I got lucky and found a listing for a MC lift on CraigsList yesterday. Used but only once, in like-new condition, a few years old.
It is the standard Pittsburgh lift but the earlier design. Other than missing 2 tie-down U-bolts, it is complete and functional.
I decided not to let it slip through my fingers, made the seller an offer he could not refuse and went and picked it up last night.
No, I am not missing any parts. The ramp and the inspection cover are still in the trunk of my car which is in the garage. I'll have to grab my dolly to get those because they are not only heavy but bulky too for this ol' coot.
The lift was already disassembled for easy transport which made it even easier. Instead of dragging a 200-lb beast onto the trailer, it was just 2 separate 100-lb pieces. We just hooked a strap under one end, 2 guys, 2 ends of the strap, easy to drag.
I pulled it into my shop this morning but put it up by the wall for now. Once I make room in there, I'll set it up. Gotta fix a UTV this weekend that shredded its U-joint (made of Chinesium), then push it (or morelike drive it) out of the shop to make room.
It sucks that I bought a brand new Pittsburgh lift like this one a few months ago for nearly full price (luckily I found a 20% OFF coupon which saved me a lot of money). I wish the seller had posted this used lift for sale 3 months ago!
Nonetheless, the final price I haggled out was 25% of the new price. Wouldn't you buy it? Especially in mint condition and fully functional.
Now I will finally have 2 lifts which will allow me to work on 2 bikes at the same time or at least have 2 up at the same time. I can be working on 1 while waiting on parts or the other and vice versa.
Very happy that I saw the ad when I did, that was lucky. And happy to have neighbors with a trailer that I am welcome to borrow anytime. Just too bad that I cannot drill into the floorboards to set up wheel chocks and anchors.
And don't pay attention to the vehicle towing the trailer. That's just a mowing tractor which I rescued from the crusher and welded a 2" hitch onto. Works marvelously and the turning radius is hard to beat!
It is the standard Pittsburgh lift but the earlier design. Other than missing 2 tie-down U-bolts, it is complete and functional.
I decided not to let it slip through my fingers, made the seller an offer he could not refuse and went and picked it up last night.
No, I am not missing any parts. The ramp and the inspection cover are still in the trunk of my car which is in the garage. I'll have to grab my dolly to get those because they are not only heavy but bulky too for this ol' coot.
The lift was already disassembled for easy transport which made it even easier. Instead of dragging a 200-lb beast onto the trailer, it was just 2 separate 100-lb pieces. We just hooked a strap under one end, 2 guys, 2 ends of the strap, easy to drag.
I pulled it into my shop this morning but put it up by the wall for now. Once I make room in there, I'll set it up. Gotta fix a UTV this weekend that shredded its U-joint (made of Chinesium), then push it (or morelike drive it) out of the shop to make room.
It sucks that I bought a brand new Pittsburgh lift like this one a few months ago for nearly full price (luckily I found a 20% OFF coupon which saved me a lot of money). I wish the seller had posted this used lift for sale 3 months ago!
Nonetheless, the final price I haggled out was 25% of the new price. Wouldn't you buy it? Especially in mint condition and fully functional.
Now I will finally have 2 lifts which will allow me to work on 2 bikes at the same time or at least have 2 up at the same time. I can be working on 1 while waiting on parts or the other and vice versa.
Very happy that I saw the ad when I did, that was lucky. And happy to have neighbors with a trailer that I am welcome to borrow anytime. Just too bad that I cannot drill into the floorboards to set up wheel chocks and anchors.
And don't pay attention to the vehicle towing the trailer. That's just a mowing tractor which I rescued from the crusher and welded a 2" hitch onto. Works marvelously and the turning radius is hard to beat!