Harbor Freight Motorcycle Lift (Review and Assembly)

[@dannynoel993]

Best buy I've done in a while. Been using mine for 12 years haven't change a thing.

[@dynademos]

Had mine about 2 years now no issues glad yours is holding up👍🏽

[@charlespletcher6330]

A great review but at the same time...where do you get your weeed?

[@NRiderC50T]

I have the same lift. To keep it from sliding I use door stops under the 2 bigger wheels. Works great and they are cheap.

[@dynademos]

Ray T that’s a great idea ima have to do that we been using the foot infront of it method lol

[@stuartbuckley6113]

​@@dynademosI bought some outdoor heavy duty pads and with the adjustable pins mine doesn't slide, traction tape is a must for the top surface for better traction and safety.

[@goochma]

Thanks for the review. I've been looking at buying this lift for a while now. I think it's time to get one for my garage. Long live the Dyna...!!!

[@dynademos]

goochma well worth the money make sure you google search for a coupon before you pull the trigger. Well worth the money especially with the other wheel chock on it. Thanks for watching

[@meuccilawless]

Great lift !!! I lifted the front of the lift by cranking the adjustable feet that solved the sliding issue when first driving onto lift!!

[@dynademos]

Adam Lamotte my buddy put rubber pieces on the feet to stop it from sliding

[@donaldbozek8505]

They are a great lift, if you want a lift buy this one. Me and my friends moved the tie down loops forward, it keeps straps out of the way and holds bike to the wheel stop.

[@dynademos]

Great idea i installed a different wheel stop that works pretty good

[@joshuabennett723]

Just picked one up today I bought that $40 wheel chock but I put the stock one on so I didn't have to drill the table out but it scratched my rim so I'm definitely going to put the new chock on tomorrow

[@dynademos]

Awesome yes that stock wheel chock is garage unfortunate that it scratched your rim

[@jimbrooks799]

My only concern is how do you do work on the front end, like front fork springs or taking off the front tire?

[@pemtax557]

Nicely done guys ... informative and well demonstrated. Thanks and Cheers!!

[@dynademos]

Thankyou for the feedback when I get back expect a follow up video !

[@lwc2009]

been using one of these for about 15 years... best $300 I ever spent...

[@dynademos]

lwc2009 couldn’t agree more, throw the other wheel chock on it and it is a solid lift. I Hope our lifts last 15 years plus. thanks for watching! 🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@petefarley9303]

I used 3/4 plywood boards 10” wide the length of the lift on both sides with supports bolted to the main deck of the lift from underneath this gives you more foot space and you can also put quads and lawn tractors on lift

[@dynademos]

Ahhh that’s smart 👍🏽

[@imgzrona09uc72]

OK guys, a couple of points. Best practice is to push the bike on the lift. If you ride up, wear a helmet, it's a long way down to the pavement for your head, and devise some outriggers, wood or plate steel, you need more purchase for your feet. Also, for lift sliding think about bolting an appropriate piece of angle iron to the floor. Works well. I actually knocked a side off a piece of square tube too and place that over the angle iron and base cross member as well for "hold".

[@dynademos]

Bob Raschke thankyou for the feedback👍🏽 I’ll look into possibly bolting the lift to the floor I use my garage for my cars, so I definitely need it to be able to be removed quickly.

[@imgzrona09uc72]

@@dynademos that's why I bolted a piece of angle iron to the floor, then I place the front crossmember of the lift against that when preparing to use the lift. Next time I use it I will send a pix.

[@dynademos]

Bob Raschke awesome✊🏽

[@ImperialEwok]

adding one of those wheel chocks that as you drive in the front wheel locks the front end in place would be ideal

[@dynademos]

That’s what I got on it now

[@a_aronhdtech]

Rookies. If the strap U-clamps are behind the front wheel axle it's going to want to pull the bike back. Move them up front. Walk the bike up while standing on the right of it and feather the clutch to walk it up.

[@dynademos]

I’ll try that next time thanks for the pro tip ✊🏽

[@HAILProphecy___]

How has the lift been holding up? Thinking about getting one?

[@dynademos]

HailProphecy__ We love them. The wheel chock sucks. Buy the Pittsburgh wheel chock and screw it on the lift and you will be golden.

[@allengiacchetti7119]

I have the lift and it performs flawlessly

[@Shododaan]

I can't find any information for it and they don't have a display at my local HF. Can anybody tell me the maximum height of the lift when it is fully lowered... minus any table accessories? I'm wondering if I can keep it in the garage and pull my car in over it so I need to know what kind of clearance I'll need. Thanks

[@dynademos]

Tallest measurement I got was 7-1/2 inches

[@Shododaan]

@@dynademos Thanks!!

