Harbor freight motorcycle jack problem?
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 127
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From: Upstate N.Y.
Why are jacks rated for the chinese hydraulics only. I feel any type of leverage can lift anything, IMO it is how stable when in the air. Welds, sleeves where bolts penetrate several pieces, width, castors, gauge of metal used for frame and sub members etc. When removing a wheel and the bike remains stable with no other means of support is what sells me on a jack. Also remove entire front end and have bike remain stable, is just as important. I feel the cost and construction should justify what each is using it for. A buddy of mine had a Sears jack lean and buckle perpendicular to the raise direction when he removed the rear tire. Thank goodness it was only a few inches off the ground and we saved the bike. Just an experience to share. I am not criticizing anyone or their Jack.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Ramona, Ca
I have the yellow HF jack and works just fine for my needs......In the video he has the jack on the starboard side ans just as the bike is coming to rest, he has to reach to ensure the bike is on the kick stand...I push mine in on the port side, seems like that's the way it's meant to be used. Do any of you raise and lower your lifts on the starboard side?
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,757
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From: Northern Illinois
I'll second what you're saying here. I don't have a HF jack, but rather another Chinese-made jack that I bought 15 years ago. I works fine and has had no issues, so I can't see the advantage of buying a $350 jack when a $50 one will work well, unless you do a lot of jacking and the expensive model has a feature that makes the high price justifiable. I'm into getting what I need for the best price, not necessarily the most expensive on the market, and I couldn't care less if it is made in China or not, as most Chinese products are good quality. It's the few bad apples in the cart that you hear about on the news. A jack is for jacking-up the bike, and if a $50 one will do that without collapsing I'll buy it--that is unless somebody makes a $40 jack that does the same job. My 2˘.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 308
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From:
I was working on my bike while up on my HF jack and the wrench slipped and I cut my hand on the exhaust heat shield... really bad.
I touched the wound on the HF jack and it healed my hand.
All kidding aside... will Lemon Pledge hurt my paint? LOL!
I touched the wound on the HF jack and it healed my hand.
All kidding aside... will Lemon Pledge hurt my paint? LOL!
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 447
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From: Garrison, NY
Lemon Pledge, Yellow Jack - coincidence? I think not...
Road Captain
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 642
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From: Haslet, Texas
I bet the Lemon Pledge could fix a HF jack. Of course you would have to continue to reapply occasionally to keep the jack working correctly. Oh darn!! I broke a nail.
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From: NJ
WTF...Lets debate drying your bike with a leaf blower vs master blaster......or maybe sert vs power commanders?...how about dyno numbers?, oil? Porting heads? come on lets go...........MLOL!!!!
How about can you hear your radio while riding? THats a good one?
I'm waiting for someone to come out with 9 1/4 speakers to play out the 5 1/4 hole..I love this stuff!
oh and I have to say it...HF sucks.
How about can you hear your radio while riding? THats a good one?
I'm waiting for someone to come out with 9 1/4 speakers to play out the 5 1/4 hole..I love this stuff!
oh and I have to say it...HF sucks.