I'm literally in Harbor freight right looking up UA-cam and your video came up 1st and because of you I'm buying the lift. Harbor freight needs to give you some kind of commission 😎🤘
@@carolinarider5237 That is okay. The Sealey 2000CJX Combination Trolley Jack is pretty good too, and you can use it for motorcycles, ATVs, and automobiles. Oh..I see a lot of things while researching
Awesome bike and great lift / jack. Over time, the seals inside the bottle jack start to harden up and if you just replace the fluid with a "good" jack oil, it reconditions the seals and the jack works well again. You will know after a few years because when you lower your bike, it will NOT go down at that nice rate your jack does now, it either bounces or falls to the ground as if it fell off the jack. It really drops that fast. My Craftsman jack is almost identical to your jack and I have had it over 16 years and recently replaced the fluid and added a "stop" to the foot lever so I don't press it down too far. It all works like new now and I have a couple videos on my channel.
Can now feel comfortable about working on my own bike. Took this same model out the box and right away put it together, easy assembly. I appreciate your video, thx.
A good idea is to install hooks into the walls on either side of the bike and connect a ratchet tie down strap on either side of your bike's front fork; if you don't strap it too tight, you can jack the bike up and have no issues with the bike wobbling/falling off the jack. Once the bike is up as high as you want, snug the ratchet straps down. to unload, do the opposite. :)
I have a Harbor Freight lift as well. I ride a Big Dog chopper and is very low to ground. The jack would not fit under the bike. Took the wheels off the jack and use the safety bolts to keep it from rocking and it works great!!
I bought this jack six months ago. It is the only one for under $1200 I could find that would slide under my 2011 Fatboy Lo. With a soft tail make sure the lift arms are not under the shocks. If they are, you will damage them. This places the jack a little forward of perfect balance. Even so, it is rock solid. That doesn't stop me from using tie downs though. This jack is perfectly smooth going up and coming down. That was not the case with a jack I used to borrow, also from Harbor Freight. That thing came bounding down and that was unnerving. I am completely satisfied with this jack and highly recommend it. Especially if your bike sits low on the stand. Clearance was always a problem until I found this jack. The aluminum jack Harbor Freight had has tiny wheels. I mean tiny. I didn't care for that. I just couldn't see them supporting 1,000 lbs. But I guess they do.
I'm not sure. But on my lowboy the only thing I use the jack for is the transmission fluid. The engine oil and the primary are easy enough to change on the floor. Getting an oil collection pan under there with the jack ends up making a mess.
@@bodeine454 Another item you may be interested in is a Scavenger. It allows you to remove the quart of dirty oil that remains in a Harley engine when you drain the oil. roguechopper.com/ If you are not familiar with it, check it out. I swear by it. It allows you to do a 100% oil change rather than a 75% oil change. For whatever reason, Harley thinks a 75% oil change is okay. I don't. I am not affiliated with Rogue Chopper in any way. They don't even know I exist. Well, except that they sold me a Scavenger long ago.
Bought mine yesterday, easy put together, now this 77 year old Marine can change the tires on my 900 Kawasaki Vulcan LT, instead of paying someone 738.00 to do it. Thanks.
I have the same one from there thanks for that video i just used mine yesterday to change my front tire great jack 10 out 10 i recommend this bike jack
I was always taught to lift from the right side and keep the kickstand down just in case it accidentally falls before the jack starts lifting then the bike would rest on the kickstand.
I love it. I use it on my 2006 Harley Electra glide ultra. I have to pull my bike up on a square block with the front tire or the jack won’t go under. Works beautiful though.
I bought this exact jack yesterday. Lifted my road glide no problen it just wont come down. ... and before you ask the saftey catch is not stopping it.
Awesome video, are the foot pedals hard to push, I'm thinking about using it as a transmission jack too and am wondering if I'll be able to raise and lower it with my hand
Can the jack still move on its wheels when it's holding something up? -not asking if it wobbles, I need to lift a heavy workbench and move it across a room.
