Motorcycle jacks
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Hawkeye state
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...ft-adapter-kit
Heard good and bad. For $25 will work for most stuff. I think as long as you are ratchet strapped down properly no problems should arise. Knowing me I will figure out how I can drill and countersink a machine screw through them so that extra reassurance is there as well.
Heard good and bad. For $25 will work for most stuff. I think as long as you are ratchet strapped down properly no problems should arise. Knowing me I will figure out how I can drill and countersink a machine screw through them so that extra reassurance is there as well.
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
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From: Newberg OR
The Dyna lift adapters are complete CRAP and not safe for extended storage. If you're not ready to drop the cash to do it right with a J&S or Pitbull, look at Sclonghair's Sears Red Jack Modification thread. That should give you some ideas on how to modify your existing jack to properly support a Dyna.
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Out on Deranged
Why spend 25$ on four plastic blocks when you can do it for free with a little piece of wood. Your going to strap the bike down either way. But if you insist that kit is from HD!
I did this mod and still have to block up under the primary side. guess the jack I got was just too mis-conceived!
The Dyna lift adapters are complete CRAP and not safe for extended storage. If you're not ready to drop the cash to do it right with a J&S or Pitbull, look at Sclonghair's Sears Red Jack Modification thread. That should give you some ideas on how to modify your existing jack to properly support a Dyna.
I did this mod and still have to block up under the primary side. guess the jack I got was just too mis-conceived!
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Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Idaho
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...ft-adapter-kit
Heard good and bad. For $25 will work for most stuff. I think as long as you are ratchet strapped down properly no problems should arise. Knowing me I will figure out how I can drill and countersink a machine screw through them so that extra reassurance is there as well.
Heard good and bad. For $25 will work for most stuff. I think as long as you are ratchet strapped down properly no problems should arise. Knowing me I will figure out how I can drill and countersink a machine screw through them so that extra reassurance is there as well.
I'll definitely look at a good lift as well.
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Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2013
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From: Kansas City
Thanks. I thought there would have to be a block adapter of some kind to get it to lift correctly. I am still concerned about the kickstand spring being in the way of the center brace on my jack stand when I push it far enough in to lift the bike. Not sure I want to try and cut this brace out as I think it would affect the stability and strength of the lift. Will take a look at the adaptors and see if I fee they are strong enough for the storage over the winter. Thanks again to everyone who commented.
Last edited by littledragon; Sep 1, 2014 at 01:48 PM.
Elite HDF Member
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From: Hawkeye state
Spring should be fine. I would be more concerned with how rapidly the OTC jack drops.
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Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Milwaukee, WI
The Dyna lift adapters are complete CRAP and not safe for extended storage. If you're not ready to drop the cash to do it right with a J&S or Pitbull, look at Sclonghair's Sears Red Jack Modification thread. That should give you some ideas on how to modify your existing jack to properly support a Dyna.
Use wood blocks.
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5th Gear
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Tacoma, WA
One more vote for J&S
I like my Super Glide too much to trust it to plastic or wood blocks. J&S is expensive, but call them and you might qualify for a discount. I did. Finally, ask yourself this. When was I ever disappointed when I bought the very best? Probably not too often and in my book J&S is the best.
I'd rather my bike sit on the tires and kickstand as intended rather than on a jack where it could possibly fall over.