Harbor Freight Motorcycle Lift: Is it good? Unbox / Assembly / First Impression

If you've been in the market for a motorcycle lift and are like us, you've contemplated buying the Harbor Freight Lift. Check out our unboxing, assembly and test run to help with your decision.
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[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

I love mine! I lift full Harley dressers on my all the time with zero issues.

[@Bazzaland]

Nice video, guys! Enjoyed the lighthearted conversation during assembly. But yeah....the puppies indeed were the stars! Safe riding!

[@mischiefmoto]

Much appreciated! We’re trying to record some more videos now that slow season is beginning.

[@jamesrichardson1901]

Came for the lift. Stayed for the dogs. 😊

[@mischiefmoto]

🐩 🦮 we didn't realize they were going to be the stars when we allowed them in the shop. But that seems to be the way it's going.

[@chrismurphy5564]

i used the black wheel chock that hf sells that locks in the front tire . the stock clamp went in the trash added 2x6 sides and 6in casters under the front corners as well as more tie down points

[@nicholasproietto2500]

My son just purchased one of these lifts. His came with the castors already installed, and there were four U bolts included for attaching straps. The wheel chock is the only negative to this lift table. Harbor Freight has an upgraded wheel chock that should have been included instead of the crappy one. I guess they do it this way to make you spend more money. At any rate, the upgraded wheel chock is a good way to go.

[@mischiefmoto]

Ours came with the U-bolts, but we prefer it without because the holes are big enough for the straps. I wonder if his was returned since the casters were already on

[@99naSvt]

when i was searching lifts the biggest upgrade/change people made was a better front wheel chock/chock

[@mischiefmoto]

Yeah we may end up using the same one we have on our trailer @5:37 So far it's really just nice to stabilize the bike to get the ratchet strap down.

[@99naSvt]

@@mischiefmoto curious to see how it holds a bagger since that what my buddy has he just doesn't know if this lift would work and he doesn't wanna find out the hard way lol

[@mischiefmoto]

@@99naSvt I don't blame him! It Feels really sturdy, but next time we get a bagger in, we're gonna give it a shot.

[@Rollanotheronemyfriend]

The hydronic pump must have fluid in it, where would one get a replacement when it starts leaking?

[@mischiefmoto]

This is what I found: www.redlinestands.com/catalog/lifts-c-290/parts-accessories-c-290_304/hydraulic-motorcycle-lift-parts-c-290_304_309/harbor-freight-motorcycle-lift-table-replacement-pump-p-2797

[@martinhauk1852]

I have the Central Pneumatics motorcycle lift table from Harbor Freight, (the predecessor to the Pittsburgh) that came with the air/ hydraulic jack. After about 12 years of frequent use, the pneumatic pump gave out and I manually pumped it up for about a year. I eventually converted it to a hydraulic cylinder powered by an electric pump. It was a good lift. Now it's a great lift. I'm in the process of converting my other HF lift. Video on that one is forthcoming. Here's the link to the video on the mods I did. kzbin.info/www/bejne/imfIeZ2ej7Oejtk

[@mischiefmoto]

Wow thats some awesome fabrication! Thanks for the info, we'll keep that in the back pocket when our cylinder starts to go.