Subject: bike lift
Author: E. C. Bud Durdle
Date: Jul 20, 2001, 9:28 PM
Post ID: 1707585709
I got one from harbor freight and on putting it together I realized all the
bolts are threded to just the right length IF you put washers between each
piece of strap metal otherwise its really sloppy. I questioned if it was
strong and stable enough. but so far I'm happy. especially my back. I do try
to keep my three hundred lb friend from leaning on thye bike when its up but
even that hasn't made it move yet. Bud
From: "Chris Berry" <guzzis-@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: bike lift link?
Bolts are easy to replace (before anything is ever lifted at all), but you
are right about being enthusiastic and overbalancing. My tire mounting guy
uses a lift, but then supports the bike from the ceiling with a pair of
come-a-longs and just uses the lift to keep it from moving around. Hard
wrenching still requires the wheels to be on the ground.
Chris in NC
| From: "Zerhackermann ." <chopp-@hotmail.com> Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.com To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: Re: bike lift link? lifting by the oilpan is no problem. But it does make accessing the oil pan (removal) rather problematic. I would rather find some way to roll the bike onto a platform and raise the whole mess. then you get to use tie downs to stabilize the whole shebang while you wrench. I'd have to get enthused with the bike and have the while thing go over because a sheap bolt sheared or it overbalanced on that tiny pillar. Some of the cheaper lifts have brittle bolts put on them. They can sheer. |
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