Bike Stand

Thorgram · 04-25-2011, 09:19 AM

On a whim and being tired of my bike falling over while working on it, I ordered this bike stand from Harbor Freight yesterday.

http://www.harborfreight.com/350-lb-...and-66552.html

I found a coupon for 25% off so it pretty much equalled free shipping. I suppose it's too late to ask if anyone has used this one,

but I did check the reviews and it sounds pretty good for the price. I ALMOST bought a compressor but figured I'd poll you guys if the oil-less ones are any good.

dmmcd · 04-25-2011, 09:31 AM

Looks better than a plastic milk crate... :wink:

I was thinking of making one of these as they are usually pretty expensive, but at that price it looks like a good deal. Let me know how it works out, I might be interested in getting one myself.

JTCAndrew · 04-25-2011, 10:23 AM

I have the Same Exact one. Not to spoil this - But I was NOT happy with mine - Very Cheap, but Functional. You'd been better off purchasing the Motorcycle Jack for $89 - Much more heavy duty - stable etc....HF Seem to take forever to get me the stand. You will also have to do alittle assembly as well. - Like I said "Cheaply Made" - Sorry......I would NOT recommend this atand.

Weldangrind · 04-25-2011, 11:35 AM

I have that stand, and yeah, it's cheap. It works fine as a stand, but upgrading the bolts is a good idea. Make sure you use the safety pin all the time.

Thorgram · 04-25-2011, 11:42 AM

....Very Cheap.....

....and yeah, it's cheap....

Ok, this is the worst day of my life now.

Just kidding.

Thanks for the warnings, I'll be sure to be careful with it.

Weldangrind · 04-25-2011, 11:54 AM

It actually works very well on a low bike that I have. I leave it at the bottom setting, and I still have to lift the bike slightly to sit on the stand.

2LZ · 04-25-2011, 04:04 PM

Just got one last month.
Taller than I was expecting. I actually have to lift my Q up onto it before I can raise it. I have a feeling it's more for my neighbors CR450F height of bike.
Not bad for doing the front or the rear.....but having it all in the air at the same time............very precarious.
I got it due to the sidewalk sale plus super coupon. Couldn't say no for the money spent. 8)

JTCAndrew · 04-25-2011, 05:16 PM

Anyone want to buy one? LOL Serious I'll sell mine brand NEW for $25. Plus $15 Shipping. PM me if you want it! I used it Once! I accept PayPal.

Andrew

MICRider · 04-25-2011, 07:32 PM

Not to scare anybody off buying one, but I think your much farther ahead to pop for the actual hydraulic jack type motorcycle lifts. I have one I bought on sale at Canadian Tire and I use it often, mostly for chain maintenance but also when pulling tires etc. Plus it works for lifting the ATV up as well. Money well spent in my opinion for the amount I use it

dmmcd · 04-25-2011, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JTCAndrew

Anyone want to buy one? LOL Serious I'll sell mine brand NEW for $25. Plus $15 Shipping. PM me if you want it! I used it Once! I accept PayPal.

Andrew

Hmmm.... I'm sure there is some way to modify it to make it work better and be more stable. I'll think about it.

Andrew, I wish you were closer, I could save a lot on shipping when buying up the stuff you don't want anymore!

SpudRider · 04-25-2011, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dmmcd

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTCAndrew

Anyone want to buy one? LOL Serious I'll sell mine brand NEW for $25. Plus $15 Shipping. PM me if you want it! I used it Once! I accept PayPal.

Andrew

Hmmm.... I'm sure there is some way to modify it to make it work better and be more stable. I'll think about it.

Andrew, I wish you were closer, I could save a lot on shipping when buying up the stuff you don't want anymore!

Spud

SpudRider · 04-25-2011, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Thorgram

....Very Cheap.....

....and yeah, it's cheap....

Ok, this is the worst day of my life now.

Just kidding.

Thanks for the warnings, I'll be sure to be careful with it.

Did anyone mention this bike stand is cheap? :roll: Thanks for lifting TG's spirits, gang!

Spud

JTCAndrew · 04-25-2011, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MICRider

Not to scare anybody off buying one, but I think your much farther ahead to pop for the actual hydraulic jack type motorcycle lifts. I have one I bought on sale at Canadian Tire and I use it often, mostly for chain maintenance but also when pulling tires etc. Plus it works for lifting the ATV up as well. Money well spent in my opinion for the amount I use it

Thats What I'm taliking about - I made the mistake of selling mine like this to my buddy who has a Harley and needed to use it over the winter - He really liked it so I sold it to him DIRT Ass cheap - $50 Wow did I make a mistake or what? Duh! Someone Slap me! :oops:

Weldangrind · 04-26-2011, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by dmmcd

Hmmm.... I'm sure there is some way to modify it to make it work better and be more stable. I'll think about it.