I have that more expensive one and took those risers off. I haven't used it for awhile and today wanted to take my front wheel off and once strapped to the jack and lifted couldn't get the jack to release and lower. I had to use an automotive jack and fight with it for 2 hours to get the bike off the Harbor Freight Jack. Maybe I'll have better luck with this one. I'm looking at changing my own tires because my shop charged $125 an hour and it's a minimum of 90 minutes and 3 percent for CCs. I got a mechanic at work who will look at it, if not fixable it's going in the metal scrap bin. Got only 2 uses out of it.
I picked up mine second hand for $60. I found it was worthless for changing the oil in my 790 Triumph other than leveling it to check my sight glass. I am sure I will have other uses like changing tires on the bike. No tool is useless.
Yeah, it pretty much requires 2 tubes on the bottom of the frame. Anything with a single tube or a protruding oil pan is going to require some creativity... usually involving a wooden cradle. 👍🏾🍻
*YOU* are the Item Video on Hazard Fraught's webpage for this little dandy. Congratulizzle, MahNizzle! Quick Question - *even though* the weight rating & suggested use is *clearly noted* in multiple locations throughout the shopping process: *WiLL THiS HoLd mY....* 800lbs Muck Bucket of a Mother-In-Law for the Holiday Season? Does it come with risers? thx man
Is it easy to manuever the bike on the jack? My thought was my garage is tricky to deal with... and was thinking of the park and move but that device only works with center stand. I was thinking something like this might be awesome for also hoisting the bike and rotating it in the garage to position to "ride out the door" easily on the next trip. How well do you think it would work for that?
Just makes you feel better letting the bike come towards you where the kickstand is instead of letting it fall away. Late comment, either way hope that makes sense
The handle is removable with a pin. Not sure I understand the oil pan question... kind of depends on where your drain is, I suppose. But you can always make a sluice or use a funnel...
@@darrenclark9776 What kind of bike do you have? I'm getting one for our Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide and I'm wondering if I'll have access to drain the oil, transmission fluid and primary fluid while it's on the lift?
@@bodeine454 Hey man..... I got this a white back and it works fine on my 07 Triumph bonneville. The oil filter is down there next to the oil sump though and its difficult to pull and drain from on this lift. Make a little funnel or ramp out of tin-foil to route the oil or other fluids into what youre draining into and youll be just fine.
@@darrenclark9776 Sounds like a plan, thanks. I'm going to have to wait until someone close has them in stock, none of them had any within an hour of us a few days ago....
No, as long as you lift a little farther back. Theres really no need to have it on a lift to do an oil change though... it won't make it much easier. On the subject of oil changes, you know the proper procedure for these bikes, right?
@@Hardtimes57 - Oh, wow. I don't have to do anything like that on my '04... I was just referring to draining the tank and sump, and not adding all the oil at once. But maybe the '09s don't have a separate tank..?
I’ve got the same bike and the same jack, but the jack doesn’t fit under the bike. The lowest setting for the jack is 4 3/4” the bike seems to sit lower. Is the an adjustment to make the bike higher?
I'm worried if i have to take off the back wheel and swing arm, will the bike fall forward or opposite if I take off the front wheel. The bike is not secured to the jack no way.
25% of the Components? - Reasonable Request. A Man wants what a man wants. *1st* you'll need *100%* of the components. Using *Pii* & Crystalline Meff (The Blue Stuff); You'll need to remove approximately 75% of the components & Deliver them, with haste, to your local Salvage Yard. You *now* have *25% of the components.* *Next:* Repackage the unit (well, 25% of it, of course!) & *Demand* a Refund (With haste again!) because whoever assembled this damn thing 1/4-Assed it! Anybody gets in your way; You *yoke em right up* & say "You feelin lucky, Pal? Roll the dice!"
When you keep it on the jack for winter storage, do you have to keep it on the max height or you can keep it lower just enough to keep the tires off the ground? thank you!
@@michaelspedden1078 How easy is it to move around? That's my primary thought on getting one. I have a tight garage and was thinking it would be perfect for spinning the bike around to ride out of the garage in the AM. Tired of doing the 3, 4, 6 point turn to get it "put away" or "take out"! I looked at the park and move but I have a cruiser and don't have a center stand.
