J&S Jack question
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J&S Jack question
I decided to buy the J&S jack for my Fatboy.I have a question for those of you that have one, is buying the T-handle really necessary, does it make moving the bike around alot easier? Same goes for the oil pan attachment. Thanks for any help.
Last edited by wiktor; Mar 16, 2013 at 01:57 PM.
Road Warrior
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From: Rockland County, NY
Got both. Pan is important but use a paper plate or dustpan to deflect the first few seconds of oil as it could overshoot the pan.
Handle is a good thing if you store the jack more than a couple feet from your bike.
It's a great jack.
Handle is a good thing if you store the jack more than a couple feet from your bike.
It's a great jack.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: CT
I love the oil pan, no oil on the jack or floor! I did not get the T handle, I was thinking of making or getting one. Can anyone post some pictures of the T handle I'm not sure how it attaches to the jack.
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Road Warrior
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I have the oil pan and highly recommend it. I do not have the t handle as I have found no problem moving it around.
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Road Captain
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The oil pan is the only item I added to my order when getting the jack and very happy with it. The handle could be useful and eliminate the issue of pulling on the bike to move it around; I suppose in theory you could pull the bike off the jack. Then again you would have to be moving pretty fast and hit a stone or crack with one of the casters. When I move the jack without the bike there is a grab handle you can pick up one end and easily wheel it away on just two of the casters.
It is nice to have all the options if you can justify the cost to yourself and if I had to do it over again only being able to pick one option I would get the drain pan again.
It is nice to have all the options if you can justify the cost to yourself and if I had to do it over again only being able to pick one option I would get the drain pan again.
Road Captain
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From: Minnesota
My garage floor is worn and has some rough patches where the top has flaked off. The handle provides me with more leverage and makes it easier for me to move the bike & jack over the rough stuff and also turn it.