I have the cheapo Harbor Freight jack. I simply jack it up until both wheels are off the floor, put the locks down, release the pressure off the bottle, and it's fine. Cover it with an old sheet, plug in the tender, and stick it in the corner of the garage.Been doing that for years now. Bike is stable and has never been a problem. Stays that way until spring.
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Looks like I will be sending my defective Progressive shocks in for repair. I have a Sears red jack and while it has always worked fine I don't really feel good about leaving my bike in the air for a week or so. Am I just being paranoid or would I be better off to put the stock shocks back on and put the bike back on the ground. Thanks for your comments.
Just put the stock shocks back on, and put the bike on the ground.The rebuild of your other shocks may take longer than expected, and swapping shocks is easy. Then you can still ride if need be.
I have the cheapo Harbor Freight jack. I simply jack it up until both wheels are off the floor, put the locks down, release the pressure off the bottle, and it's fine. Cover it with an old sheet, plug in the tender, and stick it in the corner of the garage.Been doing that for years now. Bike is stable and has never been a problem. Stays that way until spring.
x2.. Didnt cost an arm & a leg and works just fine..
The jack you are using makes a big difference. Most jacks will hold your cycle as you work on them. But if you walk away for a few hours it may loose pressure and lower your cycle. It may come down to the ground. At that point your cycle may be tilting to one side or the other and tip over. Most motorcycle jacks (even cheep ones) have locks. Lock it to make sure it won't dip and drop.
+1
I won't leave mine on a jack for an extended period unless I have to. In the cold (winter here) it bleeds down....if not locked in place could easily find your bike laying on its side.
Putting a block of wood in/under the jack helps (when it bleeds down), kinda a secondary backup to the built in locking mechanism.
I have a K&L Dolly and I love it.
Lift your bike with any jack, and set it on the dolly.
Ultra secure, easy to roll around, work on, or just admire your bike.
Crank your bike, even climb up on it.
It's the ultimate.
My jack isn't the best. I'd like to get a good one. K&L looks good.
Check out this comparison between 3 jacks. but it doesn't include the K&L.
My jack isn't the best. I'd like to get a good one. K&L looks good.
Check out this comparison between 3 jacks. but it doesn't include the K&L. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avJ2a0oOvCU
pretty interesting video IRT the PItbull....
the J&S is $500+, seems a premium price compared to other jacks we see on HDF for the avg guy
My motorcycle jack is unstable. I was thinking of getting a good replacement but today I decided to take the advice from @TheGrandPoohBah .
I now think a motorcycle dolly is the best way to support a cycle for any length of time.
A K&L dolly looks really strong and costs over $250
This RedLine dolly only costs $100 https://www.redlinestands.com/catalo...e-dolly-p-1248
This Redline unit is adjustable for width and height. I don't need that. I would think the most stable stand would be all one piece.
I've decided to weld my own. I can easily make it more than strong enough. Non-adjustable, no moving parts (except rollers) Overkill is fine with me. I don't need to turn a profit building a thousand of these, only one strong one for me.
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