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Title: Scissor style lift or support stand.
Post by: Tom H on November 19, 2017, 05:49:07 PM
I'm looking for one of those small scissor lifts like I have seen used on those roll on bike lifts to support the engine. It looks like a little 12X10" table that has a lift.

I found what I think I'm looking for, but at about $50. That's a bit more than I would like to pay. I tried HF, they don't have them.

Anyone know of a better price?

Thanks,
Tom
Title: Re: Scissor style lift or support stand.
Post by: Madtownguzzi on November 19, 2017, 06:06:47 PM
Hera e is one from Amazon with free shipping but it is above your price point. Might as well get the Harbor Freight lift with a discount coupon for a little more and have the wheels to move the bike around while off the ground.

https://www.amazon.com/ZENY-Motorcycle-Center-Scissor-Hoist/dp/B01M33H1RE/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_60_bs_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=5BQVA3MC0AV0N2E7GWKK
Title: Re: Scissor style lift or support stand.
Post by: Tom H on November 19, 2017, 06:20:50 PM
That is one of the ones that I found. fleabay has a blue one for about the same price.

I'm hoping that someone knows of one at a cheaper price.

Thank you!
Tom
Title: Re: Scissor style lift or support stand.
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on November 19, 2017, 06:32:03 PM
That's about as cheap as you'll find one. When I was looking for one, they weren't even that cheap and shipping was extra.

I've been using a scissors jack from a Toyota - cost me nothing and works well for how I use it.
Title: Re: Scissor style lift or support stand.
Post by: Tom on November 19, 2017, 07:28:52 PM
Only way to get it cheaper is Craigslist or a garage sale.  Those are pretty cheap.
Title: Re: Scissor style lift or support stand.
Post by: pyoungbl on November 20, 2017, 03:11:03 PM
There is a point where low price trades off utility.  I’d get the $58 version if only because it is going to be wider and thus more stable.  You will also find that those car scissors jacks have a lot more friction since they cheap out on the bearing surfaces.  I have tried both approaches.  The car jack was free but it went into the trash after just a couple uses.  My ultimate choice would be aluminum so it would be a bit lighter....and more expensive.

Peter Y
Title: Re: Scissor style lift or support stand.
Post by: TimmyTheHog on November 20, 2017, 03:38:24 PM
TBH, 50 US for a portable lift is pretty decent price...

most of the one in Canada is roughly 100+

either that or you can reverse engineer one and build it yourself :P
Title: Re: Scissor style lift or support stand.
Post by: Tom H on November 20, 2017, 09:50:46 PM
I was hoping that there was one for less and I was just using the wrong search term. $50 I guess is the going rate. For how much I would use it at this time, I'll stick to my floor jack for now.

Thank you!!!
Tom
Title: Re: Scissor style lift or support stand.
Post by: anashe021 on May 16, 2019, 02:33:51 AM
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Title: Re: Scissor style lift or support stand.
Post by: Rough Edge racing on May 16, 2019, 05:31:31 AM
 This one with adjustable/removable stands because many bikes are not flat and it more secure..About 50 bucks on Ebay or Amazon...Yes my Sportster bought two days ago is getting maintenance...

         (https://i.imgur.com/VsL2EG3h.jpg)
Title: Re: Scissor style lift or support stand.
Post by: Siamese on May 16, 2019, 07:40:42 AM
Couldn't help but notice you're using the proper tool on that Sportster.
Title: Re: Scissor style lift or support stand.
Post by: Don G on May 16, 2019, 08:26:38 AM
That is the "small" Harley hammer, the regular one is out of sight! :evil: DonG
Title: Re: Scissor style lift or support stand.
Post by: bodine99 on May 16, 2019, 09:00:34 AM
go to a wrecking yard and get a scissor jack out of a wreck weld a plate on it to make it wider at the top. I also weld a 3/8 drive 1" extension in where you wind it from so I can use my 40 year old SK 3/8th drive speed handle to wind it up & down
Title: Re: Scissor style lift or support stand.
Post by: Tom H on May 16, 2019, 11:46:38 AM
This one with adjustable/removable stands because many bikes are not flat and it more secure..About 50 bucks on Ebay or Amazon...Yes my Sportster bought two days ago is getting maintenance...

         (https://i.imgur.com/VsL2EG3h.jpg)

I still have not bought one yet. My friend did buy one like in the picture, it's sold under many names and prices. He loves it. Might just have to borrow it and then HAVE to have one :grin:

Tom
Title: Re: Scissor style lift or support stand.
Post by: swooshdave on May 16, 2019, 01:50:53 PM
I have the flat topped one. Love it. Of course I don't ride Harleys so it works fine.  :tongue:
Title: Re: Scissor style lift or support stand.
Post by: Tom on May 16, 2019, 04:17:44 PM
Blocks of wood help with the flat ones.
Title: Re: Scissor style lift or support stand.
Post by: Rough Edge racing on May 16, 2019, 06:09:49 PM
Couldn't help but notice you're using the proper tool on that Sportster.
Yes a heavy  brass head hammer for driving out the steering stem from the frame neck..  :wink:...