craftsemen profesional jack or the regular craftsmen??
Tourer
Joined: May 2009
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From: SW of Fort Worth
Yes, that does seem to be a possible solution if the bike weighed the same each time I put it on the lift. I have a quick disconnect system on the back of my SG. It can be in one of three configurations.
1.) two up seat with a passenger backrest.
2.) one up seat without a passenger backrest.
3.) two up seat with a tour pak instead of the backrest.
These different configurations can cause the balance point to shift considerably.
That, plus whether I have a full or empty gas tank moves the balance point.
Duhhhhhhhhhh!
1.) two up seat with a passenger backrest.
2.) one up seat without a passenger backrest.
3.) two up seat with a tour pak instead of the backrest.
These different configurations can cause the balance point to shift considerably.
That, plus whether I have a full or empty gas tank moves the balance point.
Duhhhhhhhhhh!
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This sure looks like the same jack here on the Harbor Freight site. Both made in China, different color and cheaper. Plus if you use their 20% off coupon it's a real bargain.
Jim
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=2792
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...otorcycle+jack
Jim
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=2792
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...otorcycle+jack
I did reverse the two top supports to make mine wider.
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From: virginia
Yes, that does seem to be a possible solution if the bike weighed the same each time I put it on the lift. I have a quick disconnect system on the back of my SG. It can be in one of three configurations.
1.) two up seat with a passenger backrest.
2.) one up seat without a passenger backrest.
3.) two up seat with a tour pak instead of the backrest.
These different configurations can cause the balance point to shift considerably.
That, plus whether I have a full or empty gas tank moves the balance point.
Duhhhhhhhhhh!
1.) two up seat with a passenger backrest.
2.) one up seat without a passenger backrest.
3.) two up seat with a tour pak instead of the backrest.
These different configurations can cause the balance point to shift considerably.
That, plus whether I have a full or empty gas tank moves the balance point.
Duhhhhhhhhhh!
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Posts: 1,478
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From: PA
Sears jack
Sears has a new jack from OTC on sears.com site. looks promising.
http://auto.sears.com/OTC-1500-LB-CA...ductId=2010671
http://auto.sears.com/OTC-1500-LB-CA...ductId=2010671
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From: NW Arkansas
since you don't list where you live????, kind of hard to know if anybody would be interested or not.
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From: Mt. Pleasant, NC
I bought the HF jack based on comments on this board. I bought it just for cleaning and light maintenance. I watched a hilarious youtube video of a guy who raises his touring bike on the jack, moves it around the garage, then practically slams it back to the ground with no real issues (I think he had an attitude about all of the folks saying the jack won't work).
I use it with an 08 Ultra and an 08 Deluxe. I've changed pipes, changed a rear tire, and today I replaced a front fender with the jack.
I never leave the bikes on the jack, nor do I lift them very high. I haven't even strapped a bike to the jack. The only problem I've encountered is that the locking mechanism sometimes hits a pipe or floorboard and won't lock, depending on where I position the jack under the bike. If I wanted to pull it back out and reposition it, it will work fine. I usually just complete my work quickly and don't worry about the lock. As I write this, I realize that's not good practice, so from now on I'll lock the jack each time. It's not hard, might take me 60 more seconds if I don't pick a good location the first time.
I figured I'd have a jack for cheap. If I find I need a better one later, I'll get one. So far I'm pleased.
I use it with an 08 Ultra and an 08 Deluxe. I've changed pipes, changed a rear tire, and today I replaced a front fender with the jack.
I never leave the bikes on the jack, nor do I lift them very high. I haven't even strapped a bike to the jack. The only problem I've encountered is that the locking mechanism sometimes hits a pipe or floorboard and won't lock, depending on where I position the jack under the bike. If I wanted to pull it back out and reposition it, it will work fine. I usually just complete my work quickly and don't worry about the lock. As I write this, I realize that's not good practice, so from now on I'll lock the jack each time. It's not hard, might take me 60 more seconds if I don't pick a good location the first time.
I figured I'd have a jack for cheap. If I find I need a better one later, I'll get one. So far I'm pleased.
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