Who takes a motorcycle with them
Anybody here carry a big bike in a cruiser lift or hydra lift? I'm thinking about getting one and would like to hear from those who have them. Pros and cons, which would you recommend, etc. I'm kinda ...
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We have a 2003 American Coach Tradition with a CruiserLift installed for the last two years. Carries a 2009 Harley ElectraGlide Ultra Classic that weighs around 975 pounds. Also tow a 2013 Chevy Silverado.
Have had this setup installed for almost 34000 miles with zero issues. And that bike goes up and down on that lift at least three times each and every weekend from March to November.
Takes about 5 minutes to remove the bike carrier and then also the rest of the lift mechanism for access to the engine bay area.
We over-engineered the mounting tubes on the frame rails and we have seen zero issues with the frame with the weight of that bike back there.
It does use quite a bit of power off the batteries, just make sure that you use the appropriate gauge wire (we used some 8 gauge) to run directly from the batteries to the electric motor.
The front wheel chock really locks the bike in place also. And it will take some good leg power to pull the bike out of that chock, especially if you are parked with the front of the bike down hill.
Found ours used on Craigslist and purchased sight unseen and drove 1000 miles to pick it up. I would highly recommend the CruiserLift to anyone looking.
Have had this setup installed for almost 34000 miles with zero issues. And that bike goes up and down on that lift at least three times each and every weekend from March to November.
Takes about 5 minutes to remove the bike carrier and then also the rest of the lift mechanism for access to the engine bay area.
We over-engineered the mounting tubes on the frame rails and we have seen zero issues with the frame with the weight of that bike back there.
It does use quite a bit of power off the batteries, just make sure that you use the appropriate gauge wire (we used some 8 gauge) to run directly from the batteries to the electric motor.
The front wheel chock really locks the bike in place also. And it will take some good leg power to pull the bike out of that chock, especially if you are parked with the front of the bike down hill.
Found ours used on Craigslist and purchased sight unseen and drove 1000 miles to pick it up. I would highly recommend the CruiserLift to anyone looking.
