OB-1 Posted August 28, 2009 Share #1 Posted August 28, 2009 I purchased a lift adapter with legs from Carbon-One nearly two months ago. Yesterday was the first time I got to use my new toy, and it sure works well! Lifting the bike has never been easier or safer. The lift adapter is light-years ahead of using wooden blocks or other cobbled-up spacers. The legs turn a great product into a fabulous product. The lift adapter with the legs attached, make for an extremely stable work platform. Tire changes and other maintenance are now much easier and safer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaking Posted August 28, 2009 Share #2 Posted August 28, 2009 I purchased a lift adapter with legs from Carbon-One nearly two months ago. Yesterday was the first time I got to use my new toy, and it sure works well! Lifting the bike has never been easier or safer. The lift adapter is light-years ahead of using wooden blocks or other cobbled-up spacers. The legs turn a great product into a fabulous product. The lift adapter with the legs attached, make for an extremely stable work platform. Tire changes and other maintenance are now much easier and safer. DITTO! I have one and used it twice, and I would consider THOSE two times as a worthwhile investment.. =) Everyone should have one.. so they'd stop borrowing mine hehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBoyinMS Posted August 28, 2009 Share #3 Posted August 28, 2009 Just got mine yesterday! Can't wait to use it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBeaver Posted August 28, 2009 Share #4 Posted August 28, 2009 Tracking says the brown truck left mine on the door step today... Looking forward to using it as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted August 28, 2009 Share #5 Posted August 28, 2009 (edited) Larry's adapter is top notch, he is a master fabricator in my book, and I have been doing it for better than 20 years. I have one as well and have used it numerous times. Anyone with a G2 that does their own work needs to have one in their garage. Edited August 30, 2009 by Squidley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3FOL Posted August 29, 2009 Share #6 Posted August 29, 2009 + 1000 on the Carbon One adapter. To supplement the adapter, I got myself a nice J&M Jack...it sure makes it more stable lifting the bike up in the air. Enjoy your adapter for years to come. Ride safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman Posted August 29, 2009 Share #7 Posted August 29, 2009 DITTO!! You can't beat this thing. I can't imagine working on one of these bikes without one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S Posted August 29, 2009 Share #8 Posted August 29, 2009 This lift adapter is by far, the best accessory that I have ever purchsed. :banana: :thumbsup: I wouldn't want to go back to working on my bike without one. :no-no-no: :mo money: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted August 29, 2009 Share #9 Posted August 29, 2009 Ponch and I just used mine for the first time today..Impressed! It was really nice jacking it up putting on the legs and letting it be at eye level to work on adding all my additional lights we..Ponch..Put on. Thanks Carbon1..... and Ponch for driving to my place from Houston, (Appx 400+ round trip miles) to install my new lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaking Posted August 30, 2009 Share #10 Posted August 30, 2009 Ponch and I just used mine for the first time today..Impressed! It was really nice jacking it up putting on the legs and letting it be at eye level to work on adding all my additional lights we..Ponch..Put on. Thanks Carbon1..... and Ponch for driving to my place from Houston, (Appx 400+ round trip miles) to install my new lights. What's that.. like 2 hours each way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seabeetom Posted August 30, 2009 Share #11 Posted August 30, 2009 Ponch and I just used mine for the first time today..Impressed! It was really nice jacking it up putting on the legs and letting it be at eye level to work on adding all my additional lights we..Ponch..Put on. Thanks Carbon1..... and Ponch for driving to my place from Houston, (Appx 400+ round trip miles) to install my new lights. Gotta admit, when I first read your post, the tune ' ding dong the witch is dead ' and 'follow the yellow brick road' went thru my mind... Eye level huh?? OH EE OH - YO HO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorcycle Mike Posted September 14, 2009 Share #12 Posted September 14, 2009 New guy here. Could you please link me to Carbon-ones adapter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Dad Posted September 14, 2009 Share #13 Posted September 14, 2009 go to classifieds standard and with legs you will want the legs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted September 14, 2009 Share #14 Posted September 14, 2009 New guy here. Could you please link me to Carbon-ones adapter? http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php/product/1586/cat/all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorcycle Mike Posted September 14, 2009 Share #15 Posted September 14, 2009 Thanks. I've been laying on the garage floor looking at the bottom of the bike wondering how I could make my Craftsman lift work. Problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenw Posted September 14, 2009 Share #16 Posted September 14, 2009 I've got one in my garage and the quality is