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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 08:12 PM
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ok I got a winner this time. Craftsman red motorcycle jack few years old, bike is in the air to the first locking point, keeping the wheels off the ground for winter storage. I go down to the garage to install some christmas presents and the jack won't lift up to release the jack. Any ideas on how to get the bike down.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 08:14 PM
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 08:16 PM
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4 Big Strong Guys. Maybe the valve isn't tight, it shouldn't just stop working unless the oil came out.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 08:16 PM
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Just push it off and buff the scratches out later!
 
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 08:19 PM
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Place a scissor jack (you probably have one in a 4 wheel vehicle) under your lift. Block as necessary. Raise lift above lock points. Unlock. Lower. Have friend help to ensure bike doesn't get damaged etc.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by bruce sg08
ok I got a winner this time. Craftsman red motorcycle jack few years old, bike is in the air to the first locking point, keeping the wheels off the ground for winter storage. I go down to the garage to install some christmas presents and the jack won't lift up to release the jack. Any ideas on how to get the bike down.
It's just a bottle jack! Since the the jack is in a locked position see if you can take the jack out and check it out. Is the garage heated? If it's cold the piston seal could be leaking by, or the check valve could be stuck.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 08:26 PM
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It's just a bottle jack! Since the the jack is in a locked position see if you can take the jack out and check it out. Is the garage heated? If it's cold the piston seal could be leaking by, or the check valve could be stuck.
uyeh - well I think the locks the OP is referring to are mechanical and not part of the bottle jack. To the OP - I don't think leaving a bike on a lift of this type for an extended period of time - with or without locks is a good idea - but that's just my opinion.

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uyeh - well I think the locks the OP is referring to are mechanical and not part of the bottle jack. To the OP - I don't think leaving a bike on a lift of this type for an extended period of time - with or without locks is a good idea - but that's just my opinion.

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Exactly The mechanical locks are supporting all the weight. So taking out the bottle jack to repair/examine it has no affect.
 
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Originally Posted by davessworks
uyeh - well I think the locks the OP is referring to are mechanical and not part of the bottle jack. To the OP - I don't think leaving a bike on a lift of this type for an extended period of time - with or without locks is a good idea - but that's just my opinion.

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It is if you engage the lock bar and then release the pressure off of the bottle jack.........
 
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