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OP, we have been dancing around the issue of your Jack, I will come right out and say it:
If it was me I would not use that jack on a Ultra or any size motorcycle that is over 500 pounds, Sportster or Dyna maybe. This is just my opinion as I would hate to be working on a bike and have it fall off/tip to the side or worst case fall and trap part of me under it.
No disrespect as owning and working on motorcycles can be a learning experience for those that are just starting.
I have 15 or so years experience as a Safety and Occupational Health Manager with experience in OSHA, Load Lifting and Transport, Load Testing, Explosives Safety, Toxic Chemical Safety and Standard Operational Procedure Safety. Not tooting my own horn, just providing my level of experience for my comments.
Hopefully you have read the owner's manual that came with the jack, here are a few of the highlights:
1. Study, understand, and follow all instructions before operating this device.2. Do not exceed 1500 lb. rated capacity.
3. Use only on hard, level surfaces.
4. Load saddle equally.
5. Lifting device only. Immediately after lifting, support the vehicle with appropriate means.
6. Do not adjust safety valve.
7. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
heavy-duty work gloves during use.
8. Keep clear of load while lifting and lowering.
9. Lower load slowly.
10. Do not use for aircraft purposes.
11. Lift vehicle only at manufacturer-recommended locations.
12. Inspect before every use; do not use if parts are loose or damaged.
13. Secure load with appropriate restraint device.
14. Immediately after lifting load, ensure that Lift’s mechanical load holding means is engaged.
15. Do not move or dolly the vehicle while on the Lift.
16. No alterations shall be made to this product.
17. Keep hands away from the Lift Arm (9)when raising or lowering the Lift.
I see 2 locations where you can safety strap the motorcycle down, the hole on the Saddle or the Saddle itself; however, the link staff may get in the way.
Last edited by CoolBreeze3646; Nov 12, 2023 at 08:14 AM.
Reason: Change to Saddle vs Lift Arm for Correctness
My Softail is lowered 1" in rear. I need to drop stand on a short 2X6 which gets it level enough for Jack to roll under. I still need to slide 4 3/4 X 4 short pieces in there so shock doesn't hit.
I do the stand side with me on bike. Then I lower bike on spacers and check before pumping jack up.
Need to be careful. You also have to get it centered and balanced.
After it's up, I slide a wheel chock mounted to a short 2X12 stack.
I also shim rear with 2X12 stack.
When I do primary work, I just rock bike up on 2X6" slide under. Makes for a solid surface to accurately torque.
What are you doing in the Touring section?
You don't have a Touring bike, you don't ride long distances, hell, I doubt you even ride at all, so why the need to always have the urge to give shitty advice and ramble on and on?
Now for my 2 cents. Ain't no way in hell I'm putting any bike on that. Yes I have a full sized lift, and I'm spoiled, but I wouldn't even put my Softail on that type of jack. I love her too much to do something like that to her.
I wonder how many guys have had that piece of crap tip over, and never mention it?
Last edited by LoneBone; Nov 12, 2023 at 07:57 AM.
OK technique only. For lifting to do tire pressure checks, washing, waxing, Id just use the jack and nothing else. If I was going to do maintenance, I might use the extensions, (even if its a PITA), to raise it up higher to get more room underneath.
Keep in mind, this jack may not be the most stable, so be sure to use tie-downs so that you dont accidentally knock it over. Again technique only.
and again, sorry for being a douche .had a bad day and too many bourbons
Why would you do a tire pressure check with bike on jack?
@Black Ultra Do yourself a favor and return the HF jack. A quick search on FB marketplace has a used J & S jack near you for less than you paid for the HF jack. This company is out of business, but they are still considered one of the best jack's out there for Harley touring bikes. Even comes with the oil pan to make 3 hole changes easy peasy. If this was local to me, it would already be in my garage.
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@Black Ultra Do yourself a favor and return the HF jack. A quick search on FB marketplace has a used J & S jack near you for less than you paid for the HF jack. This company is out of business, but they are still considered one of the best jack's out there for Harley touring bikes. Even comes with the oil pan to make 3 hole changes easy peasy. If this was local to me, it would already be in my garage.
That is an incredible deal!
OP, if you can snag this jack, I cannot recommend it enough. This is what I have, and it is rock solid, you can even move the bike around your garage on the jack.
Get it if you can!
Last edited by NorthWestern; Nov 12, 2023 at 12:36 PM.
OP, if you can snag this jack, I cannot recommend it enough. This is what I have, and it is rock solid, you can even move it around your garage on the jack.
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