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- Darryl.Richman
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Many people like the $300
I was able to buy a used Handy lift from a shop that was going out of business, for $400. But that required me to buy an air compressor... from HF, of course. I got their 20 gallon/110 volt roll around.
Once I owned an air compressor, I then found the need to buy a variety of air tools. (The impact wrench, for removing flywheel bolts, and the die grinder, for using 3M Scotchbrite discs, are the things I value the most.)
Then a friend asked me about my Handy lift, and found one himself. He asked me about my HF air compressor, too. So I sold it to him and bought a Campbell Hausfeld compressor with a 60 gallon tank. I put it in a closet and hard plumbed it to various points in my garage.
Now I'm thinking about a blast cabinet.
Watch out, it can be a slippery slope!
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Darryl, thanks for the
Robert
- Darryl.Richman
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With all lifts, do not depend
I know of an independent shop that started out with two of the Harbor Freight lifts and bought a third a couple months later. They used them for several years before they could afford to go for the big time. One of the lifts still gets used for quick jobs when the main lifts are occupied.
If I hadn't already found my Handy Lift, I would certainly have bought the HF lift.
- Darryl.Richman
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Thanks,
Robert
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Stuck Steering head bolt thoughts on getting it off 84 R100S
- schrader7032
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Are you talking about the
If you're just going to use a wrench, then you'll likely need some leverage and some help to hold the wrench in place as well as stabilize the bike. Remove the tank for sure.
I suppose some heat might help. Try a little penetrant. Heat the joint up a little bit, then put some penetrant on it. As it cools, the penetrant tends to get sucked in.
'78 R100/7 '69 R69S '52 R25/2
Fast. Neat. Average. Friendly. Good. Good.
I also have a Handy Lift.....
Joel
Chester Ca.
Handy Lift
In time I was able to afford a Handy lift, bought it brand new! I looked for a used one but the only one I found was at a dealership that had closed and all the equipment auctioned. When I went to the auction, the bench sold for more than a new one! So, to make a long story short, the new bench filled my every need. To this day I still feel the price was worth it. Yes, used ones can be had, if you see one for sale, call and buy it because it won't be available long. If you take the time to think about it, it will be gone.
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The Harbor Freight lift is
First thing I had to do was to go to Ace Hardware and get some hydraulic oil to
top up the jack. Next thing was adding a couple more U-bolt tie down points.
It lifts my R1200GSA just fine to sit on a stool and adjust the valves or install
a skid plate or do an oil change without a bunch of stooping. I see them in
garage pics of hundreds of Advrider inmates...
Due to space problems, I park my /2 on it daily.
Keep your eyes peeled and they'll offer a coupon for $299; that's what I got mine for.
No regrets; gave me more $$ to get my /2 restored!!
Slashtwo
HF bike lift
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