Best motorcycle lift for the money, COMPARISON, Harbor Freight Lifts. 2024

[@johnbautch6947]

Thanks for making this video, I have bought HF Motorcycle lift just a couple months back. I was lucky to get the old style, as I need to park my truck over the lift when not using it. I like to park in the garage in the winter, not fond of scraping windows and brushing snow off early in the morning. Not so sure the added height of the newer lift would have worked for me. So far I have had no problems with my lift, but I'm only using it for a Honda Dream and a Nighthawk. Thanks again !!!!

[@101GarageArizona]

Thank you for the comment. Ya our three we use them everyday, so far so good. Nighthawk, nice,, have not seen one for some time. Thank you for watching.. Take care.. Subscribe if you have time.

[@Featherburner]

Hey, everybody starts somewhere. I've been using my HF lift for almost 13 years with absolutely zero issues. Good luck with yours.

[@101GarageArizona]

Thank you.. We know there are better lifts, not sure why some people would think we would not one nicer lifts?? We would love to be buying RC30s and OWO1s all day long too,, LOL but at $45000 plus each,, we like the ZX7s and like saving the older bikes,, FOR SURE The Kawasaki H1 and H2.. LOVE THEM.. Just bought a H2 yesterday, watch for the video. THANK YOU FOR THE KIND comment.

[@pd8559]

Thanks to this video I called 8 stores and got one of last of the Old ones. I had been putting off this purchase for years and might have kicked myself for missing out.

[@101GarageArizona]

Nice, I am glad that the video helped.. Our older version lifts are almost two years old.. so far so good. Thank you for letting us know.. Wish you the best..

[@budlistar5312]

I’ve had mine for over 25 years, paid $239.00 plus shipping back when they were catalog only. Lifts my 1000 lb Goldwing with no problem. Just bought the HF large wheel vice to be installed. Added two long carriage bolts to the front corners to eliminate the tipping forward and a couple extra eye bolts for more tie down points. I’m very pleased with mine.

[@101GarageArizona]

Nice.. Thank you for letting us know. Nice to hear feedback.. Have a great day. Thank you for following 101 Garage.. We do a lot on Instagram 101GarageArizona

[@Mikego55]

They are an okay lift for the money, but invest more if you are using it everyday. I have the old model, changed to a Condor wheel chock, and added 10 inch out riggers on the side to give a place to put your feet loading and unloading. I recently bought an air assist piston to speed up lifting.

[@101GarageArizona]

Nice... Understood.. Have a great day..

[@mikehare2605]

Several things about the older model. The C stock used for the bottom frame is more rigid and resists the urge to spread outward when the safety bar is applying weight. It can and has failed causing the lift to collapse. If both sides spread outward it goes downward. If it becomes unbalanced and leans it tips over. The new model being L stock increases this risk even with the more robust cross bracing. The lower down height of the lift means you can pull a vehicle into a garage and have enough clearance. As always be aware of what you are buying. These are good lifts and do what they need to. The aforementioned failure was heavy bikes or items left in the up position. Don"t be the person that comes back a few days later and finds the project on its side. 101 you did a fantastic presentation.

[@101GarageArizona]

Thank you for all that info. Thank you for the kind remarks also.. Have a great week.

[@jamessouthworth1699]

I've had that older style for about 6 years. No real complaints once I upgraded the wheel chock to a vice Style. I also added a 12 inch wide strip of skateboard grip tape down the whole center. No reliability issues.

[@101GarageArizona]

That is great to know. Ours are only 2 years now, and all is good. Thank you for the comment.. Have a great night.

[@JohnScharwath]

I believe the handle hole cutout is suposed to be toward the front tire to prevent the slide out. Thanks for doing the comparison.

[@101GarageArizona]

Thank you,, thanks for watching. Have a great week and the rest of the year.

