nklr: hijack the thread of motorcycle lift stand

[Bob Monahan]

Does anyone here have suggestions for a motorcycle lift stand for a tired old codger that's too old and fat to bend over while he works on his bike? My KLR is dirty from my last two rides and I need to do a thorough cleaning on it and am dreading all the bending over. I found this on ebay and wonder if it's the type stand that is best for a KLR? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MOTORCYCLE-MOTOCROSS-SCISSOR-LIFT-STAND-C\ RF-YZ-CR-RM-KX_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35580QQihZ011QQitemZ3202305169\ 36QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MOTORCYCLE-MOTOCROSS-SCISSOR-LIFT-STAND-\ CRF-YZ-CR-RM-KX_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35580QQihZ011QQitemZ320230516\ 936QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW> $bob$ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Kevin Powers]

For less money I would go with the lift from Sears or Harbor Freight. They both have wheels which make it easy to move them around when you don't have the bike on them. On Sat, Mar 22, 2008 at 6:54 AM, Bob Monahan wrote:

> > Does anyone here have suggestions for a motorcycle lift stand for a > tired old codger that's too old and fat to bend over while he works on > his bike? > > My KLR is dirty from my last two rides and I need to do a thorough > cleaning on it and am dreading all the bending over. > > I found this on ebay and wonder if it's the type stand that is best for > a KLR? > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MOTORCYCLE-MOTOCROSS-SCISSOR-LIFT-STAND-C\ > RF-YZ-CR-RM-KX_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35580QQihZ011QQitemZ3202305169\ > 36QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVWhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MOTORCYCLE-MOTOCROSS-SCISSOR-LIFT-STAND-CRF-YZ-CR-RM-KX_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35580QQihZ011QQitemZ320230516936QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW> > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MOTORCYCLE-MOTOCROSS-SCISSOR-LIFT-STAND-\ > CRF-YZ-CR-RM-KX_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35580QQihZ011QQitemZ320230516\ > 936QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVWhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MOTORCYCLE-MOTOCROSS-SCISSOR-LIFT-STAND-CRF-YZ-CR-RM-KX_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35580QQihZ011QQitemZ320230516936QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW> > > > > $bob$ > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >

-- Kevin Powers White Bear Lake, MN [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Tim Pruitt]

I have one of the Sear's lifts and love it. It works great on my Connie, but I have never tried it on a KLR yet. If it goes high enough, which it probably does I would go with it. It is very stable, rolls around easily and just works great. ----- Original Message ---- From: Kevin Powers To: Bob Monahan Cc: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 8:17:08 AM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Motorcycle Lift Stand For less money I would go with the lift from Sears or Harbor Freight. They both have wheels which make it easy to move them around when you don't have the bike on them. On Sat, Mar 22, 2008 at 6:54 AM, Bob Monahan wrote:

> > Does anyone here have suggestions for a motorcycle lift stand for a > tired old codger that's too old and fat to bend over while he works on > his bike? > > My KLR is dirty from my last two rides and I need to do a thorough > cleaning on it and am dreading all the bending over. > > I found this on ebay and wonder if it's the type stand that is best for > a KLR? > > http://cgi.ebay com/ebaymotors/ MOTORCYCLE- MOTOCROSS- SCISSOR-LIFT- STAND-C\ > RF-YZ-CR-RM- KX_W0QQcmdZViewI temQQcategoryZ35 580QQihZ011QQite mZ3202305169\ > 36QQrdZ1QQsspagenam eZWDVWhttp://cgi.ebay com/ebaymotors/ MOTORCYCLE- MOTOCROSS- SCISSOR-LIFT- STAND-CRF- YZ-CR-RM- KX_W0QQcmdZViewI temQQcategoryZ35 580QQihZ011QQite mZ320230516936QQ rdZ1QQsspagename ZWDVW> > http://cgi.ebay com/ebaymotors/ MOTORCYCLE- MOTOCROSS- SCISSOR-LIFT- STAND-\ > CRF-YZ-CR-RM- KX_W0QQcmdZViewI temQQcategoryZ35 580QQihZ011QQite mZ320230516\ > 936QQrdZ1QQsspagena meZWDVWhttp://cgi.ebay com/ebaymotors/ MOTORCYCLE- MOTOCROSS- SCISSOR-LIFT- STAND-CRF- YZ-CR-RM- KX_W0QQcmdZViewI temQQcategoryZ35 580QQihZ011QQite mZ320230516936QQ rdZ1QQsspagename ZWDVW> > > > > $bob$ > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >

