Motorcycle Lift & Motorcycle Names

Today I will show you and demonstrate my new Motorcycle Lift made by Pitbull Motorcycle Lifts. I will use it to lift my 2000 Harley Davidson Road King. I will also discuss Gremlin Bells and provide an update on the name my motorcycle contest.
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[@XTTORQ]

The post of the jack is out of the socket that was major oversight fallover scare

[@BoDean52]

You are correct

[@Jim12291958]

It's Sept 2024 and I couldn't find the Pitbull Lift anywhere. I heard that you have to order from them direct. Then I thought about the complete lift where I can drive my bike up on it. But that takes up a lot of space. Anyways, I ended up buying the "Big Blue" motorcycle lift. It's made in the UK and it lifts the bike up around 3 feet in the air. Check it out. I was impressed. It can hold over 1,600 lbs.

[@BoDean52]

I will check it out and that’s great. I did buy this from the company themselves and I’m not sure if they’re in business still

[@icemangresham]

I'm sorry you got so lucky that bottle head jack like to came out of the socket when you jacking it up brother. Check make sure it is the socket before you lift it up.

[@BoDean52]

You are right and pretty lucky, few people caught that which I appreciate. Ride safe

[@trekOCLVone]

It looks like the link for pit bull is defunct. I just bought a Sears Craftsman motorcycle jack that was several years old as there are no new Craftsman jacks in any inventory anymore. I chose the old Craftsman because many of the current models are cheezed down on quality. The new ones have much less metal, and the designs have shrunk down the heavy gage main frame with less bracing and no metal around the front wheels. The Craftsman jack is a beast and weighs almost 90 lbs and is probably 10 to 30 pounds more than the Harbor Freight and all the other knock offs. So, this gave me the opportunity to buy the best at less costs and clean it up and refurbish it which I've done. I first sanded all the rust off the frame with small wire wheels and flap wheels on my drill. Then use Rust-Oleum (Rusty Metal Primer) on the whole frame followed by the Rust-Oleum Semi-Gloss Black brush on topcoat. The red parts I bought a spray can of "Cherry Red" Rust-Oleum metal paint and sanded down all the rust and sprayed that on. Next a lot of the hardware was working but looked bad - especially the Acorn Nuts used on all the pivot points. I bought new stainless Acorn Nuts and some lock and flat washers and got rid of all the rusty bits. On the platform top where the motorcycle sits, I replaced the rusty Acorn nuts with some stainless-steel lifting triangle shaped eyelet nuts. The Craftsman has all M12 heavy duty fasteners. The triangle (eyelets) can be attached to the bike at first contact and the bike will not go anywhere during the lifting process unlike the loops down on the base cannot be used until the bike is fully up in the air. I've posted the final assembly build and modified skid plate on a Kawasaki Versys X300 to allow it to be lifted up in the air. The video is on my channel - LINK: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kICpmXtor76Er68&ab_channel=trekOCLVone

[@BoDean52]

Cool video and when I researched these and looked at a few of them, I just did not feel comfortable with my 950 lb bike on them. Have a friend with this same jack and he loved it. I am real happy with it but do use it a lot less than I thought I would. Thanks for the feedback link, trying to figure out why that is not working now. Ride safe

[@trekOCLVone]

@@BoDean52 I don't think I would put any 950 lb bike on the Craftsman or any other jack of the same style. I would go with a lift table. The Versys X300 is a light bike at around 400 lbs. So, the Craftsman is a very good fit. It is solid and when I put it back together, I filled in the gaps with M12 washers to help its rigidity. The Versys does not even wiggle with the strap method that I'm using as show in th video. I'm not sure what you mean by "figure out why that is not working now". I tried to look up Pit Bull and their web site is gone but I did finally find a recent post on a bike forum and they are still in business. I did see one bad review video on KZbin bashing the Pit Bull jack but the reviewer seems biased. Hmmm.. Ride safe.

[@ridingnewengland3192]

King of the North

[@BoDean52]

There you are brother, how are you and your health!

[@ridingnewengland3192]

@@BoDean52 I'm doing great. Healthier than a lot of others right now. I know I'm late to the party with the bike name. I'm just now catching up with my "watch later" list. Another great video, thanks for sharing.

[@Frostytravels]

looks like a great jack, but that pump piston looks like it is not catching the lifting arm fully. Might want to check that. I think the piston goes inside the circular hole mounting.

[@BoDean52]

You are right on sir.....the video made me see it. Ride safe

[@Frostytravels]

@@BoDean52 lol I know because I did the same thing on another jack and it broke loose as we lifted a bike, thank god prior to getting it up. Great video.

