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Old Nov 11, 2018 | 08:10 AM
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Hey guys this is my 1st year with a jack and the Ol' Girl (16 Ultra) was put to bed last week jacked up with the tires off the ground. Is there any issue with the suspension unloaded off the ground for 6 months? Not sure if any damage can occur after such a long sleep up here in northern NH.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2018 | 11:03 AM
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I do the same with mine every year and have never had an issue.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2018 | 11:05 AM
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Thank you Sir.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2018 | 12:57 PM
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Ditto. Bike spends most of it's garage time on the jack. Including now till whenever it gets nice enough to ride again. Nothing appears to be wrong after 5 years of doing this.
 
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I would think there wouldn't be a problem as they are stored in an unloaded state prior to installation on a bike.
 
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did you raise it up enough to put the locks down on the jack?
 
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Old Dec 9, 2018 | 03:33 PM
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Not to worry, I put my Harleys up on the J&S jacks if they're not being used even for a few weeks.
 
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Yes the upright position makes it easier to fit in the corner of the garage.
 
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damn...6 months
 
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My bike is on the J&S jack during the winter months and if I am not going to ride for a week or more. I have been doing this for 6 years with no issues.
 
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