Floor jack/lift
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Floor jack/lift
I just recieved and assembled a new floor jack to be used on my 08 heritage and am a bit nervous/cautious about raising it for the first time. Looking under the frame I see the two shock canisters are about 1/8 of an inch below the frame. and am just not certain where under the bike to position the jack. Any advice would be appreciated! Can't wait to get it in the air for cleaning and such!!
RE: Floor jack/lift
I have a sears craftsman model with the rubber on the lifting surface, and i position it just in front of the shocks to make sure i don't damage anything even though they are supposed to be safe due to the rubber. I't seems to work for me just fine.
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From: weatherford texas
RE: Floor jack/lift
i have 2 different models of floor jacks. for my fatboy. i slide them in from the exhaust side. just slightly in front of the shock. i was also nervous about how stable it would be.so i ran some small ratching straps through the frame to the jack. after you have the bike raised up where you want it, tighten up the straps, then you will be very stable. i have left mine up for several weeks that way, and you can roll it all around you garage if you need to. you may want to have someone hold your bike straight up while you slide the jack under the first time.. after a few times and a little practice you will see its a snap... good luck........kerry
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From: Baden, PA
RE: Floor jack/lift
I have the Sears aluminum jack (yellow) and I to was nervous the first time. I like jacking my Heritage up from the stand side so I have better access to holding onto it asit goes up or down. I've had it sitting up on the jack for two weeks now and no leak off.
I do know which jack I will be next time and that is the Pit Bull. There is a thread about the Pit Bull here https://www.hdforums.com/m_2568328/tm.htm
Dave
I do know which jack I will be next time and that is the Pit Bull. There is a thread about the Pit Bull here https://www.hdforums.com/m_2568328/tm.htm
Dave
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RE: Floor jack/lift
Another one for the Yellow Sears jack here.
On my 07 Heritage, the jack balance point on thebike with the windshield and bags on overlaps the shocks underneath the frame. I bought the frame protector for $15. They work well. I cut both in half to fit around the cross brace on the frame. See here: http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
On my 07 Heritage, the jack balance point on thebike with the windshield and bags on overlaps the shocks underneath the frame. I bought the frame protector for $15. They work well. I cut both in half to fit around the cross brace on the frame. See here: http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
RE: Floor jack/lift
I lift it from the stand side so that when the bike is cooled down i can plug in the battery tender from the exhaust side, allowing me to move the bike in and out from the wall.
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From: north of Daytona
RE: Floor jack/lift
I put my Craftsman yellow from the muffler side on my fatboy, just in front of the shocks
and the bike lifts equally, front/back.
If you are going to be taking off tires or doing heavy wrenching....you would
benefit from tying the bike down with a strap. If you are just detailing.....
a strap may not be necessary (but is good insurance).
Chuck
and the bike lifts equally, front/back.
If you are going to be taking off tires or doing heavy wrenching....you would
benefit from tying the bike down with a strap. If you are just detailing.....
a strap may not be necessary (but is good insurance).
Chuck
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RE: Floor jack/lift
Not only strap it down but i would block up under the wheels cause.........http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QLAB065qj4
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RE: Floor jack/lift
I use the Sears Yellow Jack. I also use the Harley frame protectors. This combo works great. Dont have to worry about the shocks at all. Just position the jack mid way on muffler side (dont have to be precise) and up it goes. Bike is very stable with the frame protectors.
For added safety, after jacking up,can put something under front & rear tires.
For added safety, after jacking up,can put something under front & rear tires.