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Mar 12, 2009 | 04:28 PM

#31

Bluzmn59

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From: GA

Okay, to repeat myself:

If jacks are the question, J&S is the answer. I have had mine for going on three years and it could be the best $350 I have spent on motorcycling. Built by bikers for bikers and their customer service is great. And no, I am not affiliated with them, just a VERY satisfied customer.

Mar 12, 2009 | 07:23 PM

#32

chidiver

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From: Hebron, Indiana

Quote:

Originally Posted by electaRICK

I guess I'm gonna be the first,,,,
Sears Jacks SUCK,, I have a brand new yellow,,, I'll sell it to ya half price,,
bike is WAY to tipsy when in the air,,, then release the handle , ever so gently,to lower the bike,,, the bike comes crashin down...

I saw J&S Jack at Mill 105th, they climbed all over the bike while in the air,, 3 people,,,
I wouldn't put a shop rag on my bike if it were on the sears jack 2" off the ground!

I went cheap,(sears),,, now I regret it!!

What he said....I too bought a yellow jack from Sears and found it too tipsy when up in the air more than a couple of inches. Finally bought the J&S model and couldn't be happier. It weighs ~ 85 pounds though.

Mar 12, 2009 | 07:43 PM

#33

street_glider

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From: Jackson, Michigan

Got a yellow one and like it. It can feel tipsy, but I put it up a couple on inches and shook the **** out of it (no straps) and it moves/sways back and forth but didn't go down. If I had to do major cranking on it I would get back on the floor or as low as I could with a helping hand (to call 911).

I just wanted to get her off the ground for detailing and such. Fits the bill for me and I get the spend the other $200 on chrome and go faster stuff.

Mar 12, 2009 | 08:39 PM

#34

bluebagger

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From: Bakersfield, Calif.

Jack

I bought thed yellow jack from Harbor Fright 6 years ago. Have use it on VTX, Goldwing and 2 Harleys. Never failed on me.

Mar 13, 2009 | 01:57 AM

#35

DZLDR

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From: Olympia Wa.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marsh

OK, finial question; which one is lightest? I have to pull it up an incline to store it.
Marsh

I believe that the 883 is the lightest, followed by the 1200. Then the Dyna's, then soft tails, and then the touring bikes with the Ultra Classic being the heaviest.
(sorry, couldn't resist

)

don't worry bout pulling it up an incline, ain;t that the ole ladies job??

Mar 13, 2009 | 04:50 PM

#36

harleybiker

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From: Glenwood, N.J.

Got the yellow one and love it! Better ground clearance.

hb

Mar 13, 2009 | 05:49 PM

#37

Nevar

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From: Long Island NY

I have the red one.
Got it for my 04 1200 C sporty. Fit and worked nice.
Now I have a 07 FXDWG not so good. need the frame blocks, but will hold her up. Just hate having to dick around with extras just to rase her up.

Mar 13, 2009 | 07:55 PM

#38

scubadnv

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From: New Mexico

The red one for three years and use it alot. I improved it a bit by putting nylon washers between the sissor sections at the pivots. Lifts my 04 fatty fine, doesn't quite slide all the way under but when I start to jack it up the bike sets itself on the jack perfectly and just push the pedel to let it down and it goes down nice and slow then sets itslf on the stand.