[@highcountryhikingandcamping]

Thank you for taking the time to do this video. Very helpful. Do not let the haters in the comments get you down. Everything any more is garbage, just how much do you want to pay for your garbage. I have had my HF lift for 6 years no problems. Keep up the great work. People are just angry for the choices in life they have made and take it out on others. Peace

[@101GarageArizona]

Thank you,, Its ok. We just do the best we can. We cant make everyone happy. They can have their say.. Thank you for checking us out.

[@bkrat5144]

I have the lift with the pin on the release shaft. I drilled a hole through and insert a small pin. It's much easier than trying toi find the divit for the screw to go into

[@101GarageArizona]

Nice.. sounds like you have it figured out.. I hope your lift is as good for you as they are for us.. Have a great day... Thank you for watching 101 Garage. If you get time watch our Muzzy Raptor kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmHUq2mFaNSZqtk

[@eb1941]

Great review. I had my HF lift for 10 years, no issues.

[@101GarageArizona]

Nice. we are on our second year.. feels fine.. Great of you to let us know. Have a great day.. THANKS FOR FOLLOWING and SHARING. 101 Garage

[@shandokacycles]

Thanks for the great video up close on the differences. Great to see the two lifts side by side - so many times the HF parts change but same sku !!

[@101GarageArizona]

Your welcome,. Yes I have seen that at HF.. I was surprised in the differences. I took the new lift that broke back and then drove 50 miles to pick up an older model lift across town. Thanks for checking us out..

[@shandokacycles]

@@101GarageArizona I drove 5 hours round trip for a mint condition, used older model after seeing the many differences you pointed out - totally worth it.

[@dcxplant]

Jan 2024 and I'm searching for a mc table. I was looking at these, and now I won't get a Harper Freight model. THANK YOU.

[@101GarageArizona]

Hope we helped. Good luck on your new purchase. You will have to let us know what one you get.

[@weldermike7017]

They are great lifts for 1/3 the price. Change the wheel vise to something better and you're golden. It's over 300lb and built pretty solid, no worries

[@phillmckrakin2518]

I bought a Handy, I don't regret it. It is SAFE, excellent quality, fit and finish. They usually have a sale in the spring. I work in America and I support Americans and American companies. HF is communist china and low quality and safety standards. The life you save may be your own.

[@240LTS]

... I found one on craigslist and it already had the Condor wheel chock. It has a little bit of chipped paint on the deck but function wise, it works great. While watching multiple reviews I was seeing differences in the lifts and then I found this review and you explained everything VERY well. You answered a lot of my questions. I feel lucky that I got the older model. Thank you for a great video. I know they take a lot of time to film, edit and upload. . Jeff .

[@101GarageArizona]

Glad to hear. Thank you for your kind comment too. I tried, hard when no editing LOL. Did my best as I was so disappointed on the new lift, but ok with the old one. Wish you well.

[@240LTS]

@@101GarageArizona ... Thanks and RideWell ... Jeff

[@jimmiepoole7370]

great video.. i just ordered me one.. I'll have to widen it for my trike.. thanks for the video.

[@101GarageArizona]

Thank you,, and your welcome. I hope to do better videos soon. I know there are a lot of smart people out there doing videos. I think we all can make it through the day, better, if we all try to share good info :) Wish you well,, hope your lift works out for you.. For a year now, these have been good to us. Have a great day

[@bradleyyounger8499]

I know some people had issues with the old jack seals blowing out so maybe that is why is had bigger shaft

[@101GarageArizona]

I can believer that... Sounds about right. Thank you for the conversation / comment.. One day I am sure we will upgrade. IF our KZbin channel would take off, then maybe we can afford to buy them :) . I have been spending all our cash on saving bikes.. Thank you for watching.. Have a great day

[@user-kz8jn3tf5q]

Informative video. Well done.

[@101GarageArizona]

Well thanks.. I am a little slow.. Working on doing better. Have a great week.. Take care

[@ClayGreen]

GREAT video!! Thanks 101Garage!

