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Jul 7, 2012 | 04:59 PM

03psd

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Jack Maintenance: Pitbull

I bought a Pitbull Jack for my Roadking off CL. Its the Dyna Model with the air line feature so I dont have to get a calf workout if I so choose. I haveno idea how old it actually is but it was literally used 1 single time by the former owner before he sold his bike. The condition is brand new. The only thing is I didnt get any paperwork or manual with it. Operation is simple but I am curious about all the zerk fittings. Everything seems a bit stiff. For example the lock bars will stay in any position I put them even parellel to the ground. I would think that they should be down and flop over the locks cleats as the lift goes up. I am considering hitting every zerk fitting on the jack with a little heavy duty grease from my grease gun but wanted to be sure there want anything in the manual about greasing the jack.

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Jul 7, 2012 | 05:45 PM

Louisianarider

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The safety locks were stiff as hell on my PB when it was new. Work them back and forth and they'll loosen up. Look on their website for maintenance info.

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Jul 7, 2012 | 06:18 PM

luc.who

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I dont have and air unit, but all I have down is to add grease.

Jul 7, 2012 | 06:46 PM

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I would check on the Pitbull website for their manual. If nothing else call them. I haven't pulled the trigger on a jack yet but after seeing the Pitbull in person at a couple of rally's when I do, its the one I am going to get. Being able to pickup the bike a full 25" is a huge plus over any of the other jacks out there. Sit on a roll around stool and clean the wheels and change the tire out is exactly what I am looking for. Good purchase!

Jul 7, 2012 | 07:04 PM

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Just back off on the nuts until the stops are free. And the zerk fittings need to be filled.

Jul 7, 2012 | 08:04 PM

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I looked all over their website and cannot find any reference to the grease fittings other than the fact that they have them. I sent Tony an email and will post his response.

Jul 7, 2012 | 09:00 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 03psd

I looked all over their website and cannot find any reference to the grease fittings other than the fact that they have them. I sent Tony an email and will post his response.

The zerk fittings are dry. Just inject them with a multipurpose grease until the grease ooze's out. It ain't rocket science. And again just back off on the lock bar nuts until they are free. Believe me, you don't need a manual to do this.

Manual http://www.pitbullmotorcyclelifts.co...jackmanual.pdf

Last edited by golfblues; Jul 7, 2012 at 09:09 PM.