[@wavedaly]

I’ve got a condor wheel chock and put the lift on an old area rug it never moves.

[@dynademos]

I just put the Pittsburgh wheel chock on working great 👌🏽

[@vondutch666]

rubber furniture feet on the levelers stops it from sliding ahead and the $30 HF chock works way better.

[@dynademos]

von dutch I need to invest thank you

[@timbarnett3898]

I just bought this H.F. motorcycle lift but not assembled yet! Thanks to you I'm going to set front wheel clamp closer to front for my Dyna an going to put more stainless U-clamps more forward an toward rear on stand I'm by myself so you taught me to brace stand before mounting bike, Thanks, Tim p.s I see you have saddlebags mounted, are you ok with the metal bag cover hinge on outside of bike? If I had these bags I think I'd paint hinge rivets!

[@dynademos]

Tim Barnett yes that’s just how the original police bags were it’s a preference thing. I recommend buying the Pittsburgh motorcycle wheel chock also sold by hf I wouldn’t recommend loading your bike with one person unless u switch the wheel chock out and mount the stand to the ground as mine slid on the garage floor

[@Birdoneful]

I have a Electra Glide do you think it would hold it?

[@dynademos]

Birdoneful I looked up the weight of an Electra glide it said 1300 pounds. The weight capacity of the the lift is 1000 so I’m gunna say no.

[@dynademos]

Birdoneful it could probably lift it up but not “safely” sorry man

[@ernestcopoulos2709]

i got two of these lifts and ive had road kings, street glides even a few goldwing barges,never had a problem,but i put a wheel chock on that was 35$ and overnight let it down or put the lock bar in place and strap it down!!

[@mignightrider]

Use it with our 99 ultra quite a bit.. picked up a j&s chock instead of factory clamp.. works amazing.. lift it up, Install bar, and lower down, super solid..

[@JiveMiguel70]

Great job. Concise and informative review

[@dynademos]

Thank you!!

[@danivanon]

Do you need a second person to get a bike on the lift?

[@dynademos]

No sir

[@prairiefarmer5994]

My only issue with this lift is that the wheel chuck does not feel that sturdy. I'd say upgrading to a better one would be a wise investment.

[@dynademos]

Seth Fjeldheim absolutely we have actually still been using the stock wheel chock but it is definitely cheap I will be upgrading soon 👍🏽

[@GRAVED1GGER44]

Can two people put this in the back of a cargo van? Or will I need more than two people?

[@dynademos]

You can lift it with two people brand new it’s a little heavier cause the wooden box id say use more like 3-4 people!

[@MattSeals]

Thanks very valuable. Will certainly share video content with my pals.

[@dynademos]

Matt Seals ✊🏽👍🏽

[@fordnut4914]

How heavy are these do feel like good quality steel

[@dynademos]

ford nut two people can lift it. It’s sturdy enough for our dynas with no worry of it not being able to support it . Honestly I would be comfortable putting a road glide on it. For 300 dollars your not gunna find a cheaper more sturdy lift

[@jbtheboss3790]

You guys are the real mvp when it comes to the definition of rookies 😂

[@dynademos]

JB The Boss we strive to be a pro like you one day 🤞🏽.

[@jbtheboss3790]

dynademos one step at a time. Comes with practice lol.

[@jimt.9227]

I have rubber feet under my front leveler screws to keep the lift from sliding out.

[@dynademos]

That’s a good idea!

[@donaldbozek8505]

I also have to block my ramp up a couple inches because my lowered Dyna will bottom out going onto the ramp.

[@dynademos]

Haven’t had that happen my bike is jacked up pretty high though

[@safeeffective385]

Dyna is like a hand job... FXR is all night long with a super model

[@dynademos]

I got both now homie! 😉

[@tomupchurch4911]

👾Yeah FXR's are great. I bought one back in 82(Shovelhead) and the guys on FX's were asking things like who's Sportster is that? (Rear shock angle) and then they got passed by it in the curves and on top and because it had a 5-speed and they didn't.

[@rugerwallace1]

The bike on the stand what rear fender did you go with and what brand of hard bags do you got thanks in advance

[@dynademos]

rugerwallace1 imzz full fender 06 and up. bags are villain 2 hero reach him on Instagram or his website.

[@mr.hoonigan4313]

How do you assemble the pump Jack and stuff? Mine is not connected.