[@101GarageArizona]

Thank you for saying so.. I hope it helps.. Have a nice weekend.

[@ferdjanklow3566]

Thanks for doing this. It's hard to tell the difference until they're side by side. Won't be buying the new style, and now I have a better idea of what to look for in a different brand.

[@101GarageArizona]

Thank you for the kind comment. Ya,, I was shocked in the differences and I felt like others should know before buying. We feel lucky to get three that match and we did like the older lift better. We have had one lift for 2 years so far and it has really been a joy to have. I wish you well and the best of luck on your new lift. Have a great day and thank you for following 101 Garage.

[@jasongray5060]

Nice comparison! Especially was interested in the chock that you do use. I have an atlas but I don't like the chock it came with so thinking to look at that pittsburgh you use. Thanks for that tip! Oh and 101 Garage Giveaway ;)

[@101GarageArizona]

RECEIVED Best of luck.. Thank you, I was trying to help.. MAKE SURE you put your kickstand up when putting the bikes on the lift LOL.. dont ask :) Thank you for following and sharing 101 Garage. www.101Garage.com also our Instagram is 101GarageArizona if you want to come over and follow us there. Have a great rest of the week.

[@richardstephenhempshall2451]

Nice info in uk we get same lift but it's a clarke lifts 114 300kg breakout no problems but that extra drive on height would catch bottom of frame

[@101GarageArizona]

Thank you,,, trying to help. UK.. NICE.. you guys have a lot of cool bikes we dont have, send some over to us. Thank you for watching, SUBSCRIBE if you have time.. Take care.

[@futonmonkey82]

Great video!!! Can you please do a video about your storage racks and the logistics of getting a bike on and off them???

[@101GarageArizona]

Thank you,,, Yes we will soon. Just trying to get some bikes done. We will need to get them back down soon. Several people have asked for the same video. Have a great day. Hope you can SUBSCRIBE to our KZbin channel ..

[@bangbangbikergang5052]

Thanks for the comparison. I hope i can get a 2023 model.

[@101GarageArizona]

Did you see the difference in the amount of times you have to pump each of them up? We found that a pretty huge difference. We know there are much better lifts.. but there are much better bikes, cars... girls.... houses. LOL.. did I miss anything.. Hey thank you very much for watching and leaving a comment. Take care.

[@I_am_archie]

I've been researching, try to decide on a lift. It's unfortunate Pittsburg seems to have gone backwards. Thanks for the begging code numbers.

[@101GarageArizona]

Yes I agree... It is toooo bad they did go backwards.. I would of paid 100 bucks more for sure for one that was even better than the earlier model.. Crazy how companies make these types of choices. Thank you for the comment and checking out 101 Garage.. Have a nice morning.

[@anthonymarchetti2676]

Great review thank you

[@101GarageArizona]

Thank you,, I tried. Mine are still doing ok,, thinking about buying two more .. Have a great week.

[@none4085]

Great comparison, good job explaining the major differences! Could you provide complete UPC Codes for Old Model & New Model? Thanks

[@101GarageArizona]

Yes. Sorry about that.. I will add it to the video too.. Old #792363688925 New #193175054531 Thank you for the kind comment, Have a great week.. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE..

[@none4085]

@101GarageArizona Thanks, so which model do you feel is better built? I'm looking to purchase one...old model or new model better in your opinion?

[@roscoefields-li9cs]

If you dont have $1200 for a high end professional lift these will get you by. Another good thing is you can go to your local harbor freight & pick it up there. Those other lifts are truck freight items, so i would assume shipping costs are high. I've had buddies complain that these delivery drivers will not pull up to your garage or drive way to get the item closer. Once it's unloaded off the lift gate onto the street its your problem.

[@101GarageArizona]

HEY>> nice comment, Thank you. I am sure one day we will upgrade. Maybe just have two nicer lifts and not three cheaper lifts. We have had a lot of issues with deliveries at the street etc..These lifts are heavy, without a forklift you would have to open the create and take in one part at a time and for sure have a friend. Thank you for the feedback and chat.. Have a great rest of your week.