It's according to which bike you have. If you are just changing oil and your bike is too low then put 2x6 slabs of wood in front of wheels and kickstand drive bike up on them. If you use jack to change oil you probably will not be able to get to oil filter or put drip pan under drain plug. Jack is mainly for doing wheel, fork,
Thanks for making an understandable non biased video.
I have the same lift for my motorcycle and recommend it 100%. It also works great as a transmission jack.
And a riding lawn mower jack !
I'm literally in Harbor freight right looking up UA-cam and your video came up 1st and because of you I'm buying the lift. Harbor freight needs to give you some kind of commission 😎🤘
The Aluminum one has a better locking mechanism. However, more expensive.
@@brianparent already bought the other one , but thanks . 👍
@@carolinarider5237 That is okay. The Sealey 2000CJX Combination Trolley Jack is pretty good too, and you can use it for motorcycles, ATVs, and automobiles. Oh..I see a lot of things while researching
Awesome bike and great lift / jack. Over time, the seals inside the bottle jack start to harden up and if you just replace the fluid with a "good" jack oil, it reconditions the seals and the jack works well again. You will know after a few years because when you lower your bike, it will NOT go down at that nice rate your jack does now, it either bounces or falls to the ground as if it fell off the jack. It really drops that fast. My Craftsman jack is almost identical to your jack and I have had it over 16 years and recently replaced the fluid and added a "stop" to the foot lever so I don't press it down too far. It all works like new now and I have a couple videos on my channel.
Mine doesn't go down at all. It stays wherever you jack it to. I'm taking it to work and having one of the mechanics look at it.
Can now feel comfortable about working on my own bike. Took this same model out the box and right away put it together, easy assembly. I appreciate your video, thx.
I've watched a few vids already, but yours was by far the best that I've seen. Thank You.
I''m buying one today for my Harley, Had 0 clue how it worked. I do now. Thanks, man.
Your review helped immensely with my decision on which lift.
Right on! Glad to help!
Great review looking to buy it at my local harbor freight tomorrow , it's also good to see I can use straps for extra peace of mind
Looking for a jack for my Yamaha V-Star.... now I know for sure how well this thing will work with my bike. Simple video... HUGE thanks buddy.
A good idea is to install hooks into the walls on either side of the bike and connect a ratchet tie down strap on either side of your bike's front fork; if you don't strap it too tight, you can jack the bike up and have no issues with the bike wobbling/falling off the jack. Once the bike is up as high as you want, snug the ratchet straps down. to unload, do the opposite. :)
Great jacks I've had one for 5 years now and wouldn't go without one
I have a Harbor Freight lift as well. I ride a Big Dog chopper and is very low to ground. The jack would not fit under the bike. Took the wheels off the jack and use the safety bolts to keep it from rocking and it works great!!
Thanks a lot for your time in making this video, gave me the courage I needed to see how it works
Thanks for showing that. Sold me on buying it. Thanks for posting the video
its too bad every review video cant be like this one brother. great job and thank you. i can now go use it and change my oil with confidence.
I bought this jack six months ago. It is the only one for under $1200 I could find that would slide under my 2011 Fatboy Lo. With a soft tail make sure the lift arms are not under the shocks. If they are, you will damage them. This places the jack a little forward of perfect balance. Even so, it is rock solid. That doesn't stop me from using tie downs though. This jack is perfectly smooth going up and coming down. That was not the case with a jack I used to borrow, also from Harbor Freight. That thing came bounding down and that was unnerving. I am completely satisfied with this jack and highly recommend it. Especially if your bike sits low on the stand. Clearance was always a problem until I found this jack. The aluminum jack Harbor Freight had has tiny wheels. I mean tiny. I didn't care for that. I just couldn't see them supporting 1,000 lbs. But I guess they do.
Do you know if I would have access to drain the oil, transmission fluid and primary fluid on an '05 Dyna Wide Glide?
I'm not sure. But on my lowboy the only thing I use the jack for is the transmission fluid. The engine oil and the primary are easy enough to change on the floor. Getting an oil collection pan under there with the jack ends up making a mess.
@@Bob-rd9vd Good to know, thanks....I was going to buy one today but every place within an hour from here are out of stock.
