Harbor Freight Motorcycle Jack

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Dec 29, 2008 | 09:59 AM

#11

Big Sled

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From: Montana & Arkansas

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Originally Posted by kickstart pan

...Butt, change out all the bolts to grade 8 on any lift you end up with....

Agree! The bolts, nuts and other cold-heading parts on the Harbor Freight jack (and a lot of Chinese stuff) are risky and can't handle stress or wear very well.

Put some in a vise and torque em up to where you normally would and be surprised how many fail or distort!!!

Dec 29, 2008 | 04:42 PM

#12

dexterdave

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From: Michigan

I have the HF $60 variety model. It works pretty good with my Sporty and Heritage. Just keep it an inch or two off the ground--very wobbly. It's also good for jacking up other stuff (lawn tractors etc)

Aug 13, 2011 | 10:00 AM

#13

baust55

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From: nebraska

i bought the harbour frieght ATV Motercycle jack http://www.harborfreight.com/1500-lb...lift-2792.html

its usually onsale for $99 but if you look around in ATV or dirt bike mags you can get a coupon to get it for $59 + tax . i use mine to lift my 2008 RKC .