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• Didn't buy the J&S Jacks because the resting height was 4 inches. If I lowered the RKC again that bike may be too low for the jack. Cost was not the choice point. The Sportster may be heading for big time lowering in the near future. 4 inches is pretty high for a low bike. Really liked the pictures of stability on their web site though.
  

• Didn't buy the Pitbull because the resting height was not on the spec sheet on the internet so I didn't know the clearance. Cost was not the choice point. Could have called them but didn't because the specs were not on the web site which is way too easy to do since every other lift regardless of cost has this info posted.
  

• Didn't buy the Harley-Davidson since the resting height was 4 1/2 inches and the lowered RKC is just at 4 1/2 inches. No room for additional lowering of the RKC or the Sportster. Liked the crank instead of the hydraulic bottle to lift and lower the bike.
  

 

About me:

Camps- DILLIGAF's, Light Wrenchers
Sign: Gemini
Height: 6'2"
Weight: Classified
Children: 3

My choice: Torin Big Red

My reasoning: it was $79, lived up to it's name (big and red) and it was $79.

 

When's the last time you shaved?

 

Gots ta admit, ya done yur 'hoamwerk', Son. Not only that, ya hit the nail, too.

So, let me understand ;
If Billy is 6' 4", and 48 yrs old, and his wife is 5' 7" and 45 yrs old, What color is their living room carpet?

No, I won't put my 10 ft chopper on your 'red' jack.
Here's ALL the proof ya need.
Grab that Sears 'Red' or that thar Harbor Freight, and LET"S RACE!!!!!!!

 

Whoa...I couldn't even get through a quarter of all that.

 

EZ48: thanks for the response and the humor. I really liked your purchase criteria!

:: Humor On ::

Having chosen the Torin Big Red for $79 that means you are also in the Economizer camp. A quick review of the specs says you are probably a Kluger also (see below). Being an Economizer and Kluger it sounds like you are not a D'oh Boy as you knew what you were getting into with the Torin.

:: Humor Off ::

The Torin must be great for light wrenching.

The HD spec sheet on the Street Glide has ground clearance at 4.7 inches. The spec sheet on the Torin Big Red has minimum clearance at 5 1/8 inches. On paper the lift/jack is too high to fit under your bike.

Have you lowered your bike or is the bike still at the factory delivered height?

Can you confirm that you kluge by tipping the bike or run the wheels up on boards to get the lift/jack under your bike?

Knowing how you get the lift/jack under your street glide helps others looking to make the same purchase for their Street Glide and not be a D'oh Boy.

 

Ya got bad data. My stock SG has clearance of 6" and the Torin jack is 4 7/8". It slides right under, just need to tilt the bike off the jiffy stand a bit to get the jack fully centered. No kludges required.

 

Nicely done. Lesson learned. The paperwork isn't always right. Break out the ruler and know for sure with your own two eyes.

The HD web site shows a 2008 Street Glide to have a ground clearance of 4.7 inches.

This web site for the Torin Model # T64017 shows the rack at 5 1/8 inches.
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200326249_200326249

 

Camps:
Heavy wrenches
Just works
Bikes:
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+ friends bikes
Jack:
Harbor Freight 2792-7VGA

The old one I bought broke. I paid $25 for it at a yard sale and I can't tell you what brand it was other then it was gray. So I needed a new jack and ran down to HF and pick it up. Luck for me it was on sale for $59.95. Pulled it out of the box and put the couple of bolts in, put on the handle and put it to use. The Deuce was lowered a inch so I use a 2X4 under the jiffy stand to slip it under. although it has rubber on the arms, I put rags on them when I lift the Deuce to try not to scratch the frame like someone is going to be looking under there. I've had it some 5 years now and used the hell out of it without a single problem. The only time stability came into play was when trying to remove the front pulley nut off the main drive gear with a breaker bar and a 5' iron pipe. Had my girl sit on the front fender and I stood on the breaker bar and bounced and the damn thing broke. The breaker bar that is. Luckily it was a Snap-On and I had it replaced for free. It rolls pretty good on a smooth floor but is hard on plywood and rough cement. Lifting the Ultra 1/2" inch from rear of frame is best placement and gives access to all drain plugs. Lifting Deuce, front arm under motor center is best.foot pump and foot operated release make it hands free other then sliding it under.

I didn't buy any other jack because I needed one now and the only other two available were the sears yellow (too wobbly) and the sears read which looks very chintzy.

 

My eyes crossed about half way through.

Good info for those interested.