@@bodeine454 Another item you may be interested in is a Scavenger. It allows you to remove the quart of dirty oil that remains in a Harley engine when you drain the oil. roguechopper.com/
If you are not familiar with it, check it out. I swear by it. It allows you to do a 100% oil change rather than a 75% oil change. For whatever reason, Harley thinks a 75% oil change is okay. I don't. I am not affiliated with Rogue Chopper in any way. They don't even know I exist. Well, except that they sold me a Scavenger long ago.
@@Bob-rd9vd I sure will, I'll check it out, sounds like a good thing Bob, I wasn't aware that that much oil remained in a Twin Cam when changing oil.
Bought mine yesterday, easy put together, now this 77 year old Marine can change the tires on my 900 Kawasaki Vulcan LT, instead of paying someone 738.00 to do it. Thanks.
Very good! I don't believe there's much a 77-year-old marine couldn't do if he had a mind to. 👍🏾
Boot
Pretty amazing how much you can save with DIY, with motorcycles and everything, FFS
Thanks for the video review. I was looking a decent lift for my teenager to use at his shop on bikes
I have the same one from there thanks for that video i just used mine yesterday to change my front tire great jack 10 out 10 i recommend this bike jack
I was always taught to lift from the right side and keep the kickstand down just in case it accidentally falls before the jack starts lifting then the bike would rest on the kickstand.
Very interesting. Yep, that makes perfect sense. Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for this video! I'm going to buy one for my 99 Goldwing 1500 SE.
Thanks for the review. Just ordered one for my victory magnum
Nice bike brother..I bought the same lift jack I haven't used it yet so thanks for the video an stay safe
Gonna pick this up to finally do oil changes and maintenance the easy way
Thank you for your time!
Thanks so much for the lift this is what I was looking for
Ty for showing this about the jack
Great information! I’m going to get one for my mx bike for easier maintenance. Thank you!
I love it. I use it on my 2006 Harley Electra glide ultra. I have to pull my bike up on a square block with the front tire or the jack won’t go under. Works beautiful though.
You are the smartest guy out there! Thanks
I've been thinking about getting a jack, thanks for the video!
Thanks for the review! Definitely grabbing one of these
Good informative straight forward video.. can’t wait to get mine....
Thanks for a understandable and simple video
I see you on the vstar about to tackle the tires today wish me luck
Got a very similar one from sears a while back for my roadking and works great
Thank you for posting this. A big help.
If you do your own work on your bike you need one of these.
I bought this exact jack yesterday. Lifted my road glide no problen it just wont come down. ... and before you ask the saftey catch is not stopping it.
What solved your problem?
I had the same problem, my Jack failed. Had to replace it with bike up in the air. Sucked big time.
Awesome video, are the foot pedals hard to push, I'm thinking about using it as a transmission jack too and am wondering if I'll be able to raise and lower it with my hand
Can the jack still move on its wheels when it's holding something up? -not asking if it wobbles, I need to lift a heavy workbench and move it across a room.
I got dizzy just with the shaky camera control
Aww... poor little guy... are you gonna be okay?
I have that more expensive one and took those risers off. I haven't used it for awhile and today wanted to take my front wheel off and once strapped to the jack and lifted couldn't get the jack to release and lower. I had to use an automotive jack and fight with it for 2 hours to get the bike off the Harbor Freight Jack. Maybe I'll have better luck with this one. I'm looking at changing my own tires because my shop charged $125 an hour and it's a minimum of 90 minutes and 3 percent for CCs. I got a mechanic at work who will look at it, if not fixable it's going in the metal scrap bin. Got only 2 uses out of it.
Thank u. I’m sold. I have a Trike. I hope it works.
I'm going to buy one because of this video!
Your suppose to lift and use the Jack on the other side.
You know if this would work on an Indian Scout?
Thanks
Thank you for this video, very helpful!
Have the same jack. Handle not meant to move vehicle on lift. Otherwise works well.
Great video. Beautiful bike!
Thanks for video I just came from harbor bought one just like it
I have an old craftsman jack looks just like it. Never used it for a bike, only mowers. Know I've seen that it will work thanks.
Going to use it for my racing scooters and DRZ Susuki 400 Dirt Bike....
Thanks again!
