princess/harbour freight bike lift

blackdogbrian · 10-07-2010, 10:45 AM

morning all,

I saw this in pricess's flyer - has anyone used it with the nomad? Would it work - or how much extra blocking would be required to make it safe/stable?

http://www.princessauto.com/garage/l...00-lb-atv-lift

Thanks
Brian

**ringadingh** · 10-07-2010, 10:53 AM

That looks very similar to my Canadian Tire bike lift, although its only good for a 1000 lbs. You can usually find them on sale for about $69.00 also. I don't think its a great buy unless you really need to lift 1500 lbs. But they have a great return policy if something should ever happen to it.
It should work pretty good ,with perhaps an Idaho lift adapter or a couple hockey pucks.

redjay · 10-07-2010, 11:19 AM

I have the Canadian Tire motorcycle jack that is usually $120. It sometimes goes on sale for $80 (or less) which is what I paid. It works great with the Idaho jack adapter that bolts to the chassis. The jack is very stable and raises and lowers smoothly.

dougster · 10-07-2010, 01:11 PM

Looks exactly like mine. Works great with the Idaho adapter.

cactusjack · 10-07-2010, 01:52 PM

I was going to mention using an Idaho Jack Adapter with it, but that seems to have already been covered.

blowndodge · 10-07-2010, 02:07 PM

Ok Gene! keep padding your post #'s!!!

eagle · 10-07-2010, 03:29 PM

Where do you get an Idaho Jack Adapter from? How much do they usually cost?

**ringadingh** · 10-07-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Eagle

Where do you get an Idaho Jack Adapter from? How much do they usually cost?

they are available here on this site from Idaho. Send him a pm.

macmac · 10-07-2010, 04:49 PM

Nasty little typo that one was. 500 lbs, when you mean 1,500 lbs.

This link is a How To for the use of an Idaho Jack Adapter .

http://s290.photobucket.com/albums/l...d/2010_Spring/

I was just changing out ft fenders, since I wrecked mine, and doing a few other little things.

With a straight lift and no adapters you will need 2 squares of 3/8"- 10mm plywood 2" - 50 mm square and a side stand block apx 1 3/4"- 44mm tall. You need the side stand block no matter which method.

The adapters is stiffer and so less risks. I use both methods depending on what i want to do.

For the 2 blocks method these 2 blocks go under the frame lugs and the engine lug makes a 3 point lift.

AlabamaNomadRider · 10-07-2010, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

Ok Gene! keep padding your post #'s!!!

Thanks Brad just trying to keep up with you. I thought your post looked like a little padding to me.

10-07-2010, 10:45 AM	#1
blackdogbrian Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton Canada Posts: 384	princess/harbour freight bike lift morning all, I saw this in pricess's flyer - has anyone used it with the nomad? Would it work - or how much extra blocking would be required to make it safe/stable? http://www.princessauto.com/garage/l...00-lb-atv-lift Thanks Brian __________________ Cheers, Brian 2004 1500fi - Blue and Grey Ultra Nomad - In progress CMC#12065 - Edmonton Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-07-2010, 10:53 AM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	princess/harbour freight bike lift That looks very similar to my Canadian Tire bike lift, although its only good for a 1000 lbs. You can usually find them on sale for about $69.00 also. I don't think its a great buy unless you really need to lift 1500 lbs. But they have a great return policy if something should ever happen to it. It should work pretty good ,with perhaps an Idaho lift adapter or a couple hockey pucks. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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10-07-2010, 11:19 AM	#3
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,931	princess/harbour freight bike lift I have the Canadian Tire motorcycle jack that is usually $120. It sometimes goes on sale for $80 (or less) which is what I paid. It works great with the Idaho jack adapter that bolts to the chassis. The jack is very stable and raises and lowers smoothly.
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10-07-2010, 01:11 PM	#4
dougster Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Crete, Nebraska Posts: 679	princess/harbour freight bike lift Looks exactly like mine. Works great with the Idaho adapter. __________________ Doug Witzke - "Dougster" 2003 Nomad 1500 VBA# 740
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	princess/harbour freight bike lift Ok Gene! keep padding your post #'s!!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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eagle Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ajax, Ontario, Canada Posts: 291	princess/harbour freight bike lift Where do you get an Idaho Jack Adapter from? How much do they usually cost? __________________ 2001 Nomad 1500 FI - Sold 😟 2005 Harley Davidson Road King Classic 2003 Honda GL1800 Goldwing
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10-07-2010, 04:49 PM	#9
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	princess/harbour freight bike lift Nasty little typo that one was. 500 lbs, when you mean 1,500 lbs. This link is a How To for the use of an Idaho Jack Adapter . http://s290.photobucket.com/albums/l...d/2010_Spring/ I was just changing out ft fenders, since I wrecked mine, and doing a few other little things. With a straight lift and no adapters you will need 2 squares of 3/8"- 10mm plywood 2" - 50 mm square and a side stand block apx 1 3/4"- 44mm tall. You need the side stand block no matter which method. The adapters is stiffer and so less risks. I use both methods depending on what i want to do. For the 2 blocks method these 2 blocks go under the frame lugs and the engine lug makes a 3 point lift. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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