Just use the safety pin each time and secure the bike to the stand with a ratchet strap. That's what I do and it works great.

Rando · 04-26-2011, 02:20 AM

Having a cheap bike stand is better than not having one at all. I once used my engine hoist to lift my bike when I had to replace the back tire.

I think it was a good buy.

04-25-2011, 09:19 AM	#1
Thorgram Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 145	Bike Stand On a whim and being tired of my bike falling over while working on it, I ordered this bike stand from Harbor Freight yesterday. http://www.harborfreight.com/350-lb-...and-66552.html I found a coupon for 25% off so it pretty much equalled free shipping. I suppose it's too late to ask if anyone has used this one, but I did check the reviews and it sounds pretty good for the price. I ALMOST bought a compressor but figured I'd poll you guys if the oil-less ones are any good.
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04-25-2011, 09:31 AM	#2
dmmcd Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Souderton, PA Posts: 367	Looks better than a plastic milk crate... :wink: I was thinking of making one of these as they are usually pretty expensive, but at that price it looks like a good deal. Let me know how it works out, I might be interested in getting one myself. __________________ 2008 Yamaha WR250x 2006 Honda CRF250R Sold: 2002 Suzuki SV650S, 2009 Qlink XF200
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04-25-2011, 10:23 AM	#3
JTCAndrew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jamestown, PA Posts: 589	I have the Same Exact one. Not to spoil this - But I was NOT happy with mine - Very Cheap, but Functional. You'd been better off purchasing the Motorcycle Jack for $89 - Much more heavy duty - stable etc....HF Seem to take forever to get me the stand. You will also have to do alittle assembly as well. - Like I said "Cheaply Made" - Sorry......I would NOT recommend this atand. __________________ Andrew - Jamestown, PA 16134 YouTube Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/Jtcomp2009#p/u 2009 Qlink XF200 Supermoto 1982 Honda CM200 Bobber - SOLD 2003 JEEP Liberty SPORT = 3" Lift 2002 Chevy Trailblazer LTZ - Family Cruiser
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04-25-2011, 11:35 AM	#4
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I have that stand, and yeah, it's cheap. It works fine as a stand, but upgrading the bolts is a good idea. Make sure you use the safety pin all the time. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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04-25-2011, 11:54 AM	#6
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	It actually works very well on a low bike that I have. I leave it at the bottom setting, and I still have to lift the bike slightly to sit on the stand. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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04-25-2011, 11:42 AM	#5
Thorgram Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 145	....Very Cheap..... ....and yeah, it's cheap.... Ok, this is the worst day of my life now. Just kidding. Thanks for the warnings, I'll be sure to be careful with it.
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04-25-2011, 04:04 PM	#7
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,112	Just got one last month. Taller than I was expecting. I actually have to lift my Q up onto it before I can raise it. I have a feeling it's more for my neighbors CR450F height of bike. Not bad for doing the front or the rear.....but having it all in the air at the same time............very precarious. I got it due to the sidewalk sale plus super coupon. Couldn't say no for the money spent. 8) __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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04-25-2011, 05:16 PM	#8
JTCAndrew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jamestown, PA Posts: 589	Anyone want to buy one? LOL Serious I'll sell mine brand NEW for $25. Plus $15 Shipping. PM me if you want it! I used it Once! I accept PayPal. Andrew __________________ Andrew - Jamestown, PA 16134 YouTube Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/Jtcomp2009#p/u 2009 Qlink XF200 Supermoto 1982 Honda CM200 Bobber - SOLD 2003 JEEP Liberty SPORT = 3" Lift 2002 Chevy Trailblazer LTZ - Family Cruiser
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04-25-2011, 07:32 PM	#9
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Not to scare anybody off buying one, but I think your much farther ahead to pop for the actual hydraulic jack type motorcycle lifts. I have one I bought on sale at Canadian Tire and I use it often, mostly for chain maintenance but also when pulling tires etc. Plus it works for lifting the ATV up as well. Money well spent in my opinion for the amount I use it
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04-26-2011, 02:20 AM	#15
Rando Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 21	Having a cheap bike stand is better than not having one at all. I once used my engine hoist to lift my bike when I had to replace the back tire. I think it was a good buy.
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