[@peterbergeris6510]

How long do the bottle jacks last? Another video I saw where the owner replaced the bottle when he bought it new.

[@BoDean52]

I have not had to do that yet but really do not use it that much. Ride safe

[@dbest1aVlogs]

Very nice lift. I have one from harbor freight that I love. They make cleaning n maintaining so much easier.

[@BoDean52]

Sure seems like it, you comfortable with the HF one? I hear different stories, be well brother!

[@dbest1aVlogs]

@@BoDean52 yes I love it. My motor protrudes a little at the bottom, so I jack either the front or back. Not the middle.

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

I have the same one, great for working on the bike

[@BoDean52]

I like it so far brother

[@johnhoffman3598]

A couple of things I would throw a strap on it when it’s up in the air. Don’t leave it unattended they do have a tendency to creep down if there no safety lock.

[@BoDean52]

Agree John and this lift can’t creep down with the safety locks. It is strong and can’t push the bike off it but do plan on strapping it next time

[@Viper918]

I was nervous on your behalf when it came down, what a cliffhanger ending 😂 the suspense is killing me ! Very nice bell OZARKS H-D RIDER'S sent you, its beautiful.

[@BoDean52]

Thanks brother again, appreciate you!

[@marvintadeo3139]

Instablaster.

[@9mmjames653]

Nice jack i was nervous when you let it down lol.

[@BoDean52]

me too but seen so many and maybe I did a trial run :)

[@shepardreidinger4099]

HD named that pig RoadKing.

[@BoDean52]

right

[@MrRobertoa1]

Can you roll the your bike on the stand?

[@BoDean52]

You surely can, I of course would tie in down first. If I so any real work on it, I strap it down but this jack is SOLID.

[@02bigkev]

That's a nice lift. A Gremlin bell will bring good luck.

[@BoDean52]

Was an awesome gift, be safe

[@kmcconnell6235]

BoDean..... can you give me the part number to that bottle jack?? I have an older pitbull and looking to upgrade the bottle to 8 ton jack....just need that part number thanks in advance...

[@BoDean52]

I do not see a part number on the jack anywhere, you want jack model and you can reference

[@kmcconnell6235]

Sure,. Thanks for any info.... maybe a couple of detailed pictures of the jack it self..... When you have time

[@BoDean52]

@@kmcconnell6235 sure have a place I came send them? I have IG

[@PSPTommyG]

Nice jack! You will love it with a Harbor Freight Pneumatic Roller Seat....Ok, OK... The SUSPENSE is killing me !! .....whats the name ? Just whisper...😁😂😎👍

[@BoDean52]

I have that seat too and the name is @#&

[@PSPTommyG]

@@BoDean52 😂😂😂

[@Jim_Berry]

Hi BoDean, do you know if Pitbull is still in business?

[@BoDean52]

It has been years since I bought this Jack but I’ve had many people tell me that they are no longer around. I tried to find them and was unable to. It’s actually a great Jack I just barely use it and probably would not have spent so much money on it but if you do any work on your bike it is awesome

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

My motorcycle jack is a very valuable tool for doing my own work

[@BoDean52]

It’s pretty impressive so far, ride safe

[@hdultra.will.travel5160]

Bo Dean name for your bike the king and I

[@BoDean52]

Not bad......thanks!

[@stalstonestacy4316]

I love your 2000 RK. I'm all about the chrome. Great video and thanks for sharing

[@BoDean52]

Appreciate that Stacy, been a great bike so far. Ride safe

[@sprintcar-acematt5175]

You are brave! If I'm forced to use a jack instead of a lift, I put the jack in from the left side so I can ease it back onto the jiffy stand keeping my hands on the bike. I've seen jiffy stands fold up.

[@BoDean52]

Understand but if you use one of these or see this one it’s very impressive. I plan to tie it off in the future but I’m not sure I could even push the bike over to be honest and with the safeties it really cannot come straight down. Better safe than sorry though for sure

[@peterbergeris6510]

With the safeties or tie downs, just loosen them a little at a time on way down.Check out Doc Harleys video at low country h-d.

[@pb77]

That would've had me so nervous! Glad it worked so well bud! And I still say Captain Pumpernickel

[@BoDean52]

It did me too...comfortable now but I even heard my voice shaking 😂. Your name is good too...hope your well and maybe you can teach me what a good Live Stream is like, you do that well.

[@pb77]

@@BoDean52 thanks bud

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

That’s a really good lift. I have one bit the frame on my cruiser is a little shorter on one side near the front and makes it a little sketchy.

