Harbor Freight Motorcycle Lift Is it Worth it?

[@rollingthunder4370]

Been using the same lift for 8 years now. Made same modification you did to it years back. I've had no issues with it at all. Also doubles as a nice work bench when not in use!! 2011 HD Ultra Limited

[@Mauricenkaren]

I have the same setup. Six years now. works great, no problems.

[@dabeard_]

that is really good to know!! thanks Maurice

[@jdflhr]

I bought a Handy lift (US made) in 2007. It has given me years of service without any issues. They are worth every penny . I don't worry about running my 2018 Bagger up on it and leaving it up on the lift at full height for any length of time. The money I have saved in tire and oil changes and basic maintenance , servicing 4 motorcycles, I believe it has more than paid for itself. Would a Harbour Freight lift made in China last this long and remain trouble free?.. The old saying "You get what you pay for" in my experience is true.

[@1962egl]

That’s what I just told them. The cost of that handy lift is about the same as an exhaust or a cam job. Nobody minds spending the money on that. I’m not dropping a 1000lbs. 30k bike from 3’ in the air to save money.

[@thewoodman22]

Exactly right

[@rnrudynh1427]

Handy lift. Circa 2000 still going strong. Just grease it.

[@easyrider4x]

I have used my HF lit for eight years. I also bought the HF wheel chock. It was hard to yank my bike back out of the chock. I then used the Condor off my bike trailer. Then I got tired moving the Condor back and forth between the lift and trailer. Believe it or not I now use the original chock that came with the lift. It held up under both of my Victory tourers. Now it holds my BMW and Suzuki 650 for maintenance duties.

[@EliteGeeks]

I bolted the same chuck on my HF Lift, however I put the bar back on it, overhung the chock a few inches and used the bar to mount self retracting ratchets... WAY more stable, my goldwing fits perfect

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

The Harbor Freight lift is worth the money. Plus, y’all made the upgrade that’s required. I don’t think you’ll have any problems with it. Ride safe brother!

[@OMGMOTO]

I can not wait to see the follow up video on this too. Great video guys.

[@dabeard_]

thank you fine sir

[@bigjames8579]

That's funny. I just bought one and changed the wheel chalk.

[@BaggersandBrews]

Needs to be done

[@Zen-sl7de]

The center stand lift works well from harbor freight. Lifts the tires off the ground.

[@BaggersandBrews]

That will definitely be an addition

[@appleglide9857]

Looks a lot more trustworthy with the upgrades. Nice

[@BaggersandBrews]

You gotta stop by and see it !

[@gremlyn1439]

Pretty, guess I will have to paint mine! Looks good. Should see plenty of use.

[@BaggersandBrews]

Plenty of use is the plan.

[@davepickard4218]

My buddy and I got one to work on his wife's 10 street glide and his 18 street glide still have to make it for my 08 Electra glide trike. We use straps to hold bikes in place it is very dependable and easy to use. If you modify it for trikes please make a video

[@dabeard_]

glad to hear you are using it and having no issues.. when George gets his trike we will update the video lol

[@TobyNorthEN]

If you're handy with woodworking, I'd recommend building some footing extensions around the front-half of the lift. When you ride up on the lift, you may find where you would typically put your foot down to stabilize the bike is now "space." Great review!!!

[@dabeard_]

yes sir.. we already got a plan for that.. Thats why George mentioned it wont be the last mod we do to it stay tuned we will do a little update video when we get that done

[@vandalsgarage]

It's far safer to walk alongside the bike and table, instead of riding on.

[@TobyNorthEN]

@@vandalsgarage probably. But all garage (or bike work) locations are different. Different strokes for different folks. Ride safe!

[@ocglide2566]

I bought one, it works okay but the wheel chock sucks and it's too narrow for me to load it alone. I ended replacing the wheel chock and built some additional side panels that I bolted to the table to make it easier to ride the bike on lift alone. Still cheaper than paying $1K for some of the others. I would like it to be air activated but I may replace the bottle jack with an airlift set up at some point.

[@BaggersandBrews]

Yes it is narrow, that is a big complaint for sure

[@chrismurphy5564]

that is the exact same chock oi put on mine works great, i added 2x6 on each side for foot rest/ also to make it wide enough for mowers and golf cart, i added more tiedowns as well and a set of 6in casters to the very front of the top deck so it doesnt tilt forward when loading.

[@daveshereman8764]

The extra cool thing is, it will get my bike up high enough to get it in the back of my pick up truck if I need to

[@BaggersandBrews]

Never thought about that , how do you get it out when you get to your destination?