Surfin CPA
I picked up mine second hand for $60. I found it was worthless for changing the oil in my 790 Triumph other than leveling it to check my sight glass. I am sure I will have other uses like changing tires on the bike. No tool is useless.
Yeah, it pretty much requires 2 tubes on the bottom of the frame. Anything with a single tube or a protruding oil pan is going to require some creativity... usually involving a wooden cradle. 👍🏾🍻
Great video. Sweet bike. Thanks.
Thanks very informative!!!
Just bought one yesterday glad I did.
How do you like it so far? And what kind of bike have you used it on?
Right on, thank you 👍👍
Thank you! I just bought one!
*YOU* are the Item Video on Hazard Fraught's webpage for this little dandy. Congratulizzle, MahNizzle!
Quick Question - *even though* the weight rating & suggested use is *clearly noted* in multiple locations throughout the shopping process:
*WiLL THiS HoLd mY....*
800lbs Muck Bucket of a Mother-In-Law for the Holiday Season?
Does it come with risers?
thx man
Thanks regarding furnishing these sort of good subject matter.
for a few dollars more, I'm opting for the super sexy blue aluminum one. thanks for showing us how this works!
Great video. I wish you would have shown you wheeling your bike around the garage on the casters.
@@Golfdude1958 I wouldn't recommend doing that. I'm pretty sure the casters are just for rolling the jack around.
Thank you.
Is it easy to manuever the bike on the jack? My thought was my garage is tricky to deal with... and was thinking of the park and move but that device only works with center stand. I was thinking something like this might be awesome for also hoisting the bike and rotating it in the garage to position to "ride out the door" easily on the next trip. How well do you think it would work for that?
Good video. Very helpful. But I use the 2 ratchet straps to hold the bike. Just in case.
thank you!
Hi, do you think it can hold my 800lb vtx1800 for 3-4 month winter storage?
Thanks for this! I'm sold.
👍
Don't get me wrong, the video is great, but man you gotta keep that camera still bro! Giving me a headache
Thanks
Does the long handle come off for easy storage. ?? Not taking up as much space. ??
Yep!
Does it matter what side of the bike you are on? A lot of videos I've watched have pushed the jack under from the otherside?
Thanks for the video.
I don't think it would make a difference... been a while since I used it, so I cant think offhand if there's a benefit either way.
Just makes you feel better letting the bike come towards you where the kickstand is instead of letting it fall away. Late comment, either way hope that makes sense
Hey...can ya turn the bike around while up on jack!?
I want to turn bike around to drive OUT of driveway. Unsafe to roll backwards out of drive
Has anyone responded to your question?
That's a good looking bike. I just got ride of a kaw 900 custom .. custom loved that bike but I traded it for a roadking. Is that a valkyrie?
Yamaha Road Star.
Nice V!
Do you strap you bike while it’s lifted? And what points would you strap it down?
Is this good for oil changes? Or should I just get the one that holds the back wheel up
You can change rear tire, front tire, fork seals, oil change!!!
very good but i would need to know minimum height to get under my ultra low bike
Just ride ur bike up on 2x6's or whatever , it's worth the extra effort
Michael Spedden with engine issues that might require considerable pushing. But yes, good advice. Thank you.
Looks like it also might work good as a transmission jack , But not sure how high it goes
You can’t fit an oil sump under there to change the oil, right?
Also, is that long handle removable so you can store it easier?
The handle is removable with a pin. Not sure I understand the oil pan question... kind of depends on where your drain is, I suppose. But you can always make a sluice or use a funnel...
Thanks man! I ended up buying one shortly after I watched your video and it worked out perfectly. Thanks for your contribution to youtubeland!
@@darrenclark9776 What kind of bike do you have? I'm getting one for our Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide and I'm wondering if I'll have access to drain the oil, transmission fluid and primary fluid while it's on the lift?
@@bodeine454 Hey man..... I got this a white back and it works fine on my 07 Triumph bonneville. The oil filter is down there next to the oil sump though and its difficult to pull and drain from on this lift. Make a little funnel or ramp out of tin-foil to route the oil or other fluids into what youre draining into and youll be just fine.