-- Kevin Powers White Bear Lake, MN [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ____________________________________________________________________________________ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Horton Oliphant]

The nice thing about the ebay stand is that it lifts three feet. The bad thing about the ebay stand is that the maximum weight limit is too close to the dry weight of the KLR and with a full tank of gas all bets are off. Having my KLR three feet off the ground and over the weight limit would be a scary proposition. Alan A13 Iowa Kevin Powers wrote:

> For less money I would go with the lift from Sears or Harbor Freight. They > both have wheels which make it easy to move them around when you don't have > the bike on them. > > On Sat, Mar 22, 2008 at 6:54 AM, Bob Monahan > wrote: > >> Does anyone here have suggestions for a motorcycle lift stand for a >> tired old codger that's too old and fat to bend over while he works on >> his bike? >> >> My KLR is dirty from my last two rides and I need to do a thorough >> cleaning on it and am dreading all the bending over. >> >> I found this on ebay and wonder if it's the type stand that is best for >> a KLR?

[albatrossklr]

I use the Sears lift on my KLR and am very pleased with it's performance. albatross who had an excellent early morning ride in the boonies today

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Tim Pruitt wrote: > > I have one of the Sear's lifts and love it. It works great on my Connie, but I have never tried it on a KLR yet. If it goes high enough, which it probably does I would go with it. It is very stable, rolls around easily and just works great. > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Kevin Powers > To: Bob Monahan > Cc: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 8:17:08 AM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Motorcycle Lift Stand > > For less money I would go with the lift from Sears or Harbor Freight. They > both have wheels which make it easy to move them around when you don't have > the bike on them. > > On Sat, Mar 22, 2008 at 6:54 AM, Bob Monahan > wrote: > > > > > Does anyone here have suggestions for a motorcycle lift stand for a > > tired old codger that's too old and fat to bend over while he works on > > his bike? > > > > My KLR is dirty from my last two rides and I need to do a thorough > > cleaning on it and am dreading all the bending over. > > > > I found this on ebay and wonder if it's the type stand that is best for > > a KLR? > > > > http://cgi.ebay com/ebaymotors/ MOTORCYCLE- MOTOCROSS- SCISSOR-LIFT- STAND-C\ > > RF-YZ-CR-RM- KX_W0QQcmdZViewI temQQcategoryZ35 580QQihZ011QQite mZ3202305169\ > > 36QQrdZ1QQsspagenam eZWDVWhttp://cgi.ebay com/ebaymotors/ MOTORCYCLE- MOTOCROSS- SCISSOR-LIFT- STAND-CRF- YZ-CR-RM- KX_W0QQcmdZViewI temQQcategoryZ35 580QQihZ011QQite mZ320230516936QQ rdZ1QQsspagename ZWDVW> > > http://cgi.ebay com/ebaymotors/ MOTORCYCLE- MOTOCROSS- SCISSOR-LIFT- STAND-\ > > CRF-YZ-CR-RM- KX_W0QQcmdZViewI temQQcategoryZ35 580QQihZ011QQite mZ320230516\ > > 936QQrdZ1QQsspagena meZWDVWhttp://cgi.ebay com/ebaymotors/ MOTORCYCLE- MOTOCROSS- SCISSOR-LIFT- STAND-CRF- YZ-CR-RM- KX_W0QQcmdZViewI temQQcategoryZ35 580QQihZ011QQite mZ320230516936QQ rdZ1QQsspagename ZWDVW> > > > > > > > $bob$ > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > -- > Kevin Powers > White Bear Lake, MN > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Looking for last minute shopping deals? > Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[Greg Jorgensen]