[@BoDean52]

Thanks and it is....I looked at the placement about 100 times I swear. Ride safe

[@LatinoRider]

Nice jack sir, I have the one from Harbor Freight, works great. A family member give me to me 7 years ago, it's probably 10 years old.

[@BoDean52]

How do you like it, feel sturdy? I wanted to go down that road because it was less expensive but a few guys did not like theirs. Many do though

[@LatinoRider]

@@BoDean52 My is very solid and steady, no pro level, it is just 100 bucks, but for sometime cleaning or changing oil, is working super fine!

[@Broncoride]

Looks like a great lift. I would be like you and hold the bar as I lifted it up. Very cool about Ozarks sending that to you. Nice on the names and I’m glad your bikes have priority in the garage. I’m thinking Elvis.

[@BoDean52]

Thanks brother look forward to seeing your next video

[@motogspot]

Great lift BD, arrrr left hanging for the name 🤪🤪🤪😃👍

[@BoDean52]

That was bad of me....soon.

[@nickhildabridle1612]

Good review of the Jack. They are a very good Jack and worth the investment. Good luck to the 3 finalist in the naming of your scoot.

[@BoDean52]

Thanks Nick

[@ChopperFett]

Bo Dead pumping out content quicker than I can keep up! Nice quality lift you got there! I love mine!

[@BoDean52]

thanks brother and trying to keep my mind and others off the crazy times

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

ELVIS !!!! OR BIG PAPA

[@BoDean52]

Both good ones

[@MichaelSmith-sz7kf]

Jeez ya forgot to mention these lifts are $600 bucks, is there anything out there that’s comparable that’s a lil cheaper?? Nice sticker on there rear of bike, was thinking of putting one on myself

[@BoDean52]

Thanks and you are right, they are pricey. They are incredible to use but not sure with how much I use it, was worth the price. A buddy of mine did a video on one that may fit the bill for you depending on use. Good luck. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3SWdJmVo8ibb7M

[@OZARKSHDRIDERS]

LoL 😂, to be continued,ya dog LoL 😂 Thanks for the shout out Brother, but I just wanted you guys to be safe, 💯✌️N ❤️ guys

[@BoDean52]

Appreciate you brother

[@OZARKSHDRIDERS]

@@BoDean52 I appreciate you too 💯👍

[@120074]

Nice lift. Try putting a 2x4 or 6 under the kick stand before lifting and really helps when coming down. Steadies the bike, just a suggestion, has helped me.

[@BoDean52]

GREAT idea, thank you!

[@JamanRooney]

My lift is just a horbor freight Jack and pull best I can afford. Lol keep it up man.

[@BoDean52]

Jaman Rooney how do you like it?

[@ChaseTheRide]

Head good things about the Pitbull Lifts. Takes up a lot less room than the lift I have. Seems scary to not have it strapped down and such a small platform.

[@BoDean52]

It’s really hard to explain unless you see it and try to move the bike on it. I’m probably gonna tie down anyway

[@bigrickysplace253]

Nice lift

[@BoDean52]

Thanks Ricky, hope you and the family are doing good

[@lcorvette]

My ex is on his way to bring his pitbull lift over to my house. He’s letting me have it for 250. I’m so scared my bike is going to fall off. How do you make sure it’s stable? How does it not fall? 😬

[@BoDean52]

There are some stops that will prevent it from falling straight down. There are also tie down places if you like to use them too. You will get used it, just don’t take too high at first. Good luck

[@Supermankev2001]

Love your lift where did you pick that up? Looks like you have a very nice Garage yourself . Im hanging well done !!!!!!!!!! Now I have to watch LOL I love it . Your so good at this I have to take a note when posting my videos that was good.

[@BoDean52]

Hey brother, the link to the site is in the description. I think it’s time to announce but I just wanted to do it while I was riding which is not a problem since we are on a three week stay at home law

[@Supermankev2001]

@@BoDean52 We are ordered to stay home all business a have been ordered closed. only Grocery and drug stores can remain open. Expect to have no leaving the house except to get food coming. Stay safe brother crazy times for sure.

[@tonyj8947]

J&S jacks are the best! They work for evety Harley motorcycle. Its on the expensive side but well worth it because it will last forever. I use it all the time to park my bike in the garage. Turning radius is tight but with this its super easy!

[@BoDean52]

Thanks for the info! Do you keep your bike on it when storing? Ride safe

[@tonyj8947]

@@BoDean52 Whether the bike is parked or if im storing it long term its on the jack and connected to the battery tender.

[@michaelangelo4147]

Did Pitbull Lift go out of business?

[@BoDean52]

Been a few years and I am not sure, your the second person that mentioned that. Good luck

[@michaelangelo4147]

@@BoDean52 Do you by any chance have a contact number maybe a 800 number in your paperwork or receipt?

