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Cheap Lift

wilpir said:
Any pics on this with a spyder rt on it? Lifting point location?
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I have no other information on this other than it is one of the ones that works and is like the more expensive Craftsman. It is not specifically for the Spyder, as most of the jacking solutions, so jack-stands are in order at the least.
 
This is a solid jack and it works fine for my Spyder RTL. At $127.49 (if you can get it for this) is a no brainer.
I paid $166.67 including 5% tax a year ago.

Pittsburgh® Automotive- item#63397
•High strength, lightweight aluminum construction
•Lift range from 3-5/8 in. to 17 in.
•Saddle extensions add 2 in. to max lift height
•31-1/2 in. extra long handle for easy lifting
•Locking bar for safety
 
I have used this very jack for my '13 RTL, let's see, numerous oil changes, frunk removal, rear cargo section removal, BajaRon Sway bar upgrade, Front shock spring adjusters, and more. I do always use jack stands for additional support when it's up in the air.
 
I have one that I use to lift my RTL. I lift the RTL then place 3 jack stands under the bike then remove the jack and do my oil change or what ever other work I need to do. I use the jack with the extensions when I lift my lawn tractor. Handy jack just to lift. I would not move the bike when on this jack, if you want to do that get a better jack.
 
I have the Pittsburgh jack and couldn't be happier with it. I had a Craftsman when I had my Valkyrie and you couldn't run fast enough to give me another one. Mine was junk.
 
I bought this today based on some very positive reviews I've read here about it. I will lift my Spyder before the rather short warranty runs out, this Chinese stuff either works or it doesn't, you just have to keep swapping until you get a good one. I can't afford one of the Big Blue or other better lifts, and I believe this one will be suitable for my home mechanic chores.
 
I bought the Harbor Freight lift (older style than in the link above) back in about 2001 to facilitate changing tires on a motorcycle. It has been stone cold reliable ever since and I have used it on the 2014 RT Limited to change the rear tire. Very satisfied with it.
 
MeudtPG said:
This is a solid jack and it works fine for my Spyder RTL. At $127.49 (if you can get it for this) is a no brainer.
I paid $166.67 including 5% tax a year ago.

Pittsburgh® Automotive- item#63397
•High strength, lightweight aluminum construction
•Lift range from 3-5/8 in. to 17 in.
•Saddle extensions add 2 in. to max lift height
•31-1/2 in. extra long handle for easy lifting
•Locking bar for safety
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DITTO...
I bought mine 5 months ago and it is solid. Paid 189 bananas. I use ramps instead of jacks.
 
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Navydad said:
I have the Pittsburgh jack and couldn't be happier with it. I had a Craftsman when I had my Valkyrie and you couldn't run fast enough to give me another one. Mine was junk.
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Interesting you say that since, from what I see looking at them, the same style jack with either the HF label or C label comes off the same manufacturing line!
 
IdahoMtnSpyder said:
Interesting you say that since, from what I see looking at them, the same style jack with either the HF label or C label comes off the same manufacturing line!
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I have seen many items that HF sells at other stores with some popular brand name on them and selling for much more. Same thing with Cycle Gear riding gear. Same item with a popular brand name and costing more.
It pays to shop and compare.
 
My son bought the HF model several years ago, didn't have it too long before the cylinder began to leak but was out of warranty. He followed instructions about tightening different thing and replenishing the cylinder fluid which appeared to fix it but every time he lifted his BMW 1200 GS Adventure when he went to lower it it was very jerky going down. I was looking for a lift at the time and based on son's experience purchased a Craftsman that works smoother than deer guts on a door knob. YMMV.
 
JayBros said:
My son bought the HF model several years ago, didn't have it too long before the cylinder began to leak but was out of warranty. He followed instructions about tightening different thing and replenishing the cylinder fluid which appeared to fix it but every time he lifted his BMW 1200 GS Adventure when he went to lower it it was very jerky going down. I was looking for a lift at the time and based on son's experience purchased a Craftsman that works smoother than deer guts on a door knob. YMMV.
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I'd be real interested in a side by side Craftsman vs HF 63397 technical comparison. I know with all the intellectual and patent theft that anything can be copied in China, and to me both the yellow Craftsman and the blue HF look like they came off of the same assembly line. Not sure if applies to this particular lift, but I've read that if you open the bleed wide open in one go some of the lifts do a smooth metered release. Not sure how I'm going to test this one safely, but I want to know.
Craftsman Here- https://www.searsoutlet.com/br/pdp/craftsman-1500-lb-motorcycle-atv-jack/16395
Harbor Freight Here-https://www.harborfreight.com/1500-lb-capacity-atv-motorcycle-lift-63397.html
 
slow release

h0gr1der said:
I'd be real interested in a side by side Craftsman vs HF 63397 technical comparison. I know with all the intellectual and patent theft that anything can be copied in China, and to me both the yellow Craftsman and the blue HF look like they came off of the same assembly line. Not sure if applies to this particular lift, but I've read that if you open the bleed wide open in one go some of the lifts do a smooth metered release. Not sure how I'm going to test this one safely, but I want to know.
Craftsman Here- https://www.searsoutlet.com/br/pdp/craftsman-1500-lb-motorcycle-atv-jack/16395
Harbor Freight Here-https://www.harborfreight.com/1500-lb-capacity-atv-motorcycle-lift-63397.html
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My old, yellow HF lift, as described above, will give a slower drop if the little foot lever is pushed down all the way. I has not given me a bit of trouble in the 7 years I've owned it.

Lew L
 
Just unpacked the HF 63397 lift, the instructions say to lower the load slowly and incrementally turn the handle counterclockwise. This indicates it has no orifice bleed function, as described by Mr Lew L for the older style lifts. Has anyone that uses this exact lift ever noticed if it does or not have controlled bleed? How about the Craftsman guys?
 
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