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Old 01-26-2019, 03:20 PM
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I see harbor freight has one for $89. Looks flimsy at wheels. Anyone use it? Also, what can't you do with a jack? Looks like you can't get to drain plugs? Idk, just asking......


 
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And the J&S fanbois will be climbing out of the woodwork in 3-2-1...........
 
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$600. Huh.....do I look like a baller?

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A lot of answers will flow here.... but I use a Sears Craftsman jack I bought around $100 back in 2007. Served me well for my Sportster and this Street Glide. I have had good luck with it and treat it well. Not sure what i'd get if I had to replace. There are several good choices out there.....
 
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I prefer my HF table lift for everything except front tire/fork work. Have the Sears yellow lift for those. Pitch the tire clamp that comes with the lift and get the HF Condor copy wheel chock.


 
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I have this exact one and it works just fine. I have read that some people have had problems with the hydraulic lift not wanting to retract and leaving your bike high and dry up in the air. I haven’t had that problem myself but just putting it out there. As far as the wheels go, they’re plenty sturdy and I have had no problem rolling it around on the garage floor with my StreetGlide atop. I like the added tie-down brackets for ratchet strapping your bike to it for extra security. Haven’t had an issue draining oil but I just make sure the runners line up on the frame correctly. All in all it’s not a bad deal for less than a hundred bucks, I’m happy with mine.
 
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A friend of mine has the HF jack and he really likes it. I borrowed it before I bought my J&S and all in all for the price it’s a good jack. The only reason I bought the J&S is because I got a really good deal on a used one. I didn’t feel comfortable rolling my bike around on the HF jack but for basic maintenance and cleaning I thinl it’s really good for the money.
 
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Don't fall for the J&S garbage. The pumps they outsource fail regularly and the company does not stand behind these. The jack itself is good, no question. But, what good is a jack when the pump fails? In truth, J&S does make a pump disclaimer; what the hell good is that?
 
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I prefer my HF table lift for everything except front tire/fork work. Have the Sears yellow lift for those. Pitch the tire clamp that comes with the lift and get the HF Condor copy wheel chock.



Love that paint job,

Pitbull Jack for me, the one made up near Paris, TN
 


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