[@uncleironhide2101]

A cliffhanger...ugh! Great vid bro! Beauty of a lift as well! Can’t wait till the next vid, and they are great names. Can’t wait to see who wins!

[@BoDean52]

Thanks brother I’ll share shortly

[@fourftr]

Could you tell me if you can spin the bike 180 for us that have sheds. It would be nice to drive right out 😤😤

[@BoDean52]

You actually can! This was my first time so I did not try. Check out Memphis Mikes video on it too, linked it in the description. He did a much better job at it than I did

[@NightTrainFPV]

so is it standard to name a ride..or do you only name them when you know you are going to keep them for long time?

[@BoDean52]

Well not standard, just us weirdos 😂

[@BobsGT235]

When I was looking at lifts about 6 yrs ago, I chose the J&S lift. I felt the footprint of the BD lift was way to large. Good luck with it.

[@BoDean52]

BobsGT235 here those are good too

[@munciebill8674]

Be careful if wrenching on the bike while using a jack. I always us tie-downs and shove blocks under the wheels.

[@BoDean52]

No doubt on that brother!

[@chrisdreier923]

Super nice! Much safer than the ones they sell at Harbor Freight! 😂😂

[@BoDean52]

Thanks Chris is is an awesome one, use it for that deep clean every few months too. Ride safe

[@aarsenalfan]

It's not on Amazon .???????????

[@BoDean52]

Nope I bought direct from the company and I understand they may have went out of business

[@aarsenalfan]

@@BoDean52 that's to bad, guess will have to look for something else. 😅

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

OzarkS HD is the best supporter of all time!!!!!! Sweet lift dude ! How much it cost ? I watched your full commercials too lol. $$$$$. Elvis !!!!!!!!!

[@BoDean52]

Hahaha thanks brother and pretty cool he did that. Lift was $599 but think it’s worth it, lifetime lift . Ride safe

[@JarheadSixRides]

Ok let’s pick up big mama now lol? I love my RK too!

[@BoDean52]

You noticed how I worked on picking up the older bike first didn’t you 😂😂

[@markhenry192]

Now that's not fair. By the way I had suggested "the Dood" not Bertha! Bertha was the name of my last bike the 48! Oh well. Anyway I like that lift, great for cleaning under the bike. Thanks

[@BoDean52]

I looked at my notes and you are right, sorry brother

[@markhenry192]

That's ok he say with a tear in his eye lol. All the best.

[@james82744]

Nice lift I have looked into getting one of those also. You will have to let us know how you like it over time :-) All three of the top names are good ones :-)

[@BoDean52]

Thanks brother and you sheltered in place?

[@james82744]

@@BoDean52 Yes and no, trying to be good practicing keeping the social distancing :-) but still getting out :-) You and your family keep safe.

[@johngilbert1047]

I kept wondering if you were going to put the locks down, especially as high as you had that bike in the air! When I took the Riding Academy Course at a local dealership, part of completing the course was a gremlin bell as a gift. I thought that was a classy move on their part. Thanks for posting (don’t know how I missed it before).

[@BoDean52]

Thanks John and actually the locks on this thing does make it to where it could not fall straight down. It’s really hard to see in the video but you can’t even really shake the bike off of here. I am though if I’m going to do anything in addition to cleaning, going to put some straps on it. Hope you’re well and healthy

[@BoDean52]

Oh, and the gremlin bell was one of the coolest things that has happened to me in a long time

[@philking8855]

Nice lift Bo.. just wondering on the pads placement on the lift.. can you get to the drain plugs for transmission and oil ?? Or is one of them blocked?? Wish I had a slab for that lift.. currently parking bike in front of house on the grass .. lol Phil

[@BoDean52]

Phil I’m embarrassed to say I really didn’t look. I just want to try out the Jack and clean it up a little bit but I will this weekend

[@philking8855]

BoDean 52 hey brother.. here’s a little idea you might want to try.. get a piece of 3/4 “ plywood that fits under the bike.. find the drain holes.. mark them in the plywood, then using a hole saw cut out the drain holes on the plywood.. doesn’t look like there’s enough room between the jack pads and the lift.. so buy on long 2x4 or maybe a couple..(not very expensive) cut them in lengths so you can run your bike up on them.. and get a small block for the side stand..that should give you enough room for the plywood sheet , plus the plywood will give you extra length to brace the bike should the stand hide the drain plugs!! Just be careful the plywood doesn’t hit anything else!!

[@BoDean52]

Phil King thanks great thoughts

[@Sanisfaction]

I'm watching this about 5 minutes in, and i'm wondering if you ever put the top end of that bottle jack on that lift in the proper position or are you still using that lift as shown ?..... that looks like an accident waiting to happen....