[@anthonybrincefield2812]

I have a Handy , best shop addition there is. If you check around you can pick up a Handy direct from a distributor. No shipping. Check Mile X in Coldwater, Ohio. If you’re close enough. There are other places that you can pick up as well.

[@danielarney9729]

Who knew, finally my brand new old pans out.

[@101GarageArizona]

Maybe so,, LOL. Did you see how many times you have to pump up the new lift? I was just trying to help others understand the difference. We were pretty surprised when we got the new one back to the garage.. Didnt last long. Take care

[@yungBitta291]

That’s dope you have a few zx7Rs I’ve been looking for some oem pArts bc mine was stolen from a old tenant that rented a apartment above my old garage I rented stole off all three of my street bikes I was restoring/project dirt bike parts all kinds of stuff long story short

[@101GarageArizona]

Thats not cool. Hope you find some. We search for hours and hours a week for parts. Wish you the best.

[@corydallas7279]

Only complaint about the new HF lift is the Jack started to fail after a year old. So they don’t sell rebuild kits but will send you another Jack. I just converted it to an air hydraulic jack and been really happy with it now. First thing I trashed was that wheel cock. That it came with. They do sell a better motorcycle cock and that’s worked out great.

[@101GarageArizona]

I agree and understand.. Thank you for the comment and checking out 101 Garage.. Have a great day

[@billesbacon]

This was very helpful.

[@101GarageArizona]

I am glad,, thank you for letting me know. I am still happy with our three after over a year. I wish you the best.

[@DonnyWhite-hj8ng]

Good honest review

[@101GarageArizona]

Thank you,, kind of you to let us know. Ours are still doing well. Have a great week.

[@jeremiahjohnson7761]

Great video. I have the new style from HF, I just notice today that the jack pump sring is not attached to the cross member leg underneath. I noticed on yours its the same. I tried to attached the leg into the spring but it wont reach. If you notice on the jack spring there is a pin with a spacer and a cotter pin already in place but the arm just rest up against it. Looks like they made it wrong from the factory and just went with it. Any suggestions or concerns?

[@101GarageArizona]

Ya,, I took mine back and got the old models. I would like to have two more old models to make it five in the garage,,, but we are going to stick with the three and buy more shelves for bikes. Sorry I am no help with fixing the new one.. It is toooo bad that people do not take more time and pride in their work. We all could do much much better. I wish you the best of luck..

[@timm828]

I want to say i am sorry for stupid people & their dumb a comments. I love the old bitter people who leave a stupid comment and not take the information given. What's the point of negative comments like that, what did that bring to the video, how does that help anyone. Great job.. keep the wonderful videos coming. Thank you 101

[@101GarageArizona]

Its ok.. it happens. Maybe they are right? I just do the best I can, better than sitting around doing nothing taking up space. I meet and talk with the most amazing people 99.9% of the time. I am very lucky and I am just trying to help..maybe make some sort of small difference while I am here.. Thanks for sticking up for us.. You are too cool.. Have a great day.

[@rm25088]

Nice collection

[@101GarageArizona]

Thank you,, kind of you to say. We are trying.. Thank you for SUBSCRIBING and watching all our videos.. Take care. 101 Garage

[@skyhill4279]

Good one! Prefer older lift.

[@101GarageArizona]

Thank you,, I have a lot of thought in these lifts.. I would buy two more if I could find them... SO far they have been good to me. Have a great day.. Thank you for the comment

[@michaeltemple895]

Thanks.

[@101GarageArizona]

You're welcome.. I hope it all works well for you. Ours are still doing great. Also please share and watch some of our longer videos if you have time.. Here is our Big Girls kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGLFipWEm9NmorM

[@lawsonfan5797]

Man I need that blue and white gixxer.........bad as hog needs slop!