[@dynademos]

We did this so long ago ours same connected if I remember although looking at mine u should just need to install some bolts does the instructions not say ?

[@billy1st28]

Awesome video, Well Explained

[@dynademos]

billy1st28 Thankyou for the positive feedback

[@rider14mcd63]

Good job on the bike too.

[@jameslim7296]

"We drive Dynas" 😂😂😂

[@Richies_Garage]

As soon as he said it i shot to the comments to see how many times someone called it😂😂😂 disrespectful

[@belowme1908]

Money bro, only checked for that same reason!

[@terrysmith8714]

Good Job.

[@dynademos]

Thanks for the feedback

[@raymunchieftain4170]

Great video, it appears that you will have to have two people to operate. From now and forward.

[@dynademos]

If you install the aftermarket wheel chock you can do it w one person

[@donaldbozek8505]

I put my dyna on by myself all the time. I keep ramp levers loose so I can quickly eliminate a trip hazard and always use the screw levelers to lift the wheels up before attempting. Be calm and think before you do it.

[@my2wheels]

Sold on it!

[@dynademos]

A CONFORTI still works perfect 👌🏽

[@bbgdaddy5198]

How did you get it for around $310. I get the 20% coupons in the mailers but that's still only $360. I want to get one but I want to make sure I get it as cheap as possible because I already know I want to put the upgrade front wheel chock and probably swap the pump for an air over hydraulic so that's more $$.

[@dynademos]

Farmall Red I got it during one of their parking lot sales and I did not have to use a discount code or anything it was already discounted so it might not be a normal thing

[@biged608]

I just bought one a couple of weeks ago , found a coupon on line for $289. Good till 9/13/2019

[@dynademos]

Randy Dandy what a steal!!

[@biged608]

@@dynademos I thought so

[@davethemagnificent2576]

How ya'll getting them so cheap? They $500.00 at my closest store. So I'm debating on weather to get this one new for 500 or a used one that runs off air for the same price.

[@dynademos]

Super Dave, you gotta wait for that coupon. Usually have one for 349 or 399

[@dynademos]

It was a Parking lot sale

[@Frankfoot986]

My lift I bought today is totally differnt as far as the hydraulics go. Wheels where already on it. Just had to put wheel chock

[@dynademos]

What brand did u go with ?

[@Frankfoot986]

Harbor freight

[@dynademos]

@@Frankfoot986 oh that’s weird then maybe different manufacturer we need to make a follow up vide

[@timwestlake2197]

Can you remove the rear tire with this lift?

[@justinlyons5159]

Can you put the pedals on the other side?

[@dynademos]

No u can’t

[@Pmason718]

at 5:14 how high would you say its off the ground? Do you think you can park a car over it?

[@dynademos]

A car no an suv yes it’s probably 7-14 inches although I am going off of memory

[@Pmason718]

@@dynademos Ok thank you

[@dynademos]

i Just measured its 7 in” and 8” @ the tie down. we added the aftermarket wheel chalk and that is 22 in”

[@Pmason718]

@@dynademos Very helpful, thank you very much

[@walkerjw81]

How's lift so far? Wife got me one for Christmas.

[@dynademos]

James Walker still working perfect 🤘🏽

[@walkerjw81]

@@dynademos nice. How's the lowering? Like does it shoot down like the small HB lift does? Also, you got anything to lift the frame, while on this lift? Like for removing the tires while it's up?

[@dynademos]

James Walker no it does not shoot down it lowers at a decent rate but not to fast. One thing I recommend immediately is getting rid of the stock wheel chock it comes with and invest in a Pittsburgh wheel chock offered from hf also. And I bought a cheap jack off of amazon to raise the frame

[@walkerjw81]

@@dynademos thanks! Yeah, I'm pretty sure she has that chock all wrapped up. I was just out putting the bagged stuff on it, when she said maybe I should wait to put on the stock chock. What's the back panel for? I uh, totally read the instructions, just musta missed that part. Is it for the rear wheel free motion/tuning?

[@dynademos]

James Walker yeah I think it is I’m not sure to be honest but that’s what I assumed 🤷🏽‍♂️ congrats on the lift man easier on the back and knees lol

[@Zeroplanetz]

Can you take tires off with this kind of lift?

[@dynademos]

Zeroplanetz yes sir do all the time

[@Zeroplanetz]

dynademos do you have a video showing how so I can reference it?

[@dynademos]

Zeroplanetz during the chain kit install we removed and installed the tire however idk if I showed pulling it off u could check that one but u will see the bike on the lift without the tire

[@Zeroplanetz]

dynademos ok thank you!!

