Quality jack?
Tourer
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From: Central Arkansas
I've been using the K&L MC550 jack for five years. My only complaint is that the jack will leak fluid but it's easy to top it off and get the full lift range. Once up and the locking bars in place it's stable.
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From: Somewhere on the Bourbon trail
Pretty sure you'll like the J&S jack. I've had mine for about 10 years now and still performs well for my King and Sportster. I'm not a die-hard maintenance guy but it's nice for the minor stuff and cleaning. What I like the most is I can ride into my garage, put the bike on the jack and spin it around ready for the next ride or move it around easily to get the cars in.
I've never had any issues with the jack, but as a just-in-case, I got an extra hydraulic bottle from J&S before they went belly-up.
I've never had any issues with the jack, but as a just-in-case, I got an extra hydraulic bottle from J&S before they went belly-up.
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From: Camp Lejeune, NC
Pretty sure you'll like the J&S jack. I've had mine for about 10 years now and still performs well for my King and Sportster. I'm not a die-hard maintenance guy but it's nice for the minor stuff and cleaning. What I like the most is I can ride into my garage, put the bike on the jack and spin it around ready for the next ride or move it around easily to get the cars in.
I've never had any issues with the jack, but as a just-in-case, I got an extra hydraulic bottle from J&S before they went belly-up.
I've never had any issues with the jack, but as a just-in-case, I got an extra hydraulic bottle from J&S before they went belly-up.
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From: NC
I need to judge the interests on the fluid drain pan to fit the J&S jacks since I have one that can be used as a model. I do find that handy at times.
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From: Inland NW
Love my J&S.
I also use 2 regular scissor jacks now when I am just doing more-involved engine work. Rock solid, and I don't have the jack base in my way on one side of the bike like you can when using the J&S.
If you ever get to that point, you will know what I mean
Congrats on the find!
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Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2016
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From: Lincolnshire, IL
Goose_NC.....
You might be correct, BUT from the history of J&S, many people continued to place orders (ie:w/deposits) even as negative feedback began to appear on the internet about delays and their customer service. I can't recall anyone complaining about the design and build quality of the jack itself. It was the 2 ton bottle jacks made in China that was an issue for some due to leakage......BUT NOT the design or build quality of the jack. (Bottle jacks are somewhat easy and relatively inexpensive to replace).
I think there's a "sweet spot" in pricing for a proven top quality copy of the J&S jack (under a new name) made in the USA. !5 years ago I paid about $325, which even back then was the priciest amongst the jacks at the time. So, with inflation over time perhaps $450-$500 would be appropriate, but a metal fabricator.welder would be in a better position to determine a price point.
All I know is that when I bought my $28,000 Ultra Limited back in 2015, I wanted the BEST quality jack to raise and easily roll my 1,000 lb machine $325 was reasonable. IF buying one today, $500 is still "reasonable" today.
You might be correct, BUT from the history of J&S, many people continued to place orders (ie:w/deposits) even as negative feedback began to appear on the internet about delays and their customer service. I can't recall anyone complaining about the design and build quality of the jack itself. It was the 2 ton bottle jacks made in China that was an issue for some due to leakage......BUT NOT the design or build quality of the jack. (Bottle jacks are somewhat easy and relatively inexpensive to replace).
I think there's a "sweet spot" in pricing for a proven top quality copy of the J&S jack (under a new name) made in the USA. !5 years ago I paid about $325, which even back then was the priciest amongst the jacks at the time. So, with inflation over time perhaps $450-$500 would be appropriate, but a metal fabricator.welder would be in a better position to determine a price point.
All I know is that when I bought my $28,000 Ultra Limited back in 2015, I wanted the BEST quality jack to raise and easily roll my 1,000 lb machine $325 was reasonable. IF buying one today, $500 is still "reasonable" today.
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From: England
A couple of years ago I was going to buy this one, at the time it was under Ł200
Pro Scissor Jack – Super Titan – ST02
Just the other day I saw this one
Very similar with the same capabilities. So many jacks out there from all sorts of places at varying prices for what appears to be the same product.
Pro Scissor Jack – Super Titan – ST02
Just the other day I saw this one
Very similar with the same capabilities. So many jacks out there from all sorts of places at varying prices for what appears to be the same product.