charismaticmegafauna
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I've had an air lift for over 20 years -- not Handy (but, American made -- I don't think there was a Capitalist/Communist China back then?). Mine cost be about $1K back then and, I guess?, if I'd pro-rate it over the time I've used it -- it'd certainly be a bargain. Tho -- if you, like me, are at a state of relative redundancy -- the pro-rate thing may not apply? 
Back to the issue: The FJR is not an 'ordinary' bike -- big (by m/c standards) and getting bigger. If you're planning on getting the standard lift, I'd recco getting the longer one for $100 more. My lift was rated at 1000# and I ended-up extending the length. Also, and not mentioned yet, is the #10742 Electric lift -- much quieter in use, doesn't need the banging support legs, and the compressor won't by cycling -- just a nicer environment, imo.
There's a limit to what I'll put on my lift and the FJR is about it. I've had 6-cyl Wings on it but don't like it. I once had a Valkyrie on it for a tire change -- but, took it down and did the work on the floor. So it's hard not to say, "Go Big or Go Home" -- Man Law: "It's better to have it and not need it; than to need it and not have it." I've got the ATV wings for my lift -- but, ATVs are getting bigger and heavier, too. I don't think I'd try to lift a Rhino or A-C 650 side-by-side?
One of the draw-backs to size is it becomes more difficult to work around your bike -- a narrower lift is better in this regard.
Good luck, the Handy's are a good deal (really good w/the G.B.). :yahoo:
Back to the issue: The FJR is not an 'ordinary' bike -- big (by m/c standards) and getting bigger. If you're planning on getting the standard lift, I'd recco getting the longer one for $100 more. My lift was rated at 1000# and I ended-up extending the length. Also, and not mentioned yet, is the #10742 Electric lift -- much quieter in use, doesn't need the banging support legs, and the compressor won't by cycling -- just a nicer environment, imo.
There's a limit to what I'll put on my lift and the FJR is about it. I've had 6-cyl Wings on it but don't like it. I once had a Valkyrie on it for a tire change -- but, took it down and did the work on the floor. So it's hard not to say, "Go Big or Go Home" -- Man Law: "It's better to have it and not need it; than to need it and not have it." I've got the ATV wings for my lift -- but, ATVs are getting bigger and heavier, too. I don't think I'd try to lift a Rhino or A-C 650 side-by-side?
One of the draw-backs to size is it becomes more difficult to work around your bike -- a narrower lift is better in this regard.
Good luck, the Handy's are a good deal (really good w/the G.B.). :yahoo:
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