harbor freight lift

borto1990 · 07-31-2010, 09:12 PM

has anyone used this lift with the bike on the kick stand? strap the bike down and raise it up to change the oil while it's on it's side and up in the air?

AlabamaNomadRider · 07-31-2010, 09:56 PM

I just change mine with the bike on the concrete floor of my carport. I am sure there are some that have done it with the bike on the lift. Probably be a lot easier changing the oil and filter that way.

sonny · 07-31-2010, 10:18 PM

I use Gene's method. As long as you can reach the filter and get a bucket under the drain plug, I think it is what ever is comfortable. I have seen folks use lots of kinds of lifts, but never seen the bike on a lift and on the kick stand at the same time. The picture in my mind says that would not be safe.
Thanks for your time

dakota7557 · 08-01-2010, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by borto1990

has anyone used this lift with the bike on the kick stand? strap the bike down and raise it up to change the oil while it's on it's side and up in the air?

I have the air/hydraulic table lift, wouldn't be without it...I can drive up on it, strap it down, and work on the bike comfortably...Last I looked you can get a hydraulic lift from between $300 & $350 if you are using the 20% off coupon...Pretty Sweet Deal IMO...Jody

borto1990 · 08-01-2010, 08:36 AM

I have the lift, just have never tempted itwith bike on kick stand.

poppy · 08-01-2010, 09:57 AM

I change the oil while the bike is leaning on the kickstand. For me, it's easier and quicker. I also think the jack itself would be in the way of accessing the drain bolt(s) and the filter. I generally use the lift for any work that may require extended lift time...tires, installing a hitch, switching my mufflers, swingarm maintenance, etc....

The lift table would be sweet though!

kenb · 08-01-2010, 10:12 AM

I would have a lift in a second if I had the room. Just have the HF jack and a Idaho adapter. However, unless I am doing other stuff to the bike during an oil change, its on the kickstand.

macmac · 08-01-2010, 06:38 PM

I don't use a lift of any kind to change oils. I place a ruff cut 2x4x6 wood block under the side stand and that's it. That ends up about just right to add final drive gear oil. There is tons of room for 2 drain pans, and getting at the screen drain plug is a breeze.

I use Idaho's HF lift adapter for swing arms tire changes.
http://s290.photobucket.com/albums/l...d/2010_Spring/

one of many.

usranger74 · 08-01-2010, 07:04 PM

Mac

Looking at your photos of the lift, why do you run the Nomad up on one inch planks before lifting?

blowndodge · 08-02-2010, 03:04 PM

probably because the jack won't slide in under the Nomad without them I'm thinkin.

macmac · 08-02-2010, 03:12 PM

Bingo.

blowndodge · 08-02-2010, 03:32 PM

Gene told me that mac!

rickb6959 · 08-02-2010, 03:56 PM

I just changed my oil with a harbor freight lift. The lift arms are in the way of the oil plug and filter. I did slide the lift as far forward as possible and leveled the bike. The front was higher than the back witch helped the oil to drain. It is a good lift for the money. I did not strap the bike down and it is a solid lift. When you want to lower the bike you need to press the pedal quickly or the bike will drop fast. REMEMBER Press pedal easy bike will go down fast . Press fast bike will go down easy.

**ringadingh** · 08-02-2010, 05:11 PM

I do as much as I can with the bike on solid ground, My neighbour has the Harbour Freight lift and its good when you need it, but unless you have lots of room in the garage its tough to store.

macmac · 08-02-2010, 07:44 PM

The best way for me to drain oils and I do both at the same time is to stuff up a 2x4 block under the side stand. I just do my best work layin down

Damn right the lift is smack in the way to change engine oil and is too straight up to add final drive oil.

Storing the lift is easy, HANG IT!

07-31-2010, 09:12 PM	#1
borto1990 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: grand rapids, mi Posts: 475	harbor freight lift has anyone used this lift with the bike on the kick stand? strap the bike down and raise it up to change the oil while it's on it's side and up in the air? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-31-2010, 09:56 PM	#2
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	harbor freight lift I just change mine with the bike on the concrete floor of my carport. I am sure there are some that have done it with the bike on the lift. Probably be a lot easier changing the oil and filter that way. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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07-31-2010, 10:18 PM	#3
sonny Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Livingston,La. (Colyell) Posts: 381	harbor freight lift I use Gene's method. As long as you can reach the filter and get a bucket under the drain plug, I think it is what ever is comfortable. I have seen folks use lots of kinds of lifts, but never seen the bike on a lift and on the kick stand at the same time. The picture in my mind says that would not be safe. Thanks for your time __________________ '01 carbed Nomad
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08-01-2010, 08:36 AM	#5
borto1990 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: grand rapids, mi Posts: 475	harbor freight lift I have the lift, just have never tempted itwith bike on kick stand. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-01-2010, 09:57 AM	#6
poppy Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Utah; 2004 Nomad 1500 Posts: 510	harbor freight lift I change the oil while the bike is leaning on the kickstand. For me, it's easier and quicker. I also think the jack itself would be in the way of accessing the drain bolt(s) and the filter. I generally use the lift for any work that may require extended lift time...tires, installing a hitch, switching my mufflers, swingarm maintenance, etc.... The lift table would be sweet though!
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08-01-2010, 10:12 AM	#7
kenb Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Galt, Ca Posts: 514	harbor freight lift I would have a lift in a second if I had the room. Just have the HF jack and a Idaho adapter. However, unless I am doing other stuff to the bike during an oil change, its on the kickstand. __________________ 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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08-01-2010, 06:38 PM	#8
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	harbor freight lift I don't use a lift of any kind to change oils. I place a ruff cut 2x4x6 wood block under the side stand and that's it. That ends up about just right to add final drive gear oil. There is tons of room for 2 drain pans, and getting at the screen drain plug is a breeze. I use Idaho's HF lift adapter for swing arms tire changes. http://s290.photobucket.com/albums/l...d/2010_Spring/ one of many. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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08-01-2010, 07:04 PM	#9
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	harbor freight lift Mac Looking at your photos of the lift, why do you run the Nomad up on one inch planks before lifting? __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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08-02-2010, 03:04 PM	#10
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	harbor freight lift probably because the jack won't slide in under the Nomad without them I'm thinkin. __________________ 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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08-02-2010, 03:12 PM	#11
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	harbor freight lift Bingo. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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08-02-2010, 03:32 PM	#12
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	harbor freight lift Gene told me that mac! __________________ 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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08-02-2010, 03:56 PM	#13
rickb6959 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 122	harbor freight lift I just changed my oil with a harbor freight lift. The lift arms are in the way of the oil plug and filter. I did slide the lift as far forward as possible and leveled the bike. The front was higher than the back witch helped the oil to drain. It is a good lift for the money. I did not strap the bike down and it is a solid lift. When you want to lower the bike you need to press the pedal quickly or the bike will drop fast. REMEMBER Press pedal easy bike will go down fast . Press fast bike will go down easy.
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08-02-2010, 05:11 PM	#14
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	harbor freight lift I do as much as I can with the bike on solid ground, My neighbour has the Harbour Freight lift and its good when you need it, but unless you have lots of room in the garage its tough to store. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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08-02-2010, 07:44 PM	#15
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	harbor freight lift The best way for me to drain oils and I do both at the same time is to stuff up a 2x4 block under the side stand. I just do my best work layin down Damn right the lift is smack in the way to change engine oil and is too straight up to add final drive oil. Storing the lift is easy, HANG IT! __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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