Which Jack to buy: J&S or Harbor Freight
I just can't afford the $400 + for a jack. Since a Harbor Freight is just a mile away from my house, I'm going that route and getting a new one. Not sure of brand of last one but I recall it being sufficient for the low amount of $$$ I paid for it. I only keep the bike on the lift when it's in my garage and use it to clean.
http://www.harborfreight.com/1500-lb...ift-60536.html
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: westland Michigan
in all seriousness, for my last bike I bought that yellow HF jack and used it once. My bike (Yamaha Roadstar) didn't feel secure on it. And lowering the bike, I felt like it would flip over. I took it back and returned it the following day for a refund.
I don't like the idea of paying $500 for a jack (jack, oil drip pan and shipping) but based on the reviews and since I'm tired of paying the damn dealership for oil changes, I'm going to bite teh bullet and just buy it and be done with it.
I don't like the idea of paying $500 for a jack (jack, oil drip pan and shipping) but based on the reviews and since I'm tired of paying the damn dealership for oil changes, I'm going to bite teh bullet and just buy it and be done with it.
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From: Somewhere on the Bourbon trail
Originally Posted by kryingame
I don't like the idea of paying $500 for a jack (jack, oil drip pan and shipping) but based on the reviews and since I'm tired of paying the damn dealership for oil changes, I'm going to bite teh bullet and just buy it and be done with it.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Charlotte
1 - The forgot to reinstall the rear bolt on my seat which connects to the fender;
2 - They didn't tighten all of the bolts, as a result, oil was dripping all over and left a stain in my garage.
Going forward, I'm just gonna do the damn servicing myself and take it in only when absolutely necessary.
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You wont just use it for servicing. Wait until you wash the bike on it. No more getting on the ground to clean the low spots and wheels
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Road Master
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From: Riverside, Ca.
I've had the yellow HF lift for six years now. Still working good. You just have to realize it's limitations just like any other piece of equipment. If removing wheels I C clamp the frame to the lifts rails. Much more secure then. When reinstalling I place a floor jack under the wheel for stability.
Tourer
Joined: May 2015
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From: Ohio
i have one of the hf tables, but they don't sell that version anymore. it looks like the current one but there are a couple big differences. the the wheel lock on the front was L-shaped and much, much larger and it had an air input to raise it along with the pedal. it's been going strong for about 6 or 7 years now and i am quite amazed. on top of that i got it back when you could apply the 20% off coupon to sale priced items, so i think my total price was under $350.
my back has thanked me ever since.
my back has thanked me ever since.