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San Antonio, TX | I never walk into Harbor Freight without a 20% off coupon and a coupon for some free item.
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Cruiser
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Prescott, Az | Cigar smokers have to improvise and sometimes rough it. I will admit the Vision is the most comfortable seat in the house but my wife tends to laught at me when I watch TV atop the Zamboni. |
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| I like the harbor freight with the drop panel for the rear tire. Wish mine had it. |
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The Vic Shop - Central Iowa | I'm needing another lift for my shop as well. The industry standard is the Handy lift and since they are manufactured about 1.5 hrs away from me I thought I'd just run up there and get one today. Good thing I called first - the company just switched hands last Fall and they didn't have any in stock. They said it'd be 2-3 weeks because they are still building lifts that were ordered last Fall! Sux! I called all over Iowa and no one stocks these.
So - there is a Titan dealer about 15 miles from me. They are closed today, but I'll be checking them out tomorrow. They seem very stout and are cheaper than the Handy.
The cheap Harbor Freight ones are probably fine for the average rider, but I'm needing one that'll stand up to daily commercial use, day in - day out. So those are out of the question for me.
I'll let you guys know how it turns out.
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Prescott, Az | I'm not familair with the Titan but I do know the Handy is a great lift. They were out of my price range. Our Vic shop here has several Handys and are very happy with them. |
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Iron Butt
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Peachtree City, GA | Perfectly happy with my Direct-Lift Drop-Tail...
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San Antonio, TX | Rylan,
You are right. For four to eight lifts a year the Harbor Freight lift would be fine. For four to eight lifts a day....go with the best equipment you can afford!
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The Vic Shop - Central Iowa | Well I put money down on a Titan today. Went to the local dealer who is a Yamaha dealer. They called Titan and it was in stock. $850 after tax, freight, etc. Thats a pretty good deal considering it comes with a rear drop-out panel and a wheel vise standard. Made in Indiana from what I can tell. Supposed to be here by the end of the week - I just have to drive down to the dealer to pick it up. I'll report back on quality when she arrives.....
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Puddle Jumper
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Coopersburg, PA | Thomas - 2011-02-12 11:24 AM
Didn't realize Handy Industries closed it's doors . Glad I got a Handy lift 
Handy looks like it was acquired
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Central Wisconsin | jcolson - 2011-02-22 10:36 PM Thomas - 2011-02-12 11:24 AM Didn't realize Handy Industries closed it's doors . Glad I got a Handy lift
Handy looks like it was acquired
Well that's good to know and the company is staying in the states. Jay....................................................................................welcome to the forum
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| I work for the Handy Lift Division Of Jadeim. We are still called Handy Industries.
We have struggled to get back up and running, but the back orders are filled and we have limited stocks of standard units available.
If you haven't checked our the new color scheme take a look. We kept the gray top but went with a black scissor and attachment and it makes a really hot looking lift. New website at handyindustries.com will provide a look.
Last we are looking for pictures of your bike on our Handy Lifts. "The Best on the Best" 1st prize is a brand new Handy lift and we need contestants. Get pictures in soon--check out details on the website.
HandyTom
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The Vic Shop - Central Iowa | HandyTom - 2011-02-24 12:11 PM
I work for the Handy Lift Division Of Jadeim. We are still called Handy Industries.
We have struggled to get back up and running, but the back orders are filled and we have limited stocks of standard units available.
If you haven't checked our the new color scheme take a look. We kept the gray top but went with a black scissor and attachment and it makes a really hot looking lift. New website at handyindustries.com will provide a look.
Last we are looking for pictures of your bike on our Handy Lifts. "The Best on the Best" 1st prize is a brand new Handy lift and we need contestants. Get pictures in soon--check out details on the website.
HandyTom
Great! Three days after I call and say "cash in hand, I'll pick it up right from the factory" and get denied, now they're in stock? I really hope this Titan works out or I'm really gonna be upset. Better let the ladies who anwer your phones know, if the lifts are in fact available. The woman I talked to said 2-3 weeks minimum (which I found hard to believe since she also said you were still filling last years orders. *sigh* I really wanted to give you my money...... |
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