@@darrenclark9776 Sounds like a plan, thanks. I'm going to have to wait until someone close has them in stock, none of them had any within an hour of us a few days ago....
Have you ever used the jack to turn/move the bike around? I have a tight spot I park in and backing out isn't an option...thanks!
I have not.
I would also like to know this if you can move it
is the lift still holding up ?
Anyone know how wide the base is? Curious if it will make it all the way frame to frame on my bike. I need at least 13 inches.
Just wondering if there's any problem getting a pan under to catch your oil when you change it?
No, as long as you lift a little farther back. Theres really no need to have it on a lift to do an oil change though... it won't make it much easier. On the subject of oil changes, you know the proper procedure for these bikes, right?
@@deathwrenchcustom Yea, I have an 09. I know I have to remove the exhaust and probably the footrest to get at the filter.
@@Hardtimes57 - Oh, wow. I don't have to do anything like that on my '04... I was just referring to draining the tank and sump, and not adding all the oil at once. But maybe the '09s don't have a separate tank..?
I’ve got the same bike and the same jack, but the jack doesn’t fit under the bike. The lowest setting for the jack is 4 3/4” the bike seems to sit lower. Is the an adjustment to make the bike higher?
Nope. Maybe your bike has been lowered?
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I guess it was lowered, I was able to roll it up onto a couple of 45lb. Weights and jacked it.
Can you use this as storage? I want to prevent flat spots while winter....
Great video was very helpful. Nice looking bike also
Thank you!
I'm worried if i have to take off the back wheel and swing arm, will the bike fall forward or opposite if I take off the front wheel. The bike is not secured to the jack no way.
Once the bike is up on the jack can you roll/move it. I want to be able to put my bike as tight as possible against the wall in my garage.
It is possible, but I'd be very careful... there are dollies made for doing that.
Great tip. Thanks
Thank you Sir..that was really helpful!
would you think it unsafe to sit on the bike while it is on the jack?
You're on your own with that one, boss! 😎
Seems legit.
I have the older red one. It did seem a little unstable at first. Was unsure about it. I will check it out again when I can.
Does it go high enough to get the back tire off without removing the fender
I would think so, in most cases... but that is going to depend on the bike too.
How do I get 25pct of components?
I don't know... have you tried hiding behind a tree? 🤷🏾♂️
25% of the Components? - Reasonable Request. A Man wants what a man wants.
*1st* you'll need *100%* of the components.
Using *Pii* & Crystalline Meff (The Blue Stuff); You'll need to remove approximately 75% of the components & Deliver them, with haste, to your local Salvage Yard.
You *now* have *25% of the components.*
*Next:* Repackage the unit (well, 25% of it, of course!) & *Demand* a Refund (With haste again!) because whoever assembled this damn thing 1/4-Assed it! Anybody gets in your way; You *yoke em right up* & say "You feelin lucky, Pal? Roll the dice!"
When you keep it on the jack for winter storage, do you have to keep it on the max height or you can keep it lower just enough to keep the tires off the ground? thank you!
I live in Arizona. We don't have winter. We have "riding season." :)
@@deathwrenchcustom man I'm moving back there. Northern Indiana sucks for riding. I get in 7 months, tops 8.
I stored mine on lowest setting so I could move it around
@@michaelspedden1078 How easy is it to move around? That's my primary thought on getting one. I have a tight garage and was thinking it would be perfect for spinning the bike around to ride out of the garage in the AM. Tired of doing the 3, 4, 6 point turn to get it "put away" or "take out"! I looked at the park and move but I have a cruiser and don't have a center stand.
@@motoed fairly easy, but I use a HF dolly to do what you describe...easier and quicker
Does this jack work well with changing the oils?
It's according to which bike you have.
If you are just changing oil and your bike is too low then put 2x6 slabs of wood in front of wheels and kickstand drive bike up on them. If you use jack to change oil you probably will not be able to get to oil filter or put drip pan under drain plug.
Jack is mainly for doing wheel, fork,
And swingarm maintenance. Also to work on engine without having to bend over or sitting on floor.
great vid, but i wold have lifted from the other side, cause if something went south, the bike would have fallen away from ya.
How is it working now?
No idea. I sold that bike and didn't need the jack anymore. 😁