[@sawyerwallace9631]

Put the pin from top to bottom so I cant fall out

[@GSXR1300X]

exactly. I was wondering why he did that.

[@corydriver7634]

GSXR1300X because he tossed the directions at the beginning.

[@timwestlake2197]

Can you remove the rear tire with this lift?

[@dynademos]

Yes

[@timwestlake2197]

@@dynademos .......like a Strret Glide?

[@dynademos]

@@timwestlake2197 yes U will need to invest in a small scissor jack to get the rear tire up in order to remove

[@jonjohnsonpoolspa]

SO WHAT GOOD IS A LIFT IF YOU CANT KEEP THE BIKE JUST ON FRONT CHOCK, NO TIE STRAPS ? ALSO HOW CAN YOU CHANGE FRONT TIRE ON LIFT ? THE CHEAP $300 LIFTS DANGEROUS??

[@waygone6657]

I forgive you for riding Dynas :D Good video, keep up the good work.

[@dynademos]

Hahaha a appreciate that

[@billgonzales8978]

try riding my dyna lowrider 144ftlbs 142HP?

[@mauricecooper9016]

Is that the same intro music to “OFFTHERANCH?” Channel? Great video.

[@dynademos]

Maurice Cooper, not sure never seen that channel, i will have to check it out.

[@kevinkev1530]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@zedwpd]

Lego strapped me in and tied me down

[@kellysunseri-adams8550]

thats hot

[@BDK27970]

@@kellysunseri-adams8550 Hahaha!!! Atta girl!

[@corydriver7634]

Can we get a one year review on this?

[@dynademos]

Cory Driver absolutely! I haven’t got all my stuff back from the move I will shortly

[@Richies_Garage]

Be careful with that rear tire drop spot. My dad has the same lift he went to slide the back wheel of a sporty over once and that bitch fell threw🤣🤣 it was down luckily it was a pain i suggest putting 2 bolts on each sid of that plate just to keep it from doing that.

[@dynademos]

Oh man glad nothing got messed up too bad he’s lucky it was down I might have to do that I haven’t had any issues yet 🤔

[@charlemarcharlemar2401]

If one needs to be told how to do these ridiculously minor assembles, just what project(s) are planed that he would need this lift to work on his bike? i.e., God help the bike!

[@dynademos]

Maybe they just want to look at the bike on a stand

[@94racing44]

Where are you guys located?

[@dynademos]

Colton Friesen North Carolina

[@robertpolkamp]

Just shopped for this lift at Harbor Freight but they wanted $450, what gives?

[@dynademos]

You gotta get the coupon 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Bass.Player]

I deleted that response because it looks like HF does not know what is going on with the replacement pumps? What a business model....

[@dynademos]

Bass Player lol some companies customer service have no idea what they’re doin let us know when u find out 👍🏽

[@ragmandude]

Put some grip tape (5 bucks at a skate shop) down on the ramp and by the chock. No more sliding.

[@TrippHPjunkie]

Great Video guys where do I get one of those Tshirts though......hahhaha....👍

[@dynademos]

Tripp_HPjunkie in the works ✊🏽

[@dynademos]

Rods gunna hit you up on Instagram for your address T-shirt on the house ✊🏽

[@TrippHPjunkie]

@@dynademos thats whats up.....thanks guys...🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@brandonjones362]

So your quick 170 lb test is good enough for the 600 lb bike?😂🙈

[@dynademos]

Hasn’t failed yet 😂

[@MitchellGWhitehead]

I hope the coupon works

[@dynademos]

Mitchell Whitehead it’s old u will need to google it!

[@jeffs7139]

I like the review, been thinking of getting one, guess I'll have to pull the trigger and just do it. (P.S., turn your hat around goofball )

[@dynademos]

Jeff S There is a coupon out for $349 till the 31st i think. Pull the trigger already lol

[@jeffs7139]

@@dynademos awesome, thank's for the heads up. Going to pick one up tomorrow 😊

[@kellysunseri-adams8550]

nice fuckin bikes bro

[@dynademos]

Thanks bro

[@teleman001]

A word of caution about these Chinese made products....by brothers friend had one. Left his Street Glide on it overnight in the raised position. Came out in the morning to find the piece of junk broke / collapsed / bent, whatever...and his precious big bucks bike was on the floor smashed. Putting a $30k Harley on an an el cheapo junk lift.....priceless

[@dynademos]

Word do u know if he used the stop? I’d never trust the Jack overnight without the stop they provide ive had mine going on 2 years no issue

[@teleman001]

@@dynademos As I was told, it collapsed sideways....as in it bent, gave out whatever term you'd like. In any case, needless to say, he regretted buying a chinese pos to raise his expensive motorcycle on.

