Does anyone have one of these .If so how is it .It goes down to just 2 and a half inches and im just going to use it for oil changes and cleaning

 

Your good to go, just get in the habit of using straps

 

I've used one for a couple of years and haven't had any problems. Use it on a 1200 and a softail. I always use 2 straps on the bars and 2 on the tail and I don't ever store the bikes for long periods on the jack.....makes servicing & washing a lot more convenient.

 

I just bought the chrome and black model, havent used it yet, just went out and measured it and it's more like 2 1/2". One of the swivels came thru broken, shipping damage (thanks FEDEX) once I get the new one I will be using it. Hope this helps you. Oh yeah this sucker is heavy

 

Larin has two models the MAL-2C (92lbs) with a 1500-pound lifting capacity (see below), and the LATV-J (80lbs) with a 1500-pound lifting capacity (see below). I have a Rocker C with a dry weight 686.3lbs of and running order of 720.7lbs and your bike (FLSTN Softail Deluxe) has a Dry Weight 695.0 lbs and Running Order of 724.0 lbs. Both of the above models should work well with your bike. I have the MAL-2C and Have had no problems with it at all, and have been doing mods to my bike this winter using it.

 

It was the first thing I bought for the bike. I use the jack to move my bike against the wall so I can park my car inside, so I've used it almost everyday since April 2006. The jack is still going strong. I only use the straps when changing the shocks (4 times total), or when every the work requires jerking at a tight bolt. You can also use a car jack under one wheel to give it rock hard stability. 2.5 inches low with stability arms. See my original thread on the Larin jack.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...ycle-jack.html


Removing shocks and adding SAS air suspension


Changing the oil


Internal wiring and install of Chubby Bars

 

From what I've read, with the Deluxe most jacks are a really tight fit under it, due to being a little lower. Most jacks I've seen have a lowered height of 4.5", like the LATV-J. The MAL-2C will go to 2.5". That's the one I'll be getting, since my bike is going lower than stock, also.

 

Thats the main reason I bought it, mine will be 2' lower than stock when done. It seems like a good jack and tested the lowering rate and you can go slow enough to feel safe with it

 

The ground clearance on a Softail Deluxe is 4.8" the lowered height is 4.5" for the LATV-J so it would be a close fit. If planning on lowering the bike the MAL-2C would be the better choice. I forgot to consider ground clearance in my last post.

 

See this post and the photos of the Larin MAL-2C next to the red Sears Craftsman.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/the-g...rmation-2.html

The Larin works great for a low bike and the stabilizer arms keeps everything steady.

Nice photos posted by Phantommaxx.