Jacking Issues
 

I just got a new bike jack to make life in the garage easier. Love it so far,I think , but are there any tips to know about before I hurt myself or the bike? Any secrets or suggestions would be appreciated. Biggest problem so far is getting the load balanced so one tire doesn't come up off the floor before the other. Also have no idea how to tie it down for security.
Thank You,
BA

RE: Jacking Issues
 

Don't know what jack you bought, I recently got the yellow Craftsman at Sears, I like it. Make sure you jack past the safety stop then let off the pressure so the weight is on the safety stop not the hydraulics.

I slide a tie down beteween the tank and front of the seat, I have a Sporty so it works well for me, you want to have a helper lift the bike, I wouldn't try it alone!

Balancing wasn't too bad with mine, I had to reposition a couple of times, just get a friend to help and pratice a little, the first time I raised mine is was a little scary just thinking if it took a tumble. I just recently finished my 20K service so I had both wheels removed, calipers, fork springs out, it was fun spending some quality time with the bike!

Good Luck!

RE: Jacking Issues
 

since you have a softail you'll want to make sure your not lifting by the shocks (they are a bit lower than the frame), I use wood shims, others use frame protectors

RE: Jacking Issues
 

I have the Sears yellow jack, and use the frame protectors. Best advice I can give is take things slow and easy, and really slow and easy when lowering. Unsure on the tie downs I havn't tried that yet.

RE: Jacking Issues
 

Can someone post a link to the "frame protectors" that are often mentioned? Thanks in advance.

RE: Jacking Issues
 

sell ur yellow and red jacks to your jackass neighbors

and buy a real bike jack.. a J&S or several others come to mind...

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RE: Jacking Issues
 

Has anyone ever heard of the "Black Widow" from Discount Ramps Co.? That's the one I have and it seems OK but I have nothing to compare it to.
BA

RE: Jacking Issues
 

When I first read the title to this post, "Jacking Issues", I thought it was about something else. I was going to recommend lotions and a couple good porn sites. My bad.

RE: Jacking Issues
 

Check out this thread, maybe it will help you a bit more: https://www.hdforums.com/m_2350134/tm.htm

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