor freight) will also lift completely and spin on it's tires but it's cheap Chinese/Korean crap but so far it's worked perfect!
$100... I couldn't walk away from that deal!!

 

[mikoloe]

I don't think half the people on this site should get one of those! Can you imagine how many would go sideways? I do like the blue, goes with my miller lite box!

 

[lowriderb]

i picked up a craftsman lift, i want to say it was in the $150 range as well. havent had any problems with it yet either.

 

[Stryker2012]

Bitchin' tunes too! :nod:
The one I linked to (harbor freight) will also lift completely and spin on it's tires but it's cheap Chinese/Korean crap but so far it's worked perfect!
$100... I couldn't walk away from that deal!!

I have the same one from HF ($99.00), I use it all the time. The only thing I don't like about it is the pressure relief pedal. It comes down pretty fast...but then again I never have lifted it more than I need to get the tires off the ground.

As far as landings. As long as you lift on the support bracket that goes across the frame toward the rear (where it's wider) it works wonderfully.

 

[deputystryker]

Thank you all for the input and advice it is greatly appreciated.

 

[SmokenJoe]

I have a Laren lift. Have had if for a long time and never a problem. I did add 1/4" aluminum strips to give it a wider lift area after I bought the Stryker. Never had a problem lifting my VTX1800.
http://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=CrDwBGEFEUpOpCM2_ggfWj4CAD_nEou0D8Y-3t2PYxOXhnwEIBRABILZUKAVQvpbmsf3_____AWDJ9teN_KSoE6AB14aC_gPIAQeqBCdP0MgoTqR4Y1edN6Wn6Hsx-QRO9uC-l7-2ehC0xonbqti7IYesNAuABZBOwAUFoAYmgAeR-f0B4BL8mqWo94vutdYB&sig=AOD64_2mR63y7yp8FL5EU6PyUB2PKTcZyw&ctype=5&rct=j&q=larin+motorcycle+lift&ved=0CDAQww8&adurl=http://www.cyclegear.com/p/36381%3Futm_source%3DGoogleProductFeed%26utm_medium%3DGoogleProductFeed%26utm_campaign%3DGPF-June2013&cad=rja
Mine also came with a added lift for lifting 4 wheelers. Paid $80.00 at Sam's club.
http://www.google.com/imgres?client...tbnh=96&tbnw=336&start=0&ndsp=20&tx=190&ty=39

 

[Silkentek]

I have the same one from HF ($99.00), I use it all the time. The only thing I don't like about it is the pressure relief pedal. It comes down pretty fast...but then again I never have lifted it more than I need to get the tires off the ground.

As far as landings. As long as you lift on the support bracket that goes across the frame toward the rear (where it's wider) it works wonderfully.

In the reviews on the lift from harbor freight, someone posted pics of a mod they did to the lift to keep it from coming down so fast. It was pretty cool, they took a long carriage bolt, put a handle on the head end, and used a piece of angle iron with a hole in the middle, (nut looked like it was tacked on there) and then another piece of iron fastened so that it guided the carriage bolt end right onto the place where the foot pedal puts pressure to release the lift. This way he could turn the handle of the carriage bolt and it would screw in, apply pressure, release lift in a more controlled manner.
I think if it were me, I would eventually replace the bottle jack that powers the lift with a better jack, looks like it bolts in.