[@101GarageArizona]

Thank you for the comment and SUBSCRIBING to our garage. We may have to sell it one day soon so we can fund other bikes to save. Have a great day.

[@iman80skid91]

Hi...can the pump up handle and release handle be put on the other side of the bench

[@101GarageArizona]

I doubt it,, not with easy.. Not sure I would want to tackle that? Hmm.. MAYBE could spin the top around where the front would be where the back is?? OR drill holes for the ramp at the front,, but it would be going up backwards.. HMMM Let me know what you figure out..

[@patv6928]

I need a small help .. I purchased this lift today after your review . I installed it . Great .. I noticed something about the hydraulic lever was not straight , but slightly bend . Is that normal ? Plz help

[@101GarageArizona]

The lever that you can take off and on that jacks it up? If so yes it is bent out so that you can get your foot on it.. I am truly happy we could help. We like our lift so far. Have had one for over a year now. IF that is not what you were talking about let me know.. Thank you.. Have a nice night.

[@bamaadventures6132]

Why not just invest in a quality lift like Abba Skylift?

[@101GarageArizona]

Not sure? Never heard of that, will check it out. These lifts have been doing fine for us. One we have had for a year. Not sure why I do and dont do a lot of things. Why dont I buy $40,000 motorcycles and not $10,000 ones? Why am I trying to save so many old bikes?? I am just doing the best I can with the time and the funds I have. I do thank you for checking us out and your feedback. Take care.

[@JonOffgrid]

👍

[@101GarageArizona]

I hoped that the video helped.. Thank you for checking out 101 Garage. Take care.

[@sydneycooperstein5463]

Can you get up there with your motorcycle and stop and put your feet out and put the kickstand down

[@101GarageArizona]

Yes. but our kickstand would do no good as the wheel chalk we use keeps it up straight. I am not saying it could not be wider,, but yes I can sit on the bike and touch the base. We are using sport bikes, skinnier than some bikes.. sooo I have not complaints and to be honest I push everything on. Hope that helps.. Take care. Thank you for watching 101 Garage.

[@RobsRidesPA]

No offense, but I'm not sure what you would be doing to have trouble with the rear wheel drop out panel. I've been using these lifts for years and never once had a problem in my shop with any of the three I have. 2 are old and 1 is newer style, and never had the problem you mentioned and I use my lifts daily.

[@101GarageArizona]

It is only on the new lift that has been out for maybe 6 months. Not a big problem with the panel, but if you just drive over it wrong, or for sure hit the front brake it pops out. HEY I did mention it could be the user LOL.. We now only have the older versions, we like them just fine. I even get crap for using these lifts and not Snap On, etc.. These have been working great so far. NO OFFENSE,, I like the conversation.. Have a great day,, and thank you for checking us out.

[@RobsRidesPA]

@@101GarageArizona Funny, I get crap about using the Harbor Freight lifts too. I don't understand why. I've been using mine for year (I have 3 of them now) and they have always worked great. I did just buy a nice Snap-On lift for heavier bikes so that I wouldn't have to pump with my leg so hard, but I still use the HF lifts daily with no issues.

[@richardschaffling9882]

Personally I would rather have the old lift

[@101GarageArizona]

Ya that is what we did.. well the older lift of the two in the video. We went through a lot of trouble to get the third lift to be the old one,,, had to return the new left. was fun to load back into the truck LOL. Have a great day.. THANKS FOR FOLLOWING and SHARING. 101 Garage

[@richardschaffling9882]

@@101GarageArizona I bought one at a auction yesterday it was the old one in like new condition and four guys picked it up and put it on my trailer because people are idiots the way they parked

[@phillmckrakin2518]

I'm all for saving a few dollars but im pretty sick of Chinese made products and their poor quality and questionable " labor" practice's. I bought a Handy lift with the side extensions. It was a little spendy but i trust it wont drop a $60 k 900lb motorcycle on me.

