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RAL88

So after working on the R850 I've come to realize that I need to get off the cement floor.
I'm looking for a lift and because I don't have a lot of room for storage I was thinking about the Kendon 1000# folding lift.

http://www.kendonusa.com/cruiserlift.html

Does any one have any experience with these or have any other suggestions.

Thanks,
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Rich

"If it ain't broke, take it apart and make it work better"
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'96' K1100LT-SE
'97' R850GS-R

ljjohns · Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2012 9:37 pm Post subject:

Rich:

We're using the low-end Harbor Freight lift down here in El Paso: works perfectly fine for the K75, the K11s and Joel's R1100. I've had my K12LT up on it as well; no problems with the support but that's a lot of bike to move up onto the lift.

One of the K11s is up on it at the moment, and probably won't be coming off anytime soon, so if you have the time to take a ride to El Paso, come on down and see for yourself. Joel's working but I'm retired; we can even put you up for the night.

Larry Johnson
El Paso TX
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1993 K1100LT (Washington)
1995 K1100LTSE
1996 K1100LTSE (parts)
2003 K1200LTC
1991 K75RT

garynali · Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2012 9:44 pm Post subject:

Rich
I've had one of those generic chinese hydraulic bike lifts for a few years now. It does the K1100 and the 1200 without any problems . I stand to do anything at bar height and sit on a wheeled seat for the low stuff. My back thinks it was well worth the few hundred it cost.
Gary C
K1100RS
K1200GT
TT250

Shoganai · Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2012 10:26 pm Post subject:

I just bought this for Steve for the S1000RR.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/motorcycle-Central-paddock-stand-lift-DUCATI-848-1098-1198-999-3-seconds-EZmove-/261069721887

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yMCk95zZqQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJl92w53zug

Not what you are looking for, but cool none the less.

This is the table life we have and love.
Air powered.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-table-lift/
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1994 K1100RS aka Blue Streak

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So slip the chain and I'm off again,
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Scott_Anderson · Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2012 10:36 pm Post subject:

Rich, this is the lift that MR and myself have.

http://www.completehydraulic.com/lifts-motorcycle-tcml.html

Same style and design as the Handy brand at about 1/2 the cost.
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1995 K1100LT 0302044
2017 FLHTK Ultra Limited
Garmin StreetPilot 2820
Garmin Zumo 550
Garmin Zumo XT
"One who does not ask questions is ashamed to learn" Danish proverb
1997 K1100LT 0302488(R.I.P.)
1997 R1100RT ZC62149(sold)

whyoldbill · Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 7:34 am Post subject:

Rich,
This is the one I have : http://stores.pitbullbikershop.com/-strse-4/Honda-PITBULL-MOTORCYCLE-LIFT/Detail.bok
Got a sweet deal from a riding buddy.
It lifts the Goldwing or the LT nicely and is super stable.

That's my $.02
Bill
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RAL88 · Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 10:58 pm Post subject:

Thanks for all the reply and options. For those that have the full size lifts how do you store them. I would need to lean it on its side against the wall to give me enough room for the bikes. Does anyone store them this way or do you just leave it flat?
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Rich

"If it ain't broke, take it apart and make it work better"
*************
'96' K1100LT-SE
'97' R850GS-R

Scott_Anderson · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 12:30 am Post subject:

Rich, I leave mine in the middle of the garage floor and back my truck over top of it. I happen to have a K2500 4x4 full size chevy.

If I had to put my wife's Taurus in the garage I'd just roll it to the other side and put it under the boat.(the lift, not the ford...... Laughing

)

I think that Special K Larry recessed his into the garage floor.
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Ride safe.

1995 K1100LT 0302044
2017 FLHTK Ultra Limited
Garmin StreetPilot 2820
Garmin Zumo 550
Garmin Zumo XT
"One who does not ask questions is ashamed to learn" Danish proverb
1997 K1100LT 0302488(R.I.P.)
1997 R1100RT ZC62149(sold)

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 6:03 pm Post subject:

Rich,

I used to do this Crying or Very sad

Now I do this Very Happy

While I do have 2 deep garage bays, I have tilted the lift on edge and stored it along the wall.

It is SO NICE to sit on a stool and have the engine at eye level. One of the best tools I ever bought.
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John & Cathy

'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.

John Clauss · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 3:03 pm Post subject:

^ I checked out the website on the side of your lift and they directed me to a dealer 60 miles away. Can I ask for a ballpark figure for that lift? Thanks.
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1997 K1100LT
1975 R75/6

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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 3:13 pm Post subject:

RAL88 · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 10:56 pm Post subject:

The closest place I have to pick up a lift is 325 miles away so they have to be shipped. So far the cheapest rate I can find is $200.
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Rich

"If it ain't broke, take it apart and make it work better"
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'96' K1100LT-SE
'97' R850GS-R