Motorcycle Jack?
Tourer
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 272
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From: Orygun
After watching the J&S video I went ahead and pulled the trigger.
http://www.jsjacks.com/lift.html
I know it's more expensive but I'm not going to cut corners if I'm under the bike.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QLAB065qj4
If the bike falls off of the cheaper jack just once, how much money have you really saved?
JMHO
http://www.jsjacks.com/lift.html
I know it's more expensive but I'm not going to cut corners if I'm under the bike.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QLAB065qj4
If the bike falls off of the cheaper jack just once, how much money have you really saved?
JMHO
Last edited by Hangfire1; Oct 29, 2008 at 10:48 PM.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 848
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From: Lake Jackson, TX
You won't regret it. A few of my favorite qualities are: I don't have to tie it down and can push the bike anywhere while on the jack. No way have I ever fely like it may fall off. Very stable.
And second, the way in which the bike lowers to the ground can be as slow as you want and hands free. I love that part. Very controlled.
Of course it does cost more. No argument there.
I feel it is worth the confidence for me. I have seen and heard horror stories and I don't want that.
Mark
And second, the way in which the bike lowers to the ground can be as slow as you want and hands free. I love that part. Very controlled.
Of course it does cost more. No argument there.
I feel it is worth the confidence for me. I have seen and heard horror stories and I don't want that.
Mark
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 597
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From: On the lake, Ohio
Purchased my J&S jack in August. Solid as a rock and very stable. In my view I paid it off last month when I did my own 10,000mi service. Also use it for washing the wheels and storage. Great all around product.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: NJ
And the foot pedal on the J&S is nice too. No big handle sticking out.
FYI, if you have a softail, ask for the frame pads which they'll include free. They're simply rubber pads about 3x4" that you slip under the rails so the shock isn't used as a lift point. They claim they're not needed but I feel better using them.
To get the pad under the low side you need to tilt the bike up a tad. Clutch side hand grip gives good leverage.
FYI, if you have a softail, ask for the frame pads which they'll include free. They're simply rubber pads about 3x4" that you slip under the rails so the shock isn't used as a lift point. They claim they're not needed but I feel better using them.
To get the pad under the low side you need to tilt the bike up a tad. Clutch side hand grip gives good leverage.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 100
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From: Cincinnati, OH
I have a Pit Bull Lift. Been using it for about 3-4 years now. No complaints at all.
http://www.pitbullmotorcyclelifts.com/
http://www.pitbullmotorcyclelifts.com/
Tourer
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 272
Likes: 1
From: Orygun
And the foot pedal on the J&S is nice too. No big handle sticking out.
FYI, if you have a softail, ask for the frame pads which they'll include free. They're simply rubber pads about 3x4" that you slip under the rails so the shock isn't used as a lift point. They claim they're not needed but I feel better using them.
To get the pad under the low side you need to tilt the bike up a tad. Clutch side hand grip gives good leverage.
FYI, if you have a softail, ask for the frame pads which they'll include free. They're simply rubber pads about 3x4" that you slip under the rails so the shock isn't used as a lift point. They claim they're not needed but I feel better using them.
To get the pad under the low side you need to tilt the bike up a tad. Clutch side hand grip gives good leverage.
Like you said, no charge!
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 300
Likes: 4
From: Boise, Idaho
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