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Old Jun 9, 2021 | 03:20 AM
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J&S is king.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2021 | 11:54 AM
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Well, it looks like the J&S is about the best way to go. Will look for a used one first!
 
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Old Jun 9, 2021 | 03:17 PM
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I'm not going to dispute the quality of the J&S jack, too many people who have them are happy with them. I looked into them and was turned off by their BBB ratings.

https://www.bbb.org/us/wi/little-chu...694-1000008077

I went with a K&L MC550 jack instead. I've been very satisfied with it.

https://www.klsupply.com/shop-lifts/...c-atv-jack.asp

 
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Old Jun 9, 2021 | 06:30 PM
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I've laid my bike on it's side forever. An Indian Native American blanket under the crash bars and I'm good. Unfortunately my bike has gotten so much heavier over time. I find that I can't pick it back up as easily as I once could.

Now I'm using 4x4 and 2x4 blocks under the lower frame rails. I'll lean it way over and kick the blocks under the right side frame. Then lean the bike to the left and kick the blocks under that side.

I'm thinking that maybe I'll get a jack for my 70th birthday. Probably a blue one.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2021 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by RunsWithElk
Well, it looks like the J&S is about the best way to go. Will look for a used one first!
I bought my J&S used off CL in like new condition. The seller was asking $250 and refused my $200 offer over the phone. Three days later she reposted it for $175 and took my face to face cash in hand offer of $135 !!! I got it home and converted it to air operation. Works great.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2021 | 03:37 PM
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Jealous here! Where are those deals when I'm looking?!?!?
 
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Old Jun 18, 2021 | 12:51 AM
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In case nobody mentioned it...J&S!



The haters will be along shortly...
 
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Old Jun 20, 2021 | 12:37 PM
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Last week I ordered from Tanner at J&S jack, super nice guy. He went above and beyond for me and I received tracking info promptly, could not ask for anything more.

I've used/owned cheaper jacks and there is no comparison to J&S. Too bad a covid related BBB rating is being used to tarnish J&S.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2021 | 03:55 AM
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Originally Posted by NorthWestern
In case nobody mentioned it...J&S!



The haters will be along shortly...
Not hating. Just amazed at the price, which looks to be: $641.25

https://jsjacks.com/product/motorcycle-lift/
 
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Old Jun 28, 2021 | 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by LQQK_OUT
Not hating. Just amazed at the price, which looks to be: $641.25

https://jsjacks.com/product/motorcycle-lift/
It does suck. It is just so dang stable. Mine lives on it all winter, I can do all the work I want on it, roll it around the garage and never strap it down. I have seen and used some sketchy jacks.
It seems like such a simple thing.

Getting ready to remove both wheels for wheel bearings.

My buddy has an '18 CVO RG, and if he doesn't strap it down on the jack he has, that bike will hit the floor pulling the wheels off. Not sure what brand that POS is.
 
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