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Offline MCRider

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Motorcycle Lifts
« on: October 12, 2014, 11:05:32 AM »
Suggestions from personal experience for full length motorcycle lifts? Looking at Handy and Titan. Would prefer one with castors to allow it to be moved with the bike on it. Though not required.
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Re: Motorcycle Lifts
« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2014, 04:12:01 PM »
Do not know anything about the Titan. I have the Handy lift and went mainly by recommendations from my dealer and this board. Got the Handy 3 years ago and it was a very good investment. I say "investment" as you can buy some pretty ugly and dangerous lifts out there for a nice cheap price. I wanted a lift that I could leave the bike on overnight and have peace of mind. This Handy is built so strong I can see why it costs more, therefore, an investment. Smooth up and down for the 350, 750 or the heavy Wing. Keep in mind the black side platforms you see in the picture are extra, but they are really nice to have for tools and parts. Plus, when you ride or push the bike onto the Handy those side platforms make it easier to balance. It also has the removable plate under the back tire to make tire removal easier. No casters on the Handy which is fine as I did not plan to push the thing around the shop.
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Re: Motorcycle Lifts
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2014, 12:37:06 PM »
I see you had a pic of Honda's fastest color available.
Nice lift too!
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Re: Motorcycle Lifts
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2014, 02:13:06 PM »
You are correct Dukie...fastest color for sure. That lift sure does save the knees and back of us old timers.
1970 CB750K0 - Candy Ruby Red
1973 CB750K3 - Candy Bacchus Olive or Sunflake Orange
1970 Chevy Chevelle SS396 - Cortez Silver
1976 GL1000 Sulphur Yellow

Oshkosh, WI  USA