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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 09:24 AM
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As for the Jacks I'd say spend the $300 on a J&S or more for a pitbull. The Harbor freight jack isn't wide enough for the Dyna's and you'll need adapters, prop your bike on 2x6's first before you jack it up or modify the jack if you are good.

My J&S I pulled out of the box, rolled it under my bike and jacked it up. Didn't need 2x6s, adapters or anything. My bike is off the ground and I don't even need it strapped down. Watch their videos!!

http://www.jsjacks.com/
 
Old Dec 29, 2009 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by schumacher
in winter time, you have to think of a bike being like a lawnmower. Isn't gonna hurt it just to sit there
WHAT! Think of my Harley as a lawn mower. My god, the blasphemy. You should be banned from this site (J/K)
 
Old Dec 29, 2009 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by FXDXTSport
WHAT! Think of my Harley as a lawn mower. My god, the blasphemy. You should be banned from this site (J/K)
yer right. Harleys are more like an old 2 cylinder John Deere

 
Old Dec 29, 2009 | 01:01 PM
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No don't !!!
 
Old Dec 29, 2009 | 02:34 PM
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Do what they said above and park it and forget it,!!!
 
Old Dec 29, 2009 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by schumacher
yer right. Harleys are more like an old 2 cylinder John Deere

can that rear wheel and tire fit under my stock fender? or do you think it'll take some modding?
 
Old Dec 29, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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Every time I ride mine, the sound remind me of the old Oliver Row Crop 60 my Grandpa, then Dad owned. Like the one in this pic. Also notice the tractor babe riding this one. HOT!
 
Old Dec 29, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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Enough people already answered the starting it question (When it hits 25 or 30, take that bitch out for a ride).

I have the Harbor Freight jack & it works well. I always strap my bike down. Have had the bike in the air with the front end off with no problems.
 
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As for the Jacks I'd say spend the $300 on a J&S or more for a pitbull. The Harbor freight jack isn't wide enough for the Dyna's and you'll need adapters, prop your bike on 2x6's first before you jack it up or modify the jack if you are good.

My J&S I pulled out of the box, rolled it under my bike and jacked it up. Didn't need 2x6s, adapters or anything. My bike is off the ground and I don't even need it strapped down. Watch their videos!!
What he said... and the additives you add to your oil may be incompatible with the additive package in your service oil. You don't need it.
 
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