I'm the proud new owner of a Lowrider S. But my flat top Drag Specialties bike lift won't work with it, too uneven underneath. What is a good model bike lift/work stand for a Lowrider S? Preferably in the few hundred dollar range. Thanks, Buck

 

i use a J&S jack for my fxdls. works completely fine...i have used it on multiple other bikes and no issues at all.

 

If your drag specialties lift looks like this... Which seems to be a way overpriced, rebranded craftsman lift.
http://www.dragspecialties.com/produ...oductId=426504

You need to do this mod...

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...ification.html

 

So I'm assuming the J&S works as is, but the Sears "Red" needs the mod.
Definitely a price difference!
I'll have to ponder this a bit more.

Thanks!

 

i just bit the bullet and ordered a j&s. i have a HTF lift (sear red style) and the bottle jack started to fail. HFT wants 69 for a new lift and a replacement bottle jack is 59. it was comical, i "duct taped" the old bottle jack and put in the j&s order.

the fail: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...l#post16947581
the temp "fix": https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...l#post16956907

i'm not saying don't do it. the HTF has worked well and more than paid for itself. just get straps

 

Good to know!
Thanks, Buck

 

Bite the bullet.... J&S all the way. I was very skeptical but it is so worth it. You can roll it all over, sit on it, work on it, etc...

 

J&S is really the way to go, even though they're a little bit pricey. Factor in that it basically replaces a jack and a lift table for most people's needs, and it can free up space in the garage and allow a stationary bike to be easily moved anywhere. It's also the fastest lift to use, as you really don't need to mess around with balance/frame blocks/straps etc (but don't blame me if you find a way to knock it over, I'm sure it's still possible). It's tremendously stable all the time, without any modification needed. I can start my bike, rev it, sit on it, etc. without upsetting it at all.

 

This does look like the safest option. I wasn't planning on spending this much, but it's probably worth it in the long run.
Thanks,
Buck

 

Impressive pics of the FXDWG!