This harbor freight item would be great

dantama · 10-08-2009, 05:17 PM

I got a coupon from Cycle World in my email making this item $19

http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/...o?itemid=98800

It would make cleaning wheels so much easier. Wish I had it decades ago.

jamiep24 · 10-08-2009, 05:24 PM

That looks like a good deal, probably come in handy.....Already bought a wheel chock for my trailer back in the spring from 'em. This week I ordered a motorcycle stand/jack for $62, looks like the other two in their catalog, same weight capacity, just different company names, and it may not be quite as heavy or high quality. The other two were $139 and $89. I might use it a couple times a year.

fish · 10-08-2009, 05:34 PM

whats the price without the coupon?

audiogooroo · 10-08-2009, 06:18 PM

Cool idea!

**Top Cat** · 10-08-2009, 06:31 PM

I have a question.
I can see it would work for the front wheel , but, when the back wheel is in it, how do you drive out of it? Seems you would not have much traction

dantama · 10-08-2009, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

I have a question.
I can see it would work for the front wheel , but, when the back wheel is in it, how do you drive out of it? Seems you would not have much traction

Good question

**glwilson** · 10-08-2009, 06:54 PM

I would also think you would have to mount it in some fashion or otherwise with your front wheel in it you will simply scoot it around the floor as your front tire won't "hop" over-and-out of that.

Still an interesting concept though.

sharps45100 · 10-08-2009, 09:30 PM

Buy a motorcycle jack from harbor freight and jack bike up and clean wheels without bending over so far to clean them!

jonsamson · 10-08-2009, 10:02 PM

Were supposed to clean our wheels? Mine always get dirty again once I start riding it down the road, besides cleaning the wheels would you loose traction? I had read to not put anything like armorall on the wheels it eats up the rubber. :)

Only kidding.

**glwilson** · 10-08-2009, 10:03 PM

[quote author=sharps45100 board=general thread=13851 post=220454 time=1255055403]Buy a motorcycle jack from harbor freight and jack bike up and clean wheels without bending over so far to clean them![/quote

You added some common sense to the question of this products usefulness.

Once a bit of proper perspective is added to the thought... the product seems rather useless compared to a more sensible and useful tool (like a bike-jack).

The product is not worth buying. Case closed in my opinion. ;)

isaiahsdad · 10-08-2009, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glwilson

[quote author=sharps45100 board=general thread=13851 post=220454 time=1255055403]Buy a motorcycle jack from harbor freight and jack bike up and clean wheels without bending over so far to clean them![/quote

You added some common sense to the question of this products usefulness.

Once a bit of proper perspective is added to the thought... the product seems rather useless compared to a more sensible and useful tool (like a bike-jack).

The product is not worth buying. Case closed in my opinion. ;)

I don't like the stability of my motorcycle jack, which is a good quality jack. Keeping the bike as close to the ground seems safer to me. Any idea on the price??

skeeter · 10-08-2009, 10:47 PM

If your gonna get it, I would push it on instead of drive on. Too much power could get out of hand quickly. The rollers were knurled for grip and I believe something was said about the feet for stability.

dantama · 10-09-2009, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by isaiahsdad

Quote:

Originally Posted by glwilson

[quote author=sharps45100 board=general thread=13851 post=220454 time=1255055403]Buy a motorcycle jack from harbor freight and jack bike up and clean wheels without bending over so far to clean them![/quote

You added some common sense to the question of this products usefulness.

Once a bit of proper perspective is added to the thought... the product seems rather useless compared to a more sensible and useful tool (like a bike-jack).

The product is not worth buying. Case closed in my opinion. ;)

I don't like the stability of my motorcycle jack, which is a good quality jack. Keeping the bike as close to the ground seems safer to me. Any idea on the price??

PM me your email and I'll send you a coupon that makes it $19 rather than $29.

I can pack this around in the trunk of my car out of the way. Living in a Condo with no room to store a big jack, this makes great sense. It's all a matter of perspective Greg.

bobhamlin · 10-09-2009, 01:55 PM

Hey Nancy boys!,

What happened to holding the bike on your shoulder while using the other hand to clean the wheel?

Man, before long, we won't be biting the caps off our beer bottles.

rksaw · 10-09-2009, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Lund

I got a coupon from Cycle World in my email making this item $19

http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/...o?itemid=98800

It would make cleaning wheels so much easier. Wish I had it decades ago.

Dan,
There are only 77 shopping days 'til Chrismas!!! ;)
Rich

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glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	This harbor freight item would be great I would also think you would have to mount it in some fashion or otherwise with your front wheel in it you will simply scoot it around the floor as your front tire won't "hop" over-and-out of that. Still an interesting concept though. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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sharps45100 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maysville, Ky. Posts: 283	This harbor freight item would be great Buy a motorcycle jack from harbor freight and jack bike up and clean wheels without bending over so far to clean them!
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jonsamson Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 209	This harbor freight item would be great Were supposed to clean our wheels? Mine always get dirty again once I start riding it down the road, besides cleaning the wheels would you loose traction? I had read to not put anything like armorall on the wheels it eats up the rubber. :) Only kidding.
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glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	This harbor freight item would be great [quote author=sharps45100 board=general thread=13851 post=220454 time=1255055403]Buy a motorcycle jack from harbor freight and jack bike up and clean wheels without bending over so far to clean them![/quote You added some common sense to the question of this products usefulness. Once a bit of proper perspective is added to the thought... the product seems rather useless compared to a more sensible and useful tool (like a bike-jack). The product is not worth buying. Case closed in my opinion. ;) __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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skeeter Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kerrville Tx Posts: 1,713	This harbor freight item would be great If your gonna get it, I would push it on instead of drive on. Too much power could get out of hand quickly. The rollers were knurled for grip and I believe something was said about the feet for stability. __________________ Robert(skeeter)Dozier 07 Red&Titanium Nomad 81 Suzuki 850GL KawaNow pre#
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bobhamlin Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Thurmont MD Posts: 760	This harbor freight item would be great Hey Nancy boys!, What happened to holding the bike on your shoulder while using the other hand to clean the wheel? Man, before long, we won't be biting the caps off our beer bottles. __________________ Bob Hamlin RC PGR '06 VN1600D6F
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