A1A1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2dad Posted September 15, 2009 Share #17 Posted September 15, 2009 don had one for his which he used on a regular basis, even just to clean the bike. However, when he triked it, the lift wouldn't work any more. He sure misses it for sure! Larry has promised to work on adapting a new one for the trike, hopefully he will have some time this winter. But if you have a G2, this is the best there is! Patti and Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff2053 Posted September 21, 2009 Share #18 Posted September 21, 2009 how long did it take for you to get your carbon 1 lift adapter I'm going to order one and was just curious what the lead time has been for people that have already bought one, also I know this has been discussed but what lift should I buy i'm looking at the better one from Harbor freight around 80.00 bucks. Thanks in advance for your feedback Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave77459 Posted September 21, 2009 Share #19 Posted September 21, 2009 how long did it take for you to get your carbon 1 lift adapter I'm going to order one and was just curious what the lead time has been for people that have already bought one, also I know this has been discussed but what lift should I buy i'm looking at the better one from Harbor freight around 80.00 bucks. Thanks in advance for your feedback Jeff He went to ship it the same day I sent payment (this was last November), but the UPS store was closed. Such things happen. But, he was exceedingly prompt. A+. I use the $89 Harbor Freight lift with no problems. I prolly use it twice a month, at least, just to wash the bike and shine the chrome. You can see it below in the background: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/3561873758_0091e75d72.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorcycle Mike Posted September 22, 2009 Share #20 Posted September 22, 2009 how long did it take for you to get your carbon 1 lift adapter I'm going to order one and was just curious what the lead time has been for people that have already bought one, also I know this has been discussed but what lift should I buy i'm looking at the better one from Harbor freight around 80.00 bucks. Thanks in advance for your feedback Jeff I went through 2 of the cheap lifts before buying the craftsman pro. Wish I had just bought it first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kross Kountry Posted September 22, 2009 Share #21 Posted September 22, 2009 With the RSV on the Carbon 1 bike stand (with the legs), is the bike high enough to remove the rear wheel? If not, how much higher does the bike need to be lifted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted September 23, 2009 Share #22 Posted September 23, 2009 With the RSV on the Carbon 1 bike stand (with the legs), is the bike high enough to remove the rear wheel? If not, how much higher does the bike need to be lifted? While you can pull a rear wheel off with the bike on the stand you'll still need to raise it 2-3" with the jack to make it easier getting the wheel assembly out from under the fender. When I pull a wheel off I have the bikes wheel just barely touching the ground. Slide the wheel towards you taking it off the drivehub, raise the bike up enough to walk the wheel out from under the fend, then install the legs & lower it to the ground. Doing it this way you're not muscling a heavy tire & wheel assembly. Remounting is reversed. Thanks to all of my satisfied customers, Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kross Kountry Posted September 23, 2009 Share #23 Posted September 23, 2009 Thanks Carbon-1 for the info. It sounds like my shop needs a Carbon-1 jack stand with legs. I'll have to check with my accountant first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaking Posted September 23, 2009 Share #24 Posted September 23, 2009 He went to ship it the same day I sent payment (this was last November), but the UPS store was closed. Such things happen. But, he was exceedingly prompt. A+. I use the $89 Harbor Freight lift with no problems. I prolly use it twice a month, at least, just to wash the bike and shine the chrome. You can see it below in the background: is it just me or is your garage floor 'carpeted' ?? I use a Canadian Tire lift.. it's like any other lift but 'scary' at times.. the lowering valve can get fast if you're not careful.. I'll have to look into the Harbour Freight lift.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBeaver Posted October 7, 2009 Share #25 Posted October 7, 2009 Well, I bit the bullet today and picked up a jack (it finally went on sale again) so I could use my fancy new adapter to check a few things out. First of all, thanks Larry for making such a high quality product and being good about communication and shipping. Next, everyone that talked about how good this adapter was and all; I believed you, but was still amazed at how well it works (Now I just need someone to level my garage floor so everything will be square ). I definitely see the high quality that everyone is talking about and how sturdy it is on the 4 legs is amazing. I know I would NEVER get under a car without jack stands and now I can do the same with the bike (not to mention actually use a lift on the bike ) I'll stop rambling, but thought I would throw a few pictures in for grins. Thanks again Larry, - Rick M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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