Another J & S jack question
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Another J & S jack question
I'm fairly sure I want to get a J&S Jack. Is that "Frame Protector" or "Shock Protector" thing required for lifting Softails? I know HD sells them for their own lift, but many have said that they are unnecessary. Any first hand experience out there on this combo? Thanks.
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I've heard you don't need them but I use them anyway. Better safe than sorry. J&S included them with my jack. Don't recall if I asked for them or not.
The ones I have are just 1/2 thick rubber pads. They can be a pain to get into position so something that clipped over the rails would probably work better.
The ones I have are just 1/2 thick rubber pads. They can be a pain to get into position so something that clipped over the rails would probably work better.
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I've heard you don't need them but I use them anyway. Better safe than sorry. J&S included them with my jack. Don't recall if I asked for them or not.
The ones I have are just 1/2 thick rubber pads. They can be a pain to get into position so something that clipped over the rails would probably work better.
The ones I have are just 1/2 thick rubber pads. They can be a pain to get into position so something that clipped over the rails would probably work better.
Great jack! I just put a pair of heavy duty quick ties over the pads and they haven't budged in three years.
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I'll tell ya what...... they were just at Tomahawk Fall Ride doing demonstrations and everything you see on their website I got to see in person.
He lifted a 2010 Ultra in the air fully extending the jack, didn't strap the bike down. He then climbed all over that bike like it was a jungle gym.... he even hung off the front of the bike and sat down on the front fender.... that sucker didn't MOVE!
I want one bad!
He lifted a 2010 Ultra in the air fully extending the jack, didn't strap the bike down. He then climbed all over that bike like it was a jungle gym.... he even hung off the front of the bike and sat down on the front fender.... that sucker didn't MOVE!
I want one bad!
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I have had mine for 5 years.. I lift my Ultra, and my wife's Deluxe without adding anything to the jack. The rubber pads that come pre-installed on the jack is all I have ever used and never had any problems.
Its absolutly the BEST Motorcycle Jack I have ever worked with.
Its absolutly the BEST Motorcycle Jack I have ever worked with.
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From: Upstate NY
I have had my J&S for 4 years. No problem lifting my SuperGlide. I have had several Softtails and an Ultra on it with no problems. I did have a leaking bottle this year, but they sent me a new bottle at cost. I use it for all my maintenance and store the bike on it during the winter. Great product and super company to do business with!!
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I got the HD "frame protectors" (U-shaped, orange) and use them when I lift my Deluxe. Although I have also heard that you don't need to, I just don't like the idea of all that weight resting on the sides of the shocks.
Better safe than sorry.
Better safe than sorry.
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I lift my '97 softail with the J&S with no additional pads or frame protectors.
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