I bought one of these on sale at Sears and I'm pretty happy with it: Craftsman Motorcycle/ATV Jack Sears Item #00950190000 Mfr model #34162 $89.99, my local store had them in stock, or you can order online. Photos here: http://tinyurl.com/2wvjde Greg Jorgensen

[stmilum]

I purchased the Sears cycle lift and have been using it for about a year and a half. Several of the group members have it, too. It has wheels that allow you to reposition the bike. It cost about $50 - $60 on sale and I'm very satisfied with it. The model you linked to on eBay looks good from the pictures. Steve in Niceville --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Monahan" wrote:

> > > Does anyone here have suggestions for a motorcycle lift stand for a > tired old codger that's too old and fat to bend over while he works on > his bike? clipped

[Bob Monahan]

Greg, It appears that the one at Harbor Freight is suspiciously similar... I'll see if they have it at my local store so I don't have to pay shipping. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... umber=2792 http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1260 ... Name=Tools http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1260 ... &cName=Mec hanics+Tools&sName=Lift+Equipment> &cName=Mechanics+Tools&sName=Lift+Equipment Thanks to you and everyone that responded... $bob$ _____ From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Greg Jorgensen Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 4:11 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Motorcycle Lift Stand I bought one of these on sale at Sears and I'm pretty happy with it: Craftsman Motorcycle/ATV Jack Sears Item #00950190000 Mfr model #34162 $89.99, my local store had them in stock, or you can order online. Photos here: http://tinyurl. http://tinyurl.com/2wvjde> com/2wvjde Greg Jorgensen [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Dail]

Check a Pep Boy's near you, the motorcycle jack is $49.95 after rebate.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Jorgensen" To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 3:11 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Motorcycle Lift Stand >I bought one of these on sale at Sears and I'm pretty happy with it: > > Craftsman Motorcycle/ATV Jack > Sears Item #00950190000 > Mfr model #34162 > > $89.99, my local store had them in stock, or you can order online. > > Photos here: > http://tinyurl.com/2wvjde > > Greg Jorgensen > > ------------------------------------ > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.8/1338 - Release Date: 3/21/2008 > 5:52 PM > >

[jokerloco9@aol.com]

I bought the Harbor Freight one. It is pretty good for the price. I have had a 350 lb drag bike elevated on it for more than a year, zero problems. Pretty stable too. Jeff A20 In a message dated 3/22/2008 4:22:50 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, bobwmonahan@... writes: Greg, It appears that the one at Harbor Freight is suspiciously similar... I'll see if they have it at my local store so I don't have to pay shipping. _http://www.harborfrhttp://wwwhttp://wwhttp://w ... w.harbhttp_ (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... umber=2792) _http://www.sears.http://wwwhttp://www.seahttp: ... http://www._ (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1260 ... Name=Tools) www.sears.http://wwwhttp://www.seahttp: ... &_ (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1260 ... &cName=Mec) hanics+Tools&sName=sNam> &cName=Mechanics+cName&sName=sName=Lif Thanks to you and everyone that responded... $bob$ _____ From: _DSN_KLR650@yahoogroDSN_KLR_ (mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com) [mailto:_DSN_KLR650@yahoogroDSN_KLR_ (mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com) ] On Behalf Of Greg Jorgensen Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 4:11 PM To: _DSN_KLR650@yahoogroDSN_KLR_ (mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com) Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Motorcycle Lift Stand I bought one of these on sale at Sears and I'm pretty happy with it: Craftsman Motorcycle/ATV Jack Sears Item #00950190000 Mfr model #34162 $89.99, my local store had them in stock, or you can order online. Photos here: _http://tinyurl._ (http://tinyurl./) http://tin_ (http://tinyurl.com/2wvjde) > com/2wvjde Greg Jorgensen [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvemen ... 0000000001) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]