[@BoDean52]

You are right on and I did fix the problem, was very dangerous. Thanks for mentioning.

[@freedom6919741]

Can you change the oil when the bike is on this lift ?

[@BoDean52]

Sorry to admit I am not sure, have not changed since I bought and didn’t really mood when I had the bike up. I will be using it to give the bike a deep cleaning in the next few weeks so will check on that and get back to you.

[@tedebear108]

Hello Bodine 52. It's your friend Ted. Don't know if I told you or not. But I've been furloughed from my job. 45 days. They want me back oh, but I didn't want to leave. Quite a few people got laid off. But I'm staying friends in close contact with them so they know I want to come back as soon as possible. I enjoyed riding the bikes. Good luck with your name contest there. Wish I was in the running. Drive careful and be safe out there remember to get toilet paper.

[@BoDean52]

Hang in there Ted, happen a lot

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

Hmmmm

[@BoDean52]

Scary aye

[@wingandhog]

Ironically I am ordering a J&S Lift today or tomorrow. Going halfsies with my bro-in-law

[@BoDean52]

Heard good things about them too!

[@wingandhog]

@@BoDean52 ... Unfortunately I cant seem to make contact with anyone from J&S or Pitt Bull for that matter. I am willing to buy either one. I just need one or the other willing to sell

[@swiftcaution5170]

Haa! You pretty funny with the cliff hanger! That just means you haven't firmed up on the name yet, it's your bike you can name him anything you like- maybe like Ahhnowld! And if that is your choice, then I would like for the Ozark folks to receive the prize. No pressure Bo..😁

[@BoDean52]

HAHA...I feel it and have made a decision, will share soon. Think I have pushed it long enough. Ride safe!

[@vicb3555]

Just want to mention as a safety suggestion, the jack head is not in the correct position. It is suppose to be secure underneath the black housing. It is barely touch the edge of that. Also, you did not use the secure locking mechanisms on each side in case the jack would fail. In this case, if that jack would've slipped out, that bike would've gone down for sure and if you were under it, you could have been seriously hurt. I can't believe that nobody else noticed that. I hope that if you haven't noticed it by now, you will definitely go check it out and secure that right away. I believe that God is protecting you. Take care of that immediately and may God continue to bless you.

[@BoDean52]

Vic, thank you very much for this message and I just re-watched the video and you are 100% correct. I will tell you that I noticed this when I lifted my other bike before I got it up in the air fortunately. I was pretty sure that I put the secure locking mechanisms down in between takes of the video. But thank you again for this because I think I have it down now but this could’ve been a problem. Thanks and God bless

[@vicb3555]

Thank you for responding. I know that you are safe and well!

[@Mr.McStache]

What!!! How could you not name it Brutus??? It fits with big mama and everyone knows that Brutus Buckeye is the King. You know that by the way he makes the wolverines his “queen” every fall!!!

[@BoDean52]

Admire your persistence but no!

[@JCunningham21]

you need to strap the bike after you get it up so you dont pull it off the lift. Your lucky your kickstand came down in the lock or your bike would have been on the ground. your really need 2 people to use that lift to make sure the bike doesnt fall.

[@BoDean52]

Thanks for watching and the one mistake area was the bottle jack was not positioned right, since fixed that. That said, it’s hard to see that on the video but the bike does not budge on that jack even pulling it around. The jack has safety stops from letting it fall down straight so you would have to push it off. I use it mostly for cleaning but when doing any work, I do strap it down. Ride safe

[@IdahoMtnRider]

You really didn't just leave us hanging did you? Oh well I guess I will just have to wait and see. Or as they used to say "Tune in next week same Bat time same Bat Channel". See you next time.

[@BoDean52]

It probably wasn’t nice of me.....swear I will share soon. Hope your well

[@IdahoMtnRider]

@@BoDean52 We are doing well here, I hope you didn't take me to serious because I never do. Take care out there.

[@vicb3555]

Also, I just want you to know that I have never made a comment on KZbin before. I felt obligated to login and be able to notify you of the danger. I would hate to know that you could still be in danger. God Bless

[@BoDean52]

Thanks again Vic

[@BoDean52]

Looking at this for a fourth time, you were right I was very fortunate. I am going to do another video on this to show where I made the mistakes and how to do it right because I do not want anybody else to potentially be at risk

[@JamanRooney]

O yeah no sound wu

[@BoDean52]

thanks for wacthing

[@spyderlady9746]

I don’t like the ending.... 🧐😝

[@BoDean52]

But but butt