This Is Why Companies Get Sued
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Marina del Rey
Anybody who's tried jacking up their Dyna on a standard (expensive jacks avoid the problem) mc floor jack knows that the projection of the oil pan lower than the frame prevents it. You can buy blocks from HD to stick to the frame to level it out for the arms of the jack or you can make your own blocks or you can modify the jack. If you pick the blocks option you'll probably need to roll you bike onto 2x10's so the jack can clear the blocks. Using any of those options creates a very dangerous situation. There isn't any justification for HD putting our lives in jeopardy just to jack up a damn motorcycle. HD needs to warn owners not to attempt to use such jacks instead of encouraging it by selling the blocks. I doubt that even the Chinese are crazy enough to rig up such a half-assed method to lift a motorcycle. If you know anyone who's been hurt as a result of that situation do them a favor: tell them to see a good lawyer. Just my opinion.
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From: From Long Island, now in So. Cal
To me he sounds like someone that actually works on his bike, and he does have a legitimate complaint.
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Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Ellan Vannin
Companies mostly get sued because people won't take responsibility for their own actions. And sometimes because insurance companies won't pay out 3rd party indemnity claims without a lawsuit. And always because lawyers make money out of lawsuits. Recent case in UK saw a guy sue for Ł2,000 compensation for loss of earnings after an accident - fair enough, I suppose - but his lawyers presented a bill for > Ł30,000. Woman he sued will lose her business or her house to pay it.
Grand HDF Member
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From: South of Mordor
Exactly! Its amazing what securing you bike to the jack will accomplish.
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Joined: May 2007
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From: Norfolk, VA
I secured the bike, my bike did not fall when the blocks failed. That being said, the blocks should not fail like that, it is asking for trouble. I have a J and S jack now so it is not an issue, but those blocks are of a poor design. Like I said, I would not sue anyone over it, but I think Harley would be better off either producing a quality part or not producing it at all. I was hammering the heck out of the axle (had to be done, Harley did not put anything on the axle during assembly and they stick) so I understand some shift. Having a part like that that splits down the center is a poor design, IMO.
Last edited by overhead; Jul 20, 2012 at 07:55 AM.
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Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: SC Lowcountry
Is it a good design? No. Is it worth getting that worked up over? No. If he damaged his bike, or injured himself from not strapping the bike down, he should be pissed at himself for not using a little bit of common sense.
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From: From Long Island, now in So. Cal
