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Old Mar 21, 2024 | 04:23 PM
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What are the motorcycle Jacks you guys use nowadays.I still have the Yellow Craftsmen jack would like to get a better one.
I know J&S doesn't exist any longer and don't want a Harbor Freight for my ultra.
Waiting on opinions.
Thank You in advance.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2024 | 04:52 PM
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From last month.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...best-jack.html
 
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Old Mar 21, 2024 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Harlee5438
I still have the Yellow Craftsmen jack
Just curious, what's wrong with your Craftsman?
you don't trust it?
or looking for more features?

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Old Mar 21, 2024 | 07:21 PM
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I use the OTC Stinger 1545 lift. It is well made and dependable.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/OTC-1545


 

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Old Mar 21, 2024 | 08:19 PM
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Another option...

https://on-bike.com/motorcycle-lifts
 
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Old Mar 21, 2024 | 09:49 PM
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See post #2
 
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Old Mar 22, 2024 | 05:06 AM
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I still use a Craftsman jack I bought in 2006.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2024 | 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Harlee5438
What are the motorcycle Jacks you guys use nowadays.
I use a Craftsman yellow jack with a Redline dolly.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...ly-review.html



 
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I bought my Craftsman yellow jack in 2007 still happy with it ,just figured there might be something better.
Thank You Gents for all the replies.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2024 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Evo-Wes
I use the OTC Stinger 1545 lift. It is well made and dependable.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/OTC-1545


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjClIP66Quc
I was afraid to do a Shipping estimate on that to MA
But its only $20, bookmarked - I need a Jack
 
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