goyya go with the craftsman red jack---JMMHO................

 

+1 for JS

 

Ask Lonnnie Mac!

 

I have been very impressed with my Pitbull jack. It is build like a tank and lifts the Limited with ease. Rolls easily, and is very stable. Not sure f the price difference compared to J&S but is in that class of lifts.

 

I use the Craftsman yellow professional.Had a $40.00 coupon.It really comes in handy just to get the bike level and get it off its jiffy stand.I like that it has three stops.The first stop is for washing and polishing.Second stop is for changing tires and brakes.

 

I've had my Harbor Freight jack for 5 years now. I've never had an issue with it for what I use it for. If I was doing a major teardown on my bike maybe I'd want a JS or pit bull. But for basic maintenance and cleaning I don't see anything wrong with going with a HF. Not being cheap, I just don't see the need to spend $500 on a jack when a $100 jack will do the same job for me. Just my .02.

 

I use the Craftsman red jack to move and store my my bike in the garage, and for that it works great. If I ever get into doing my own maintenance I'll probably get a lift table somewhere.

 

J and S jack, i've had it about a year and half, noticed the bottle jack was leaking at the plunger. Called them and the 3 days later i had a new bottle.

Excellent customer support.

I use the plate they have for catching and directing all the oil to the waist oil pan/container. It lets you drain all three at the same time.

Bike is very stable on the J and S.

 

I waited till i felt comfortable financially to buy a J&S. Never a regret. It's the most solid, stable jack I've seen.
Here's a pic of my grandson on the bike, while on the jack and running. I was teaching him how to use a clutch.

 

Been there done that... Craftsman, and a HF for my 'winter' home... Then two HF tables (the first wouldn't lift my RG after a year or two, sold it bought a new one).. I realized the bikes on the jacks/table most were my wifes, the Heritage & Indian vintage to do the whitewalls and spokes.. So the table wasn't much help, or it was a P.I.A. at best... After swallowing the $500+ pill, I am absolutely thrilled with the J&S jack. GREAT product