[@dabeard_]

HOLY CRAP that sounds RISKY lol hope I dont see you on one of those Stupid people doing stupid things videos lol

[@daveshereman8764]

@@BaggersandBrews Back it in, and Evel Knievel it off, lol

[@05RangerXLT]

harbor freight definitely makes some decent stuff, nice work on the wheel chock mod, makes it way more useful

[@dabeard_]

thanks Khoury.. I get a lot of stuff from them I dont use the tools enough to warrant spending money on high end tools

[@05RangerXLT]

@@dabeard_ even when i was wrenching professionally i had some of their stuff, some of it is pretty good, and some was cheap enough that i didn't mind cutting and modifying it to make a tool for a specialty job

[@jamessouthworth1699]

I've had mine for almost 5 years. I've had no problems but I had to do a few upgrades. I replaced the wheel chock with a vice style and I put a strip of 12in wide skateboard griptape down the center of the deck and the ramp.

[@bobhanes9058]

Got mine years ago from HF. its air over hyd still works great. also my front wheel chock is not cheap made like that one

[@martinhauk1852]

I have two of the Central Pneumatics motorcycle lift table from Harbor Freight, (the predecessor to the Pittsburgh) one 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. Here's the link to the video on the mods I did. kzbin.info/www/bejne/imfIeZ2ej7Oejtk Here's the video on the conversion I did on my second lift. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3XJm6eQg5p0gNk

[@Rvbiker18]

I had to bolt mine down to the ground so it wont fell over . They recommend to bolt it down so it stay in place

[@dabeard_]

really?? thats interesting.. we just put the stabilizers down to get the front wheels off the floor and it seemed fine

[@theoldmanflynchmotovlog4846]

This is definitely on my to do list for my shop. I've had better luck with Harbor Freight tools than box chain hardware store tools and the lifetime warranty on them seems to work. Not to mention Harbor Freight is owned privately and not a hedge fund franchise set to a NAU/global agenda like Tractor Supply Co. Add a floating RAM cup holder and you're set.

[@dabeard_]

a floating RAM cup Holder?

[@05RangerXLT]

don't you mean a ciro big ass cup holder? 😄

[@theoldmanflynchmotovlog4846]

@Khoury RAM makes one that has a hinge so you don't spill your drinks.

[@ridethepace6005]

@@theoldmanflynchmotovlog4846 I just bought that and added it to my Road Glide. Can't wait for Spring to enjoy some Highway coffee, lol.

[@BaggersandBrews]

For us, yes

[@Wind.Road.Therapy]

I have the same wheel chock, I used to use it in my RV, but I went to a different system

[@BaggersandBrews]

What are u using in the RV now

[@marco-tiopet4020]

I've already considered buying one, but I'm afraid for the charge (992 livres max ) the model is: MW-TOOLS TPSL420 ?? 👍✌

[@BaggersandBrews]

Marco where r u again? Harbor freight I know won’t ship this to Alaska or hawaii.

[@carolinarider5237]

Everyone changes the wheel chalk 😊👍

[@dabeard_]

lol seems that way

[@tommydstudios2094]

I haven't changed mine.... I did modify the fastener by welding a 15/16th socket onto the nut so I could use a half inch drive ratchet to tighten it well. Never had an issue with it. Leave bikes up on it for weeks at a time while rebuilding them.

[@michaeldavison430]

I purchased this Harbor freight lift back in 2005 and still use it constantly. Paid $250 for it back then, definitely got my moneys worth out of it. It will lift up to about 1100 pounds (RZR800S), it will not lift my YXZ1000 which weighs almost 1500. Its a decent product.

[@middletennesseeconcrete3673]

Great video guys and great to hear yall name drop "Austyn". He's a legend and he's saving souls from eternal damnation

[@v-rodder2136]

Have the same lift got it on a super sale … I went with a different chock . I got the one like in the dealership that camps on the front tire

[@TheBentRimPodcast]

I feel like this vid will definitely change some people’s minds on that lift.. simply transformed a questionable cheap option into something that still comes affordable with a few simple additional add-ons.. good one guys

[@BaggersandBrews]

I feel like we are not done yet !

[@TheBentRimPodcast]

Oh for sure

[@MisplacedMotoVlogger]

Always wondered about these things. Thanks for sharing. If I ever do get one, I've already got the wheel chock. 😄

[@dabeard_]

hell yeah

[@3RDOOR]

Thinkit45’ o the corner ties ❤

[@pb68slab18]

I have an old electric motor Handy I got free when a local dealership moved. It's worked for over 30yrs. I bought a HF lift as a second to keep projects on. I added a wheel chock front, but the removeable rear plate helps immensely for rear wheel/tire changes. Now the Handy hold the long term projects. BTW; always use tie-down on the front. Cheap insurance!