[@101GarageArizona]

Understood. Hope your lift does well for you.. Have a great day.

[@pauldow1648]

Why aren't these made in America..

[@101GarageArizona]

Ya right.. why isnt everything made here... ? I agree. I can not ever figure it all out.. Have a nice day..

[@SuperdogRW713]

LOL

[@101GarageArizona]

:)

[@philliphall5198]

There are much better equipment out there

[@101GarageArizona]

There sure is. Better bikes too, but I can only work with in the funds and time I have. I guess if I had all the money I needed to buy all the best stuff, I could maybe just pay others to fix everything? :) To just find someone to do carbs is almost impossible, AND they probably would not show up anyways,,,, it would cost over $1500 plus. Thank you for check us out.. maybe one day we can get nicer lift, but then others would say we were dumb to spend so much money on lifts.. You know its true.. Have a good day.

[@edsyphan3425]

That’s true for sure, but if you are not a pro, a thousand dollars may be hard to justify. I do have the old style for five or six years, with zero failures. Would a I love a “Handee” or other high end lift,hell yeah. But I’m retired and only work on my own or friends for zero pay. I think a lot of guys are in the same boat. Just sayin’ .

[@tedk2166]

Those lifts are complete garbage. Handy lifts were the industry standard for a reason. Even the Chinese knock offs are stellar compared to this junk. I would worry about losing a foot using them on a daily basis.

[@101GarageArizona]

Nice,, LOL.. I hope not to lose a foot. I am guessing you are correct, I am sure there are much better lifts. We only have had them for a year with no issues yet, but guessing we should upgrade if we get many more bikes. Thanks for checking us out. Have a great day.

[@talltom1129]

I've had mine for 8 years or so, no issues whatsoever. Just a homeowner, not a professional mechanic. It lifts everything I put on it,goes up when I want, safely goes down when I want. Currently have a 2004 Kawasaki Concours on it. Stable and in my humble opinion plenty safe with the load bearing bar in place. I'm not a rich man, and this lift fulfilled all my requirements at the right price.

[@gerardabbatte331]

Used one for over 10 years multiple times daily I’m my motorcycle shop. Zero issues

[@broay73]

Maybe buy a tripod, cause the minute I see a camera swinging all over the place it makes your videos UNWATCHABLE and I click the thumb down button. Also who is we , or our??? There was only one guy in this video. Also it is clear by the contents of you garage you have plenty of cash, why not spring for a better quality lift like a snap on? So helpful of only have three digits of the ups code. Might be more helpful if you put the WHOLE ups code in the description below. My comments are constructive criticism designed to be helpful, not insult you in any way.

[@101GarageArizona]

No,,, your right.. I do need to do better on our videos. Sorry it was a thumbs down. Only have been doing this for like 50 days. Only did it as a bunch of people were asking me to..LOL Thats how it starts, right. We would be me and my 12 year old, maybe the bikes,? I bought the bikes for him,, hope he gets into them soon. He names them,, and cleans them,, thats about it. :) I would probably have some money,, if I would stop buying bikes to try to save them.. I need help,, have some issues. I am hoping to get a couple of years out of the lifts and then upgrade, after I learn a little bit more about what is out there. These have done ok for a year,, an ok run so far. HEY,,, thank you,, I can take it,, I could use some help figuring out what I am doing wrong. I will try to add the UPC code from the boxes in the comments... Thank you for the feedback.. Have a great week..

[@talltom1129]

And yet...you've managed to sound EXTREMELY insulting throughout your post. Congratulations, now get out to YOUR shop,put your bike on YOUR lift,and make a stellar video showing us all how it should be done. Learn some humility while you're at it. Condescending doesn't impress me at all, actions do.

[@broay73]

@@talltom1129 Please google what constructive criticism means. I strive to do better in life and I encourage people around me to do the same. If you can not see that then the problem is yours. I hope you can learn to do better. Good luck.

[@talltom1129]

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