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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 04:03 AM
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so, i'm thinking about getting a motorcycle lift and i came across this web site with these pics. how do you guys think this is possible?? how does the bike not tip over?
 
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 06:01 AM
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I have the J&S and it is possible. I was swapping out handlebars on my Springer while the wheels were at the powder-coaters and I would just jump on and off the bike at will to adjust bars, controls, etc. No straps, no tie-downs, no problem.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 06:16 AM
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I did all the research dont bother with any thing but the j&s jack. your bike is worth the extra money check out youtube and type in craftsmans yellow jack this will give you an idea of how the cheaper jacks work
 
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 06:30 AM
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...I as well, have the J&S jack. With 40K in bikes in the garage, I wouldn't have settled for anything less. The video is true and you don't have to worry with tie-downs either. Well worth the money. No heart palpitations with it swaying on a cheap jack.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 06:40 AM
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I did all the research dont bother with any thing but the j&s jack. your bike is worth the extra money check out youtube and type in craftsmans yellow jack this will give you an idea of how the cheaper jacks work
I tried to search it on YouTube but with no luck.

I have a GoodYear Jack that works fine.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 07:23 AM
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I tried to search it on YouTube but with no luck.

I have a GoodYear Jack that works fine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySDR9ogg6Ac
 
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that sears yellow jack doesn't look too stable. looks like i'll be getting a J&S Jack when i decide to buy one
 
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im sorry type in sears yellow jack this will convince you to buy a good jack.
 
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Originally Posted by Alain
so, i'm thinking about getting a motorcycle lift and i came across this web site with these pics. how do you guys think this is possible?? how does the bike not tip over?
Alain just my .02 here but I had a sears yellow, didnt like it and was thinking about bulldog, JS, whatever until I saw this in Thuderpress. Man I have to say if you have the room, this is the way to go IMO! One picture is a bit fuzzy but youll get the idea.

Good luck



 
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Originally Posted by Alain
so, i'm thinking about getting a motorcycle lift and i came across this web site with these pics. how do you guys think this is possible?? how does the bike not tip over?
Check out the video's here:

http://www.pitbullmotorcyclelifts.com/videos.aspx

I have one of their lifts, and they are great. Excellent customer service also.
 
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