[@thetruth3346]

Awesome that Bert Kreischer came and helped you

[@MichaelNoodwang]

I bought a scissor jack and I put outside of the table where the kickstand would go raise to table height so I can get my Harley on by my self

[@vernmoore7710]

I think you're going to find the wheel chock is too wide. Get some 1"x6" and cut it into lengths that fit between the front and rear brakes so you can tighten up things by putting a piece between the sidewalls and the bottom channel. Makes a bike with a skinny front tire a lot more stable than it wobbling around in a chock twice as wide as the tire. Love mine after doing that

[@BaggersandBrews]

Interesting

[@MinnowMoto]

Great video. Love all the detail. Someday I will have a spot for one :)

[@robertperry5272]

Great review

[@3RDOOR]

I’d take that bet. One person. ❤

[@TomGlander]

Absolutely worth buying.

[@Ucmpigs]

That’s where Santa took my lift😂 looks good! Good job on the wheel chock. Listen to George with the “Navy lingo”….deck, forward😂😂😂 Burt is looking slim! Keep it up!

[@chrishodge352]

Been looking for one for my 06 Roadking was questionable about it but y’all mentioned having a RK on it, question answered picking one up next week!!

[@toddhowland890]

How about some shop lighting boys?

[@vandalsgarage]

If you use your lift table on a regular basis, you're going to get really tired of the foot pump. Redline makes an air over hydraulic pump that appears to be a direct bolt-on replacement.

[@BamaTraveller]

Solid!

[@dabeard_]

thank you!!!!!

[@jdreyno1958]

Looks great!

[@BaggersandBrews]

Thanks Jim

[@richardschaffling9882]

Good start

[@BaggersandBrews]

Yup

[@johnathonbrogan735]

Video so good just went and bought the light and the chock! Only issue I have is I have a Softail deluxe standard height scraping at the on ramp seems to be scraping my Softail shocks.

[@BaggersandBrews]

Awesome Johnathon , glad we could help, I’ve seen people extend the ramp , you could search for those videos.

[@jeffhennings6579]

Thinking of getting one in the spring myself enjoy merry Christmas akso

[@BaggersandBrews]

Merry Christmas

[@micclay]

Can you pull wheels off to change tires while on this lift?

[@BaggersandBrews]

Sure. We just put a Center Jack underneath and lift it enough to get clearance

[@BaggersandBrews]

And the rear has a Cut out for that

[@micclay]

@@BaggersandBrews does that lift the whole bike or can you just lift the end you're working on?

[@BaggersandBrews]

We just use a jack on the center Fram. Lifts the whole bike up

[@Sunset_rider]

Does it have the removable plate under the rear tire ?

[@dabeard_]

yes it does!!! probably should have showed that

[@Asteria70]

Love da Beard Hat!

[@MyRClive]

hey yall I just picked up one of these cuz my 2004 roadglide likes to leak. the stealership wanted $800 for the shift shaft oils seal . so I got all the crapto DIY it . any how ... how is it worth big bikes and did it hold up ? thanks yall . great vids too

[@BaggersandBrews]

Been holding up good so far, we still have a few mods to make

[@martinhauk1852]

I have two of the Central Pneumatics motorcycle lift tables from Harbor Freight, (the predecessor to the Pittsburgh) one 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. Here's the link to the video on the mods I did. kzbin.info/www/bejne/imfIeZ2ej7Oejtk Here's the video on the conversion I did on my second lift. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3XJm6eQg5p0gNk

[@mtberen]

Nice!

[@PaulBerry-bm6lk]

Good video

[@anthonymudge2032]

Yes...

[@Jack-b5o6r]

Ha ha just bought mine so looking forward to not crawling on the cold ass ground

[@almonjacob3496]

I would like to have seen you load and lift your scoot!

[@BaggersandBrews]

There are videos on the channel of bikes going onto the lift, and plenty with it lifted.

[@bartel-shop]

👋👍👍👍👋

[@dabeard_]

thanks for watching!!!

[@3RDOOR]

On

[@Derryberry5000]

turn on the lights in the garage. are you kidding I have so many things to recommend

[@thewoodman22]

Bought this pos and it quit lifting after using it 4 times the 90 day warranty is done wish I never bought it checked the oil when I bought it like every one said what a horrible product with a dumb high price tag compared to the quality

[@BaggersandBrews]

Idk. We know a lot of folks that have it ND love it. We have had Zero issues

[@1962egl]

That lift is junk. Every time I would pump the lever my bike would lean further towards the right. You couldn’t take your hands off the bike in fear it would fall over. Then no matter how easy you would try to let it down it would slam down. I can easily justify spending more when I’m putting a 30k Harley on a lift. A good lift can be bought for about the same price as a exhaust system. We to have no problem with that purchase.

[@BaggersandBrews]

Thanks for sharing your experience with this lift. We haven't experienced those issues yet but if we do we will update our review!!

[@1962egl]

@@BaggersandBrews only good part was harbor freight refunded me my money no questions asked

[@rgnew1657]

Since y’all have had it a couple months, what’s your opinion? I’ve debated about buying one since I bought a used J&S jack and got bent over and sodomized by the damn seller!

[@3RDOOR]

Stick the pedals on and do the steps. Yahoo. Tier down. 🫶🏻