[@dynademos]

@@teleman001 I feel that man I have not had a bagger on my lift I know they are quite a bit more heavy than a dyna

[@atomx111]

"Alright guys"

[@dynademos]

Mr. Brown Alright what?

[@TracyGunz]

Why does everyone put those fairings/tbars on their Dyna? Nothing kool about those or T Bars and seeing 100000 other bikes look the exact same out there while riding. No way that shit goes on mine. Ya gotta put your attitude on your bike, not your friends or their friends. I am old school though. Pretty sweet other than that! I went with an air lift. Cost a lil more but well worth it!

[@dynademos]

People throw tbars on their bike cause it improves handling compared to apes. Fairings there are only so many options. If I had the air set up at the time I’d have got a pneumatic

[@jwenga]

grab the 40 dollar HF wheel chock and add that and you wont need the straps...

[@dynademos]

Got it done now 🙌🏽

[@KevinLovesAmanda1229]

I drive vrod

[@leudwigvonshwartsenhelm3624]

That's a pretty cool kia soul. Lol j/k

[@dynademos]

Leudwig vonshwartsenhelm lol it’s the wife’s

[@timdurpos3298]

Always strap your bike you don't want it to fall off unless your orange county choppers

[@ryanratliff9115]

Anyone know of any current coupons for this table?

[@dynademos]

Best I could find was 350

[@ryanratliff9115]

dynademos is that coupon still valid? Do you have it

[@dynademos]

Ryan Ratliff www.hfqpdb.com/best_coupon/1000+LB.+CAPACITY+MOTORCYCLE+LIFT go to this link and it’s the top coupon

[@juliogonzalez6370]

Gentlemen.... remember.... u RIDE a BIKE and DRIVE a CAR.... overall great video ‼️

[@dynademos]

Julio Gonzalez, 🤭 🤜🏽🤛🏽 i’ll remember next time. Thanks for watching

[@SchusterLagoon]

Why is it so hard to find a video about this thing that doesn't have a bunch of shit-ass music blasting over the video?

[@dynademos]

I don’t know

[@papichulo5552]

how to put in a cotter pin, mechanical skills of a dirt clod

[@dynademos]

Some people don’t know

[@papichulo5552]

@@dynademos well thank god for people like you passing on all that mechanical knowledge.

[@kanetheriot3204]

Um uhh...uhh...ummm....ah uh um... uhhh..

[@dp9414]

Good video but really a trash lift. Not enough space for your feet, keep sliding when trying to load, not to mention if you try to load a big Harley dresser, forget about it. I learned the hard way to spend the money on a quality lift

[@EddieBlazer]

You don’t “drive” a Dyna. You ride it

[@dynademos]

bryan aguirre I’ll drive it if I want

[@bigolwhiteboy33]

Thank you. A rider knows you ride a bike. Posers call it driving a bike.

[@dynademos]

🤦🏽‍♂️

[@kombo731]

So you were willing to spend thousands more than you should have for over priced old tech motorcycles, then skimped on a lift by shopping at Harbor Freight to save a couple hundred bucks?

[@dynademos]

Charles you say skimped on a lift yet I haven’t had any issues. And either you never had a Harley or you just ain’t about it either way opinions 👀

[@kombo731]

@@dynademos My tip for you: Buy quality products. You're welcome.

[@theamishhitman71]

makes sense to skip the most important part the fucking lift lmao wtf.

[@dynademos]

What? You must of watched a different video

[@dietmdew845]

paint your garage

[@dynademos]

Never

[@dietmdew845]

@@dynademos lol

[@kingklr1]

Nice lift, but get a real bike.

[@dynademos]

Jose Arevalo this is the kinda stuff u only say to someone from the safety of your home behind a computer.

[@garygrezeszak8806]

This lift is junk!!! I wouldn't trust it with my bike on it!!!

[@dynademos]

2 years now, No issues

[@matthewkleine9863]

lowrider s meets harbor freight WTF??? get a real lift please

[@dynademos]

matthew kleine any lift recommendations? What issues have you ran into with this lift? What lift are you currently running? Always curious to see what others have in their garage..

[@jonjohnsonpoolspa]

YES COOL LIL VEDIO YOU 2 DID NEED SOME CHICKS HELPING INSTALL BUILD !!!